Do you have a college essay 911?
Crafting a college essay can be a daunting task for students.
That's why I offer personalized guidance to help applicants show their best selves when it matters most.
I work one-on-one with students to help them create informative and engaging essays that are reflective of their unique strengths and experiences.
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Whether an applicant needs help brainstorming ideas, structuring their essays, or a simple polish, I can help.
What Inspired College Essay Help
My name is Suzanne Casamento and I'm a professional writer, editor, instructional designer, and author. I've created training materials and communications for non-profits, small businesses, and Fortune 100 companies for over 20 years.
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During that time, many friends have asked me to read and edit their kids' college essays. It's been fun to get a peek into kids' minds and discover their inspirations and aspirations.
One day, a friend asked, "Can you help my daughter's friend too? You're really good at relating to kids."
That's when I realized I should offer my services to the public.
FUN FACT: My ability to connect with kids probably comes from my history of writing for Seventeen and Teen magazines. I'm happy to report, it doesn't take much for me to think like a 17-year-old!
College Essay Help
Honest But Kind Critiques
As a writer, I know what harsh criticism can do to someone's confidence. So, when I read essays, I ask questions and make suggestions in the comments, such as, "Have you thought about writing something like this...?" Or "I'd love more detail around how you felt during that time."
That way, I help draw out the applicant's best work.
Global Edits
I analyze how well the essay answers the question, sticks to the theme, backs it up, and supports the applicant's mission while best showing the applicant's authentic self.
Brainstorming Help
Sometimes it's hard to remember experiences that could make excellent storytelling anecdotes!
I offer one hour brainstorming calls where the applicant and I discuss essay questions, brainstorm ideas and come up with a high-level outline for the essay.
Grammar & Punctuation
In addition, I make sure the applicant's essay is grammatically correct and meets word count specifications. One of applicants' biggest challenges is meeting work count maximums. Luckily, I've got a sharp machete and a degree in word economy.
Testimonials
"Suzanne did an amazing job helping my son with theme and structure. His ideas were a little all over the place and she helped him organize his thoughts and create an essay that really represented him."
Lauren Z.
"Suzanne gave my daughter great guidance. My daughter knows how to write but with everything on her plate it was so great to have an extra set of eyeballs on her essay. And I love how well Suzanne connected with my daughter! We will definitely rehire Suzanne when it's time for our younger daughter to apply. "
Kate B.
"Suzanne is currently helping my son with his essays. She's incredibly gifted and is amazingly helpful. Especially when it comes to getting essays under the maximum word count!"
Pam S.
Rates
I charge $100 per hour. An average essay can require 2-4 hours of reading, editing, suggesting, and polishing.
Contact
Ready to learn more? Call, email, or fill out the form to connect!
323-449-2314