In the fall of 2021, we found ourselves overwhelmed by the stress of college admissions. Did we do enough extracurriculars? Take enough honors classes?  Was that A- in Woodshop from Sophomore year going to rear its ugly head and foil any chance we had at a reach school? (Ok fine, this one is specific to Ryan.) 

In a process filled with cold, hard numbers, the personal statement is a chance to stand out. Admissions offices are flooded each year with essays that discuss the same handful of topics in an overly formal, detached tone that will make your reader's eyes glaze over (or worse, suspect it's AI). If you can provide them a life raft, your chances of getting in skyrocket. 

We've been creative writing our whole lives (as you can probably tell from that brilliant flood metaphor) and enjoy helping students approach the personal statement as a meaningful reflection exercise rather than another box to check off. We've helped countless friends revise application essays, earning them competitive fellowships, university acceptances, and pieces of writing they can feel proud of. 

Through our uniquely collaborative process (we will literally have heated twin arguments over how to improve your essay; where else can you find that?), we will help you develop an engaging topic, structure, and voice for your Common App or supplemental essays that will intrigue even the weariest of admissions officers and remind them: "This is why I do this."