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Description
Crafting a standout Common App essay is a pivotal step in your college admissions journey, and I'm here to guide you through it with precision and creativity. I have helped students get into schools such as Stanford, Princeton, Yale and I understand what makes an essay resonate with admissions officers. This Essay Package is designed to help you develop a compelling narrative that captures your unique voice and experiences. Whether you're starting from scratch or refining a draft, we'll work together to ensure your essay is authentic, engaging, and impactful. Here's how we'll collaborate: - Kickoff & Brainstorming Session: We'll begin with a deep dive into your background, interests, and experiences to uncover the stories that best represent you. Together, we'll identify the themes and messages that will make your essay stand out. - Draft Development: I'll guide you through the writing process, helping you structure your essay in a way that flows naturally and highlights your strengths. Whether you need help getting started or refining your ideas, I'll provide the support you need. - Editing & Refinement: With multiple rounds of detailed offline feedback, we'll polish your essay to perfection. I'll focus on clarity, coherence, and impact, ensuring every word contributes to your narrative. - Secondary Review: Once your essay is near completion, I'll conduct a final review to ensure it's cohesive and ready for submission. We'll make sure it aligns with your overall application strategy and leaves a lasting impression. Throughout our sessions, I'll be your partner in crafting an essay that not only tells your story but also showcases your potential to thrive in a college environment. Let's work together to create a Common App essay that opens doors to your dream schools.
What you'll get from this package
Structured essay draft that highlights your strengths and flows naturally.
Multiple rounds of detailed feedback to refine clarity, coherence, and impact.
Personalized brainstorming session to uncover unique stories and themes for your essay.
A polished Common App essay that showcases your potential and opens doors to top schools.
Additional details
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
Services included:
Secondary Review
Essays
Editing
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As a Columbia graduate and an incoming MBA candidate at The Wharton School I offer coaching for both undergraduate and MBA applicants. Over the past 6+ years I have successfully advised students who have gained admission into top schools such as Stanford, Yale, Princeton, Brown, UPenn, UC Berkeley, and USC. What I offer: Story-telling: A bad story can kill a great application and a great story could be what gets you into your dream school. I help prospective applicants craft a singular narrative that is authentic, compelling and intentional. Interview training: As a trained interviewer at Columbia I am able to give high quality mock interviews for any program International perspective: I did not go to high school in the US and there was no playbook for college admissions. I navigated the undergraduate and MBA application process on my own, and received admissions to several Ivy Leagues and top schools.