Not sure how many sessions you’ll want or need? Start here, at $250.00/hr for in-person or virtual/phone session. If you’ve already got an essay draft, you can upload it and we can review it live together. You’ll be billed at this hourly rate going forward, and sent time-tracked invoice.

Is your essay due to schools within 24-48 hours? This is the rush fee-per-essay for those who need to submit their best essay work on a very tight deadline. 24 hour turnaround time guarantee, with the option to talk feedback through on the phone prior to submission. You’ll also get some advice on how to avoid winding up doing last minute work next time you face a deadline.

Just getting started on your college essay process, or one particular essay? This is the recommended intro session to the Essay Intensive approach. In this live or virtual 2-hr session, we go deep. We ask you lots of pointed questions, take copious notes, give you free-writing prompts, and help you target your best material. You’ll leave the session with concrete ideas for your essay(s), as well as a map/outline to help you stay on track. You’ll also receive all my notes from your session. Many students find this option sufficient to produce a strong final essay.

Have an essay draft you want our sharp-eyes to look at? No back-and-forth conversation, but a single round of hardcore intensive feedback to help you polish, perfect, and fully develop your story? Choose this option and upload. Turn-around time = 7 days or less. If additional edits are desired, same fees per draft review apply, or call us to discuss.

Are you totally stuck, figuring out your approach to the essay? Need a compassionate ear and experienced guide with whom to problem-solve? We offer 30 minute phone-sessions to students who are applying to college, their parents, or any adult helping you with the writing process. Please note: this is not for general college guidance (though we can refer you to some great people, contact us to ask!). Our guidance is limited to our expertise: helping you figure out how to tackle and complete excellent essays. 30 minutes is usually enough to help you out of your rut and into an actionable plan.

Want to learn more about our approach? Not sure what sets us apart or how Essay Intensive could be perfect for you? Not sure what is the right amount to invest in a college essay, for goodness sake? We love to talk with you about what you need and what we do. This is your chance to ask us questions about our approach and services, including a desire to become a partnering organization or institution. Please choose this option, and leave us a few times and the best number at which to reach you. If we’re not what you need, we’ll do our best to refer you out.

Are times or budget tight? Have a story to share about your financials that will help us see the need to give you a discounted rate? We understand, and we’ve BEEN THERE. Please schedule a 20-min phone consult, or send us a quick email with describing your situation (to the degree your comfortable– but the more we know the better we can assess right fees!). Essay Intensive has helped students whose families can pay only in appreciation and students whose families could pay the bill for a whole neighborhood. We believe all families deserve access to cutting-edge help and we do our best to provide it with dignity and equality. But you know the drill– we also have to feed, house, and support our own family.