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How to Woo Top Tier Colleges with Irresistibly Intentional Essays
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Colleges are looking for
future world leaders,
can write “perfect” essays.
In this untraditional take on college essay coaching, you will learn to stand out from the crowd with an essay that speaks to who you truly are, and all of the big ways that you are going to make an impact on our world. It all starts from within–who are you, what is your soul’s true mission, and how can you reflect that fiery passion in an essay that blows admissions counselors out of the water? The Pathway is about learning to paint a detailed picture of all the ways you’re going to leave a massive impact on our world.
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Prove to your dream schools that you are the next Amanda Gorman, the next Greta Thunberg, or whatever “next big thing” you’re dreaming of becoming.
Become the type of rule breaker and out-of-the-box thinker that colleges are dying to have among their ranks.
Learn to let go of the fear of not getting it “right,” and feel completely confident in the way that you are able to put your personality, plans, and dreams onto paper.
Dig deep into your soul through self-reflection so that your true self always lands on the page.
Success Stories:
Ava H.
Manek
Success Stories:
Ava H.
Manek
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College essay coaching for all components of The Common Application -- an online, undergraduate college admission application that applicants may use to apply to any of more than 900 member colleges and universities in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as in Canada, China, Japan, and many European countries -- including the 650 word personal statement, Activities List, Additional Information & COVID-19 essay
- Detailed 10 page report with admissions chances, evaluation of merit and need based financial aid, and admissions options
- Selection of admissions options (Early Decision, Early Action, or Regular Decision) to maximize chances of admission
This package includes a 90 minute brainstorming session, with weekly 60 minute calls for 12 weeks over Zoom. The student will be able to submit unlimited edits via email M-F during these 12 weeks. Students who begin sooner than 12 weeks before their deadline can opt for bi-monthly calls spread out over a period of time up to 24 weeks.
College essay coaching for supplemental essays for up to 5 colleges
Custom Google Drive folder with essay and application organizational system
Access to The Edvisory Resource Library full of successful sample essays, brainstorming exercises, and additional resources
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College Essay Coaching is a service that helps the student define what colleges they are most likely to get accepted to based on their grades, test scores (if relevant), extracurricular activities, academic interests, and merit & financial aid needs.
The student will receive a list of up to 15 colleges and a custom admissions strategy before beginning the writing process. Them, the will begin with a block of up to 20 hours of essay coaching. Then, we will guide the student through the Common Application personal statement & any supplemental essays required based on college expectations.
The student will receive hands-on essay coaching from admissions experts & a resource library of exercises and sample essays that will help spark inspiration as we go.
Program Overview
Harvard alumni, researcher, writer, certified executive coach, and visionary behind The Edvisory, Cathleen has helped thousands of students unlock their unique path to success and gain admissions to top-tier colleges, leading with visionary resonance, intuitive clarity, and a gift for transformation.
With a background in English Literature and Creative Writing from USC, and advanced studies across Harvard’s Graduate School of Education, Business School, Law School, Divinity School, and Kennedy School, she has cultivated an interdisciplinary approach to consulting, coaching, and education that merges scholarship, soul, and strategy.
From researching ethics and character in higher education at Harvard to getting certified as an executive coach, Cathleen draws from a rare interdisciplinary foundation—spanning literature, practical theology, psychology, leadership development and business. Her signature approach doesn’t just get students accepted; it gets them seen.
Her work began with a simple insight—no one was asking students the deeper questions. The system was pushing them through applications without ever pausing to consider who they really were.
She created The Edvisory to be what the current system isn’t: personal, imaginative, and transformational. Her team now works with students all over the world—creatives, visionaries, and trailblazers—crafting custom paths to college and graduate school that are as original as they are successful.
Natalie Lima is a college and graduate school essay coach. She's a Northwestern alum, and a recent graduate of the MFA program in creative writing at the University of Arizona. Her writing honors include fellowships from PEN America Emerging Voices, the Tin House Workshops, the VONA/Voices Workshop, the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing, and a residency from Hedgebrook in 2020. Her writing has also been included in Best Small Fictions, Best American Essays, and Entropy Magazine's Best Online Articles & Essays. She's taught fiction and English composition at the University of Arizona and led writing workshops for Writopia LA, The Porch Workshops, POPS the Club, and the Young Arizona Writers' Workshop.
Donald has an A.B. in English from Dartmouth College, and an MFA in Dramatic Writing from the University of Southern California. He's a Los Angeles-based writer, proudly hailing from Washington, D.C. As a playwright, Jolly wrote the historical drama bonded (nominated for the Los Angeles Stage Alliance Ovation Award for Playwriting and the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Los Angeles Theatre, and winner of the 2013 Arch and Bruce Brown Playwriting Award for LGBT Historical Plays). Jolly's playwriting has also been developed at Horizon Theatre Company, CalArts Celebration Theatre, Company of Angels, The Vagrancy, EST/LA, The Warehouse Theatre and Playwrights' Arena. He also teaches writing at Colorado College!
Sarah graduated summa cum laude from Columbia University in 2014 with a degree in East Asian Languages and Cultures, focusing on Chinese language. She also completed one year of intensive Mandarin language training at Peking University in Beijing before earning her master's degree at the University of Cambridge in Chinese Studies. Sarah worked in Beijing for a leading Chinese e-commerce company and a popular internet media platform before committing herself to education full-time. While working in Beijing, she discovered her passion for education after successfully helping her boss' daughter gain acceptance to her dream university. Sarah works with highly motivated students from all over the world using a tailored approach to ensure cohesive, creative, and comprehensive applications. She is a strong believer in the importance of "fit" and very much enjoys helping each and every student applying to both boarding school and university reach his or her full potential!
Hanna Fahsholtz graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Southern California with a degree in Narrative Studies. She spent a year teaching in Madrid as a Fulbright scholar before working as an adjunct instructor at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, where she led writing workshops for undergraduate students. Most recently, Hanna was accepted to graduate programs at Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania and will start earning her master’s in UCLA’s Teacher Education Program this fall. She is thrilled to combine her passions for writing and education by empowering students to understand their stories and share them in authentic, compelling applications.
Jessica Gerhardt is a graduate from Reed College in Portland, OR where she received her B.A. in Psychology. When she was a high school student, Jessica was accepted into the OneVoice Scholars Program, which paired her with a one-on-one college prep counselor. Her experience navigating college applications, essay writing, and applying for scholarships and financial aid equipped her well to pay it forward with other students pursuing a college education. During her time at Reed she also interned in their Admission Office which gave her an inside look at what admission counselors look for in prospective students, and she became a skilled interviewer. After graduating from Reed, she pursued a career in music as a singer-songwriter and recording artist in Los Angeles, CA while simultaneously working as a Director of Youth Ministry.
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FAQs
FAQs
Payments for packages are typically paid in full before the start date. Payment plans are available on request for longer term packages typically with a 20% additional set up fee. Payments are made using PayPal or Stripe via credit card.
Invoices are sent at the time of receipt of the initial contract and package. Invoices for payment plans are typically sent in 30 day increments. Client will have 3 days to remit payment of each invoice before Client is considered late in payment. A late fee of $50 may be added to the next invoice and all activity on the account will be suspended until payment has been received. If the payment is more than 7 days late, there may be an additional $50 late fee. After 14 days, the Client account will be temporarily closed and the Client will be considered in breach of contract. If the Client is consistently late with payments, Company may terminate the agreement and relationship due to breach of contract.
All information shared during sessions is confidential. We take confidentiality very seriously. Students do consent to their writing being used for tutorials in group sessions and with other students with all personal information and identifying details removed. Learning from past students’ writing is a critical part of this process. Students also consent to having video and photo testimonials shared on Company’s website and social media accounts for promotional purposes. If students wish not to share their writing or testimonials, they must inform the Company in writing.
Most colleges count as one school. However, colleges that have separate admissions requirements or additional essays beyond the norm may count as 2 schools. Students may apply to up to 9 University of California schools (UCs) which will count as 2 schools out of the 10 school package. Specialized programs such as BS/MD may count as 2 schools as there are typically extensive additional requirements. Students may add more than 10 for an additional $1,500 per school.