College Essay Coaching & Editing
I’m a professional writer and editor with 20+ years of experience, currently an editor at one of the world’s largest media publications. While my portfolio focuses on lifestyle content, I have extensive academic tutoring experience and work with students from middle school to college. I help college-bound students craft successful admissions essays for top universities, including Oxford, Pepperdine, Purdue, Northwestern, University of Illinois, and more.
My goal is to help students uncover authentic stories, organize their ideas, and refine their writing so their essays stand out, especially amid a sea of AI-generated content.
Services
Find Your Story:
A 60-minute 1:1 brainstorming session to uncover meaningful essay topics, followed by an outline of 2-3 “hooks.”
Your student will leave with a clear direction and a solid idea of how to draft their essay. $350
From Idea to Essay:
This package provides hands-on guidance at every stage, from finding the right story to polishing the final version. Includes (2) 1:1 60-minute brainstorming sessions, outline guidance, draft feedback, and (3) rounds of edits. $750
The Whole Story:
For students who want dedicated writing support throughout the admissions process. We’ll uncover their best stories, develop compelling essays, and refine their writing across up to three essays. Includes (4) 60-minute 1:1 coaching sessions, support for up to (3) essays, brainstorming, draft feedback, revisions, final polish, plus a bonus letter of recommendation. $1150
Testimonials From Past Clients
“Gabriela took the time to truly get to know my daughter. She’s incredibly empathetic and has a gift for drawing out the stories and experiences that make my daughter unique. She helped turn her stories into an essay that felt authentic, meaningful, and beautifully written.”
—G. Cunningham
Daughter accepted into the University of Michigan
“Absolutely amazing is all I can say. Gabriela made my child feel comfortable while helping him find the story he didn’t even realize he had. He loved working with her and wants her help in college, too! She genuinely cares about her students and brings so much thought and heart to the process.”
—J. Lin
Son accepted into University of California, Berkeley
“We loved working with Gabriela so much that we didn’t want to share her! We’ve already booked her for our kids, who are still in middle school, because we know we’ll want her help when they’re ready for the college application process.”
—M. Bennett
Son accepted into Ohio State University
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Interested in learning more? Please fill out the form so I can learn more about your student and determine how best to support them.
Free consultations are done via Zoom to assess which package is right for you. Not seeing what you like? We can curate an à la carte package that fits your student’s needs.