College Essay Boot Camp
College admissions boards take a number of factors into consideration during the intensive selection process. Extracurriculars, GPA and academic performance are important, but many students underestimate the significance of a well-written admissions essay.
Fortunately, HelloCollege offers a college application essay writing workshop to help refine your written language skills and impress your top-choice schools. From topic selection to the final edit, our experienced coaches guide you through the ins and outs of crafting an exceptional essay.
What Is HelloCollege’s Essay Boot Camp?
Our college essay workshop is designed to steer you through the process of composing a compelling story. It starts with an online assessment to help you select the ideal topic and set you up for success. This is followed by formal education to teach you the critical components of a great essay. Then you begin a rough draft with the help of our professional writing coaches. Through the final editing and review steps, we maximize your potential and help you produce a final product ready for any college admissions office.
The key to a quality admissions essay is to avoid procrastination. HelloCollege offers this multi-day college essay writing workshop to students entering their senior year, which allows plenty of time to complete a Common Application essay.
The Benefits of Taking a College Essay Prep Course
An admissions essay workshop is worthwhile for a number of reasons. Writing can be difficult for some, and writing about yourself can be an even greater challenge. With expert instruction, however, you can gain a valuable perspective and receive practical advice to create a standout essay. Additionally, our seasoned professionals are familiar with the higher-education application process—they know what it takes to present yourself as an exceptional candidate.
The qualified individuals at HelloCollege help you clearly and skillfully express your value to colleges and universities. Ready to get started? Our college essay writing class is offered as an individual service or part of our comprehensive College Admissions Program. Schedule a free consultation today or contact us to learn more.
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Chris Bench
Director of Essay Services
Chris Bench, the Director of Essay, is a seasoned essay coach with a decade of experience. Holding an BA from Kenyon and an MA from University of Chicago, Chris's expertise shines through, particularly in the realm of commas, where his opinion is unwavering.
Sarah Bellardini
Marketing Specialist & Essay Coach
Sarah Bellardini is a comedy and animation writer with nearly a decade of experience working in television. She graduated with a degree in Film & TV from Boston University.
Brooke Kent
College Counselor & Essay Coach
Brooke Kent, a summa cum laude graduate of Rice University, a researcher for the White House Transition Project, and the former executive writer for the director of Los Alamos National Laboratory, has spent two decades helping students tell their stories in a personalized, persuasive, and achievement-focused way. Her philosophy is simple: Your Story. Our Support. Your Solution.
Will Wagner
Essay Coach
Will is an admissions essay expert, published author, and editor working on everything from national magazines to websites.
Alisha Braun
Essay Coach
Alisha has worked in higher ed for 13 yrs, teaching at MSU and USF. She has her Ph.D. in Educational Policy from Michigan State.
Sara Walsh
Essay Coach
With eighteen years of experience in international schools, Sara holds a B.A. in English from Notre Dame and an M.A. from SUNY New Paltz.
Andi Taylor
Essay Coach
Andi has over three years of experience working in a college admissions office. She graduated from the University of Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics.
Steven Flores
Essay Coach
Steven Flores is a writer and educator with 11 years of experience in higher education, including 4 years of one-on-one essay coaching. He is currently an AOP Fellow at UW-Milwaukee.
Gina Twardosz
Essay Coach
Gina Twardosz is a curious lifelong learner with a BFA in English Writing and an MFA in Creative Nonfiction.
Elena Van Lare
Essay Coach
Elena Van Lare is an Academic Dean and English Teacher with over 30 years of experience working with young adults from Grades 6 to college. She earned her M.Ed. from Nazareth College in Rochester, NY.
Ellen Boyette
Essay Coach
Ellen Boyette holds an MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and currently studies at Yale. Her expertise in essay coaching comes from seven years of experience teaching writing at major universities and prestigious summer programs.
Liana Zhen-Ai Kleinman
Essay Coach
Liana Zhen-ai Kleinman is a dancer, movement director, and writer based between New York City and London. Her background as an application mentor for international students makes her a passionate Essay Coach dedicated to unveiling and articulating students’ passions.
Michelle Nordmark
Essay Coach
Michelle is an editor, coach, and writing instructor with an MA in Education from Columbia University and a BA in English from Villanova. She’s an academic editor and holds certifications in TESOL, SAT, and TOEFL.
Zoe Van Lare
Essay Coach
Zoe Van Lare is a writer, educator, and college admissions professional with a global upbringing. Passionate about storytelling and education, she is currently pursuing her Master’s in English Education at the University at Buffalo.
Lauren Johnson
Essay Coach
Lauren Kay Johnson is an Afghanistan veteran, writing coach, and author of an award-winning memoir. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing and has written for The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and Boston Globe Magazine.
Margaret Wickham
Essay Coach
Margaret has a B.A. from the University of New Hampshire and an M.A. from Lesley University. She has worked as a high school counselor in several states as well as abroad, and in a previous life she led an editorial department at an ed-tech company.
Joelle Santiago
Essay Coach
Joëlle Santiago is a graduate of Barnard College of Columbia University, and an adjunct professor at the NYU Tisch School of the Arts. She has four years of experience as an Essay Coach.
Nik Nadeau
Essay Coach
Nik is a Korean adoptee, memoirist and poet based in Minneapolis. His creative nonfiction won the 2024 Annie Dillard Prize, and he was a finalist for the 2024 Iowa Review Award in Nonfiction.
Lauren Nash
Essay Coach
Lauren is a versatile professional with a background in theater, literature, and pre-medical studies. A former actor and writer in Los Angeles, she now works as a STEM tutor and admissions essay editor in New Orleans.
Allison Hadley
Essay Coach
Allison Hadley brings her background in academia and her love of storytelling to helping college applicants hone their essays. She earned her PhD in Italian Language and Literature from Yale University in 2018, focusing on the intersection of literature, theater, and the urban form.
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