per session
Write a College Admissions Essay & Personal Statement That Stands Out!
New class
Ages 14-18
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
Live video meetings
Meets on demand
55 min
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed55 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 12
**As of September 13, 2024 I am fully booked for the Fall Semester for weekly, ongoing students. Please message me if you would like to be put on the waiting list, or if you just need a one-time session for essay help, as schedules change and occasional cancelations happen. Thank you!!** In this live, interactive class, students receive guidance and support writing their college (or high school) admissions essays and/or personal statements to help their application stand out and impress the admissions committees. This session can be used for any college or university application essay, as well as for high-school application essays. Each of these sessions is designed for your student to receive personalized coaching and advice on their essay, whether your student needs help getting started, or they already have a draft ready for feedback. As a career writing tutor, and a former college instructor, I have more than 20 years of experience tutoring students age 8 through adult in academic writing, and have helped many students gain admission to their preferred college. Sample of topics that might be covered in a session: 1. Brainstorming ideas for answering the application writing prompt(s) 2. Providing feedback on any draft(s) written prior to our meeting 3. Guidance to ensure they are staying on topic and effectively answering the writing prompt 4. Assistance with organization, flow, structure, clarity, and word choice 5. Tips & Tricks for polishing off their essay in a way that will help it grab (and hold!) the attention of the admissions committee My goal in these sessions is for the student to accurately represent their true selves, their genuine experiences, and their real values and goals. Since the primary purpose of these essays is to 1) introduce the student and help the admissions committe get to know them beyond their GPA and test scores, and 2) demonstrate their readiness to be successful in college-level writing, I make sure that both are accomplished to a high standard. Students may enroll in one session only or enroll in as many sessions as needed. Please message me directly if you don't see an available time slot. Thank you!
Learning Goals
The goal for this class is to empower students to write a strong application essay that helps them stand out to the college admissions committee.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Anthropology from University of Montana, Missoula
Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology from UC Davis
**For my 1:1 Tutoring availability, please click on the class listing and "See All Available Times" on the class description page. You can also just message me to request a time that will work for you!**
Hi! My name is Ana and I’m excited to be offering classes on Outschool!I am proud to say that my daughter graduated high school at age sixteen in 2021, and my son did the same in 2024. They are both enrolled in college classes and doing very well and earning A's. I believe their success is in part due to their ability to take what they are being taught in classes and understand why it's important to learn it. I feel strongly that when children understand the 'why' behind what they are asked to learn or do, they engage more deeply. Writing is a critical skill that every child needs to learn so that they are successful in school and in life; writing is the primary way we communicate our understanding of material to our teachers. When a student understands this, and then learns some basic, foundational writing skills, they can more effectively communicate their understanding of a subject. This leads to better grades and greater self-confidence.
I earned my BA in Anthropology from UC Davis and then went on to the University of Montana to earn my Master's Degree. Throughout my college career I worked for my different department chairs as either a tutor or a Teaching Assistant, and as such assisted my peers in material comprehension and essay writing. After graduation I briefly taught Anthropology at my local community college, and later earned my TOEFL Certification so I could specifically teach English as a foreign language.
I have spent the majority of the last twenty years, however, working as a tutor for students of all ages. Prior to the COVID pandemic I had my own after-school tutoring center where a team of instructors and I helped children in Kindergarten through High School catch up in Reading, Writing and Math. Currently, I tutor students of all ages online in Reading and Writing, and am a professional Essay Reviewer.
My focus with teaching classes on Outschool is to ultimately prepare children for success as adults by empowering them with writing tools and skills, and to nurture their own ability to put their ideas and stories down on paper. In my Outschool tutoring sessions, individualized instruction helps a student work on areas where they are struggling, while at the same time nurtures a positive attitude about their abilities as a writer. In my longer courses, writing assignments give students a platform to make a list of goals, take notes and organize their thoughts and ideas, and deepens their ability to communicate their points effectively in paragraphs and longer essays.
In my free time I like to travel to new places with my kids and visit historical sites. We also love to go to Universal Studios and Disney - both in California and in Florida! I also grew up riding horses and competing in show jumping and eventing, and now I have a pony that I'm teaching to pull a cart!
I look forward to seeing your child in my class!
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