College Essay Advising

These sessions helped my daughter to draft, revise, and polish a final piece. A writing professor myself, I was impressed by Anna’s ability to inspire and support my daughter without interfering with her own voice. Best of all, my daughter truly enjoyed working with Anna and felt terrific about her essay.

—Amy B., Milton Academy

For many, the idea of sitting down to write the college essay can be daunting and anxiety provoking. Yet with the right planning, support, and structure, the essay-writing process can be an incredibly gratifying—and successful—experience.

Through our college essay advising, we guide the student through the essay-writing process, from the original brainstorm to the polished piece. We provide detailed oral and written feedback, critiquing elements such as voice, style, organization, content, and grammar. Always, our goal is to help the student produce his or her best work—original, compelling essays that reflect the student’s authentic voice and experience.

In addition, our coaches help map out a schedule for bringing the student’s work to completion.That said, this process takes time and is best accomplished the summer before senior year (though advising is available year-round).No two students are alike, and the number of advising sessions varies from student to student. Additional time will be necessary if the student wishes to work on college supplement essays in addition to the Common App essays.