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Craft Your College Essay

Structure + soul-searching = essays that open doors

I keep my roster small so I can truly get to know each student. We gently excavate their life experiences, unearthing details that make their essays so specific and personal, no one else could've written them.
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55+ Hours

of 1:1 guidance per student, from brainstorming, outlining, drafting, 5+ rounds of revisions, all the way to final submission.

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82%

of my students go on to enroll at Top 35 schools (based on U.S. News National University rankings).

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100%

of students say the writing process felt surprisingly enjoyable and they learned a lot about themselves. The majority said they felt less stressed than their friends.

Writing college essays doesn't have to be an uphill slog. 

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If you feel like you’re lost in a maze deciding what to write about, you’ve come to the right place.

And if you’re short on ideas, you might need a fresh perspective and someone to help you dive deep.

Imagine *actually* looking forward to working on your college essays.

Jessica helps students reflect more deeply, articulate what they truly think, and write essays that show off multiple facets of themselves.

If you’re having trouble figuring out how to get moving, you don't have to go it alone.

Jessica gives custom, bite-size writing assignments, so you spend less time staring at a blank document and feel more confident in your pace.

Working with me

Every student has different needs. Let's get on a call so you can tell me about where you personally are at, and let's make a plan to set you up for a saner, less-stressful season.

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Meet your

Chief Sanity Officer

Applying to college is a taxing journey, but having a guide can make it an adventure. I was raised in Silicon Valley, so I know it can be challenging to stand out among high-achieving peers. As a coach, I'm here to guide you by providing actionable support through each phase of the writing process: 
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  • asking questions that force you to think more deeply

  • curating anecdotes that reveal your values and personality

  • giving you options on how to phrase your thoughts coherently, at both the sentence and word level 

  • helping you edit your work down to 150-350 words while maximizing what you share about yourself 

Notes from previous clients

"Jessica worked with my sons revisiting their life experiences, crafting their original and sincere essays. I was so touched and almost crying when I read their essays. Jessica is true to herself and with her students. My sons were admitted to UC Berkeley Engineering in 
2021 and 2023."

- Celia, Parent

Los Altos, CA

Ready to do this?

(It's fine if you're not.)​

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That's what I'm here for: to help you get through this season one step at a time with your sanity intact.

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