Common App · Supplements · UC PIQs
Write an essay that sounds like you — and reads like only you could write.
1-on-1 college essay coaching from brainstorm to final polish. Coaches with recent Ivy League admits read every draft. No AI in the workflow — your voice stays yours.
Common App essay · all-inclusive
Full application · every supplement
Live coaching, recent Ivy admits
Async feedback + draft reviews
How the process works.
Five steps, predictable cadence, planned backward from your deadline.
Discovery call
30 min with a coach to understand the student's story, target schools, and timeline.
Brainstorm session
We surface the 3–4 stories that actually belong in essays. Most students don't pick the right one first.
Outline + first draft
We co-build the outline, the student drafts, the coach reads in 24–48 hours.
2–3 revision rounds
Targeted feedback — structure first, then sentence-level. The voice stays the student's.
Final polish
Last pass on rhythm, opening line, closing line, and the cuts that matter.
Supplement support
Same workflow for every Common App supplement and UC PIQ once schools confirm.
Two ways to work with a coach. Pick your scope.
Start with just the Common App personal statement, or cover your entire application — personal statement plus every supplement — with one coach and one coordinated plan.
The standout personal statement, coached end to end.
- Common App personal statement — brainstorm to final polish
- ~8 hrs live 1-on-1 coaching across an 8-week program
- Unlimited async feedback + draft reviews
- Coaches with recent Ivy League admits
Common App + every supplemental essay — one coach, one plan.
- Everything in the Common App Essay package, plus:
- Every Common App supplement, UC PIQs, and Coalition essay
- School-specific and one-off supplemental prompts
- One coordinated timeline across your full school list
- Priority scheduling through deadline season
Already have a draft? A faster, à-la-carte Essay Review is available at $169 per essay.
Already wrote your draft? Get expert eyes in 3 days.
A faster, à-la-carte alternative to the full program: line-by-line feedback on your Common App personal statement or supplements from a published writer and admissions essay expert — stronger narrative, sharper voice, a submission-ready draft. Your voice is preserved, never rewritten.
- Marked-up essay with tracked comments
Line-by-line annotations on clarity, voice, narrative focus, grammar, and structure — specific and actionable, never vague praise.
- 1-page prioritized review summary
A concise action plan covering the highest-impact revisions first — your roadmap from current draft to admission-ready.
- Guaranteed 3-business-day delivery
All feedback arrives within 3 business days, so you have meaningful time before your next deadline.
All-inclusive — no hidden fees.
- Marked-up essay with tracked comments
- 1-page summary with prioritized next steps
- Delivered within 3 business days
- Your voice preserved — never rewritten
Or start with a free info call — no commitment. Limited review slots per week.
Student stories
A student on the essay process.
What it actually feels like to write college essays with a coach in the room.
Common essay coaching questions.
What essays do you coach?
The Common App personal statement, every Common App supplement, the Coalition essay, UC PIQs, and one-off school-specific prompts.
Who are the coaches?
Writers with both teaching experience and recent Ivy League admits. Every essay is read by a human, not an AI.
How does the process work?
Discovery call → brainstorm session → outline → first draft → 2–3 revision rounds → final polish. Most students need 4–6 weeks per essay; we plan backward from your deadline.
What's the difference between the two coaching packages?
The Common App Essay package ($999) coaches the Common App personal statement end to end. The Full Application Essays package ($2,499) covers everything — the personal statement plus every Common App supplement, UC PIQs, the Coalition essay, and school-specific prompts — with one coach and one coordinated timeline across your whole school list.
Can a student work on multiple essays at once?
Yes — the Full Application package is built around it. Most students start with the personal statement and add supplements as schools confirm.
Do you write the essay for the student?
Never. We coach, prompt, push back, and edit — the voice stays the student's. That's both ethical and what actually works for admits.
Do you offer a one-off essay review without the full program?
Yes — our Essay Review service is $169 per essay, all-inclusive. You get a marked-up draft with tracked comments, a 1-page prioritized summary, and guaranteed 3-business-day delivery. Your voice is preserved, never rewritten.
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Free, no pressure. We'll talk timelines, target schools, and how essays fit your application.