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Even strong writers can break into a cold sweat at the thought of the college essay. And while there are a lot of factors that go into college acceptance, somehow they all seem far less intimidating than the blinking cursor waiting for you to write 650 words of college admissions perfection. Perhaps you can’t relate to that cold sweat moment, but you do want to make sure your essay is as good as you think it is. That it’s exactly right for getting into your top choice school. Or maybe you’ve landed on this page as a parent wanting to feel more confident that your child’s college application essay supports their overall application as much as possible. In any of those scenarios, you’re in the right place. Our College Essay coaches ensure students write a wow-worthy college essay that both elevates and aligns with their overall application strategy.

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Our Proven Method

Peek Behind the Curtain of College Admissions
Akin to the man behind the curtain, college admissions officers can seem vague and mysterious to many applicants. As part of IVY’s College Essay Coaching program, we peel back the curtain to show you who admissions officers are. By showing you what they’re really looking for, in your application and your essay, you’ll be able to meet or exceed their expectations.
Peek Behind the Curtain of College Admissions
What Makes a Good College Essay
Everyone wants to ‘wow’ the admissions officer - but most people don’t know how. We share with you what makes a truly excellent college essay. Our proven PAGE method teaches you how to develop a personal theme that informs not just your essay, but your entire application. With a personal theme in hand, it’s easy to find the right topic and tailor it to your audience.
What Makes a Good College Essay
Tips to Elevate Your Essay
Of course, it’s not just about a good theme: the quality of the writing matters too. Our coaches show you how to: - Hone in on wisdom and emotion in your story to make readers connect - Elevate your story with scene, dialogue, and sensory language - Deepen impact with personal reflection and - Utilize the pillars of strong narrative and authentic voice.
Tips to Elevate Your Essay
Keys to a Wow-Worthy First Draft
First drafts can be
rough. But they don’t have to be. Your Ivy Tutors essay coach will show you how to write an elevated first draft that needs fewer revisions without falling into the perfectionist trap that stalls your progress. Additionally, their tips will lead to less panic when sitting in front of the keyboard and more confidence in your efforts. All of this results in stronger writing and a compelling admissions essay.
Keys to a Wow-Worthy First Draft
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Write Your College Essay with Confidence

Why worry if your college essay is good enough when you can know for sure it’s wow-worthy? Ivy Tutors brings knowledge from experts in the admissions field, including a former director of admissions at Cornell. Leverage the expertise of our college admissions coaches to inform your topic, improve your writing, and increase the effectiveness of your entire application.

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I wanted to tell you that [my daughter] got into Michigan. She was also accepted at U Mass and UVM with merit money and Binghamton as well, but Michigan is huge – apparently very few students were accepted so far and she is the only one from Beacon. Thank you for your help - we are thrilled.

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Elevate Your Entire Application

Work with one of our 90+ tutors to find the key theme of your essay - your ethos statement. This critical piece of information acts as a throughline for your entire application and elevates it to the level of excellence expected by top tier universities.

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For more than 20 years Ivy Tutors Network has been a platform for the absolute best educators. The secret is in our screening practices. While many amazing academics and researchers exist, not all of them can connect to high school students and provide the nurturing approach that we guarantee.

College Essay Coaching Classes Instructors

Claire L.

With a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master of Education, Claire has over 20 years of experience teaching writing, including at Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, and a decade specializing in college couns...

College Admissions Coaching
College Essay
English

Vibhu M.

Vibhu graduated from New York University in 2023 with a B.F.A in Writing, minoring in Business and Producing. He has been tutoring subjects ranging from elementary school to High School APs full-time since 2023. Bas...

ADD/ADHD
Algebra
Algebra 2

Sebastian R.

Sebastian holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy with a concentration in Music from Yale University, where he also worked in the Office of Admissions. Since 2018 he has worked with middle and high school students, s...

Algebra
College Admissions Coaching
College Essay

Katie M.

Education and Admissions Consultant, Katie Miller, has been advocating for parents and children in public school education for the last 12 years, when her now 12th grader began kindergarten at P.S. 87 on the Upper W...

College Essay

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