The essays are your

chance to shine

With me as their guide, even the most reluctant of writers (and, yes, even the silent types) successfully tackle the writing with

  • Powerful Brainstorming designed to uncover potential essay themes, topics, and meaningful content

  • a collaborative and strategic Essay Plan

  • robust, expert, and comprehensive Essay Coaching

  • and my exclusive step-by-step Get It Write Guides to Writing the Personal Statement and UC PIQs

With test scores on the out, college essays count more

While essays have always carried weight in holistic admissions reviews, now with more than 90% of higher institutions test-optional or test-free, the essays are more important than ever. Beyond quantitative measures like grades and rigor of coursework, the essays show college admissions committees the heart of the individual behind the application. Make absolutely sure you Get It Write.

More than 90% of higher institutions are now test-optional or test-free, making the essays more important than ever.
— EdSource

English class doesn’t prepare you for personal writing.

The college essays feel very high stakes, with college admissions officers saying that essays can influence up to 30% of the overall evaluation of an applicant. This means many of you are feeling the pressure but haven’t learned how to write the type of essay colleges are asking for.

That’s where I come in.

Essay coaching is one of my core competencies, and unlike many other private college advisors, I won’t hand you off to someone else to work with on essays. Get It Write students work exclusively with me to craft essays that showcase your enthusiasm, character, and personal insights told in your own distinctive voice. Together, we amplify what’s most desired by admissions officers—a chance to get to know the real human being behind the application. Working with me ensures you Get It Write