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Powerful Stories Get Results
Put simply, a compelling college essay makes the difference. It reveals who you are beyond grades and scores—helping admissions officers recognize your talents, values, and fit with their institution.
At The Write Path, we help you shape your story—and your future!
The Top Five Factors Affecting Admission
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College Prep Course Grades
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Standardized Test Scores
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Essay or Writing Sample
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Counselor or Teacher Recommendations
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Demonstrated interests and extra-curricular activities
From the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
Parents,
The college essay is often the most stressful part of the application process—for students and families alike.
Skip the arguments.
Reduce the stress.
Help your student complete this crucial piece with clarity and impact.
With support from The Write Path, your student will craft a compelling, memorable essay that helps stand out and get in to their top-choice schools.
Services
Essay
Review
Strengthen what you've already written.
Designed for independent students seeking expert feedback before they submit.
What's Included
Comprehensive review of one completed essay (up to 650 words)
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Feedback on content, organization, clarity, and impact
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Grammar, style, and readability edits
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Written recommendations for revision
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3–5 business day turnaround
Investment: $150
Rush service available for
additional fee
Signature Story
Coaching
Discover and develop the story only you can tell.
Designed for students who want personalized guidance from the first idea through a polished personal statement.
What's Included:
Comprehensive support for one completed essay (up to 650 words)
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Story discovery and strategic brainstorming
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Personalized coaching from first idea to final draft
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Essay organization and narrative development
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Multiple rounds of individualized feedback
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Final grammar and readability review
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2–3 business day turnaround
Investment: $500
Optional Add-Ons
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Extracurricular & Honors List Review
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Additional essays
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Rush service
Written Portfolio Coaching
Create a cohesive, compelling written portfolio.
For students applying to multiple colleges or scholarships who want strategic support across their written components.
Comprehensive support for three essays:
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One Signature Story Essay (Common App or equivalent)
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Up to two supplemental or scholarship essays
Each essay includes:
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Story discovery and strategic brainstorming
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Personalized coaching from first idea through final draft
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Essay organization and narrative development
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Multiple rounds of individualized feedback
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Final grammar and readability review
Application writing support also includes:
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Activities & Honors List refinement
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Consistent voice and messaging across all written application materials
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Priority scheduling
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1–2 business day turnaround
Investment: $1,200
Why Choose The Write Path?
With our support, you’ll move from uncertainty to confidence, transforming a stumbling block into a stepping stone.
Proven Success:Our students have been admitted to Ivy League schools and other top-tier institutions nationwide.
Personalized Approach: We work one-on-one with you to craft an essay that tells your unique story and sets you apart.
Expert Feedback: Our approach focuses on storytelling, clarity, and impact.
Improved Communication:Build writing skills that support success in college and beyond..
Together, we create an essay that reveals your distinctive strengths and shows the admissions committee why you belong at their institution.
From Idea to Impact: What We Cover
Brainstorming
Choosing what to write about is often overwhelming; it is also the most significant step. Your Write Path coach guides you in narrowing down your ideas to a topic that truly highlights your strengths, showcases your ability to learn and grow, and underscores your fit for each college.
Content and Organization
You are unique—don’t settle for clichés. Together, we develop a clear structure and compelling narrative that emphasizes your core values, talents, and skills.
Language / Tone
Your coach helps you refine your voice so that it is confident, distinctive, and polished, ensuring your essay makes a memorable impact.
Proofreading
Every detail matters. We carefully proofread your essay to ensure it’s clean, correct, and professional—reflecting the care you bring to your application.
I’m Patricia Osterman, the founder of The Write Path. With over almost 30 years of professional English teaching experience, most at the collegiate level, I, and my colleagues, have helped countless students craft compelling college application essays that capture their true voice. We know what admissions officers are looking for, and our focus is on empowering applicants to express their unique strengths.
Your Write Path coach does not write your essay for you; instead, they will guide you 1:1 through the process with expert critique and personalized coaching so that your final draft clearly demonstrates why you are an ideal candidate.
Along the way, you enhance your communication skills—an invaluable asset that will help you excel in college.
In short, your Write Path coach helps deliver the best of you in your words--in your unique and powerful voice, so the committee remembers you.
We guide you along The Write Path.
Client Testimonials
What clients say about us