Highly selective schools need a vehicle to differentiate applicants, many of whom share an impressive academic record and a plethora of school activities and accomplishments. How do these admissions officers make their choices?

The tie break is the essay, the way to be remembered is the essay, and the way to reinforce your individuality and unique voice is, yes, the essay. The essay reflects your unique experiences and the patterns of your thinking to provide admissions officers with a snapshot of what you might contribute to their university.

Most applicants underestimate the importance of the essay, the time it takes to write an impactful piece, or simply have no experience writing a personal essay because this type of writing is not covered in their school curriculum. This is especially true for Australian applicants who are trained to write text analysis essays and have little exposure to the craft of writing pieces that require self-reflection, an authentic personal voice and narrative impact.

We are veteran teachers who have already coached Americans and international students through thousands of effective essays. We know what elite college admissions officers are looking for and we make sure our students deliver this. From your first idea to the last impactful word, we ensure that your story is authentic,powerful and original. We give you the personal attention and time necessary to help you understand yourself and your unique attributes so that you can write a winning and authentic story. 

One student, an early admit to Harvard, marvelled, “I really felt I got to know myself better writing this, and it really helped in my interview with the admissions director handling my application.”

We understand that the process is stressful, so we streamline it into simple and logical steps and work with you every step of the way.