For many students, applying to college is a daunting task. You have worked hard to excel in the classroom, participate in extracurricular activities, and prepare for your SAT or ACT exams.

But you are more than your test scores and transcripts. You’re more than a list of activities and accolades. You are a unique and vibrant person with hundreds of colorful experiences that have shaped you and how you see the world.

That’s what your college essay is all about.

Colleges want to know who you are and what makes you shine.

They want to understand how your specific set of talents and perspectives will enhance their campus communities.

Many students think their essays need to be about huge, life-altering challenges. They can be. But they can also be about the day-to-day life experiences that have shaped you, the little idiosyncrasies that have helped define you, and the singular passions that continue to drive you.

I work with students on their journey toward self-discovery. You have a compelling story to tell — you just need the right tools to uncover it.