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 sample, diversity statement)

WHAT YOU GET

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.

COACHING PACKAGES

Package 1: The Personal Statement Sprint | 5 sessions | For high school seniors

Session 1: Intake and brainstorm. Finding your story and the right angle
Sessions 2 - 3: Drafting and structural feedback
Sessions 4 - 5: Line-level revision, voice development, and final polish
Written feedback via shared document between sessions
Covers the Common App personal statement
Supplemental essays available as an add-on

Best for: Rising seniors who need to write a compelling personal statement from scratch.

Package 2: The Transfer Application Package | 6 sessions | For transfer applicants

Session 1: Transfer story strategy on framing your academic journey clearly
Sessions 2 - 3: Personal statement drafting and revision
Session 4: School-specific "why transfer" or statement of purpose essay
Session 5: Additional supplemental essays or short-answer responses
Session 6: Final review and submission readiness check
One 15-minute email or voice check-in available between any two sessions

Best for: Students who have taken a non-linear path and need help framing their story persuasively.

Package 3: The Graduate School Intensive | 8 sessions | For graduate and MFA applicants

Session 1: Program research and application strategy
Sessions 2 & 3: Statement of purpose plus two full rounds of drafting
Session 4: CV/resume review and academic voice workshop
Sessions 5 - 6: Writing sample selection and light editing (up to 20 pages)
Session 7: Additional materials (diversity statement, artist statement, or research proposal as needed)
Session 8: Full review across all materials before submission
Unlimited written feedback via shared document throughout

Best for: Applicants to selective graduate or undergraduate programs.

Single Session Consult: Not ready for a full package? Book a single 50-minute session for a focused brainstorming session, a gut-check on a draft, or for help narrowing down your program list. 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

Contact me for a link to schedule a free 20-minute consultation call. On the call, we'll discuss your timeline, your target schools or programs, and which package is the right fit. Payment is due in full at the start of your first session; two-installment arrangements are available by request.

REFUND POLICY

Consultation calls are free and may be cancelled at any time. Package deposits are non-refundable after the first session has taken place. Remaining session hours may be rescheduled with 48 hours' notice.