One-on-One College Essay Help
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The Core Essay Package is designed for high-caliber students who want personal guidance within a well-defined structure. Chris defines the narrative strategy, collaborates on outlines for every essay, and personally reviews all work at the key decision points that shape each application. Students move through a process developed during a decade of working with applicants to Ivy Plus universities, getting individualized support as they develop drafts and refine essays. This package is ideal for motivated students who want expert guidance within a clearly defined scope.
Core Essay Package
A structured, personal approach to Ivy Plus applications
All essays for four college applications:
Personal essay for the Common Application
Supplement essays for four applications
University of California essays
What else is included
Activities lists for the Common Application, University of California, and MIT
One-on-one meetings
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Four extended Zoom meetings with Chris
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Ten Zoom meetings with a dedicated teaching assistant
Offline review, editing, and comments from Chris
Overview document for parents to monitor essay progress
Advising on college lists and application strategy
Available for advice and questions throughout the admissions cycle
The Complete Essay Package offers start-to-finish guidance for students who want sustained, hands-on work throughout the application process. Chris works directly with students across a structured series of meetings to develop the personal statement, shape supplemental essays, and refine the narrative choices that define an application as it evolves. The process reflects years of experience guiding more than 700 Ivy Plus applicants and is designed to support thoughtful choices at every stage. This package is well suited to strong applicants who benefit from regular collaboration and want Chris closely involved as ideas develop, drafts mature, and applications take shape.
Complete Essay Package
Sustained collaboration for engaged applicants
All essays for six college applications:
Personal essay for the Common Application
Supplement essays for six applications
University of California essays
What else is included
Activities lists for the Common Application, University of California, and MIT
One-on-one Zoom meetings
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Up to 16 meetings with Chris
Offline review, editing, and comments from Chris
Overview document for parents to monitor essay progress
Advising on college lists and application strategy
Available for advice and questions throughout the admissions cycle
The Preferred Essay Package is designed for highly competitive applicants to Ivy Plus universities who benefit from a deep, expansive essay process. Chris remains closely involved, with the latitude and time to explore ideas fully and refine narrative choices as students create and craft essays. This package reflects years of experience working with applicants whose strongest applications emerge through sustained inquiry and careful iteration. The Preferred Essay Package is for students who want the fullest engagement with an experienced mentor and value a level of engagement that allows each application to reach its highest potential.
All essays for eight college applications:
Personal essay for the Common Application
Supplement essays for eight applications
Essays for one BS/MD application
University of California essays
Preferred Essay Package
Maximum depth through a proven process
What else is included
Activities lists for the Common Application, University of California, and MIT
One-on-one meetings
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Unlimited meetings with Chris
Offline review, editing, and comments from Chris
Overview document for parents to monitor essay progress
Advising on college lists and application strategy
Available for advice and questions throughout the admissions cycle