[ Effective essays written with love, not AI].
I'M KAREN SCHWARZ, THE ESSAYMOM.
Every student has at least one story that captures a facet of their unique selves. By combing through memories (momentous and mundane) and creating a logical work plan, each of my clients cultivate essays that distinguish their application because only they could write them.
A thoughtful essay tells admissions officers that you're serious about your application, and that you have the patience and discipline to share your ideas in writing. AI will fix your grammar but remove your personality. Would you rather eat a Twinkie or a homemade brownie made with real butter?
A great essay can...
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Unlock scholarships, merit aid & honors programs.
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Distinguish you from students with similar GPA, test scores and activities.
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Compensate for soft spots elsewhere in your application.
NEWS!
Excellent overview of the college application process:
How do I Pay for College & is it Worth it?
What do your essays, and all your writing, say about you?
Read this NY Times op-ed: Our Semicolons, Ourselves by Frank Bruni.
Can ChatGPT get into Harvard? (Washington Post 1/8/24)
Here's what Essaymom thinks about using AI to write admissions essays.
WORKING WITH ME YOU WILL...
Planning topics at the outset allows us to repurpose your work for multiple applications.
REDUCE YOUR WORKLOAD.
We'll develop essay ideas that complement your application and demonstrate your readiness for college.
DESIGN YOUR OPTIMAL SUBJECTS.
GET ORGANIZED.
Working off a master plan, you'll move one logical step at a time.
You'll learn easy techniques that will strengthen and personalize your college essays.
UPGRADE YOUR WRITING.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ESSAYMOM'S CLASS OF '24 ON THESE EARLY ADMITS
(Merit awards are per year)
American University of Paris, Cal State Northridge, Chapman University, Clark University - $20,000, Colgate University,Franklin University (Switzerland) - $15,000, Penn State University,
Pepperdine University - $30,000, University of Pittsburgh, SUNY Binghampton,
The New School - $15,000, Syracuse University, University of California/Irvine, UNC Asheville - $4,000, University of Denver - $14,000, University of Scranton – $25,000, Virginia Commonwealth University, Washington & Lee University.