EXPERTISE TO HELP YOU CRAFT THE MOST IMPORTANT ESSAYS OF YOUR LIFE
The admissions process is intense, and gaining admission to a top-tier college is incredibly competitive. With admit rates at record low levels, the essay has become a critically important part of the college application. Having a stellar and memorable essay that sets you apart from the thousands of other applicants vying for the few available slots is absolutely essential, and you must devote the time, energy, and resources to really get the essay right.
ESSAY ESSENTIALS
In the incredibly competitive college admissions process, having a stellar and memorable essay that sets you apart is absolutely essential.
You really have to “wow” the admissions committee. Give them compelling reasons why they should admit you.
You really have to “wow” the admissions committee. Give them compelling reasons why they should admit you.
The message conveyed in the essay must be clear, forceful, and riveting.
The message conveyed in the essay must be clear, forceful, and riveting.
Sentence structure, grammar, and vocabulary must be impeccable.
Sentence structure, grammar, and vocabulary must be impeccable.
Don’t just present yourself as a strong candidate, present yourself as an extraordinary one!
Don’t just present yourself as a strong candidate, present yourself as an extraordinary one!
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ESSAY
The college admissions essay is of paramount importance in the application process and plays a pivotal role in shaping admissions decisions. The essay allows you to communicate your individuality and offer admissions committees a deeper, more personal understanding of who you are. It’s also an opportunity to stand out and distinguish yourself from the vast pool of candidates and make a compelling case for why you are an ideal fit for the university. By showcasing your unique background, you provide admissions officers with insights into your potential as a future student.
This video from the admissions office at Stanford University provides a vivid example of exactly how important the essay truly is. In the video, an admissions officer evaluates an especially impressive candidate who has an exceptional background, but whose offer of admission ultimately hinges on the quality and content of his essay.
OUR APPROACH TO HELPING YOU CRAFT A GREAT ESSAY
Regardless of where you are in the essay-writing process, we can help you produce a final version that is truly exceptional. Whether you already have a draft written or need help from the brainstorming stage to the final version, our process is tailored to your needs.
"I already have a draft written."
We will review your draft, evaluating it both holistically as well as with regard to its finer points, and provide you with detailed feedback. You can choose whether this feedback is delivered verbally or in written form. From there, you may choose to revise the essay on your own, or we can collaborate more closely, working together to edit and refine the college essay to perfection.
"I need full support from brainstorming to the final draft."
Getting to Know You: We will first review your resume, list of activities, and any other information you would like to share. We then have a meeting via either phone or Zoom in which we go over background in more depth and learn all about you.
Brainstorming: We'll next collaborate together to formulate a narrative that best exemplifies your unique background.
Outlining: A detailed preliminary outline will serve as the basis for the first draft.
Drafting: We will provide all the coaching and assistance that you need as you write the first draft.
Reviewing: We carefully assess the draft, both holistically as well as with regard to the details, and provide specific feedback, either verbally or in writing, whichever you prefer.
Revising: The next step is for you to return to the essay to make necessary revisions.
Polishing: We repeat the feedback and revision process until the essay is perfect in terms of organization, content, and wording. We also ensure that the sentence structure, grammar, and vocabulary are flawless.
Final Touches: We ideally don't look at the essay for a few days, and then we review and polish the final version with a fresh perspective.
LET'S CREATE THE PERFECT COLLEGE ESSAY TOGETHER
Colleges strive to curate a world-class community, and they read thousands of applications every year. Applicants often blend together, however. Most have excellent grades, solid test scores, and are well-rounded – this is now the norm – and so the essay has become especially critical. Having an impressive essay is essential in order to stand out from the crowd. It must be unique, and it must be memorable. Simply being very strong is not enough.
We firmly believe that everyone has a great story deep inside. Our job, and one of our core strengths, is helping you reveal that story and showcase your accomplishments and achievements to the admissions committee. We want to show them how wonderful, impressive, and talented you really are. We bring passion, dedication, and commitment to helping you find success in the admissions process. Working together, we will greatly increase your chances of being admitted to the college of your choice.
FREE COLLEGE ESSAY HELP
We offer pro bono services and set aside time every month to assist economically disadvantaged students free of charge. Exceptionally gifted students who have overcome obstacles and earned strong grades deserve a shot at the American Dream. These students are our diamonds in the rough, and we not only encourage them to aim high in the college admissions process, but we help them achieve this goal by providing free college essay help in the form of strategizing and free essay editing. We partner with several non-profit organizations that share our vision. If you are in need of assistance, or know of someone who does, please contact us for more information.
THE (ORIGINAL) COLLEGE ESSAY GUY
When we first began working with students many years ago, they would fondly refer to us as The College Essay Guy. As the years have gone by, it turns out that moniker has slowly become associated with another organization. Despite the nostalgia of our earlier students, we eventually formalized our name as The College Admissions Essay Expert. Not as catchy, but it serves its purpose. As such, our focus evolved over time, and most of our students nowadays have their sights set on top-tier universities. Of course, we happily welcome and work with all students regardless of which colleges they are targeting. But given the amount of thought, effort, and writing required for the more elite colleges – primarily due to the number of supplemental essays – we have developed a deep familiarity and expertise with these universities. The schools that stand out for the total number of essays required include Stanford, MIT, and the entire Ivy League (Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Cornell, U Penn, Brown, and Dartmouth). While some supplemental essays are shorter than others, each one should be given your full attention and full effort, as admissions officers look to each and every essay, regardless of length, for insights into your personality and who you are as a person.
Another point of differentiation with The College Essay Guy relates to the overall approach taken when working with students. We strongly believe that there are as many different ways to create a great essay as there are students. If formulas or a strict set of rules could consistently result in great essays, then everyone would have a remarkable essay. There is certainly a place for everyone in the world, but we strongly feel that personalized, individual guidance is needed in order to create the absolute strongest essay possible. Time must be taken to thoroughly and deeply understand each student. It’s only this way that a powerful narrative can be created that best exemplifies the student's unique background and special qualities.
We acknowledge and respect the assistance that The College Essay Guy – and many other essay coaching services – provides to students. The more options to choose from the better. But when you’re targeting schools with acceptance rates in the range of 10% or lower (even below 5%!), we feel that our distinct approach and exclusive level of service is unsurpassed.
LET'S BEGIN!
Ready to take the first step toward a spectacular and amazing college essay? We provide a free consultation. During this initial conversation, we'll gladly answer any questions you may have, and then map out a plan based on your specific needs.
We look forward to helping you achieve your educational goals and dreams!
