Services

undergraduate and graduate school applications

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

Undergraduate application work begins with a family meeting unless otherwise desired. Subsequent work is done one-on-one with the student in person, via Zoom, and through email/Google Docs. I help students with all written portions of their applications—from the personal statement to extracurricular descriptions and supplements—as well as list generation, strategy, obtaining the strongest teacher recommendations, and demystifying the admissions process. I do not offer standardized test prep but am happy to provide advice and guidance about which tests to take and whether or not to submit scores.

From considering how to progress through high school with both joy and intention to polishing the last drafts of all elements of every application, I am happy to start working with students at any point during their college admission process. It is my goal to foster a relaxed, thoughtful, productive atmosphere of trust in which students express themselves freely, and I learn what academic passions and extracurricular pursuits make them tick.

In America, most undergraduate and graduate school applications offer multiple opportunities for the student to make the paper personal. From short-answer responses and extracurricular activity descriptions to the primary essay, the written portions of school applications are great ways to make oneself known and engaging. While international universities generally ask for a single statement directed at the student’s intended area of study, voice still matters in terms of bringing words to life. I partner with each student and see myself as a supportive teammate on the road to polished applications that reflect the whole of the unique individual.

Interview prep

Fewer schools seem to be offering applicants the opportunity to interview on campus or with an alumni representative, but if the opportunity arises, it can be meaningful. It is empowering and helpful to practice answering all manner of potential interview questions in advance of the real thing. I provide students as many mock interview practice sessions as needed to feel confident and ready.
 

Other Editorial Services

In addition to application essays, I take great pride in helping people craft powerful resumes and cover letters, and in polishing manuscripts of all size and shape. I’ve assisted an arts and development professional with a complete overhaul of her extensive resume, and had the great fortune to help edit Deep South Dispatch: Memoir of a Civil Rights Journalist.

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Writing has changed and improved my life in countless ways. I believe deeply that any sort of writing, especially if creative and/or personal, is a portal into parts of ourselves that might otherwise remain unknown. Whether telling a college more about who you are as a young adult or a potential boss about why you are the perfect candidate for the job or readers about your fears and hopes and beliefs, you're coming to better understand and know yourself, and that is never a bad thing. To partner with others as they travel these roads is an honor.