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Core Essay Package

The Core Essay Package provides start-to-finish work for all essays and other written materials for any four applications. It is typically chosen by students who have a well-defined college list and want guidance on applications to a few Ivy-plus universities.

  • Personal essay for the Common Application

  • All supplement essays for any four applications

  • Activities lists for Common Application, University of California, and MIT

  • Unlimited one-on-one meetings

  • Applicant “positioning” 

  • Strategy for early and regular admission

  • Examples of essays from successful applicants

  • Templates for letters of continued interest 

  • Videos for admissions topics such as interviews, deferrals and waitlists

  • Shared Google document to monitor the progress of essay work

  • Email communication for parents’ questions about admissions and essays

October 1 is the deadline for completion of all essays in this package.

Complete Essay Package

The Complete Essay Package provides start-to-finish work for all essays and other written materials for any eight applications. The package also includes extensive college counseling and a later deadline for the completion of work. It is chosen by students who want personalized guidance for all aspects of the complex admissions process.

  • Personal essay for the Common Application

  • All supplement essays for any eight applications

  • Essays for one BS/MD application 

  • Activities lists for Common Application, University of California, and MIT

  • Unlimited one-on-one meetings

  • Applicant “positioning”

  • Strategy for early and regular admission

  • Support for college research and exploration of potential majors

  • Advising on college lists

  • Examples of essays from successful applicants

  • Templates for letters of continued interest

  • Videos for admissions topics such as interviews, deferrals and waitlists

  • Shared Google document to monitor the progress of essay work

  • Email communication for parents’ questions about admissions and essays

November 1 is the deadline for completion of all essays in this package.

Plus Essay Package

The Plus Essay Package provides start-to-finish work for all essays and other written materials for any twelve applications. It offers the fullest access to College Essay Mentor resources and advising as well as the latest deadline for completion of work. It is the only package that offers parents the opportunity to schedule meetings to discuss admissions and essays.

  • Personal essay for the Common Application

  • All supplement essays for any twelve applications

  • Essays for BS/MD applications and honors programs

  • Activities lists for Common Application, University of California, and MIT

  • Unlimited one-on-one meetings

  • Applicant “positioning” and application strategies

  • Support for college research and exploration of potential majors

  • Counseling on college lists

  • Examples of essays from successful applicants

  • Templates for letters of continued interest

  • Videos for admissions topics such as interviews, deferrals and waitlists

  • Shared Google document to monitor the progress of essay work

  • Email communication for parents’ questions about admissions and essays

  • Work on resumes, “brag sheets” and interview preparation

  • Review of the entire Common Application

  • Six, 30-minute phone calls and/or Zoom meeting with parents

December 1 is the deadline for completion for all essays in this package.

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