Sick of fighting with your teen to start their college essay? Want him or her to write an exceptional essay without it leading to a meltdown?

You can! I help teenagers overcome procrastination and overwhelm while approaching their college essays with a step-by-step approach using real student examples.

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Covid-19 has wreaked havoc on college entrance exams, but one thing remains certain - college essays. With more schools going test-optional, it is more important that your essay stands out than ever before.

In this course, students will be taken through a proven process towards writing an essay that stands out to admissions officials. They will learn

  • How to choose the best prompt
  • How to avoid cliches and tell their unique story
  • How to write a memorable intro paragraph
  • How to edit their first drafts




Simply enroll your child, have them create an account, and as they move through the course they will be prompted to work on their essay piece by piece. By the end, they will have an exceptional essay that tells their story and stands out! 

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Module 1: Welcome

  • 2

    Module 2: Getting Started

    • Why Write a Good Essay?

    • The 7 Common App Prompts (with hints)

    • How do you Choose a Prompt?

    • Learning Check
  • 3

    Module 3: Brainstorming

    • Let's Talk About Brainstorming

    • Brainstorming Worksheet

    • Using the Worksheet

    • If You Are Still Stuck...

    • Now that you have an Idea
  • 4

    Module 4: What Makes a Good Essay?

    • Getting Started

    • The Elements of a Good College Essay: Emotion

    • The Elements of a Good College Essay: Surprise

    • The Elements of a Good College Essay: Stories

    • The Elements of a Good College Essay: Attributes

    • The Elements of a Good College Essay: Yours

    • Learning Check: E.S.S.A.Y.
  • 5

    Module 5: Starting to Write

  • 6

    Module 6: How to Write That Pesky Intro Paragraph

    • What's the point of the Intro Paragraph?

    • A Great Intro Starts Like This...
  • 7

    Module 7: How to Edit your Own Work

  • 8

    Next Steps...

    • Want to Submit your Essays for Personalized Revisions?

    • Your Thoughts on the Course

Include 2 revisions for increased accountability and personalized results

In addition to the course, students submit 2 separate drafts and receive personalized comments and two 1-1 Zoom conference reviews of their essay.

  • 3 x $199.00

    3 x $199.00Stand Out Essay + 2 Personalized Revisions and Zoom Meetings

    Receive 2 personalized revisions of student essays, including two Zoom meetings, in addition to the Stand Out College Essay Guide.
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