English
Write an Outstanding College Essay with 1-on-1 Coaching (Single Session)
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.)
Melissa Amaral, M.Ed.
87 total reviews for this teacher
17 reviews for this class
Completed by 47 learners
15-18
year old learners
10th-12th
US Grade Level
1
learner per class
$55
Charged upfront
Meets once
30 minute class
Available times
Pacific
Description
Class Experience
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 one-time class, I help...
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.
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:
30 minutes per week in class, and no time outside of class.
Teacher
About Me
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...
