One-on-One College Essay & Admission Coaching
Every year, we help thousands of students and families answer questions like...
How do I discover my unique qualities and values?
What's the best structure to use in my college essays?
How do I make my skills and interests stand out?
Can I get feedback from people who know what colleges are looking for?
How do I find uncommon topics to write about if I don't feel like I have a life-changing story to tell?
How can I stay on course to finish early and avoid rushing things at the last minute?
If you're looking for support as you navigate the college application process . . . we've got you.
Our Proven Process
Brainstorming
We'll help you develop a personal strategy that starts with digging deep and understanding your superpowers and core values to uncover your story.
Outlining & Writing
We'll guide you through the exciting process of bringing your ideas and essays to life on the page, through continued brainstorming, targeted feedback, and lots of drafting.
Refining & Upleveling
We'll get super specific in helping you clarify your ideas, upleveling your paragraphs, and bringing more personal insight to your writing before you submit.
“College Essay Guy is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! We could not be pleased more with how Kate worked with our son. They took away the stress of the application process and writing essays from us and made our son a better, more confident writer in the process. Could not have asked for anything more!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! He became a better, more confident writer. Period!”
TALAR, PARENT
Included in our one-on-one coaching sessions...
Uncover the
Real You
Real You
Work with your coach to unravel your authentic story—or stories—digging deeper to discover the core values, skills, and interests that make you . . . you.
Create Compelling Stories
Brainstorm core topics with your coach, discovering the key elements you want to highlight in your personal statement, supplemental essays, and resume.
Learn Stellar Structure
Your coach will help you decide on the best structure for your admissions essays, whether that's a single narrative, a montage of moments, or something else entirely.
Stay Organized
& On Task
& On Task
Your coach will make sure you're not pulling last-minute all-nighters, using time-management strategies to help you work smarter (not harder) and keep things manageable.
Get Reviewed by Experts
Your coach won't be the only one reviewing your work. We have a team of specialists and former admission officers who will evaluate your essay writing throughout the process.
1,200+
Students accepted to one of their top-choice colleges after working with us.
9.8/10
Average satisfaction rating from students and parents who rated their experience working with our team.
2,500+
Pro-bono students served through our pay-what-you-can courses and counseling each year.
“The essays my son produced with CEG were amazing and really represented my teen well. All 13 applications were complete and uploaded well before Thanksgiving. It was the best money I spent all year.”
CHRISTINE, PARENT
We're committed to access
Working with us one-on-one means you're helping us create new free resources and provide pro bono essay coaching for students from low-income households.
Don't have a budget for 1:1 support? Check out our Matchlighters Scholars program.
One-on-One Help with Writing Your College Admission Essay
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Uncover the Real You
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Learn Stellar Structure
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Create Compelling Stories
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Stay Organized & On Task
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Get Reviewed by Experts
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