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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Kevin Krebs
Founder and Managing Director
Inspired by his parents, Kevin’s journey from a first-gen, diverse, low-income background to Northwestern University shaped him. After experiencing challenges, including student loan debt, he founded HelloCollege and has spent the last 25 years helping students successfully navigate college admissions.
Ian Simon
Director of Tutoring and Essay Services
Ian has dedicated his life to helping others achieve their full potential and learn about the world around them. After graduating from UIUC with a BS in Electrical Engineering, he owned and operated a private tutoring business, where his team specialized in individualized curriculum development and helping students achieve their academic goals.
Chris Bench
Assistant Director of Tutoring & Essay Services
Chris Bench, the Assistant Director of Tutoring and Essay, is a seasoned essay coach with a decade of experience. Holding an BA from Kenyon and an MA from UChicago, Chris's expertise shines through, particularly in the realm of commas, where his opinion is unwavering.
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.
Nicholas Pizzo
Essay Coach
Nick is a graduate of UVM and UChicago. He holds a BA in English and an MA in the Humanities, with a focus on creative writing. He loves watching basketball, despite his poor playing ability.
Sana Rahman
Essay Coach
Sana Rahman holds a Masters in English Literature from the University of Chicago. She’s always searching for the best way for people to share the stories they want to tell.
Sarah Bellardini
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.
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.
Eleanor Russell
Essay Coach
Eleanor Russell is a writer living in Taos, NM. She earned her doctorate from the Interdisciplinary PhD in Theatre and Drama at Northwestern University. She spends her free time hiking, swimming, listening to music, and praying for a Reba reboot.
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.
Brooke Kent
Essay Coach
Brooke Kent, a summa cum laude graduate of Rice University and the former executive writer for the director of Los Alamos National Laboratory, has spent two decades helping students, executives, and professionals craft personalized, persuasive, and achievement-focused essays, resumes, and LinkedIn profiles.
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