Essay Coaching Support
Hourly Essay Coaching (4 hour minimum). The main essay typically takes about 3-4 hours in total, depending on the student. The student does not have to have a topic in mind as we can guide the student in brainstorming. Typically, the student begins by working through his or her ideas and thoughts which are captured in the student’s voice as a “talking draft.” It is important to note that it is always their work…their voice…the dialogue-type-responses show their voice…integrity of writing is in her blood as a teacher. Students can either edit their talking draft, or we can edit the draft, emailing both the student and parents a copy with her edits visible, and a clean copy with the edits incorporated. If you already have an essay drafted, we can do editing via Google Docs. Our team has extensive experience providing essay support. Find an essay coach Click here to find essay coach.FAQs
Your teen should choose a college essay topic that reveals something meaningful about who they are that may not come through elsewhere in their application. The strongest topics often revolve around specific experiences, interests, relationships or moments that provide students with an opportunity to showcase their personality, perspective and authentic voice. A college essay coach, like those at The College Coaches, can help students brainstorm and test different ideas to find a topic that feels both personal and purposeful.
To write a standout college essay, students should combine their authentic voice with specific details and personal insights, tied together by a compelling narrative. Rather than simply listing accomplishments, students should help the reader understand how an experience shaped the way they think or the values they hold. Through college essay coaching, The College Coaches helps applicants brainstorm, develop and refine their ideas while making sure the finished essay sounds undeniably like the student who wrote it.
No. A college essay coach should guide and strengthen a student’s work, not write the essay for them. Through The College Coaches’ “talking draft” process, TCC college essay coaches use guided conversation to help students develop an initial draft in their own words before working collaboratively toward a polished final essay.
Yes. College essay coaching can include school-specific supplemental essays in addition to the main Common Application personal statement. Because supplemental prompts often ask students to explain their interest in a particular school, academic program, community or experience, each response requires a focused approach. The College Coaches team helps students develop supplemental essays that answer the individual prompt while complementing the story presented throughout the rest of their application.
