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Developing Winning College Essays

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I help high schoolers uncover the stories that admissions officers remember, then help shape those ideas into clear, authentic essays. I’m your student’s essay strategist, sounding board, and calm guide through a noisy process. Making students feel supported and seen is of paramount importance in crafting a compelling college application essay. Helping them confidently locate what makes them unique in the eyes of a college admissions officer is where I provide the greatest value.

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Services

Every student relationship starts with a conversation, not a red pen or a demanding tone. Together we start by finding and refining their unique individual voice, choosing the right personal statement topic, and mapping a realistic plan for drafting, revising, and finishing essays without last-minute panic. A student should feel resourced and supported when crafting statements as consequential as those that serve as his or her first introduction to his or her dream school.

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Services & Pricing

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Personal Statement

$300

Brainstorming plus feedback on one complete 650-word personal statement (3 virtual sessions + final email revision)

  • Brainstorming, planning, structuring (30 min.)
  • Editing (30 min.)
  • Editing (30 min.)
  • Final Edit (via email)
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Supplemental Essay

$125 per essay

From blank page to final polish on multiple essay drafts

(2 virtual sessions + final email revision)

  • Brainstorming, planning, and structuring (30 min.)
  • Editing (15 min.)
  • Final Edit (via email)
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Additional hourly services available at request – $150/hr

Comprehensive package: 10 hours of planning/editing for $1,250

**Generalized student-life coaching is available to help students with the full college application process, academic planning, and day-to-day life prioritization. Inquire through the “Get In Touch” page to learn more about pricing and options for coaching relationships if your student could benefit from a more comprehensive set of services.**

Reviews

“Cooper is as trustworthy as anyone I’ve had the pleasure of working with. His passion for language and writing is contagious and his ability to communicate effectively lands perfectly with students of all backgrounds. You’d be hard pressed to find an individual more focused and effective at helping students present themselves in the most compelling manor possible.”

Doug Locker – President, Athens Advisors

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Share a few details about your student’s timeline, prospecitve schools, personal & academic backgrounds, and essay needs to give me an idea of how I can best help him or her. I’ll follow up within one business day.

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