College Application Essays
Thank you so much for all the help on my essay, it made a huge difference (both in the essay and my stress levels)!
- S. B., high school senior
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Consultations can include:
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Options and Fees:
For more information or to reserve your space this application season, email J. J.
- $100 for a 90-minute consultation only, no follow-ups
- $150 for a 90-minute consultation, check-ins, and up to 3 draft readings, suggestions emailed / texted
- The $150 package is the most popular option
- $500 for two 90-minute consultations and unlimited draft readings during the application process
- Applicants in foster care qualify for FREE consultations (prioritized, as many as J. J.'s schedule can allow)
- Applicants who will be first-generation college students qualify for FREE consultations (prioritized, as many as J. J.'s schedule can allow)
- J. J. maintains a scholarship fund to offer a sliding scale for students with limited financial resources. These scholarships are funded by community donations. More information here.
For more information or to reserve your space this application season, email J. J.
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J. J.'s qualifications:
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"I was fortunate to be able to hire J. J. to help my senior through her college application writing process....
"It’s the best money I have spent in a long time.
"J. J. is not there to ghost write. She did not attempt to change or polish my daughter’s voice. She did offer sympathy, encouragement, structure (due dates!), and excellent tips for the writing process itself. She then read drafts and provided feedback on structure and flow...."
- Amy Buchanan
Durham, NC
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J. J.'s Resume:
College and Scholarship Application Coach, Private Consultations 2022 – present Provide coaching for college and scholarship application essays. Work with students to develop ideas into essay/s. Give feedback on drafts and revisions. Developmental Editor and Writing Coach, Private Consultations 2020 – present Provide coaching and developmental editing for nonfiction manuscripts. Work with writers to develop outlines, tables of contents, sample chapters. Assist with book proposals. Structural Editor, New Degree Press and Manuscripts, Inc. 2020 – present Provide structural editing for book-length manuscripts - fiction, nonfiction, and memoir. Critique Partner 2005 – 2020 Teamed up with three other writers to go collectively from zero to fifteen traditionally published, agented novels. Provided detailed feedback on plot, voice, characterization, dialogue, and copyediting. Author of Young Adult Novels 2011 – present Believarexic, 2015 The Theory of Everything, 2012 This Girl is Different, 2011 Countries of Publication: Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Croatia, France, Germany, South Korea, Spain, U.S.A., and Uruguay. Awards: International Literature Association Young Adult Choices, Keystone State and Arizona Library Association Teen Choice Finalists, Indiana Library Federation Award Nominee, Books Save Lives Award Finalist, Society of School Librarians International Honor, Premio El Templo de las Mil Puertas Finalist (Spain), Cybil Award Finalist, Wilde Award Winner, Parent’s Choice Foundation Silver Medal, ALA Feminist Task Force Amelia Bloomer List, United Methodist Women’s Reading Program Selection, Prix Farniente Winner (Belgium). Education Master of Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education 2001 summa cum laude Adolescent Risk and Prevention Bachelor of Arts, Binghamton University 1996 magna cum laude History and Women’s Studies |
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J. J. is a compassionate, sympathetic, friendly, and experienced writer, editor, and coach.
Her particular joy is helping writers express themselves clearly in their own voices. Email J. J. now to reserve your space this application season! |