College Essay Writing Coach

Learn about the essay process, what colleges expect in personal essays, why it matters, and how to make your college admission essays shine.

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Share Your Story

You have a personal story that colleges need to know to make your application pop. I’ll help you to discover that story and also show you how to communicate it well. The best essays are not scripted or formulaic; they reveal the heart and soul of the writer.

Our time together will help you to write more confidently and give you a toolkit of skills that will help you shine in college and in the workplace. My method combines both in-person and FaceTime/ Google docs coaching, which works best for student schedules.

Please contact me for more info about my essay coaching services.

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What Students Say

  • “Having you as an essay coach has helped me extraordinarily in my writing skills, far beyond just college essays. I feel much more confident writing for any purpose. I’ve learned more from working with you than in any English class. Thank so so much for all you’ve done for me!”

    – 2022 senior student at Yorktown High School, Arlington, VA

  • “Thank you so much for your help! I would have been so lost on my Common App essay and other supplementals without it.”

    — 2022 senior student at Washington-Liberty High School, Arlington, VA

What Parents Say

  • “Dear Amy. Thank you SO MUCH! I cannot express how wonderful it is knowing that [my son] had someone as thoughtful and talented as you guiding him this fall. You have been a blessing to our family, and I can’t wait to have you work with my younger daughter.”

    – Georgetown Day School parent

  • “Having just gone through the college application “season” with our oldest son, I can say with absolute certainty that hiring Amy to work with him was the best money we spent on “college prep.” My son said, “You know, Amy never actually edited my writing; she just gave me feedback.” I have deep respect for her ethical approach and her expertise, and her ability to motivate and keep him on track was extraordinary.”

    - Yorktown High School parent

  • “[My son] felt much more purposeful and empowered after meeting with you. It really shows in his latest essay. He has high regard for your feedback and skills (as do I).”

    — Washington – Lee H.S. parent

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I help students build real-life writing skills, gain confidence, and expand their writing toolbox.