College Essay Coaching

College application time can be exciting, but it can also be daunting. You get just 650 words to convince a stranger at your top choice college – who, by the way, is reading hundreds, if not thousands, of these essays every year – to stop and think, “wow – now HERE’S someone we want at our university!”

Nah, not too much pressure.

Before you panic, let us tell you something: the college essay, like all good writing, is all about the story.

At Jersey Shore Marketing & Insights, we work alongside you to figure out what your story is, how to tell it, and how to make your essay stand out from hundreds of others.

Of course, you’ll still need to put in the work. This is YOUR essay, after all. But we can help you brainstorm ideas, organize your thoughts, and shape this essay into a compelling story that colleges will want to read.

We’ll help you with the grammar, punctuation, and spelling. We’ll even help you whittle it down to the best 650 words. But more importantly, we’ll help you figure out what your story is, what it means to you, and how to get it all down on paper in your own words.

Speaking of using your own words, we’ll never use AI to help you write. And neither should you. Many colleges now use human reviewers or high-tech AI-detection tools to spot AI-generated material. Instead, we’ll let your own experiences and voice shine through while still checking off all the boxes that colleges are looking for in an essay.

Sound interesting? Here are some ways you can work with us:

An Extra Set of Eyes

$149

If you’re happy with your finished essay and just need a pro to check it over for grammar, punctuation, and spelling, we have a simple starter package. We’ll keep your essay exactly as it is and simply suggest edits that will correct common errors such as verb tense, comma placement, and run-on sentences.

Structure Your Story

$399

If you’ve chosen your essay topic but aren’t sure how to make it stand out from the crowd, this mid-level package is for you. It includes a session to review your idea and talk about how to structure your essay within the guidelines of the application while still creating a compelling read that will stand out. This package includes a first draft review and one re-write review, plus everything in the “An Extra Set of Eyes” package.

Uncover Your Story

$799

Our deluxe college essay package takes you from “I don’t even know where to begin” to a finished, polished essay. In addition to everything you get in the “An Extra Set of Eyes” and “Structure Your Story” packages, the “Uncover Your Story” package also includes a preliminary brainstorming session to help you decide what story to tell prospective schools. (Don’t worry – most students don’t know what their story should be. We can help you figure that out!) After you’ve chosen your topic and written your first and second drafts, we’ll review it yet again to suggest ideas for condensing your essay into a concise yet compelling 650 words, then follow that with up to two more draft reviews. This package gives you everything you need to write an essay that’s polished, compelling, and fits the essay guidelines, while also letting your voice and your personality shine through.

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