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Package Description:
This package is designed for college applicants aiming to craft exceptional essays that maximize their chances of admission to UT Austin. This package includes the following, but feel free to adapt based on your unique situation and goals: - Initial Kickoff and Planning Session: Begin with an in-depth kickoff session with your coach to discuss your background, goals, experiences, and aspirations. This session sets the stage for creating compelling college essays for Texas schools. - Application Strategy: Collaborate with your coach to identify your unique points of differentiation as an applicant and strategize the best ways to highlight these in your essays. - Essay Brainstorming: Dive deep into your background and experiences with your coach to uncover themes, perspectives, and qualities that set you apart. Together, you’ll explore various narratives to ensure your essays capture your true essence. - Essay Crafting: Work with your coach to craft powerful narratives rooted in your unique story that help the admissions committee understand why you would be a valuable addition to UT Austin's campus. - Essay Editing: After developing your essays' narratives, your coach will provide thorough editing and feedback, refining each draft until the essays are polished and ready for submission. Multiple rounds of edits ensure the final products are perfect. To summarize, this package pairs you with a world-class coach who will guide you through every step of creating standout college essays for UT Austin. They will offer honest and constructive feedback, ensuring your essays showcase your strengths and individuality.
What you'll get from this package
Compelling essays that are differentiated, personalized, and thoughtful — tailored to UT Austin
A deeper understanding of who you are, what impact you plan to have on the world, and why UT Austin should care
An outline and several drafts of essays that get you closer to the final polished version that will stand out to admissions teams
Additional details
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be provided by coaches (e.g. expected response times, etc.).
Services included:
Editing
Application Strategy
Essays
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Hi, I’m Dr. Erica—writing coach, Fulbright Scholar, former college professor, and your dedicated admissions strategist. I specialize in guiding college applicants through the high-stakes process of crafting personal statements, Common App/UC materials, and supplemental essays that reflect who they are and resonate with admissions committees. My clients have been accepted to: • Ivy League institutions (Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Cornell, Brown, Dartmouth) • Ivy Plus universities (Stanford, UChicago, Georgetown) • Top-ranked public universities (University of Michigan, UCLA, UVA, UNC–Chapel Hill) • Elite private colleges (University of Southern California, Amherst, Wesleyan, Davidson) As your coach, editor, project manager, and strategist, I’ll guide you step-by-step in crafting essays that are authentic, memorable, and compelling. I bring structure, clarity, and insight to a process that can often feel overwhelming—all while preserving your unique voice. I earned my Ph.D. from UNC–Chapel Hill, where I held the university’s most prestigious doctoral fellowship, and have taught at UNC–Chapel Hill and UNC School of the Arts. I’m also an Essay Specialist with College Essay Guy. These experiences ensure I bring expert guidance, tailored support, and a deep knowledge of the admissions landscape to help you succeed!
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5h of coaching