Writing Packages

  • THE COMMON APPLICATION

    This package offers 15 hours of focused support on crafting powerful Common App essay. Ideal for students applying to private colleges and out-of-state public universities.

    GLOW Package Includes:

    - 1 Personal Statement Essay (650 words)

    - Activities & Awards List (up to 10 entries)

  • UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

    This packages includes 18 hours designed for UC applicants, guiding students through completing 4 UC Personal Insight Questions (350 words each).

    SHINE Package Includes:

    - 4 Personal Insight Questions (350 words each)

    - Activities & Awards List (up to 20 entries)

  • THE COMMON APPLICATION + UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

    This combo package includes 25 hours of support covering both The Common Application personal statement and UC application.

    RADIATE Package Includes:

    - Common App: 1 Personal Statement Essay (650 words)

    - UC App: 4 Personal Insight Questions (350 words each)

    - Activities & Awards List (up to 30 entries)

Individual Hours

  • FOCUSED STRATEGY SESSIONS

    Focused strategy sessions are ideal for families who want expert guidance without committing to a full package. Sessions are used to gain clarity, develop a plan, or receive expert feedback on a specific part of the application tailored to your student’s unique questions, goals, and timeline. The main strategy areas are listed below. These sessions can be booked individually or in small bundles.

    *Current clients enrolled in a writing package can individual hours for additional or specialized support at a discounted rate.

- Creating a strategic college list

- Admissions data review

- Major exploration

- Choosing essay questions

- Brainstorming

- Essay draft review

- Activities and awards list

- Supplemental Essays

- Application review

- Applying to the California State University schools

- How to prepare for college in 9th and 10th grade

- Course selection

- Personalized timeline to stay organized

- Interview Preparation

- Transitioning into Your Freshman Year

- Maximizing Your College Experience


Supplemental Essays

  • WRITING PACKAGE ADD-ON

    This option is for current clients enrolled in a writing package.

    Coaching support includes brainstorming, outlining, feedback, and editing to ensure each essay is thoughtful, authentic, and aligned with the student’s overall application narrative. These are not tracked per hour, but rather a flat rate per essay.

  • PROFESSIONAL REVIEW OF COMPLETED ESSAY(S)

    This service is ideal for students who have completed a draft and are seeking professional feedback to strengthen their supplemental college essays. An initial review is offered at a flat rate and additional support can be provided on an hourly basis.

    Initial Essay Review includes:

    - Review of the essay prompt and completed draft

    - Evaluation of content, structure, clarity, and overall effectiveness

    - Feedback to strengthen the student's message, voice, and impact

    - In-document comments and/or written feedback