College Essay & Application Coaching

Your story matters. Let’s make sure it comes through.

The Journey

From Blank Page to Submitted Application

Most students know they need to write essays. Fewer know how the process actually works, or when to start. Here’s the path from beginning to end.

Discovery
Summer Before Senior Year
Guided conversations to uncover the experiences, values, and moments that make your story unique. We identify what you want admissions officers to know — before you write a word.
Drafting
Aug – Sep
Turn your ideas into a personal statement draft. Sessions are conversational — I ask questions, offer direction, and help you find your voice. The writing stays yours.
Supplements
Sep – Nov
Each school’s supplemental essays are an opportunity to show different facets of who you are. We build a strategy so every piece of the application works together.
Submission
Nov – Jan
Final revisions, school list strategy, and Common App review. Everything is polished, cohesive, and submitted on time. No last-minute panic.
How Each Session Works

A consistent process, every time.

Whether we’re brainstorming your personal statement or revising a supplement, sessions follow the same rhythm.

1
Discover
what matters
2
Draft
with direction
3
Revise
with feedback
4
Polish
until it’s right
↩ Repeat for each essay

Discover

Every essay starts with a conversation, not a blank document. We explore what you care about, what you’ve experienced, and what a particular school wants to hear — then find where those things overlap.

Draft

With a clear direction, you write. I help you structure your thinking, push past the generic, and find the specific moments that bring your essay to life. First drafts are meant to be rough.

Revise

This is where the essay gets stronger. We focus on voice, clarity, and impact — cutting what’s unnecessary, sharpening what matters, and making sure it sounds like you.

Polish

Final pass for flow, grammar, and tone. By this point, the essay has been through multiple rounds. You’ll submit something you’re proud of — something admissions officers remember.

What’s Included

Everything You Need

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One-on-One Coaching Sessions

Regular meetings focused on brainstorming, drafting, and revision — from first idea through final submission.

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Brainstorming Framework

Guided exercises to identify the stories and experiences that will make your essays stand out.

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Detailed Draft Feedback

Constructive feedback on every draft — focused on voice, clarity, and impact, not just grammar.

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Supplement Strategy

A strategic approach to supplementals — understanding what each school wants and how to respond authentically.

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School List Guidance

Support building a balanced list of reaches, targets, and safety schools aligned with your goals.

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Parent Check-ins

Periodic updates on progress and how to support your student without adding to the stress.

Your Resources

Free Guides That Come With Every Engagement

Every student receives the Essay Toolkit — a comprehensive guide covering brainstorming, all Common App prompts, supplementals, and revision strategy.

College Essays · Toolkit
The College Essay Toolkit
The full guide: brainstorming, all 7 Common App prompts, all 8 UC PIQs, supplementals, and revision strategy. 20 sections.
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College Essays · Checklist
The Essay Revision Checklist
A practical checklist to guide your revision process and make sure every essay is as strong as possible.
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Bryan helped our daughter think through what she actually wanted in a school — not just where to apply, but why. The whole process felt less overwhelming after that.

Julia · Parent

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