Anonymous
Post 03/28/2025 20:02     Subject: Essay counselor recommendations
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:https://www.susierinehart.com/ Susie, does a superb job in helping a student brainstorm, outline and ultimately write an essay that conveys a good sense of their personality and in a way that is engaging. My DS needed that and it probably played a big role in his getting into UPenn. There's no straight line from top SAT scores and perfect GPAs and ECs to a T20, much less a T10 school. An authentic, engaging essay is essential.


Odd…really? She has a mostly videotaped course and then 2 1:1 sessions. Seems sus

No, reach out to her. My DS met 4 or 5 times in various time increments. 1-2 hrs. Had to complete certain steps kin the writing process between the sessions. Not sus. Straight shooter
Anonymous
Post 03/28/2025 18:57     Subject: Essay counselor recommendations
Anonymous wrote:https://www.susierinehart.com/ Susie, does a superb job in helping a student brainstorm, outline and ultimately write an essay that conveys a good sense of their personality and in a way that is engaging. My DS needed that and it probably played a big role in his getting into UPenn. There's no straight line from top SAT scores and perfect GPAs and ECs to a T20, much less a T10 school. An authentic, engaging essay is essential.


Odd…really? She has a mostly videotaped course and then 2 1:1 sessions. Seems sus
Anonymous
Post 03/28/2025 15:43     Subject: Re:Essay counselor recommendations
Vered Strapp
Anonymous
Post 03/28/2025 15:37     Subject: Essay counselor recommendations
Anonymous wrote:It's early to be stressing about essays! How's her college list?

Another who says it isn't too early! We hired someone back in January and they are pretty much near capacity now.
Anonymous
Post 03/28/2025 15:28     Subject: Essay counselor recommendations
Kirsten.
DC got into Michigan early, and had a very very good week this week.
But probably spent months (July-October) refining all essays. A lot of work to get it right.

https://www.kirstenlouisewebb.com/words
Anonymous
Post 03/28/2025 15:23     Subject: Essay counselor recommendations
https://www.susierinehart.com/ Susie, does a superb job in helping a student brainstorm, outline and ultimately write an essay that conveys a good sense of their personality and in a way that is engaging. My DS needed that and it probably played a big role in his getting into UPenn. There's no straight line from top SAT scores and perfect GPAs and ECs to a T20, much less a T10 school. An authentic, engaging essay is essential.
Anonymous
Post 03/28/2025 15:16     Subject: Essay counselor recommendations
Here’s my list. I’m doing a pSA so don’t flame:

http://theadmissionsguru.com/testimonials

https://www.essayintensive.com/

https://lwadmissions.com/

Anonymous
Post 03/28/2025 15:06     Subject: Essay counselor recommendations
College essay guy.
Anonymous
Post 03/28/2025 15:05     Subject: Essay counselor recommendations
Anonymous wrote:Anything mentioned here?:
https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1265275.page


I read this thread, it was discussion about whether worth it or not, but no recommendations. We are not looking for a full counseling through the process for tens of thousands dollars. Just essay portion coach/reviewer/ helper... I am trying to find actual recommendations
Anonymous
Post 03/28/2025 15:01     Subject: Essay counselor recommendations
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It's early to be stressing about essays! How's her college list?


agree that it's too early to be worried about the essays but not about hiring someone! I hired one for DS in January, with their first scheduled meeting in late June. She was almost fully committed. They can only help so many students and often have a cap.


That is exactly my thought, wanted to get on somebody's schedule before they fill up. Any recommendations?
Anonymous
Post 03/28/2025 12:41     Subject: Essay counselor recommendations
Anonymous wrote:It's early to be stressing about essays! How's her college list?


agree that it's too early to be worried about the essays but not about hiring someone! I hired one for DS in January, with their first scheduled meeting in late June. She was almost fully committed. They can only help so many students and often have a cap.
Anonymous
Post 03/28/2025 12:11     Subject: Essay counselor recommendations
Anonymous wrote:It's early to be stressing about essays! How's her college list?

Not necessarily. Summer after junior year is a great time to focus on essays, and college coaches available time may already be filling up as folks book help in advance. Plus it can take some time to find a good fit coach.
Anonymous
Post 03/28/2025 10:27     Subject: Essay counselor recommendations
It's early to be stressing about essays! How's her college list?
Anonymous
Post 03/28/2025 10:24     Subject: Essay counselor recommendations
Anything mentioned here?:
https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1265275.page
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2025 22:35     Subject: Essay counselor recommendations
I know all threads are about current admissions now, love reading results, stats and discussions!! But my DD is only getting ready to apply and whole her GPA/sat are in order, she feels she is struggling with essays/statements.

Any suggestions for essay reviewer or counseling?