The Crafted Essay

11/22/2022

“Hi, Sara. I just wanted to say thank you so much for your time and effort you put into helping me write all my essays. It was a pleasure working with you and I wouldn’t have wanted to work with anyone else 😌”

“Hi! Just wanted to share (student’s) great news! She got into (name of college) which was incredibly competitive this year. I can’t help but think that her essays helped as she was one of very few from (our town) accepted. Thanks for your help again!”

Happy students and parents! 🥰🥰

04/18/2021

High school seniors experienced an unpredictable application season. "Test optional" led to unexpected acceptances for some and disappointment for others. But I hope we can agree that more diversity on college campuses will benefit everyone.

The aftermath of the George Floyd protests and a decreased reliance on standardized tests have led to more diverse admissions at elite universities.

09/06/2020

Interesting insight into college admissions in the Coronavirus era...

A pandemic returns the focus to what matters: education.

06/09/2020

Recommended reading:

What can the Class of 2021 expect when they start college applications in a few months?

05/21/2020

"Working with Sara throughout the college process was nothing short of an incredible experience. The turnaround time was less than a day on most essays. In addition, Sara always added insightful comments to an essay that my parents and I thought was “perfect.” Sara connected with the message I was trying to convey during the process, which paid off in the fullest. Also, I often had issues with keeping my ideas “short and sweet”; Sara taught me how to keep my writing simple. I will be attending Emory University in the fall and certainly couldn’t have done it without Sara."

Congratulations to the high school graduating class of 2020! It was an honor to work with such special students!

As the school year winds down, it is time for current juniors to start thinking about the college application process. I'm accepting a limited amount of students for the upcoming season, so please reach out to secure your spot. Check my website for more information:

Contact me today to learn how I can help your child to cull an idea and develop it into a concise, compelling and authentic story.

02/03/2020

I received this text this morning:

"Hi Sara,
I wanted to thank you for all of your help with my personal statements! I was accepted to two graduate programs before their application deadline closes! I will be putting a deposit down next week and could not have done it if it wasn't for your help!
Thanks so much again!!"

I am humbled and honored to play even the smallest role in the success of my students!

09/15/2019

The admission process is more complicated than you think...

Elite schools say they’re looking for academic excellence and diversity. But their thirst for tuition revenue means that wealth trumps all.

08/15/2019

"Sara, thanks so much for helping with my essay. I believe that's what really made my applications stand out."--from a client heading to Penn State, Class of 2023.

Good luck to all of my 2018-2019 students who are about to embark on their college journeys! You've got this!

07/01/2019

July has arrived! Beach, vacation, camp, fireworks, barbecues, summer jobs, hanging out with friends...and for many rising seniors, time to think about college applications and that personal essay. Many students have difficulty determining and crafting the message they want to convey to admissions officers about themselves in 650 words. I can help. Please visit my website for details and contact me with any questions.

Contact me today to learn how I can help your child to cull an idea and develop it into a concise, compelling and authentic story.

02/13/2019

"Sara, we just wanted to thank you for your help with (daughter)’s essay. She was accepted to every school she applied to with direct admit to masters programs in occupational therapy. Lots of great options for her! It’s decision time. I will be reaching out again when my next one is on deck! Thanks again."

Helping students to achieve their goals is the best reward! ☺️