Tier 2: Elite Application Narrative & Essay Mastery
Polishing your Common App personal statement and major supplements into standout stories with a 10-year track record of Ivy+ success.
Designed for ambitious high school seniors applying to Ivy League and other highly selective universities, this intensive, personalized mentorship transforms your ideas, experiences, and accomplishments into powerful application narratives. Drawing on my interdisciplinary expertise in creative writing, education, and elite college admissions, we'll craft a compelling personal statement and standout supplemental essays that authentically reflect who you are, what drives you, and the unique perspective you'll bring to a university community. What's Included: ⊛ Personal Statement Development: Comprehensive brainstorming, narrative structuring, and iterative developmental editing of your Common App or Coalition personal statement, from initial concept to polished final draft. ⊛ Strategic Supplemental Essay Coaching: Personalized brainstorming, positioning, and editing for up to three supplemental essays, including "Why Us," community, intellectual curiosity, and other institution-specific prompts. ⊛ Cohesive Application Narrative: Strategic alignment of your essays, extracurricular activities, and personal experiences to communicate a distinctive, authentic, and memorable admissions story. ⊛ Three 60-Minute Private Strategy Sessions: Dedicated consultations for narrative discovery, developmental feedback, and final refinement to strengthen your essays' impact and authenticity. ⊛ Priority Asynchronous Feedback: Detailed, individualized feedback on drafts, with a 48-hour turnaround during the agreed coaching period.
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Helena S.
Stanford Grad (with Distinction) | 10-Year Ivy+ Admissions Expert
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