Services
We offer a range of personalized college essay services—including workshops, one-on-one coaching, brainstorming sessions, and comprehensive application support—designed to guide students from initial idea to polished final draft with clarity and confidence.
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Two and a Half-Hour Workshop (Western Springs Public Library)
​Overview:
An interactive workshop designed to help students generate strong, authentic ideas for their college personal statement.
Best Suited For:
Students who need a quiet, focused space to brainstorm, free-write and develop ideas and topics in a small-group setting.
​​Package Details:
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Limited to 10 students for personalized attention
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Guided brainstorming to uncover meaningful stories
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Strategic insight into what admissions officers look for in essays
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Students will walk away with the framework needed for a personal statement
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20% discount toward a future 1:1 advising session
Cost:
$125
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Common App Personal Statement Package
Overview:
Comprehensive support to help students craft a unique, compelling Common App personal statement.
Best Suited For:
Students seeking structured, hands-on support from brainstorming to a polished final personal statement.
Package Details:
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7 sessions with expert guidance
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Structured brainstorming, drafting, and revision process
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Asynchronous feedback between sessions from Jill or Armin
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Finalized personal statement by the end of the package
Cost:
$840 ($70 savings compared to individual sessions)
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Individual Advising Session
Overview:
Personalized 1:1 advising tailored to each student’s individual needs.
Best Suited For:
Students who may not want a package of set hours, and would like individual sessions.
Package Details:
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Help with personal statements, supplemental essays, or activities lists
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Tailored guidance to strengthen storytelling and clarity
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Detailed feedback and revision strategies
Cost:
$130/hour during summer months; $150/hour September through November
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The Comprehensive College Application Package with Armin
Overview:
Start-to-finish guidance for the full college essay process, including personal statements and supplemental essays covering everything from Common App uploads to personal statements and supplemental essays for up to 6 schools. Additional schools are billed hourly.
Best Suited For:
Students seeking structured, comprehensive support to ensure every essay and application component is polished and submission-ready.
​Package Details:
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15 hours of live Zoom instruction with Armin
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Unlimited additional asynchronous support to review drafts and provide feedback
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Guidance through all components of the Common App and supplements
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Students will be near completion by Labor Day, and ready to submit by October 15th.
Cost: $1,800
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Next steps: Please contact Jill or Armin for additional details and booking.
