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Write an Outstanding College Essay with 1-on-1 Coaching
Melissa Amaral, M.Ed.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(96)
I help students explore and express their strengths, experiences, and goals so that they can craft authentic and impactful personal narratives and stand out in a competitive applicant pool. (Former Ivy League admissions reader/interviewer.)
Class Experience
US Grade 10 - 12
College application essays are unlike your typical high school essays. Most students have not had much experience writing about themselves in a way that showcases their best qualities along with their writing ability. In my three years of working in admissions at an Ivy League university, I have read about two thousand college essays and supplemental statements that run the gamut from unremarkable to extraordinary. How do you write an essay that stands out? This class for individual coaching...
This class is taught in English.
I have over a decade of experience working in a variety of roles in higher education. Most relevant is the three years I spent working in admissions at an Ivy League university. I have also volunteered as an alumni admissions interviewer for my alma mater, Brown University. Other roles include academic advising, academic coaching, and teaching.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Homework will be assigned between meetings, which will include essay writing as well as potential activities for further self-reflection. l will set progress goals each week with input from the student.
The learner will provide a draft of the college essay (if applicable) and/or college essay prompts to work on.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined March, 2021
5.0
96reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Melissa. I help you define and achieve your dreams. How? The most important thing I do is ask questions and listen. I ask the questions that promote self-reflection and self-awareness. I ask the questions that challenge you to...
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1-on-1 Tutoring
$72
weekly or $285 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 28 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 15-18
