Navigating college application essays can stress even the most committed and diligent student. Even if your child has a knack for writing, they might feel paralyzed by the application questions and how to articulate something revelatory about themselves in a way that showcases why they’re the best fit for a spot at their coveted university. If you want your child’s essay to stand out against the thousands that will flood admissions portals, I’m here to help. I have a PhD and decades of experience guiding young writers. I’m gifted at coaching students as they write stellar application essays that highlight their particular personal and academic journeys in a voice that’s uniquely THEM. In fact, students who’ve come to me for help with their college application essays circle back to me when it’s time to submit their graduate school application essays! Most students begin working with me mid-June and have their essays finished shortly after their senior year starts up. Others ease into the work in August and balance their essays with schoolwork and extracurricular activities for the first few months of school. Though many colleges use the same question for their main essay, almost all schools require supplemental essays as well. It’s a lot of writing and those deadlines creep up FAST. I absolutely love working with students at this exciting time in their lives, and I’m keen on bringing a sense of ease and lightness to the college application essay process. There’s nothing quite like the relief of a student - and their parent - when essays are complete. It’s even better when a student gets the news that they've been accepted into the college of their choice (or the major of their choice, because one does not always assume the other!). I live in central Austin, but I’m happy to work on Zoom and have done so with students in different parts of the country (and even a few outside of it). Email me at youngwritersaustin@gmail.com or contact me via text or phone at 512-924-6880 with any questions!