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"I got my UW acceptance letter on Friday." -Freyja M.
"I got my UW acceptance letter on Friday." -Freyja M.
Services for Teens
Let's work together to ensure you're telling your best stories in your own voice.
College Application Essays
For years, I've been helping teens find their voices and write compelling essays. When college admissions boards know who you are, they can deduce whether you're a good fit with their school.
Once we've agreed to work together, you'll send me essay questions from colleges you wish to attend, and any essays you've drafted. (No worries if you haven't yet begun your drafts.) Once I’ve assessed your work, I'll interview you in your home or at a cafe. This meeting will last between 90 minutes and two hours. You'll leave with clear direction about which life stories you'll use for each essay and a firm deadline for when those draft essays are due to me.
The remainder of our work is done remotely. At each step, you'll set your own deadlines and I'll hold you accountable. Your progress before our first meeting, writing skills, and attention to detail will dictate the amount of work we have to do. All told, I generally bill 9-15 hours with each client. My rate is $150/hour.
Creative Writing
Outside of college essays, I take on select few teens who have solid creative writing goals (e.g., entering writing contests). Together, we'll set specific, measurable goals so our work has a defined end point.
I am not the right person for remedial writing help, or help writing when English is a second language. While I tutored ESL students many (many!) years ago, that is not my strength or focus.
Workshops
I enjoy conducting writing workshops with teens and tweens in schools, libraries, bookstores, and community centers. Please contact me with your specific needs.
For years, I've been helping teens find their voices and write compelling essays. When college admissions boards know who you are, they can deduce whether you're a good fit with their school.
Once we've agreed to work together, you'll send me essay questions from colleges you wish to attend, and any essays you've drafted. (No worries if you haven't yet begun your drafts.) Once I’ve assessed your work, I'll interview you in your home or at a cafe. This meeting will last between 90 minutes and two hours. You'll leave with clear direction about which life stories you'll use for each essay and a firm deadline for when those draft essays are due to me.
The remainder of our work is done remotely. At each step, you'll set your own deadlines and I'll hold you accountable. Your progress before our first meeting, writing skills, and attention to detail will dictate the amount of work we have to do. All told, I generally bill 9-15 hours with each client. My rate is $150/hour.
Creative Writing
Outside of college essays, I take on select few teens who have solid creative writing goals (e.g., entering writing contests). Together, we'll set specific, measurable goals so our work has a defined end point.
I am not the right person for remedial writing help, or help writing when English is a second language. While I tutored ESL students many (many!) years ago, that is not my strength or focus.
Workshops
I enjoy conducting writing workshops with teens and tweens in schools, libraries, bookstores, and community centers. Please contact me with your specific needs.