Colleges take a holistic approach to evaluating potential students, which means they strive to understand what makes YOU unique and what you'll bring to their community. How will they develop this impression about you? By reviewing your thoughtful, revealing, compelling, and well written COLLEGE ESSAY and teacher recommendations. The good news is that you can submit these to every college as part of your Common Application, and I strongly encourage you get these wrapped up prior to your senior year.
Are you ready to write the kind of COLLEGE ESSAY that makes college admissions officers champion your acceptance? If you commit to putting forth the time and effort, I pledge to coach you from topic discovery to final, submittable draft. All of my COLLEGE ESSAY students have enjoyed the process and felt tremendous pride and ownership in their completed essays. Most importantly, I can promise you that every essay is as unique as the students themselves.
WHAT IS IT?
THE GOOD NEWS: If admissions officers are compelled to read to the end of your essay, your likelihood of being accepted will increase dramatically. While supplemental essays are specific to each school, the college essay is not.
TOPIC DISCOVERY is a 2-hour, intense working session, conducted individually or in small groups. First, you’ll answer a series of questions to help you narrow down your topic possibilities. Then we’ll discuss your answers to determine which topics have the potential to turn into a college essay that reflects the qualities you wish to highlight.
DRAFT REVIEWS are conducted individually so we can discuss each draft openly and honestly. Writing your best college essay is a process that requires time, effort, and dedication. Expect to write between 5 and 10 different drafts before achieving your submission-ready final draft. I ask that you wait until the essay is finished to share with your family, unless their input is required earlier.
PRICING:
$600 for individual tutoring from start to finish, no matter how long the process takes.
I request payment up front to allow for maximum flexibility during the college essay process, and so I can devote my energy to helping your students rather than to collecting payment. If I charged my normal hourly $70 rate, your overall cost would be more than double. I accept payment through VENMO, Zelle, check, or cash.
At present, all sessions are conducted virtually through a combination of Zoom and Google Docs. I successfully worked with over 25 students last spring, summer, and fall, and I can honestly tell you that this method works better than in person. We're still able to interact one-on-one, don't need to drive anywhere or print anything out, and can make changes and comments live. When students share drafts prior to our weekly sessions, I'm able to read through and make comments and suggestions in advance, which makes our sessions most productive.
Thank you for considering me as your COLLEGE ESSAY coach. I’m also happy to assist you with SAT/ACT prep and/or supplemental application essays - charged at my regular $70/hour tutoring rate for students.
SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT THE OPTIONAL COVID-19 ESSAY:
The Common App recognizes that many students have been affected by COVID-19. They are providing students with the option to share how they've been impacted in a 250 word response. This optional essay can be found in the Additional Information section of the application.
Sincerely,
Laura F. Cooper
Email: cooperlaura@yahoo.com
Text/Call: (508) 982-8879
Are you ready to write the kind of COLLEGE ESSAY that makes college admissions officers champion your acceptance? If you commit to putting forth the time and effort, I pledge to coach you from topic discovery to final, submittable draft. All of my COLLEGE ESSAY students have enjoyed the process and felt tremendous pride and ownership in their completed essays. Most importantly, I can promise you that every essay is as unique as the students themselves.
WHAT IS IT?
- The college essay is a 400-650 word personal narrative with you in the starring role. It's unlike the typical high school essay in every way. It most closely resembles the climactic chapter of a novel.
- It is NOT a travelogue or review of your many achievements. It can be quiet or exciting, but it absolutely must have a point. The point typically showcases personal growth.
- Your best topic is rarely the one you, your family, or friends think of first. But rest assured, everyone has a story or two worth telling.
THE GOOD NEWS: If admissions officers are compelled to read to the end of your essay, your likelihood of being accepted will increase dramatically. While supplemental essays are specific to each school, the college essay is not.
TOPIC DISCOVERY is a 2-hour, intense working session, conducted individually or in small groups. First, you’ll answer a series of questions to help you narrow down your topic possibilities. Then we’ll discuss your answers to determine which topics have the potential to turn into a college essay that reflects the qualities you wish to highlight.
DRAFT REVIEWS are conducted individually so we can discuss each draft openly and honestly. Writing your best college essay is a process that requires time, effort, and dedication. Expect to write between 5 and 10 different drafts before achieving your submission-ready final draft. I ask that you wait until the essay is finished to share with your family, unless their input is required earlier.
PRICING:
$600 for individual tutoring from start to finish, no matter how long the process takes.
I request payment up front to allow for maximum flexibility during the college essay process, and so I can devote my energy to helping your students rather than to collecting payment. If I charged my normal hourly $70 rate, your overall cost would be more than double. I accept payment through VENMO, Zelle, check, or cash.
At present, all sessions are conducted virtually through a combination of Zoom and Google Docs. I successfully worked with over 25 students last spring, summer, and fall, and I can honestly tell you that this method works better than in person. We're still able to interact one-on-one, don't need to drive anywhere or print anything out, and can make changes and comments live. When students share drafts prior to our weekly sessions, I'm able to read through and make comments and suggestions in advance, which makes our sessions most productive.
Thank you for considering me as your COLLEGE ESSAY coach. I’m also happy to assist you with SAT/ACT prep and/or supplemental application essays - charged at my regular $70/hour tutoring rate for students.
SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT THE OPTIONAL COVID-19 ESSAY:
The Common App recognizes that many students have been affected by COVID-19. They are providing students with the option to share how they've been impacted in a 250 word response. This optional essay can be found in the Additional Information section of the application.
Sincerely,
Laura F. Cooper
Email: cooperlaura@yahoo.com
Text/Call: (508) 982-8879
***TESTIMONIALS***
The Best Decision Ever!
Laura, thank you so much. Our decision to hire a college essay tutor was the best decision ever!! The end result was amazing, and our daughter was accepted to Northeastern, her first choice college. The essay came to life, making you not only want to continue reading it, but making you feel like you were right there with her! Thank you for all your help, support and for challenging her to think outside the box!
Thanks For Your Hard Work
Hi Laura, I was just accepted into Roger Williams, and in the acceptance letter, they mentioned my essay multiple times. I just wanted to thank you again for all the hard work you put in to help me get my ideal essay. It wouldn't have become an ideal essay without your help.
We are so appreciative!
"Laura, thank you again for all of your help and genuine concern for my daughter. She loved working with you and appreciated your thoughtful approach and support throughout the time you worked together.
Thank You!
I'm going to Colby, which is my first choice school! I can't thank you enough for all your help. I'm extremely appreciative.
My Parents Loved My Essay!
I want to thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into helping me. It is really appreciated and I never would have imagined turning hair braiding into such an amazing essay! It was SO great working with you.
Wonderful!
My first session with Mrs. Cooper was mind-blowingly productive. She didn't even get past discussing the first paragraph and it already seemed like a completely different and marvelous work of writing. In our
following 2 sessions, we turned a wall of text way over the required word count into something so simple, perfect, and emotion packed, I couldn’t believe I wrote it. She helped me capture everything I wanted to say and more in a way that was so crystal clear, but yet wasn't dumbed down or simplified. I couldn't have produced the wonderful product I did without her amazing guidance and support.
Thanks For All Your Help!
Hey Laura, I once again wanted to thank you for all your help on my college applications, and would like to let you know that I’ve been admitted to the University of Richmond early decision, so that’s where I’ll be going to college for the next four years. Thank you again for all your help!
Thank You
Hi Laura, just had to tell you my son received his first acceptance letter over the weekend to UMaine. You truly had an impact and I wanted to say thank you (SAT and College Essay tutoring).
Thank You So Much!
You were an awesome tutor and I really appreciated having your help and guidance along the way. I'm super happy with my college essay and will definitely let you know how it all turns out. (Laura's note: this student received merit scholarships to 6 top colleges!
