College Essay & Admissions Coaching

One-on-one essay and application coaching with a Columbia MFA graduate and university writing professor. Whether you're applying to college, transferring, or pursuing graduate school, I'll guide you with strategies and feedback to help you achieve your admissions goal.

WHO I WORK WITH

Ambitious high school seniors applying to four-year colleges (Common App personal statement and supplemental essays)
Four-year transfer students (transfer personal statement, "why transfer" essays)
Masters & PhD graduate applicants (statement of purpose, personal statement, writing samples)

WHAT YOU GET

Synchronous (live), one-on-one coaching via Zoom
Structured sessions that teach you how to develop stronger application materials
Written feedback between sessions in a shared document
A final essay you're proud to submit

Sessions are 50 minutes, held online via Zoom, and scheduled at mutually convenient times. A free 20-minute consultation call is available before you commit to any package.

Package 1

The Personal Statement Sprint | 5 sessions | For applicants developing one primary personal statement | $1,195

Covers one Common App personal statement or a comparable undergraduate application essay. Supplemental essays are available as add-ons.

Best for: Applicants developing one primary personal statement.

Package 2

The Multi-Essay Application | 6 sessions | For transfer students and applicants writing several related essays | $1,495

Covers one primary application statement, one school-specific essay, and up to three short-answer or supplemental responses.

Best for: Applicants who need help presenting a clear, consistent story across several application materials.

Package 3

Advanced Academic Application | 8 sessions | For graduate, combined-degree, fellowship, and other academically intensive applications. | $2,795

Covers one statement of purpose or primary application statement, one CV or résumé, one writing sample of up to 20 pages, one additional statement or proposal, and a limited adaptation of the primary statement for up to two programs.

Best for: Applicants whose applications require several substantial documents, academic positioning, and close attention to research interests, professional goals, or scholarly writing.

Single Session Consultation

50 minutes | $225

Book a focused session for brainstorming, feedback on an existing draft, application strategy, or help narraowing down a program list. If you p urchase a package within seven days, the full consultation fee will be credited toward your package. During the consutlation, we'll discuss which package best fits your current needs. Single sessions count toward any package if you decide to continue.

Rush bookings made within three weeks of a deadline are subject to a 20% fee.

HOW TO START

Start by registering for a session. Payment is due in full at the start of your first session; two-installment arrangements are available by request.

REFUND POLICY

Package deposits are non-refundable after the first session has taken place.

Remaining session hours may be rescheduled with 48 hours' notice.

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