The personal statement is often the most challenging part of the application process — not because students lack experiences, but because it can be difficult to see the story that connects them. In this intensive, I guide students through a thoughtful process of reflection, narrative development, and revision, helping them uncover the story that feels most true to them. We establish a strong timeline together, set personal deadlines, and work steadily toward a finished draft that feels honest, cohesive, and true to the student’s voice. Most students complete the process in about six weeks.

May-July only:

My summer personal statement classes are one of my favorite ways to begin this work. They combine the strongest strategies and exercises I’ve developed over years of guiding students through the writing process, offering structure, momentum, and community for those who feel intimidated by getting started. Classes provide a foundation for the larger application journey, and students may continue into Comprehensive support after completion if interested.

Most students are writing far more than a single essay. Alongside the personal statement, supplemental prompts ask them to reveal different parts of themselves while still creating an application that feels thoughtful, cohesive, and distinctly their own. The Comprehensive Application Writing Partnership is designed for students who want an experienced writing coach beside them throughout that entire process—from early planning and deadlines through final revision.

Together, we build a realistic timeline, approach each prompt with intention, and meet regularly to develop ideas, strengthen structure, and refine voice. Because I come to know the student and the evolving application over time, I can help determine when an essay should deepen an important theme and when it should reveal something new. We also review broader written elements, including the Activities List, so that every component contributes meaningfully to the larger application. Comprehensive students receive priority calendar access, and the partnership includes applications to up to eight schools, with additional schools available as needed.

In addition to my intensive and comprehensive offerings, I occasionally provide focused support for specific parts of the application process when space allows in my schedule. These sessions are designed for students who need thoughtful guidance on a particular element of their application.

Available support may include:

-One-time Common Application and personal statement review

-Supplemental essay guidance

-Activities List development

-Additional Information sections

-Letters of Continued Interest

-Scholarship essays

-General writing support

-College list review and refinement

Availability for targeted support varies throughout the season.

The Storytellers Program is a 1–2 year writing mentorship designed to help high school students develop voice, reflection, and confidence long before college applications begin. Through guided conversation, creative and reflective writing, and thoughtful feedback, students learn to notice meaningful experiences and articulate what matters to them with clarity and intention.

Rather than focusing on polished assignments or rushing toward finished essays, the program emphasizes growth over time. School assignments can also be incorporated into our meetings - the main goal is to support writers where they are at, while taking personalized steps to move them where they need to be for the college process.