See how easily your teen can complete their college essay
EVEN THOUGH 49% of SENIORS CONSIDER THIS THE HARDEST PART OF THE ENTIRE ADMISSIONS APPLICATION PROCESS
If you’re:
A highly involved parent with a high school senior who is applying to colleges this fall…
Someone who already makes room for whatever moves the needle for your teen — the tutor, the club, the summer program…
Who wants to get a jump on the essay-writing process…
…So you can finally check “Personal Statement” off your teen’s constantly growing college application to-do list
And you want:
A streamlined process with a proven structure, designed to give your teen clear guidance and support
To reduce unnecessary stress and chaos, so there are no dropped balls, missed opportunities, or last-minute scrambling
A completed, strong essay so your teen will SHINE on their application and receive plenty of acceptance letters
To enjoy the process (yes, you BOTH actually can!)
And to balance it all with an already full calendar — yours AND theirs
Here’s the one piece your teen has to get right:
Their essay.
And they know it.
Admissions essays are stressful, time-intensive, and challenging to write.
48.6% of 14,000 high school students surveyed stated that the “college application essay” was the hardest part of the entire application process — tougher than standardized tests, gathering everything for their applications, and choosing a school or major.
And that share is climbing. UNC-Chapel Hill and the University of Georgia both dropped their supplemental essays for the 2026-27 cycle, joining Tulane, UVA, and the University of Miami. Fewer essays might sound like your teen gets their summer back. But it also means more scrutiny of the Personal Statement essay and Activities List.
Plus, at more competitive schools, the Personal Statement is up to 40% of the admissions decision — that’s more than recommendations (10%), grades (20%), test scores (15%), and extracurriculars (30%).
High school English has NOT taught your teen how to craft a compelling and personal essay that truly reveals their story. Instead, teens have mastered a formulaic 5-paragraph structure — thesis, three supportive arguments, and a tidy/smart conclusion — with a sprinkling of SAT-worthy vocabulary and logical reasoning thrown in. But the problem is, teens aren’t practiced at writing about themselves. (And it’s not the school’s fault. States don’t require students to learn this type of writing, so teachers aren’t trained in it.)
And if that isn’t enough, there’s the added pressure
of knowing what’s at stake…
College is expensive — the burden of student debt is real, and winning scholarships can be elusive — with only 1% of incoming freshmen earning a full ride.
College is competitive — applications are at record highs, up 22% last year! As a result, college acceptance rates were the lowest on record. Even top students received loads of rejection letters to schools formerly considered “safe.”
AND students realize this essay isn’t for a grade. Their essay can be the difference between an acceptance and a rejection letter from their dream school. And they have ONE CHANCE to get it right.
Plus, they know their 650 words could be worth $5,000, $10,000, $20,000, or more in scholarships or merit aid.
And finally…
Your teen does not want to
let you down.
That’s an insane amount of pressure not just on your teen, but on your entire family.
The pressure is real…
and I’ve seen it in 100 different shades
For the teen who gets stuck (or overwhelmed or…)
High school English fails to teach your teen how to write about themselves, which is exactly what a Personal Statement requires. That has most students feeling challenged and overwhelmed before they even open a Google Doc to start writing. They don’t know what they don’t know, but they feel the impossibility woven into the prompts.
Plus, if your teen has had to manage ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, or other learning differences, they’ve absorbed the message that “writing is hard” and “I’m not good enough,” even if they’re plenty college-capable.
I don't fight how your teen's brain works; I help them find a way to write from it.
“First, Christy worked with our top-of-her-class daughter. Two years later, she helped our son, who has severe ADHD. She met each of them where they were. We’re so happy to have found her!”
Cyndi Pettit, Colorado
For families unfamiliar with the U.S. college system
Maybe you built your career on a degree from Dublin, Shanghai, Hanoi, or Delhi, and the American college process might as well be written in a different language. Or maybe college looked nothing like this when you applied. Or perhaps it wasn't part of your story at all.
And now you find yourself without a map for what your teen is facing.
"International students have language barriers, and challenges with the right grammar and tense. Christy takes it all on, does not let them quit, nor does she do it for them. Each of my students has ended up with a scholarship at their 1st-choice university."
Dottie Lipinski,
Host Mom of 8
International Students
For the family already
stretched thin
Your teen is already stretched between travel season, a job, friends, and a full course load. So are you, between your own work, the other kids at home, and aging parents who need you too. Your plates were already full. Now this is being added. And you want to enjoy this last year with your teen at home, not spend it nagging, editing, or project managing the process.
"With a teen busy in sports and other extracurriculars, and two working parents, it wasn't a tough decision on the front side to delegate getting my teen on track with college essay writing. One less thing for us to stay on top of."
Mary Claire Tillotson
“Christy took a lot of weight off my shoulders. There was so much to do and I just didn't know how to write this kind of essay. She helped me understand what to do next — each step of the way.”
Tyler O., North Carolina State
(his #1 choice)
“I like to do my work ahead of time, but I felt really lost with my essays... Christy guided me every step of the way — from choosing the strongest topic from all my ideas to completing my essay FAST.”
Liam A., Florida State University (his #1 choice)
That was me 13 years ago…
I know how you feel.
“Christy, you’re in TROUBLE.”
Those were the words of my older cousin as we chatted about his son heading off to college at the end of August.
It was at that moment that I knew something needed to change. We had almost no college savings and no real plan for how we’d get our crew through school — all six (6!) of them.
This was my wake-up call.
I was completely overwhelmed, unsure where to start, and uncertain if there was even help for my family.
After my oldest son’s first college night, I talked with the keynote speaker about my situation.
He called me the next day.
“Christy, I can help you.”
Within a week, he hired me as the new marketing manager of his nationally recognized college planning agency. (College Planners of America was featured in Frank Bruni’s bestselling book, Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be.)
My first duty? I was the new essay-writing coach.
For 4 years, I worked 1-on-1 with over 100 students to craft nearly 500 compelling essays, resumes, and activity lists. And since founding Easier College Essays over 13 years ago, I’ve helped 250+ more students — and counting.
Families continue to hire me because I’ve refined my process so that I can teach it equally well to my students who are at the top of their class, to those who have average writing skills, and to still others with learning differences.
Even if your family’s goals don’t involve highly competitive schools and mega-scholarships, the same principles and strategies apply:
I helped a homeschool student secure a full-ride scholarship at Catholic University of America, worth over $200K for four years…
I’ve successfully supported future scientists and engineers (but very average writers), non-native English speakers, first-generation college students, and a young man with dyslexia so severe that he attended a special high school. In each case, we highlighted their unique strengths, turning their challenges into compelling stories that helped them secure spots at top universities and often win scholarships, proving that with the right support and strategies, any student can succeed.
I worked with a teen to win acceptance and free tuition to her #1 choice school. Then, during her senior year of college, we teamed up again to craft an outstanding essay and resume, winning her early admittance into the business school’s graduate program. Thanks to dual enrollment in her senior year, she received her first year of graduate school for free…
My students have been accepted at Villanova, Northwestern, Florida State University, Boston University, the University of Seattle, North Carolina State, UNC-Chapel Hill, Clemson, the University of Michigan, the University of Texas-Austin, and more… They’re studying medicine, business, engineering, liberal arts, and dozens of other majors.
Working alongside each teen, I have the opportunity to SEE them, to coax out their deepest story… as they express their unique genius in their voice. And I guide them in writing every one of their 650 words effectively, keeping their reader engaged from the first word to the last.
And here’s what I learned…
Nearly every top essay has this in common…
The truth is, writing an excellent essay is not as simple as “just get it done”…
…or submitting a high school paper that got an “A.”
The essay needs to be their deepest story…
told in a way that expresses their unique values and vision,
in their voice…
and which keeps the admissions officer
reading from start to finish.
I call that an “Aligned Essay” and by breaking it down step-by-step, we can then rebuild the elements into a powerful and complete whole. This is one of the tools that’s helped me effectively support so many seniors and their families.
So, when your teen:
Has the answers they’ve needed…
Receives the help they’ve wanted …
Works with the support they require…
And knows their inmost values…
They can actually knock out an EPIC essay in a weekend!
Introducing
Complete Your Essay in a Weekend
A two-day, step-by-step workshop for high school seniors to complete their Aligned College Essay FAST
The Easier College Essays™ “Complete Your Essay in a Weekend” workshop gives your teen EVERYTHING they need to write their deepest story and get their essay DONE and ready to submit…
Starting with the 3 essential elements of every essay… and working right to the closing sentence…
With revelations about every element that must be included, so they understand the why, as well as the how.
By the time they’re done, they’ll have:
An awesome, completed essay (and before they hit submit, I’ll personally give it one final review).
Total confidence that they’ve done it right — using my proven system and helpful strategies.
The know-how to write future essays and papers with their newfound skills — and for the first time ever, we’ll now use AI to streamline their process, only in ways that maintain quality and originality while enhancing their work, ensuring it won’t be flagged by admissions software.
Plus, a healthy dose of college application strategy and mindset tools.
And you’ll have a Personal Statement ready to submit!
Here’s how I’ve already helped some awesome parents have more peace of mind and regain a sense of control
"I love that from the first conversation with Christy, I no longer had to remind my daughter to get to work. She told Christy she wanted to be treated like an adult and she owned the process — from start to finish.”
M. Middlebrooks, Colorado
"Our son actually listened to Christy (unlike when I tried to help), and she got him to open up about his experiences in ways I couldn't. The results speak for themselves — he got into one of his top choice schools with a great scholarship."
Annmarie Curley, Vermont
"I appreciate the fact that you're REALLY good at what you do. My son didn't make it easy on you, but his essay was completed on time and as promised."
Adam J. Antoszewski, Florida
"My son says you really know your stuff... I appreciate how you give excellent feedback in a way that he could hear it. The process paid off, as he ended up with many offers from highly competitive colleges."
Scott Allen, Illinois
Now let me help your teen write their winning essay…
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:
5 Live Sessions. We’ll be meeting live 5 times over 2 days. Each call will be a mix of learning and DOING, with plenty of time to ask questions, receive personalized feedback, and do the work, step-by-step. (And if you’re in the Charlotte area, let me know! Students are welcome to join me in person for the workshop if that’s their preference.)
BONUS!
Teens get the Essay Polishing Power-Checklist — just like pilots use checklists to ensure a smooth flight AND landing. This step-by-step guide helps teens remove unnecessary and must-avoid words, ditch passive voice, and replace “telling” with “showing” — all things most have never been taught in school (but that admissions readers notice). We’ll work through these key techniques together, and the best part? The Essay Polishing Power-Checklist is theirs to keep and use again and again…
Live, Small-Group Cohort Format. This is an interactive experience — start to finish. Saturday morning, your teen will hear other seniors share their essay ideas, gaining both inspiration and motivation as they discover their best topic. Throughout the sessions they’ll get real-time insights and stories, drawn from my work with over 200 students, making the process personal and practical. Plus, the live format provides the accountability and structure teens need to stay focused and get the essay DONE.
Pocket Coaching + Feedback. I know what it’s like to want need feedback RIGHT NOW, and the low-level anxiety uncertainty can cause, which is why your teen has 5 extra days to get essay feedback and editing support. They can leave me a message in our private Slack DM and I’ll get right back to them with a voice note or screen share so they have everything they need to complete their Aligned Essay. And by Friday evening, I’ll give their essay one final review, ensuring it’s ready to submit. Plus, I'll make sure we’ve used AI in ways that support the work without overshadowing their authentic voice.
…and here’s what it is NOT:
No peer reviews of essays. Your teen’s work is 100% confidential and private — there’s no sharing drafts with other students. They’ll receive only personalized, expert feedback directly from me.
Not a classroom full of students. This is an intentionally small group, so every student receives the personalized attention and support they need to succeed.
No cookie-cutter approaches. A formulaic essay is a recipe for failure. Your teen’s Personal Statement will be uniquely theirs, with guidance that helps them dig deep and uncover the parts of their story that matter most — without trying to fit into some pre-set mold.
No stress-filled, overwhelming environment. This workshop is designed to make the essay-writing process manageable, enjoyable, and focused. We’ll move forward step by step, so your teen doesn’t feel like they’re drowning in a sea of work. It’s all about taking control, one session at a time.
No one-size-fits-all approach. The workshop is designed to meet your teen where they are, whether they’re a strong writer or need extra support. I understand that some introverted students prefer to stay quiet and share their thoughts privately with me, and that’s completely fine! Every student receives customized guidance tailored to their unique needs, allowing them to craft the best possible essay…the way they work best.
What else it’s not:
No workbooks or worksheets. We’re not wasting time on filler activities. The workshop is fully focused on actual essay brainstorming and writing, giving your teen the support, space, and time they need to create their best work.
No writing during breaks. Ample time is built into the schedule for students to create not one, but two drafts during the weekend. Breaks are meant for relaxing and recharging — so your teen can stay fresh and focused throughout our two days together.
Here’s what your teen will get in the workshop…
CLARITY. GUIDANCE. FOCUSED WORK TIME.
Upcoming Workshop Dates
Lock in your spot now for one of these dates or get first dibs on a future date that works better for your family’s schedule. And if you’ve reserved your spot but need to change it in the future, simply send me a note, and we’ll work out a new plan. Easy peasy.
July 11-12
only 7 spots left
PLUS THESE BONUSES
TO GIVE YOUR FAMILY ALL THE SUPPORT YOU NEED:
BONUS 1: “Discover Your Best Topic” Video Course
This mini-workshop gets the ideas flowing before we meet on Saturday, helping your teen prime their “idea-pump” ahead of time. Plus, they’ll get to know my style and approach, so they’re ready to hit the ground running when we start on Saturday. If they don’t complete the video beforehand, it’s okay! I save my 3 most insightful exercises for the live session, where we’ll work together to pick their perfect Personal Statement topic. ($250 value)
BONUS 2: 1:1 Topic Review & Finalization
Once your teen has narrowed down their top topic ideas, they’ll have a private 1:1 session with me during the lunch break to finalize their choice.
I’ll either confirm their idea, help them refine it with a stronger angle, or redirect them to a completely new topic (which happens for 18% of my students). This ensures they’re writing the right essay from the start and feeling confident they’re on the right track. ($185 value)
BONUS 3: 5 Extra Days for Essay Editing + Final Refinement
By the end of the weekend, your teen will have a polished essay — refined from their impactful opening sentence to their powerful conclusion. While some students feel ready to submit, I offer 5 extra days for those who want to sleep on it and make further tweaks.
Just like with a great Carolina BBQ, the flavors improve with each additional touch — slowly marinating and perfecting over time. Your teen can submit as many revisions as needed for continued expert feedback until Friday at 5 pm ET. At that point, I’ll give their essay a final review to ensure it’s 100% ready for submission. ($625 value)
No grades, just confidence. Unlike school, there’s no “grade” given in Easier College Essays™. Some students need that final review to feel 100% confident in their essay. As I tell all my All-Access Pass 1:1 students, we’ll BOTH know when their essay is complete.
Final stamp of approval. Take advantage of the opportunity to get that final stamp of approval before submitting your essay to the Common App.
A true safety net. This process guarantees your teen’s essay is polished, complete, and truly ready for submission, with expert feedback every step of the way.
BONUS 4: 1:1 College Admissions + Strategy Call
If you’re like most hands-on parents, you’ve got questions — about everything from essays and admissions to choosing the right school. And I’ve got answers. In this 30-minute one-on-one session, we’ll address your biggest concerns and dive into the details that matter most for your family’s unique situation. ($300 value)
Here’s what you’ll get:
Answers to questions you didn’t even know you had… based on insights from hundreds of other students and families I’ve worked with.
Insider tips as we peek behind the curtain of the college admissions process. What you see might surprise you!
Personalized Support: I’ll share specific examples and stories that apply to your specific situation from her experience with other families.
Clarity & Confidence: A firmer foundation and deeper understanding to equip your entire family for the admissions journey ahead…
What this call is NOT:
This is not a sales call. It’s your chance to access valuable, insider insights into the admissions process and ask all the questions you need. If you're interested in learning about my comprehensive coaching services, I’m happy to share — but only if it’s of interest to you.
When you enroll during this limited-time launch period you’ll get:
SUPER BONUS
And just added to the Complete Your Essay in a Weekend workshop…
Submitting a cohesive package to the Common App is key - that means the Personal Statement essay and the Activities List.
Up until now, only my “All-Access Pass” students have gotten my 1-on-1 attention on their Activities List, because it’s so important.
I spend 2 hours with each student strategizing over which activities to include — up to 10 — and then painstakingly drafting the 150-character descriptions for each. (Because the fewer characters allowed, the tougher it is to say something meaningful in the available space.)
And here’s the thing.
The Activities List looks like the easy part.
Just jot down what they’ve done, write a quick description, and move on — right?
Except… it’s not. Not even close.
Because this isn’t just about listing things — it’s about knowing what to include, what to leave out, what order to put it in, and how to sum up years of effort in just 150 characters. All while trying not to sound like every other student. Or tell the admissions counselor what they already know from the title.
It’s more like writing a résumé — and let’s be honest, even most adults struggle with that. (There’s a reason résumé writing is a multi-million dollar industry.)
So why do we expect teens to nail it on their own?
I’ve seen what happens when they try:
They put it off until the last minute — but every part of this process takes more time than teens anticipate. Then they rush through something that demands real attention.
They think it’s just a list — but it’s one of the most influential parts of the entire application. At many selective schools, the Activities List can account for 30% of the admissions decision. That’s more than grades (20%) or test scores (15%). And what’s remaining? The essay.
They mistakenly describe the thing they did, not the value they brought — missing the chance to show how they’ll be an asset to any campus.
And their application is too important to leave this key piece as an afterthought. So as a SUPER bonus, to make sure teens get it just right, I now work with each workshop attendee to complete the Activities List as well.
And the best part?
Your teen gets the
Activities List Lab as part of the workshop
(Value: $325)
That means in just two hours of guided, expert-led work, your teen can walk away with:
✅ An Activities List that actually impresses admissions officers
✅ A list that’s as thoughtful and well-composed as their Personal Statement
✅ And both are done well…and long before the coming deadlines
Secure your seat in the workshop and get the Activities List done too, beautifully and efficiently.
How much is this going to be?
Well, you could pay anywhere from $2,500 to $11,000 and (way) beyond to get professional essay writing and college admissions help.
That might be the right solution for you if you won’t think twice about dropping multiple 4 or 5 figures on the application process. But if you’re not ready to invest that much in top-tier, bespoke services (yet) … this is the next best thing!
Or you could waste the next couple of weeks, not wanting to nag, but wishing your teen to get their essay at least started before summer ends… when there’s a reason it hasn’t happened already.
But even then it may not get done well — or it will be rushed through at the last minute — because your teen’s available time is dwindling more and more, and the fall of senior year is PACKED. Submitting everything later decreases the chances for acceptance letters — because nearly all schools accept a much lower percentage of students during the regular (late fall) admissions season. It can also mean your teen might receive a smaller or no awards package because colleges do run out of money.
Look at it this way — you can easily regain control over at least one area of college admissions…
With a way to end your own low-level anxiety and sense of pressure around the essay
Regain the time and remove the months of overwhelm your teen will otherwise go through by getting it done BEFORE the 11th hour
And gain SKILLS and TOOLS to help with writing supplemental essays and other school papers in the future…
After writing just ONE essay through the Complete Your Essay in a Weekend workshop.
How much is this going to be?
TOTAL VALUE: $5,135
Price: $1,000
Not ready yet?
Let’s talk!
The Double
“Get It Done” Guarantee
I know this works - locally and with teens across the US - because I’ve used these exact techniques for over 13 years to help nearly 200 high school seniors complete outstanding essays, earning them acceptance offers and often financial awards. I’m confident this will work for your teen too.
At Easier College Essays™, we stand firm in our NO STUDENT LEFT BEHIND policy. I'm confident that if your son or daughter does the work during our sessions, they’ll get excellent results with Complete Your Essay in a Weekend.
Here’s how it works:
Have your teen watch the "Discover Your Best Topic" mini-workshop videos to brainstorm and prepare ahead of time. Then, on Saturday morning, they’ll join our Story Spark brainstorming small group session, followed by a 1:1 with me during the lunch break to finalize their topic. If, for any reason, they don’t want to continue after that, let me know before we start the Saturday afternoon sessions, and I’ll refund your payment in full. Your teen will still keep all the clarity they’ve gained about their topic as my gift.
That’s the first guarantee. Then…
Support your teen to show up to the remaining sessions throughout the weekend. If, by the following Friday, they don’t have an essay they love, and you can show that they’ve made an honest effort, reach out to me. I’ll work with them to get back on track. I’ll do everything in my power to help them craft a Personal Statement they’re 100% aligned with and ready to submit to the Common App — even if it takes a few extra days.
“I didn’t really know how to help [our son] with writing guidance around the essay. The peace of mind from Christy’s help was the best part of the process.”
D. O’BRYAN, NORTH CAROLINA
“I thought my first draft was really great. Christy asked me questions and got me thinking. As a result, I shifted everything around…and that essay was truly great.”
ELLE L., ILLINOIS
““My son’s school class time to write his essay was a helpful starting point … but there was no individual attention and back-and-forth like we had with you. And that made all the difference.”
DIANA SHERBLOOM, VIRGINIA
“Your process for teasing the most important things without telling [my daughter] what to write was beautiful. That’s exactly what she needed… Plus, Christy recommended she apply to a college we had never even considered. A year later, my daughter is a freshman there and loving every second of it!”
D. O’BRYAN, NORTH CAROLINA
“No clue what I’d do without Christy!” As a Mom, the college essay is just stress - nothing we say is right, ever! Christy takes it all on, does not let them quit, nor does she do it for them. Because of this they grow so much, ending up with a paper they can be proud of – and each of my teens has ended up with a scholarship at their 1st-choice university.
ELLE L., ILLINOIS
“Christy to the rescue! She took my 1,637-word essay, taught me how to ruthlessly take out the fluff, and we quickly got it under 650 words. It was so much more interesting in the end! I never dared to hope I could tell my story so well…”
DIANA SHERBLOOM, VIRGINIAThis program is a crazy steal-of-a-deal even at $2000 — but right now, you’ll pay much less than that.
And you’ll also get four carefully crafted bonuses designed to provide your family with all the support you need…
Plus the “Get It Done” guarantee, ensuring your teen’s essay is ready for submission.
So why wait and miss out on submitting before the Early Action deadlines (when the most acceptance letters are issued and fewer students apply)…
When you can have their essay done IN ONE WEEKEND!
Wondering if this is right for you?
Let’s chat!
"As a first-generation student, she brought out the best in me and constructed my essays in a way that made me stand out. I have been accepted to my first choice university and got a full-ride scholarship, too, thanks to Christy."
— AYUB H., FIRST-GENERATION STUDENT
Got Questions?
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Yay, I love that you're eager to get started! Your teen can hit the ground running by watching the "Discover Your Best Topic" mini-workshop video, which I'll send via email before the weekend. They’ll have the flexibility to pick a 60-90 minute window to complete it, giving them plenty of time and space to think through their topic ideas before we dive in on Saturday morning.
If your teen already has some essay ideas or even a rough draft, they can submit it via our private group channels as early as the Wednesday before the workshop officially kicks off. This gives me a head start in understanding their unique perspective so we can dive straight in when we meet on Saturday.
And if your teen can’t watch the video before Saturday, no worries! The Story Spark session on Saturday morning includes my 3 most powerful activities to deeply brainstorm and help every student discover their best topic, so they’ll have plenty of time to refine their idea before we start writing.
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To fully complete their essay during the workshop, your teen will want to set aside their whole weekend to focus deeply on crafting their personal story. We’ll begin on Zoom (or in person) at 10 am ET / 9 am CT on both Saturday and Sunday. Have them ready with a laptop and notebook with pen, and I’ll take care of the rest!
Built-in breaks throughout the day will give them time for meals, some physical activity, or just a mental breather.
Our focused, yet lively, pace includes hands-on exercises to crystallize their best essay topic, experiment with 3 variations of a strong essay start, and acquire advanced writing and editing skills to craft the best essay they’ve ever written—just when it matters most.
During the weekend, they’ll also receive the Essay Polishing Power-Checklist, a step-by-step guide to perfecting their essay. There will be ample Q&A time during the live sessions, ensuring they’re supported every step of the way.
Plus, they’ll have access to editing and feedback for 5 additional days after our live sessions wrap up, with continued support through our private group. This ensures your teen has the guidance they need whenever they have questions or need help.
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No, I work with students across the state and beyond! While only a small percentage of my students are local to Charlotte, I’ve had the pleasure of working with teens from Illinois, Colorado, Texas, Florida, New Jersey, Vermont, and more. I’ve even worked with students in Hong Kong, France, and Dubai.
Thanks to today’s technology, I’m able to offer a fun, productive, and empowering workshop experience no matter where you’re located. And if you'd prefer your teen to work with me in person, reach out, and we can discuss how that could work.
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Absolutely! If your teen fully participates in the workshop and uses my templates, writing prompts, and time-saving tips, they can definitely get their essay written during our time together.
But the support doesn’t stop there!
They’ll have an extra 5 days to refine their essay, submit it for feedback, and make revisions. The sooner they start tweaking, the more valuable feedback they’ll receive. And, on Friday evening, I’ll personally give their essay one final review to ensure it’s 100% ready to submit to the Common Application.
Not only will the essay be DONE, but it will also reveal their deepest story in a way they never thought possible.
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Yes! This workshop is designed to guide every teen through the essay-writing process, step-by-step, from start to finish. I focus on explaining the why behind each part of the process, so your teen will understand the reasoning and build confidence along the way.
I’ve worked with advanced students, teens with ADHD, and those with other learning differences, and I’ve developed a knack for drawing out the unique genius in every student. EVERYONE has a valuable story worth telling—and I’ll help your teen discover and express it.
In addition to step-by-step guidance, I share my best essay-writing tools and tips, so each participant gains the confidence they need to write a stellar essay with ease.
If you’re still unsure whether this workshop is the right fit, feel free to text me at 630-824-7295 or schedule a chat on my calendar. I’m happy to help!
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Before your teen can effectively use AI (if at all), they need to understand what makes a standout essay. A great college essay has a unique point of view and a strong, individual voice—it sounds like it was written by the teen themselves. As advanced as AI is, it’s not designed to capture the individuality and unique voice that colleges are looking for in an essay.
The problem with AI is that it pulls from the "average" of what it finds on the internet, which leads to common, vanilla (no mint chocolate chip here), and predictable (i.e., boring) essays—definitely not what will set your teen apart.
Plus, colleges use AI (developed by a Princeton student) to detect essays written by AI, and those essays are usually the first to get a "no thank you" rejection letter.
While AI is great for some things (and I’ll show your teen exactly how to use it in the workshop!), writing a unique and engaging college essay isn’t one of them. That’s where Complete Your Essay in a Weekend comes in—I’ll help your teen find and share their deepest story, and I’ll even teach them some AI shortcuts that can help them safely along the way. We’ll use AI to enhance creativity, not replace it.
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Fantastic! Having an essay already written gives us a solid starting point. Your teen can submit their existing draft to me starting the Wednesday before the workshop.
If it’s a strong draft, we’ll uncover the “magic” hidden within it, polish it up, and turn it into a new and improved version—one they’ll be excited to submit and never want to go back to.
That said, in my experience, no junior-year essay fully captures a teen’s story in the compelling, engaging way it needs to. While they may feel their essay is “good enough,” once they see how much more they can say with my guidance, they won’t look back. My goal is to help them create an essay that doesn’t just meet expectations, but stands out to Admissions Counselors and sets them apart.
An “A” paper in English isn’t typically the kind of writing that earns acceptance letters or scholarships. Sadly, students aren’t usually taught how to craft the kind of personal, authentic essays required by the Common Application prompts. That’s why I created Complete Your Essay in a Weekend—to help teens write essays that reflect them and truly shine.
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I’m so glad you asked.
As the person who knows your son or daughter best and who has been with them during so many pivotal life moments (even the seemingly inconsequential ones), you have invaluable insights into their unique qualities and life experiences. While your teen may seem deaf to many of your suggestions, I know your reflections can play a pivotal role in helping them uncover and express what makes them truly stand out.
Once you enroll your teen in the Complete Your Essay in a Weekend workshop, I’ll provide quick, fun, and strategic exercises for you to complete together. Because these exercises come from Easier College Essays (and not directly from you), your teen is more likely to engage with you to complete them.
Do them all…or just one.
Either way, once the workshop starts, they’ll thank you!
Your reflections will support them to more clearly see and express their uniqueness in their topic and the stories they tell. Making their essay deeper than it might otherwise have been without your help.
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Once you sign up, your teen will receive a link to join our private Slack group. Here, they can message me directly with any questions, schedule conflicts, or anything else that comes up. After compiling their draft from the workshop, they can easily drop a link to their essay in Slack and request feedback or help. This is our communication hub. I’ll get back to them within 24 to 48 hours—often even quicker.
After 5 pm on the final Friday, I’ll give your teen’s essay one last review to ensure it’s polished and perfect.
Then, it’s celebration time! 🥳 Their deepest story is beautifully crafted and ready for submission!
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I believe in this process so much that I want everyone to succeed.
Have your teen work through the BONUS “Discover Your Best Topic” mini-workshop video to get the ideas flowing. Then, have them join us live on Saturday morning to finalize their topic and start writing. If, for any reason, they don’t want to continue after the Saturday morning session, just reach out before we start the afternoon sessions, and I’ll cheerfully refund your money.
It’s completely normal for most teens to feel a little nervous at first—they don’t know anyone yet, they don’t know me, and it all might feel new. But by the time we hit lunch on Saturday, they’re usually feeling much more at ease, laughing during our group work, and appreciating the focused writing sessions that help them make real progress on their essay.
Have them stay with us through the weekend, meet with me one-on-one to finalize their topic or discuss any concerns they might have, and dive into my proven systems and techniques. If, by the end of the weekend, they don’t end up with an essay they’re proud of, just reach out, and I’ll help them get it back on track. I’ve got you and your teen covered, from draft to DONE!
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I totally understand that schedules can change. Just reach out to me, and we’ll get your teen rescheduled for a more convenient workshop time. (I plan to run about 10 workshops this summer and fall. There are plenty of options!)
I’m always just a text, call, or email away: 630-824-7295 or christy@easiercollegeessays.com.
It’s my goal to be a trustworthy partner for you and your family. And I believe everything is figure-outable!
What if I still have questions?
Email me at christy@easiercollegeessays.com
or text 630-824-7295.
Upcoming Workshop Dates
Lock in your spot now for one of these dates or get first dibs on a future date that works better for your family’s schedule. And if you’ve reserved your spot but need to change it in the future, simply send me a note, and we’ll work out a new plan. Easy peasy.
July 11-12
only 7 spots left
Finally, get the confidence to submit your essay, knowing you’ve got it right
Look, if you’ve read this far, chances are your teen needs to turn in an outstanding essay soon…
Or they have one sorta ready to go (but know it’s not of the caliber needed to get the RIGHT kind of attention at competitive schools) — like my one student who cried over FIVE different versions before her mom called me.
And your teen needs a way to get it done as easily, quickly, and painlessly as possible.
I’m giving you ALL the tools, the live training, immediate feedback, and coaching…
PLUS I’ll review it multiple times for your son or daughter.
So imagine if your teen got their essay DONE in just ONE WEEKEND.
And you felt totally confident that they were saying the right things in the right order (without being too vanilla and safe.)
And because your teen has the tools for a strong start-to-finish essay, writing it becomes so much easier too.
And as a result, your teen can get back to senior year activities, you can finally relax as they hit “send” on the Common App, and the first acceptance letters arrive in the mail just a couple of weeks later.
And you know your teen has submitted their best essay, one that’s representative of who they are and what they’ll bring to their new college.
So you have the time and headspace to focus on your family’s next move...whether that’s visiting campuses or making awesome memories this last summer together before senior year starts.
With the Complete Your Essay in a Weekend workshop, you’ll have all of that.
It’s everything you need to get your teen’s best essay DONE.
And I’m here to help too.
All you need to do is CLICK the red button below. I’ll take care of the rest.
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