College Application Essays
Struggling to write the perfect college essay? Let me take the pressure off—no such thing exists.
College essays are highly individualized and can cover a range of topics. Instead of writing that perfect essay, I can help you connect to your voice and tell an authentic story about your life.
Summer Workshops
Sometimes getting started is the hardest part! These small-group workshops are designed to help students begin the essay writing process by brainstorming ideas and receiving early guidance. All workshops are held online through zoom.
Foundations for Essay Writing:
Brainstorming Formative Experiences
5-7pm M/W/F
July 21-25
Brainstorm and reflect on formative experiences that might make good essay topics.
Create connections between formative moments, passions, and future goals.
Generate Writing: Answer prompts to generate early writing drafts that could inspire or develop into future essays.
$200 Per Person
Learn about the personal statement as a form by reading and discussing sample essays.
Respond to prompts that help generate writing.
Receive guidance shaping early ideas and personalized feedback for development.
Capped at 5 students
3/5 Remaining$250 Per Person
Exploring the Personal Statement
5-7pm M/W/F
Jul 28 - Aug 1
UC Short Essays as Storytelling
5-7pm M/W/F
Aug 4-8
Become familiar with UC essay prompts. Learn about how short essays differ from personal statements
Learn how short essays can be shaped to tell stories
Respond to prompts that help generate writing
Receive guidance shaping early ideas and personalized feedback for developing short essays
Capped at 5 students
3/5 Remaining
$250 Per Person
Private 1-on-1 Tutoring
Need an editor? Someone to bounce ideas off of? Not sure how to even begin? In private sessions I can meet you wherever you are in your essay writing process, or guide you through it all from beginning to end.
Want to know more? Fill out the form here or email khamilton.tutoring@gmail.com.