“My daughter just submitted her applications, and your writing seminar really helped. I am so grateful that she took your writing seminar. Not only was it very helpful, but it also gave her a head start. Good thing she did not wait until the last minute because these essays require a lot of time and thought.”

Parent, Phillips Academy Andover

Admission Essay Seminar

This purpose-built, intensive writing seminar will enable students to brainstorm, draft, and revise their admission essays into polished work ready for submission. In each of the four sessions, students will read and discuss mentor texts, implement personal narrative writing strategies, and complete individualized work plans based on actual application prompts. Receiving professional editing in the form of one-on-one conferencing and written feedback, students will emerge from the seminar proud of writing stories only they can tell. Enrollment is limited to nine students.

This comprehensive service includes:

  • Eight hours of live instruction with our founder (four two-hour seminar sessions)

  • Seven hours of individualized document review with our founder ($2,520 worth of tutoring!). One 60-minute document review session after each seminar session, plus three additional document review sessions following the conclusion of the seminar, ensure students receive consistent editing support throughout the fall.

  • Access to four targeted personal narrative writing lessons

  • Supervised and scaffolded drafting time with private conferences during each session

  • Individualized assignments and seven rounds of personalized written feedback

To enroll in the College Admission Essay Seminar, please complete your purchase below.

College Admission Essay Seminar
$2,350.00

Eligibility: Rising 12th graders (high school class of 2026)

Scheduling: June 16-19, 2025 at 9:30-11:30am PT

Location: All sessions are online (live video call via Zoom)

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“The application process created a great deal of anxiety, and your very presence—so calm, reassuring, and loving—not only helped my son produce a wonderful essay, but also gave him back his sleep! Your faith in him, and your focus on him, boosted his confidence. I did not think I would be ‘one of those moms’ who would pay someone to help her son write an essay. And I am so glad I did.”

Parent, Skidmore College

One-on-one Tutoring

Best for those who need help with liftoff or a boost to the finish line, College Admission Essay Tutoring is an efficient solution for both reluctant and eager writers—and everyone in between.

To schedule sessions, please follow these three steps:

  1. Read more about our tutors.

  2. After reviewing our real-time availability, reserve any number of video and/or document review sessions for your child.

  3. Complete your purchase below.

Associate Admission Essay Tutoring
$250.00

One hour of one-on-one admission essay tutoring with an Associate Tutor (live video or document review session)

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Founder Admission Essay Tutoring
$360.00

One hour of one-on-one admission essay tutoring with David Drabkin (live video or document review session)

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