Find your essay.
A practical guide and personalized coaching for students writing college application essays — with thoughtful ways to use AI along the way.
Warm, clear, story-obsessed support.
Hi, I’m Rebecca. I graduated from Brown University with a BA in 2015 and from Harvard University with a Master of Divinity in 2025. For the last ten years, I’ve helped students write their college application essays.
I love this work because it gives young people a rare chance to pause and reflect on their lives: what they care about, what has shaped them, what they’re proud of, what they’re still figuring out, and how they see the world.
I believe everyone has a story to tell. Sometimes students just need help knowing where to look.
I offer two ways to approach the college essay process: the guide, for students and families who want a clear, step-by-step path to writing a strong essay independently, with optional guidance on using AI thoughtfully along the way; and personalized feedback, for students who want an experienced human reader before submitting.
Testimonials
The guide was absolutely amazing to work with! I was originally very stressed about the whole college application process and what topics to focus on for my college essays. The guide helped me formulate my thoughts into words. It helped me find my voice and create something that I was incredibly proud of. Not only am I happy with the end result but the process was very enjoyable as well.
JadenRebecca pairs a sense of friendliness and approachability with high-quality work and discipline. As a result, my kids ended up with top-notch essays while also feeling at ease throughout a process that was stressful for many of their peers.
DianeIt was great working with Rebecca! She was a great help in me fleshing out my ideas, organizing my thoughts and putting them onto paper. She was also great at helping me get through roadblocks in my writing and keeping me on task.
AdamFeeling stuck? You’re not the only one.
The college application essay can bring up a lot of questions.
“I don’t know what to write about.”
“Is this topic unique enough?”
“Does this sound like me?”
“Is this what colleges want?”
“What if AI takes over?”
Find a topic with energy.
The guide starts with four doorways: what you love, what you’re proud of, what challenged you, and where you failed.
Turn the topic into a story.
Students learn the difference between a broad theme and a real moment: a scene, a choice, a tension, a shift.
Fine-tune your writing.
Use AI to diagnose weak spots and polish carefully, so that the essay still sounds like you.
Personalized Essay Feedback
For students who want another set of eyes before submitting. I offer careful, human feedback on what is working, what still feels unclear, and where the essay can become more vivid and specific.
Comments and big-picture guidance
Feedback includes notes on structure, voice, clarity, and meaning — plus comments directly on the essay so students know where to revise.
5–7 business day turnaround
Students receive thoughtful written feedback within 5–7 business days. Expedited feedback may be available separately when scheduling allows.
Questions you might have.
Is this guide for students or parents?
Both. The guide speaks mostly to students, because they are the ones writing the essay, but it also helps parents support the process without taking over.
Is this about using AI to write the essay?
No. It is about using AI as a coach: for brainstorming, reflection, structure, and revision. The student should still author the essay.
What if a student already has a draft?
They can skip ahead to the revision sections and use the prompts for feedback, structure, voice, cutting, and polish.
Can college counselors or teachers use it?
Yes. It can work as a resource for workshops, classes, one-on-one meetings, or students who need a structured place to begin.
Ready to find the story only you could tell?
Use AI wisely. Keep your voice. Write an essay that feels specific, honest, and alive.
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