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?
We'll help you develop a personal strategy that starts with digging deep and understanding your superpowers and core values to uncover your story.
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.
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.
TALAR, PARENT
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.
Brainstorm core topics with your coach, discovering the key elements you want to highlight in your personal statement, supplemental essays, and resume.
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.
& 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.
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.
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.
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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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