I am a Harvard College graduate and University of Wisconsin-Madison PhD with more than a decade of experience teaching high school students. I am also a former D1 athlete and New Balance-sponsored runner. In writing as in running, I understand this: It’s about the long game.
As an admissions essay coach, I lead students and their families through the application writing process with skill, clarity, and empathy. Crafting a vivid, memorable personal statement and supplemental essays is not only possible—it is a vital differentiator for applicants in an age of AI authorship. Students: Let’s work together to hone your written voice, building your self-confidence as a vivid you emerges on the page.
I prioritize a disciplined writing process as a path to strong, vivid written products.
Strengths-based approach.
Each student has core strengths and challenges. We work together to uncover them, and to explore their role in the application process.
Feedback with integrity.
I never use AI to write feedback, and I protect the privacy of student writing in all stages of the process.
Self-reflection is an evergreen skill.
The application process can be disempowering, but it also presents an opportunity for self-reflection. I help students hone in on self-knowledge to guide future life stages.
Services
Personal Statement Boot Camp
Cohort-based with plenty of individual coaching, this program will get students from ideation to dream personal statement in one month. Expect two hours of weekly class time, up to two individual sessions per week, and regular homework.
Enrolling now for July 1 and August 1 start dates.
1-on-1 Application Essay Coaching
Robust, individualized coaching designed to elicit a student’s best writing in their personal statement, supplemental essays, activities section, or entire application. We’ll work together to design a program that keeps you on-target with deadlines and respects competing priorities.
Hurdle-Specific Coaching
Stuck on a specific part of the drafting or application process? Applying as a transfer student to a new institution? Let’s chat and break the logjam, together.
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“Thank you for helping teach me how to advocate for myself, for advocating for me when I needed, and just listening when I need to vent. … I don’t know what I would’ve done without you.”
— Zoe S. University of Virginia
“[Student] and I can’t thank you enough for your unwavering support. I am grateful for the safe and nurturing environment you helped to create for [student]. Your support was instrumental in [student] being able to be his authentic self.”
— Celeste C., parent
“Every space that you led or taught in always felt joyful, safe, and encouraged me to challenge myself as a learner and individual. I will miss you!”
— Livia S., Vassar College
“You take the term advisor far past expectations, to friend, therapist, teacher, role-model, and inspiration. … This letter is supposed to be about college, and for that I can’t thank you enough. Advice, interest in my journey, a super helpful last minute LOR all has led me exactly to where I should be. I hope you continue to inspire many like me.”
— Scarlett S., Northeastern University
“Thank you for being an incredible teacher and mentor. I always appreciate how you try to adjust to new gen Z culture and slang. I feel as though that only gets harder … Our conversations were always interesting and meaningful.”
— Tao C., University of Pittsburgh
“Thank you so much for supporting me throughout my college application process. … You have always helped me with whatever I needed, whether it be emotionally or physically. Thank you for making sure I stayed on the right track!”
— Sarah G., Syracuse University
“Thank you for everything you’ve done to support and shape me … It is admirable how kind, organized, and on top of everything you always are!”
— Nora M., University of Michigan
“Thank you so, so much for everything. You are an amazing role model and mentor. … Thank you for challenging and supporting me.”
— Sam G., Wesleyan University
“Thank you so much for being such a kind light … I deeply appreciate the care and enthusiasm that you so clearly put into every interaction. Your devotion to creating a safe and collaborative learning environment is truly amazing.”
— Adi P., George Washington University Presidential Scholar
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