Who this program is for
Students that want professional guidance to assure that they put their best foot forward on their college essay.
Students who want to get their essay done with early on in the process (no senior fall essay stress here).
Students that want to create an essay that they are truly proud of.
Does this sound like you?
You will finish this one week program with an essay that is everything that it needs to be!
Plus, you will move it right off of your to do list!
How the program works
Service are available
Live class 1: The foundation
This program begins with a 2.5 hour live group class. During this class, students will work through interactive brainstorm and outlining activities, setting up a string foundation for their essays. After that, the class will begin setting the stage for the drafting process.
During the week: draft time
After live class 1, students enter a 1 week period where they will create essay drafts and continuously submit these drafts for instructor feedback. Note: additional office hours will be set up as needed during this week.
Class 2 (7 days after class 1): perfection
Now that class 2 is here, your student already has a highly functional draft. At this point, we will fill in any “gaps” that exist in the draft, and we will also begin the process of polishing and elevating, assuring that they will have an essay that impresses admissions!
Our Program Guarantee
You will leave our program with a “ready to submit” essay
If for whatever reason you do not reach this point by the end of camp, we will meet with you privately to get there at no cost.
Your coach
Coach Michael and his assistant coaches will be there for you from start to finish.
Michael Garenani
Your college planning specialist.
Michael is a graduate of Cornell University with Latin honors, where he double majored in Biological Sciences and Nutritional Sciences. Professionally, Michael has experience working in the undergraduate admissions office at a prestigious research university. His experience gaining admission to an Ivy League university himself, combined with his experience working in admissions, gives him a unique and valuable perspective that he brings to his college essay coaching program.
Although his own admissions journey was ultimately successful, Michael remembers feeling overwhelmed and misinformed throughout much of the process. Now, as a college planning coach, he is committed to helping families navigate the college admissions process with the confidence, clarity, and support that he wishes he had.
After our program your essay will be..
Aligned with what admissions wants (and does not) want to see!
Over our time in this industry, we’ve done copious amounts of research and trainings to figure out what things college admissions teams wants to see (and don’t want to see) in the essays they read.
Authentic
With the rise of AI and other ways that students can “cheat” on college essays, admissions teams have become increasingly focused on the authenticity of the essays that they read. Essentially, they ask themselves “Does this sound like a student wrote it?”. With this in mind, we have become hyper focused on making sure that our students produce essays that are authentic to them!
A piece that stands out!
In today’s competitive admissions landscape, essays need to be more than good: they need to stand out. During the essay process, we will work with your student to implement various writing techniques that will make their essays more memorable and “stand out” in the mind of admissions teams.
Flawless
While an occasional grammar mistake will not ruin your chances of admission, a pattern of grammar issues in your essay can demonstrate carelessness and distract from the storyline of your essay. When you work with us, your essay will go through a copious review process to assure that it is grammatically perfect before submission.
Students love this program!
Student feedback
“Working with Michael completely changed my daughter’s confidence throughout the college application process. He helped her transform her ideas into an essay that genuinely reflected who she was, while still keeping her authentic voice. His admissions knowledge and personalized guidance made the entire process feel far less overwhelming for our family. By the end, my daughter not only had an essay she was proud of, but also felt much more confident in herself as a writer and applicant.“
Gabriel, parent
“Michael brings a unique perspective to college essay coaching because he truly understands both sides of the admissions process. His feedback was thoughtful, honest, and incredibly detailed without ever making my son feel discouraged. He knew exactly how to help him highlight his strengths in a way that felt natural and compelling. We are so grateful for his support and would highly recommend him to any family navigating college admissions.”
Jessica, parent
“The college admissions process can feel stressful and confusing, but Michael made it feel manageable from start to finish. He took the time to really get to know my daughter and helped her craft essays that were personal, meaningful, and memorable. His communication, professionalism, and encouragement throughout the process were exceptional. We truly felt like he cared about her success every step of the way.”
Brian, parent
faq
What if my student’s essay needs more work once the 1 week program is over?
What if my student has additional questions after class?
Is this program just for the Common App essay?
How many draft back and forth rounds can my student utilize during the program?
Our session schedule
Select a session that fits best with your student’s schedule for this summer!
