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Package Description:
This package is designed for college applicants aiming to craft exceptional essays that maximize their chances of admission. 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. - 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 their 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. 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 each school you decide to apply to
A deeper understanding of who you are, what impact you plan to have on the world, and why schools 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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Joined November 2025
4.8
College Coach Guiding Students from Application to Graduation
Welcome to my profile! With a Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership and Administration from the University of Southern Mississippi and extensive experience in academic operations and admissions, I am well-equipped to guide you through the college application process. As an Admissions Processor at North Carolina State University and a former Application Reader at the University of Virginia, I have a keen understanding of what top universities are looking for in applicants. I have successfully coached students, helping them craft compelling applications that stand out. I’m the college coach who brings strategy, clarity, and heart to every student I work with. With years of experience navigating higher education from multiple angles including leadership, student success, and real-world problem solving, I know how to translate big goals into clear, achievable steps. I’m a natural advocate and a bridge builder, able to connect with all kinds of students and help them find confidence in their voice, their path, and their future. Whether you need guidance on applications, transitions, academic planning, or simply someone who gets it, I bring patience, expertise, and a solutions-oriented approach that puts you at the center. My students don’t just get into college, they thrive once they get there. Let's work together to make you shine!
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