The word around town is that lots of students hire professionals to write their college application essays for them. After all, when the stakes are so high, why not? We’ll tell you why not. Because every student who wants to go to college—whether a straight-A student or one who is barely passing—has an important story to tell and a unique character to reveal. When done right, your essay could not be written by any other person walking on the face of this planet because it is a true, authentic, emotional expression of your unique, individual core. So don’t punt the burden. Embrace the opportunity. Besides, nothing will set you up for a more confident, rewarding college experience than knowing that you earned your place on campus through your own hard work and accomplishment.

Okay, you say. I’m up for the challenge. But where do I begin? All good writing starts with your message. Before you start forming sentences, before you even choose which question to answer, you must reflect on yourself and your experiences until you can articulate something important about your character and the one personal meaning/theme/message you want to convey to the application reader. You have 650 words to help the admissions committee know you, like you, and want to make you a part of their community. We can help you choose those words well.