Write an Outstanding College Essay With 1-On-1 Coaching (30 Minutes)
Melissa Amaral, M.Ed.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(95)
I help students express their strengths, experiences, and goals so that they can craft authentic and impactful personal and supplemental essays for the Common App, UC, and more. (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? In this class, I help students...
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.
Homework Offered
Students will be expected to write outside of class hours.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
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:
Students may choose to share their work through a Google Doc, which would require a Google account. Alternatively, they may attach pdf files of their work in the classroom or share their screen during class.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(95)
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...
1-on-1 Tutoring
$55
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Completed by 60 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 15-18
