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College Admissions · Grades 10–12

Your guide through school lists, essays, deadlines, and decisions.

College Admission Coaching

Let's put the pieces together. Together, we'll build a thoughtful strategy, create a balanced college list, organize timelines and next steps, and break the process into clear, manageable pieces so students know what to tackle, when to tackle it, and how it all fits together.

What's included

•Build a balanced school list based on fit
•Create a clear application timeline
•Shape the overall application narrative
•Prioritize essays, activities, and tasks
•Stay organized from start to submit

Who it's for

Students and families who want a clear plan, thoughtful strategy, and steady support throughout the application process.

Pricing

Hourly or Package option

High School Exploration · Grades 8–10

Groundwork for students still exploring.

High School Exploration & Planning

Let's see where curiosity leads. For students still figuring out what lights them up. Together, we'll uncover interests, follow promising threads, and turn curiosity into meaningful experiences through classes, activities, projects, service, and summer opportunities.

What's included

•Identify emerging interests, strengths, and curiosities
•Explore activities, classes, and summer opportunities
•Turn broad interests into meaningful next steps
•Build depth without forcing a premature passion
•Create a flexible plan that grows with the student

Who it's for

Students in grades 8 through 10 who want help exploring interests and making purposeful choices before applications begin.

Pricing

Hourly or Package option

Essay Development

From first idea to final draft.

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Essay Coaching

Let's get the ball rolling together. This is where your ideas take shape. You'll explore memories, values, and the thoughts worth diving into, then develop them into clear, compelling essays through thoughtful questions, honest feedback, and pointed suggestions. From the personal statement to every supplement, the writing is yours and yours alone. And that's how you make a statement in the college admissions process.

What's included

•Explore meaningful memories, values, and ideas
•Identify the central idea worth developing
•Shape a clear structure and strong opening
•Strengthen details, focus, flow, and impact
•Multiple rounds of edits until complete
•Build consistency across essays and supplements

Who it's for

Students in grades 11 and 12 who want a thoughtful, collaborative writing process from first idea to final submission.

Pricing

Hourly for individual essays Package options for multiple essays

Already have a draft?

Essay Review & Feedback

Let's take a fresh look. Thoughtful feedback delivered directly in Google Docs, with no live meeting required. Designed for students who already have a draft and want a fresh set of eyes and clear direction.

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Focused Support

Targeted help for a specific piece of the process.

College List Curation

Let's find the right fit. Build a thoughtful, balanced list of colleges that match your student's strengths, goals, and learning style.

What's included

•Clarify priorities and preferences
•Research schools that match academic and social fit
•Build a balanced list of reach, target, and likely schools
•Compare options and make informed decisions
•Stay organized with deadlines and requirements

Who it's for

Students and families who want a clear, strategic approach to building a college list.

Pricing

Hourly

Interview Preparation

Let's practice the conversation. Build confidence through personalized mock interviews, thoughtful feedback, and strategies for answering questions with authenticity and ease.

What's included

•Practice common and unexpected questions
•Build a highlight reel of strong stories
•Prepare specific "Why us?" responses
•Learn to answer naturally, not from a script
•Practice thoughtful questions for the interviewer

Who it's for

Students preparing for college, scholarship, alumni, internship, or program interviews.

Pricing

Hourly

Activity List Development

Let's shape what matters. Identify, refine, and present activities that show genuine impact and growth over time.

What's included

•Inventory activities, interests, and commitments
•Identify themes and impact
•Strengthen descriptions with specific details
•Build a narrative that connects activities to goals
•Prepare for applications, resumes, and interviews

Who it's for

Students who want to present their activities with clarity, purpose, and impact.

Pricing

Hourly

Resume Building

Let's tell your story in one page. Turn experiences, activities, and impact into a polished resume ready for applications, scholarships, internships, and more.

What's included

•Identify experiences and accomplishments worth highlighting
•Organize activities, leadership, work, and service
•Strengthen descriptions with specific details
•Create a clean, easy-to-scan structure
•Polish wording, consistency, and formatting

Who it's for

Students preparing applications, scholarships, internships, interviews, or other opportunities that call for a strong resume.

Pricing

Hourly

Sounding Board Sessions

Let's talk it through. Need a second opinion? Talk through essay ideas, refine your activities list, or brainstorm next steps with an experienced thought partner.

What's included

•Talk through a specific question, decision, or draft
•Brainstorm ideas, angles, and next steps
•Get a fresh outside perspective without a commitment
•Leave with clarity and a concrete list of next moves

Who it's for

Students or families who want targeted, single-session support for a specific challenge or decision.

Pricing

Hourly

FAQ

Common questions from families

What is the difference between essay coaching and essay editing?

Essay coaching is a guided process — brainstorming, drafting, and revising together. Essay editing is a focused pass on a draft the student has already written. My Statement Studio coaches and provides feedback rather than rewriting.

When should students begin the Common App essay?

Most students benefit from starting in late spring or early summer before senior year. Starting earlier means more room to brainstorm, revise, and breathe.

Do you work virtually?

Yes. Based in Manhattan Beach, California. Serving students globally, I work with students in person and over Zoom, Google Meet, or phone.

Do you work with students outside California?

Yes — virtual coaching is available for students globally.

How many essay revisions do students usually complete?

Most personal statements go through three to five focused rounds — brainstorm, draft, structural revision, line edits, and a final polish.

What grades do you work with?

Primarily juniors and seniors on applications, and students in grades 8–10 through High School Exploration & Planning.

Start with a free consultation.

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

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