“I love my son’s essay, but more importantly he’s happy with it too and said that the process was totally painless and stress free. You don’t hear that often! And his college counselor loves where it netted out.”

— C.O.

“THANK YOU again for your help! I just finally read her essay and it's awesome. I so appreciate all the work you helped her put into it. She told me she feels really good about it, and she feels like she did all the writing and you just did the coaching, which I know is obviously how it's supposed to go but it doesn't always land that way with kids in spite of our best efforts! The mark of a true professional.”

— L.J.

“Our daughter clicked with Deb immediately (but I suspect it would have worked out fine even if they did not). Deb had an iteration and editorial process that allowed our daughter to find a subject and essay that was unique to her and her strengths as a student.  She is a better writer, and even clarified parts of herself to herself, as a result of the process.  In the world of overworked admissions officers and ‘pick me’ essays, our daughter emerged with an essay she feels confidently and naturally reveals who she is in an interesting, surprising, and honest way.”

— P.S.

“I just can’t get over how you have transformed it (and him) from random thoughts, and a difficult subject, to this well-polished, authentic and beautiful essay. I saw some of your comments on the last draft, and they were just spot on.”

— V.V.

“I think [my essay] is very true and representative of something I feel very strongly about. It sounds like me. Thank you for working through this with me and guiding me along. I truly appreciate it.”

— M.O.

“[Son] just submitted all his applications and I’m having a good ol’ cry over how smoothly it all went. So much gratitude to you in helping with the ease.”

— A.P.

“I wanted to share with you my acceptance letter from [school], and the kind words they said about my essay! I really can’t express how grateful I am for your help!”

— G.G.

“I read his essay last night, and my heart was touched. Beautiful, vulnerable and representative of the son I know and love. You have talent and I’m thrilled we found you.”

— J.O.

“I couldn’t have worked the way I did without your support and kind spirit!”

— L.S.

“I’ve been singing your praises to anyone who listens! Thank you for EVERYTHING. [Daughter] loves you and felt so comfortable and safe writing with you.”

— Y.O.

“Thank you so much! We were all quietly panicking. You had such a positive impact on [son]. I've never seen him this motivated to write.”

— H.N.

“Couldn’t have done it without you! Really grateful for your help and cheerfulness.”

— A.C.

“I feel extremely excited about my supplementals and I really appreciate your help, work and guidance. I also learned a lot about writing personal essays, so thank you very much!”

— M.O.

“TYSM! I don’t know where I’d be in this process without you.”

— B.G.

“Thank you so much for your help - you were just the right mix of firm and flexible with him!”

— L.G.

“I just read [her essay]...love it! I think it tells the reader something about her that is not in the application. And it feels real.”

— P.D.

“Thank you so much for making this process go so smoothly. [Son] was very comfortable working with you, and we really loved his essay. It was beautiful.”

— K.K.