Since admissions essays are one of the only opportunities applicants have to speak to admissions in their own voices and humanize applications that otherwise consist mainly of data points, we understand the weight and potential of this integral piece of the application puzzle. Here at College Essay Advisors (CEA), we work one-on-one with undergraduate and postgraduate applicants alike to help them craft compelling and effective college admissions essays that differentiate them from similarly qualified applicants.
Our one-on-one advising services help students reach their maximum potential and present their most polished and intriguing selves to an admissions board, while taking the stress out of the essay-writing process. Our team of experts has helped students gain admission to a wide variety of academic institutions, including the Ivy Leagues and the Big Ten, private liberal arts universities, and everything in between.
Our Uncommon Essay Approach is a step-by-step process that teaches students to brainstorm, freewrite, sculpt and polish their final drafts to a high shine. We know it works because we have been using it for over a decade. Also, these people say it does!
We work to accommodate busy schedules, providing ongoing support for both students and parents to help them better navigate the essay writing process and maintain their sanity.
A stellar essay begins with a strong topic that speaks to who an applicant is at his or her core. We work with students to unearth their best stories and put fresh spins on classic subjects. We refuse to let you hand in a bland essay.
When you are juggling a full academic schedule along with a mountain of application essays, time management is key. We serve as the liaisons between student and parent and are the evil deadline setters and expert nags. You will still love us in the end.
We help students proactively combat writer’s block and manage admissions-related stress. Sometimes this involves writing exercises. More often it involves ice cream.
Students who work with CEA exit the advising process with sharper writing, research and organizational skills, which will come in handy on campus and beyond. We will prepare you for college whether you like it or not.
We advise, students write. Though our process is thorough and intensive, students are responsible for getting the words on the page. When filling out their applications, all students know their work is their own.
This process can be time-consuming and challenging, so we have to make it fun – both for you and for us. We will make jokes. We might send you videos of cats jumping into boxes. We will probably Skype you while eating ice cream at some point.
Here at College Essay Advisors (CEA), we specialize in the written components of the college application. While many people can identify a strong college essay when they see one, it takes a real expert to guide a student through the process of generating an essay from brainstorming through the final polish. It’s a unique skill, which is why our Founder and Chief Advisor handpicks each of our Advisors and trains them, using our proprietary method, which we call The Uncommon Essay Approach. CEA’s Advisors break down the essay- writing process into digestible pieces, taking the pressure out of the writing process, while ensuring applicants craft authentic and compelling narratives consisting of their own thoughts, reflections, and writing. We are all professional writers and storytellers who know how to help students build a story from the ground up.
While many other admissions consulting companies offer catch-all services that include guidance on college selection, essay writing, and more, we’ve found that very few professionals are experts in everything—and a student’s essays often suffer as a result. At CEA, we offer hyperfocused advice on the assignments in which we have decades of experience and training, ensuring students are guided by true experts in writing the college admissions essay. Want to hear what past clients have to say about us? Read our testimonials for more information on what it’s like to work with a CEA Advisor!
