College Essay Guy for Parents
We bring more ease, joy, and purpose to the college admission process.

Get our Parent Handbook for College Admission

Our comprehensive, 41-page guide includes:

  A Parent Checklist + Timeline

  Tips on Building a Balanced College List

  Guidance on Paying for College

  How to Support Students with Their Essays

  Tons of Essay and Application Resources

 
How we support parents

Free Resources
(self-guided)

Video Courses for Families
(a little help)

One-on-One Coaching
(comprehensive support)

Join our Parent Community
Inside our expert-led community we answer application and essay questions, host live events, and keep you up to date on college admissions trends.
Free Resources

Google anything related to college admissions and chances are you'll see a resource we've created.
Here are some of our most popular:
 

College Application Hub

  • Essay examples
  • Brainstorming exercises
  • Supplemental essay guides
  • Lots more
 

YouTube Channel

  • Essay tips
  • Application advice
  • Interview guidance
  • Lots more

Podcast

  • Industry-leading experts
  • Building your college list
  • Behind the scenes of an admission office

College Essay Guy Blog

  • How-to guides for colleges
  • Resources for every part of the application process
  • Lots more
 
Video Courses for Families

Our expert-led sessions will help you learn all you need to know for your college admission journey, from finding best-fit colleges to paying for college and more.
 
 
Individual Courses

How to Build a Balanced College List

The Mission: Finding colleges where you can get in and fit in.

The Method: Four hours of expert list-building advice with a nationally-recognized expert.

How to Make College Affordable

This comprehensive, pay-what-you-can mini course will guide you through pretty much everything you need to know when it comes to paying for college.

How to Build a Self-Directed Project

Make the most of your summer by brainstorming, designing, and building a self-directed project.

One-on-One Support for Students

Our most comprehensive level of support, including private sessions with our college admission experts and personalized guidance throughout your application process
 

9th-10th Graders

College Admissions &
Planning Support

Navigate every step of the college admission journey with more ease, purpose, and joy.

11th-12th Graders

College Essay &
Application Support

Create outstanding applications with guidance from my team of expert coaches and counselors.