Your student has a story
worth telling.
Let's find it.
A 2-hour live workshop that takes students from blank page to clear essay direction — built around authentic voice, not formulas.
Reserve your spot at $109.
COLLEGE ESSAY KICKSTART
Two dates available:
June 10, 4-6pm
June 30, 4-6pm
Add-on essay review options available.
THE MINDSET SHIFT THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING
Most families get the essay wrong before they even begin.
Common Myth
The essay must be impressive, a big or dramatic journey, something that stands out.
The Truth
English essays are academic. College essays must sound like the student's voice.
The Truth
The essay needs to be real. Authenticity is what admission officers are actually looking for.
Common Myth
More editing, more eyes, and better vocabulary will make the essay stronger.
Common Myth
The essay your student wrote in English class is a solid starting point, and maybe even done.
The Truth
Students lose their voice with over-editing. Essays must sound like them, not be perfect.
WHAT ACTUALLY WORKS
Real Essays. Real Students.
Real Results.
After more than 25 years of working on both sides of the admission process, and with over 1,000 students, here's what I know to be true:
"Essays don't need to follow a straight path, or the most likely path, or really an impressive path. They're just there to tell the university committee a bit more about the student."
THE WORKSHOP
College Essay Kickstart
A focused 2-hour intensive. Students leave with a clear direction, a draft outline, and the confidence to write an essay that actually sounds like them.
Format
LIVE VIRTUAL
Duration
TWO HOURS
Best for
CLASS OF 2027
What makes a strong essay
Understand what admission officers are actually reading for and what gets in the way.
First 30 min
Brainstorm standout topics
Guided exercises to uncover the stories only your student can tell.
Second 30 min
Structure compelling narrative
Learn how to shape a personal story into an essay with direction and momentum.
Third 30 min
Draft outline + Q&A
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Students leave with a working outline and answers to their specific questions.
Final 30 min