UPCOMING EVENTS
The college essay is one of the most important pieces of your college application — yet, for many students, it’s the hardest part to complete!
We get it — writing a college essay can be stressful.
Many students find themselves feeling stuck when it comes to choosing a topic – overwhelmed by ideas, unsure where to begin, or how to turn a personal experience into a meaningful story. It’s easy to fall into the cycle of starting and restarting, or waiting until the last minute and settling for something that feels “good enough.”
But the college essay plays a critical role. It’s a powerful opportunity to share more about who you are, your strengths, passions, interests, and experiences — in your own voice. More than anything, authenticity matters. This is your chance to tell a story that only you can tell.
Our goal is to help you develop a strong, personal essay by choosing a topic that genuinely reflects you, exploring the deeper “so what?” behind your story, and shaping it into something engaging, memorable, and aligned with your college aspirations. Along the way, we’ll make sure your final essay is polished and free of errors so your voice comes through clearly and confidently.
Join Us This Summer
We’re here to help you get that college essay done (and as strong as it can be) – all in just 4 weeks!
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- 4 virtual live sessions with real-time support – Two experts in student success, fully guiding you (and taking the stress off of parents, too!)
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- Taking the stress out of “where to start” – We’ll guide you to explore different types of essays, what works best, brainstorm a few personal stories, and narrow down your strongest choice based on your college and career goals
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- Guidance on topics and importantly, what to avoid – We’ll discuss strong topics plus ones that are overused and thus, less-compelling to admissions professionals. We’ll help you choose a distinct topic, or at least, tell a distinct story within a common topic (like mental health).
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- Complete hands-on writing and editing support – Yep, you read that right! We’ll work collaboratively with you on structure, word choice, opening lines, a strong closing, proofreading, and everything in between!
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- Personalized and proven tips to help you stand out – This isn’t just writing support. Our professional expertise in college consulting means you get expert insights proven strategies to get noticed among the many other applicants.
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- An essay that’s YOU – your story in your words – Even with guidance, we take pride in helping you to love your essay. You’ll feel that it’s an extension of you. You’ll be excited and confident to submit it. This is part of your exciting new chapter, and we’re honored to help.
By the end of this 4-week workshop, consider your essay done! We’ll provide everything you need. Join us.
Reserve Your Spot
SPACE IS LIMITED.
This allows us to provide highly personalized, hands-on support.
Virtual Online
Weekly on Tuesdays, July 28 through Aug 18
Week 1: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Weeks 2-4: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Questions: info@islandyouthcoaching.com