MCPS high schools each have two composition assistants who run the writing centers (if they have them) in the schools. the comp assts can also read essays. Ask!

Anonymous wrote:Use the College Essay Guy (on Youtube) and then see if your child's high school has a writing center. (IF you can't fork out the $ for a tutor - and that's okay!)

NP. Our DC's high school had a pretty strong college counseling bent, and students were welcome to spend their lunch periods or study halls in the "college center." They were encouraged to spend that time working on applications and essays, and the counselor who specialized in the college application process would discuss essays if they wanted. I realize that not all high schools have this much help available, but unless you ask, you might not know that your kid's HS has counselors who would look at essays if asked.

Use the College Essay Guy (on Youtube) and then see if your child's high school has a writing center. (IF you can't fork out the $ for a tutor - and that's okay!)

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Anonymous wrote:Please share if your child worked with an Essay writing coach.

Yes. We saw a flyer at the library for editing services. It was a retired English teacher ... nice side gig! My child had done a draft in English class, so the coach just worked on the draft. She made modest edits and gave my child the confidence that it was a good essay, ready to send in. They had a really low fee. I think they charge more if you need help with supplemental essays, or help from the beginning of the process.

Please share the name and contact of the teacher,

Everyone has " a person " but never share information

We used Richard Montauk for essay coaching and application review. He’s by the hour.

Can you share his rate range? Thanks!

He just wrote back: $300. And for us worth every cent. good luck.

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Anonymous wrote:Please share if your child worked with an Essay writing coach.

Yes. We saw a flyer at the library for editing services. It was a retired English teacher ... nice side gig! My child had done a draft in English class, so the coach just worked on the draft. She made modest edits and gave my child the confidence that it was a good essay, ready to send in. They had a really low fee. I think they charge more if you need help with supplemental essays, or help from the beginning of the process.

Please share the name and contact of the teacher,

Everyone has " a person " but never share information

We used Richard Montauk for essay coaching and application review. He’s by the hour.

Can you share his rate range? Thanks!

I will have to ask. It's been a few years. Here is his website. https://www.richardmontauk.com/. I emailed him and will come back with an answer when I get it.

Anonymous wrote:I am only looking for a coach, but one thing I am sure of: an English teacher is not enough! It has to be someone who knows what colleges are looking for. It’s a genre in and of itself.
I am going through the YouTube videos of someone called The College Essay Guy. I have no idea if he takes clients but he has some good ideas.

This whole discussion is sad to me. It sounds like gaming the system.

Your kid's essay is supposed to be about: your kid. Not "what colleges are looking for." It is also supposed to demonstrate his or her creativity and writing ability.

If only wealthy people embraced a fair playing field and ethics. But no, they spend their days whining about being "unhooked" or Asian. About donut holes and their private schools not allowing their kids to take AP's.

Ycch.

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Anonymous wrote:Please share if your child worked with an Essay writing coach.

Yes. We saw a flyer at the library for editing services. It was a retired English teacher ... nice side gig! My child had done a draft in English class, so the coach just worked on the draft. She made modest edits and gave my child the confidence that it was a good essay, ready to send in. They had a really low fee. I think they charge more if you need help with supplemental essays, or help from the beginning of the process.

Please share the name and contact of the teacher,

Everyone has " a person " but never share information

We used Richard Montauk for essay coaching and application review. He’s by the hour.

Can you share his rate range? Thanks!

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Anonymous wrote:Please share if your child worked with an Essay writing coach.

Yes. We saw a flyer at the library for editing services. It was a retired English teacher ... nice side gig! My child had done a draft in English class, so the coach just worked on the draft. She made modest edits and gave my child the confidence that it was a good essay, ready to send in. They had a really low fee. I think they charge more if you need help with supplemental essays, or help from the beginning of the process.

Please share the name and contact of the teacher,

Everyone has " a person " but never share information

We used Richard Montauk for essay coaching and application review. He’s by the hour.

Anonymous wrote:I am only looking for a coach, but one thing I am sure of: an English teacher is not enough! It has to be someone who knows what colleges are looking for. It’s a genre in and of itself.
I am going through the YouTube videos of someone called The College Essay Guy. I have no idea if he takes clients but he has some good ideas.

DS has used his website, tutorials, etc. to get the essays pulled together.

I am only looking for a coach, but one thing I am sure of: an English teacher is not enough! It has to be someone who knows what colleges are looking for. It’s a genre in and of itself.
I am going through the YouTube videos of someone called The College Essay Guy. I have no idea if he takes clients but he has some good ideas.

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Anonymous wrote:Please share if your child worked with an Essay writing coach.

Yes. We saw a flyer at the library for editing services. It was a retired English teacher ... nice side gig! My child had done a draft in English class, so the coach just worked on the draft. She made modest edits and gave my child the confidence that it was a good essay, ready to send in. They had a really low fee. I think they charge more if you need help with supplemental essays, or help from the beginning of the process.

Please share the name and contact of the teacher,

Everyone has " a person " but never share information

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Please share if your child worked with an Essay writing coach.

Yes. We saw a flyer at the library for editing services. It was a retired English teacher ... nice side gig! My child had done a draft in English class, so the coach just worked on the draft. She made modest edits and gave my child the confidence that it was a good essay, ready to send in. They had a really low fee. I think they charge more if you need help with supplemental essays, or help from the beginning of the process.

Please share the name and contact of the teacher,

Anonymous wrote:Please share if your child worked with an Essay writing coach.

Yes. We saw a flyer at the library for editing services. It was a retired English teacher ... nice side gig! My child had done a draft in English class, so the coach just worked on the draft. She made modest edits and gave my child the confidence that it was a good essay, ready to send in. They had a really low fee. I think they charge more if you need help with supplemental essays, or help from the beginning of the process.

DD used the essay service from Prep Scholar. She answered a questionnaire, had an interview with her coach to come up with a topic, and is writing drafts the coach edits. They will keep working with you until everyone is satisfied. From what I've seen, I'm happy. She needed support and doesn't work well with a parent, plus I have no idea what colleges are looking for.

Please share if your child worked with an Essay writing coach.