Write exceptional college application essays with help from our coaches.
Wherever you are in your application journey, our college essay coaches will create a personalized plan to tackle your biggest challenges. From overcoming writer’s block to putting the final polish on your supplemental essays, we've got you covered.
Our Approach to
Personalized Essay Coaching
Our writing tutors are skilled instructors and accomplished writers to boot. They help learners shine among the competition and craft personal statements that are compelling, rich with knowledge, and authentic. During a one-on-one college essay tutoring session, students will build a genuine narrative through personalized creative writing exercises, engaging conversation, and honest feedback.
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College Essays & Personal Statements
Even the most talented writers benefit from the support of a coach or an editor. No matter where you are in your application process, our college essay coaches will custom-build a plan to tackle your biggest challenges – from overcoming writer’s block to picking the right topic to upleveling your essay to make it shine.
Are you staring down the personal statement prompts on the Common Application? Need help with University of California’s Personal Insight Questions? Feeling overwhelmed by the many supplemental essays required by your top-choice colleges?
We can help. Our writing tutors are proficient instructors and accomplished writers in their own right. They can help you stand out from the competition and develop a memorable essay or personal statement that is both compelling and genuine. Construct an authentic narrative through personalized 1:1 instruction leveraging creative exercises, engaging conversation, and honest feedback.
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Make Every Word Count
No two students are alike, but when your achievements are distilled into an admissions application, it can be hard to stand out. Essays are an opportunity to bring your distinct perspective and qualities to the table. Grammar, structure, and concision are all essential considerations – however, what you decide to write about and how you write about it are equally important. In other words, let your unique personality shine through.
College Essay Rates & Programs
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The College Essay Sprint
9 Sessions + 1 EDIT
In this fast-paced, focused package, students meet weekly with their 1:1 essay coach to uncover their unique story, refine their voice, and create their Personal Statement. One asynchronous edit is included to help polish your essay to perfection.
$1750
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The College Essay Odyssey
18 SESSIONS + 3 EDITS
For the ambitious student looking to craft an exceptional Common App Personal Statement and tackle multiple supplemental essays, this package offers extensive 1:1 coaching. Together with your essay coach, you’ll discover your unique narrative, hone your voice, and develop a cohesive set of essays tailored to each college. Three asynchronous edits are included to fine-tune your essays.
$3500
Not ready for a commitment? Our hourly essay coaching program is ideal for students who need targeted support with a specific application. With a 3-session minimum to start, your coach will meet you where you are and help you take the next step forward.
Interested in a group workshop?
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Sample Session
Watch Our College Essay Coaching in Action
In this session, our college essay tutor demonstrates how to move from a freeform, idea-generation exercise to a more cohesive narrative. The essay coach begins with general advice on how to approach this process, and then outlines the upcoming free writing activity on which the student will embark.
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Our College Essay Process
 Getting Organized |  Finding Your Story |  Giving it Shape |  Making It Shine |
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| Identifying Deadlines | Exploring | Providing Structure | Specific Revision |
| Making a Plan | Ideating | Considering Form | Sharpening Word Choice |
| Scheduling Writing Time | Freewriting | Pursuing Function | Strengthening Sentence Structure |
| Solidifying Schools | Refining | Thematic Revision | Fine-toothed Examination |
An innovative, hands-on approach to writing your application essays, written and compiled by our expert tutors.
Included with enrollment in 1:1 college essay coaching or a College Essay Workshop.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Most students will write one essay (the Common App’s personal statement) that they will send to all of the schools they are applying to. This essay has a word limit of 650 words. That said, some schools, including the University of California schools and the University of Washington, have their own application essay guidelines.
Additionally, most colleges require students to write 1-3 supplemental essays that are specific to their application. We recommend that you research the requirements of each of the schools you are interested in applying to before meeting with your tutor.
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We highly recommend that you begin meeting with your tutor at least two months in advance of your first application deadline.
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In general we recommend that you meet with a tutor for 8 sessions if you are beginning from a standing start. If you would like assistance with supplemental essays as well, we recommend 12 sessions.
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Most of the writing will take place outside of the sessions with your tutor. It is difficult to estimate how much time it will take you to complete your essay, as all students write and process information at a different pace. That said, most winning essays require at least 20 hours of work (in addition to time spent with your tutor in sessions).
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Hourly 1:1 tutoring for college admissions prompt essay coaching starts at $195/session. Read more about tutoring pricing and packages.
