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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.
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
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:
Application Strategy
Essays
Editing
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Joined December 2025
Authentic Narrative Coach | 15+ Years Experience | USC Admissions
For more than 15 years, I have worked in higher education and admissions, including as an Associate Director of Admission at the University of Southern California, where I reviewed thousands of applications and supported students and families through some of the most pivotal moments of their lives. I offer a rare, holistic approach that goes beyond strategy. That means taking the time to truly understand who you are — academically, professionally, and personally — so the support I offer is specific to your path and helps you move forward with confidence and clarity. My work is designed for students who: 🎓 Feel pressure to appear perfect and want encouragement to show who they really are — not a curated version of themselves 🌱 Are navigating self-doubt, unconventional paths, or decisions that feel too big to carry alone 📚 Are highly motivated but struggle to articulate their impact beyond grades and a list of activities 💛 Want thoughtful, grounded guidance — not a checklist, but a real process that honors both their goals and their wellbeing The strongest applications aren’t the most accomplished or credentialed — they’re real. They include something beyond requirements. A passion project. An idea. Something you chose to build or explore. That’s what sets you apart. And that’s what I’ll help you build. An application that’s not just impressive, but genuine. Recent student acceptances include: Cornell, UC Berkeley, Northeastern, Boston University, UIUC, Chapman University, Loyola Marymount University, University of San Diego, Texas A&M, Rutgers University, University of Michigan Ann Arbor
5h+ of coaching