Choosing the right topic is the single best way to stand out among admission committees. In this session, we’ll uncover the secrets of successful essay topics - complete with examples and clear do’s and don’ts. We’ll then discover the most authentic and compelling version of your story. We’ll identify the angle that highlights your strengths and character while exploring the best narratives that showcase those moments. I’ll help you approach the personal statement with a clear idea, compelling narrative, and helpful examples to guide the way.

Choosing the right topic is the single best way to stand out among admission committees. In this session, we’ll uncover the secrets of successful essay topics - complete with examples and clear do’s and don’ts. We’ll then discover the most authentic and compelling version of your story. We’ll identify the angle that highlights your strengths and character while exploring the best narratives that showcase those moments. I’ll help you approach the personal statement with a clear idea, compelling narrative, and helpful examples to guide the way.

Once we’ve found the right topic, we’ll create a focused outline and build your narrative step by step. We’ll brainstorm vivid opening hooks and memorable closing reflections that leave an impression on the admissions team. If appropriate, we’ll also note areas to integrate meaningful quotes or brief “outside voices” (as in journalism) to strengthen your story and provide texture to your piece.

Once we’ve found the right topic, we’ll create a focused outline and build your narrative step by step. We’ll brainstorm vivid opening hooks and memorable closing reflections that leave an impression on the admissions team. If appropriate, we’ll also note areas to integrate meaningful quotes or brief “outside voices” (as in journalism) to strengthen your story and provide texture to your piece.

This is where the essay truly comes to life. We’ll draft and develop your narrative, following the structured outline to provide an engaging essay. Together we’ll write and revise for rhythm, precision, and clarity -replacing vague or flat language with strong, vivid phrasing. Each round of feedback helps sharpen your voice, enhance flow, and draw out the details that make your story uniquely yours.

This is where the essay truly comes to life. We’ll draft and develop your narrative, following the structured outline to provide an engaging essay. Together we’ll write and revise for rhythm, precision, and clarity -replacing vague or flat language with strong, vivid phrasing. Each round of feedback helps sharpen your voice, enhance flow, and draw out the details that make your story uniquely yours.

In the final stage, we’ll focus on precision. We’ll check spelling, punctuation, and fluency, ensuring that every sentence is polished and purposeful. We’ll also make sure you work is within the limits of those pesky word counts! By the end, you’ll have a refined, submission-ready essay that’s polished, personal, and ready to impress.

In the final stage, we’ll focus on precision. We’ll check spelling, punctuation, and fluency, ensuring that every sentence is polished and purposeful. We’ll also make sure you work is within the limits of those pesky word counts! By the end, you’ll have a refined, submission-ready essay that’s polished, personal, and ready to impress.