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"I would like to
​commend Rachel's professional and creative approach to essay preparation.  Writing was never my son’s favorite subject, but in addition to college coaching, Rachel was a de facto English tutor.  His writing abilities developed brilliantly under her guidance, and every essay he submitted was not only excellent…it was entirely his own work.  That, right there, is a priceless skill in today’s word-oriented society."
- Leslie, Parent​

College Admission Essays

The college application essay is your chance to reveal the person behind the GPA and test scores. You want to tell a compelling story that reveals something about your character.

When you work on your college application essays, take into consideration all of the following:

• topic selection and synergy between multiple essays
• content: engaging intros, powerful storytelling, dynamic conclusions 
• tone: finding your voice and revealing your personality
• compelling language: making your essay memorable with vivid wording and sentence structure 
• wordiness: omitting the irrelevant 
• grammar, punctuation, word choice: no mistakes!
• flow: improving transitions, structure, and readability 

Here are some great resources:

• To get rolling on possible topics for your college admissions essays, supplements and scholarship essays, use this Essay Brainstorming presentation and accompanying worksheet
• College admissions officers read a lot of admissions essays, so you want to find positive ways to make yours memorable; check out these Essay Do's and Don'ts
•  Seven Essay Tips courtesy of Cambridge Essay Service 
• An Admissions Dean Offers Advice on Writing a College Essay by Martha C. Merrill of Connecticut College 
• Many supplemental colleges essays ask "Why Our School?" Here's a YouTube video from the always energetic College Essay Guy that explains how to structure your school specific application essay 

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"I would like tocommend Rachel's professional and creative approach to essay preparation.  Writing was never my son’s favorite subject, but in addition to college coaching, Rachel was a de facto English tutor.  His writing abilities developed brilliantly under her guidance, and every essay he submitted was not only excellent…it was entirely his own work.  That, right there, is a priceless skill in today’s word-oriented society."
- Leslie, Parent