College Essay & College Admissions Workshops

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A hands on workshop to help you generate great ideas, get feedback from Kate, and turn everything into captivating essay that stands out to college admissions.

“This workshop took my essays to the next level and coached me into writing creatively. It also helped me voice my own opinions. In the end, this guidance led to intriguing essays that were entirely and honestly me. The essays I wrote with you helped me get into my dream school: Duke University.” ~ Harshita, Student

Bring your essays and get feedback from the expert! Great for brainstorming ideas, developing strategies, and polishing up drafts.

“No one’s edited my essay like Kate. They only looked at what was on the page versus what could be there. Kate transformed my initial draft in a 5 minute review.” ~ Jake, Student

Every year Kate interviews her most successful students on what they wish they knew before applying. Get their Top 10 Tips and ask any questions that you have! Great for Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors.

“Wow! I never thought about most of these points. I feel SO much more prepared for when I apply next year.” ~ Jenny, Student

Discover why college rankings can be misleading or unreliable. Learn how to judge the quality of the college experience using specific measures most people do not consider. Featuring guest expert, Louis Newman, formerly of Stanford.

“This was so in-depth! Excellent. Thanks so much! There are a lot of factors I never considered.” ~ Diane, Parent

College interviews provide a unique opportunity for students to showcase their personalities, passions, and qualities beyond what’s presented on paper. An impressive interview can significantly enhance an applicant’s chances of acceptance, as it offers admissions committees a tangible sense of the individual behind the application.

10 tips from students who got into their top choice schools.

9 tips from parents whose children gain top acceptance.

I've never seen our students more engaged than yesterday's presentation! You were incredible! Thank you.

B. Weil

Counselor

We are so excited to have you leading our workshops again this year! Our students had such good feedback last year.

J. Hester

Counselor

I loved the template to follow along with the workshop! And, thank you for making it ACTIONABLE and not full of "fluff" content like most other free workshops are 🙂

Sara

Student

I learned that college essays are not difficult when I followed the steps you recommended.

Allen

Student

Wow! That workshop was so great. Loved all the exercises and everything you shared! I will definitely recommend you!

D. Spungin

High School Board President

The idea of applying to college and writing a great essay feels a lot more fun and personal than it did before.

Kai

Student

I was able to identify a main theme and a great outline for my essay! I look forward to attending you next workshops!

Vamiska

Student

I’m writing down everything you’re saying. Your ideas are titanium right now.

Sheila

Parent

I learned that core values are very important part of the college essays. I thought that there are very few topics I could write about but after today I got lots of ideas about what I could write my essay about and how to structure it.

Andrea

Student

I really like how this wasn't so much of a lecture rather an interactive time with a helpful worksheet to fill in on my own.

Francesco

Student

It was a lot more interesting than I thought it would be, and I was more engaged than I thought as well.

Frazer

Student

I hope your ears are burning because everyone has been singing your praises today! I've heard absolutely wonderful things about you and how well yesterday's workshop went! Thank you for pouring into the lives of our students in such a special way.

Jodi

Counselor