College Admission & Essay Coaching

Make Your Statement.

Every student has a story worth telling. Together, we’ll uncover your greatest strengths, what makes you tick, what sets you apart, and how to bring your story to life throughout your applications.

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Based in Manhattan Beach, California. Serving students globally.

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Two paths, one clear process

Whether you're ready to hit the ground running or just beginning to piece the puzzle together, we'll meet you where you are.

Grades 10–12

College Admissions

For students ready to build a balanced college list and a thoughtful application strategy. Together, we'll tackle timelines, essays, school research, and next steps, turning lots of moving pieces into a clear, manageable plan.

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Grades 8–10

High School Exploration

For students still figuring out what lights them up. Together, we'll follow interests, explore opportunities, and make thoughtful choices about classes, activities, and experiences that build confidence, direction, and a purposeful path.

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Focused Services

More ways to work together

Essay Coaching & Feedback

From first idea to final draft, we’ll explore what matters, shape your story, and develop essays that are unmistakably yours — or get thoughtful feedback on a draft you’ve already written.

College List Curation

Build a balanced, well-researched list of reach, target, and likely schools that match your student’s goals and learning style.

Interview Prep

Practice real questions, build your highlight reel, and get comfortable responding with confidence, authenticity, and ease.

Activity List Development

Identify, refine, and present activities that show genuine impact and growth over time — for the Common App and beyond.

Resume Building

Turn experiences, activities, and impact into a polished, one-page resume ready for applications, scholarships, and internships.

Sounding Board Sessions

Need to pressure-test an idea or work through a big decision? We’ll talk it through and figure out what comes next.

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The process

What working together looks like

Here’s what the work actually looks like, step by step.

Start with a conversation

We talk about where your student stands, what feels hard, and where support can help most.

Build a clear plan

We identify priorities, map deadlines, and create a clear path forward for the work ahead.

Work through it together

We work through sessions, collaborative edits, and Google Doc feedback, one step at a time.

Move forward with confidence

Your student finishes with stronger work, clearer direction, and real confidence in what comes next.

Why families choose My Statement Studio

A process that feels lighter

Personal attention

Thoughtful feedback, direct access, and guidance tailored to the student in front of me.

Insightful questions

The right questions bring out the ideas, values, and details that give an essay depth and direction.

Purposeful strategy

Essays, timelines, school lists, and positioning come together as one clear, cohesive application.

Steady momentum

Clear next steps, deliverables, and deadlines keep students moving forward with confidence and give families more room to breathe.

In their words

What families say

“Our daughter went from dreading the essay to actually looking forward to their sessions. The whole house felt calmer.”

Karen M.Parent of a 2025 applicant

“She never wrote a word for me — she asked the questions that made me realize what I actually wanted to say.”

Daniel R.Student, class of 2025

“Clear deadlines, honest feedback, and no pressure. We always knew exactly what came next.”

The Alvarez familyParents of twin seniors

Start with a free consultation.

A 30-minute conversation about your student, the timeline, and how I can help.

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