Frequently Asked Questions

We meet you where you are. Some students already have a great essay idea, so we'll jump directly to outlining. Others don't have a clue what they'll write about, so we'll begin brainstorming together while looking at prompts.

Each student creates an appropriate timeline for completion which includes finishing an outline, draft, revisions, etc. until it's done.  There's a shared Google Drive folder that parents can also access. It includes the timeline, outline, our Super Seven tips for crafting a winning essay, and examples of excellent essays from previous students we've worked with.

We also offer college counselling and help with the non-essay part of the Common App.

We're A LOT LESS EXPENSIVE and singularly focused on rising seniors and seniors on their way to a four-year college or university.  We won't be telling you what AP classes to take in 10th grade or in what developing country to volunteer to build an orphanage for the non-profit you founded to spruce up your application. But we'll be there to guide through the application process, specializing in the essay(s) that takes center stage alongside your grades and test scores.

$425 for the Common App main essay, soup-to-nuts ($575 in Metro regions of Washington, D.C. and NYC area). This includes unlimited 1:1 time with a bro/sis until parent and child are happy with the product.

We'll assist with supplemental essays for $90/hour, $125/hour Metro. Same pricing for counseling services.

We offer a main essay/supplemental "$529 Plan Bundle" which is $675 in Metro areas.

College counseling and essay coaching rates vary widely across the country. In major metro areas like New York City and Washington, D.C., families typically pay significantly higher rates for similar services. Our Metro pricing reflects those local markets, while our Standard pricing allows us to keep services more affordable in other regions. 

We'll help you develop a balanced  college list to ensure you're positioned for success.  We'll also take you through the application process, including letters of recommendation strategy, financial aid  and scholarship guidance.

If you live in the Triangle area of North Carolina, the northern Washington, D.C. suburbs or NYC area, we can meet in-person or Zoom; it's your choice.  If you live outside those regions, we're Zooming. The number of times we get together is also up to you. Much of the work takes place with you sharing your writing and us commenting on it, then revising. 

No. You've got this. We'll be there to coach you up through every step and guarantee to make the process easier. 

Not even ChatGPT will tell your story like you. We'll help you find your voice and write a better essay than AI can.