The Competitive Edge: Standout College, Scholarship & Internship Applications

Unlock your full potential for success with expert guidance on application writing!

This one-on-one tutoring class is designed for high school students who are preparing applications for college and university, scholarships, internships, jobs, summer pre-college programs, study abroad opportunities, leadership programs, research grants, and more. It is individually tailored to the student's needs based on their goals and what they are applying for.

With over seven years experience of sitting on admission committees at the undergraduate, MA, PhD, and Post-Doctorate levels, and having successfully applied to numerous programs, scholarships, leaderships programs, conferences myself, I know exactly what selection committees look for in a strong application package. I have helped dozens of students successfully apply for college and university programs in the U.S.A., Canada, and across Europe, pre-college programs like the Smith College Program, and leadership programs like the ACLU National Advocacy Program. 

Whether you’re applying to competitive universities, scholarships, pre-college programs, research fellowships, leadership and service programs, or your first job or internship, I can help you build a compelling application that stands out and is in YOUR voice! My goal is for students to build all the skills they need to successfully apply for applications on their own following the work we do together. 

In this course, you will receive:
✅ One-on-one guidance on crafting a standout personal statement and essays
✅ Expert feedback on CV/resume building
✅ Editing and revision support to ensure polished and impactful writing statements
✅ Advice on persuasively framing your experiences, achievements, and goals 
✅ Application strategy tips to maximize your chances of success
✅ Interview preparation (upon request)

After booking a time to meet, please send me your CV/resume so I can review your experience and offer feedback. Remember to remove any personal identifying information including your phone number, email address, and last name. You can add those in after our meeting to keep all of your personal information confidential.

If you need help creating a CV or resume from scratch- no problem! Please let me know so we can take the time to build that together. It is also helpful for me to know what program(s) or opportunities you are applying to in advance so I can research them so we can craft an application that is best suited for your goals and application(s). 

This course is perfect for students who want to gain confidence in their writing, present themselves effectively, and submit applications that get noticed.