Are you a C student worried you won't get into your favorite college? Or an A+ student who is struggling to stand out among over-achievers? I can help you both! I was an English Major in college, and ... have extensive experience writing for large corporations, non-profit organizations and most recently, for high school students! My youngest children are twins who are currently college sophomores at two different universities. They applied to a combined total of 20 colleges/universities and both were accepted to their top choice. I was their college essay writing tutor and helped them complete essays for applications, auditions and scholarships. Both received merit awards exceeding $10,000 annually, so obviously their essays were well-written! I also assisted dozens of their friends with their college application essays as well. My twins are very different - my daughter graduated third in her class, held numerous leadership roles in clubs/organizations, was an NHS member, musical and theatrical performer and an exceptional student. My son was a B / C student, was an exceptional athlete and a great kid, who had to work much harder to achieve good grades. He is currently majoring in Mechanical Engineering and received two different merit awards, totaling $20,000 at the private university he attends. I believe strongly that "C" students have just as much to offer as "A" students, but your college application essay must convey who you are effectively, so that reviewers recognize your effort and contributions, and not just your GPA. High-achieving students such as my daughter face a different struggle - differentiating themselves from the 'pack of over-achievers' - and conveying what makes them unique and special. I have expertise in guiding both types of students, and believe the hardest part is getting started - making that list of activities, experiences and characteristics that we'll use to draft an amazing essay. So let's get started! I look forward to helping you!read more

Hi I'm Maggie and I live in sunny South Carolina, however I grew up in Maryland, went to college in Massachusetts, and spend summers in Maine. I am a recently retired teacher and a mom of five, includ... ing twins, who are college sophomores. I was an English Major in college, and prior to teaching for ten years, I held positions in corporate communications Most recently, I served as a writing tutor for my twins, and many of their friends. My son hates to read and is not a great writer, so book reports, school essays, and college application essays were always a challenge for him. However, I have always been his essay writing tutor, and worked closely with him as he wrote his college application essays. He got into his top choice University, and he received annual merit scholarships totally $20,000, based on the essays he submitted to apply for them. He is a B/C student, so the quality of his essays really made the difference! I believe every student has something to offer, so don't count yourself out if you're not a straight-A student. I believe in you! I also have lots of experience helping my son with strategies to succeed in English class, for example, how to take notes on reading assignments and keep track of important facts. If you don't like to read, it is important to come up with a plan to help you succeed, and I can help you with that! Don't let fear fuel your procrastination - I can help! I am usually "assisted" by my two golden retrievers, Tilly who is 2 years old, and Sadie who is 13 years old. If you need a doggy smile to encourage you, they're happy to oblige.read more