Our Story Mining Method Turns Everyday
Experiences Into Essays That Stand Out
Like The Student who wrote about Burnt Pancakes
And Got Accepted Into Stanford
Admissions officers can read 50 essays a day! How do you make yours memorable?
Twice as much time is spent reading your essay than on grades & test scores combined.
Within 60 seconds, admissions officers decide whether your essay resonates with them.
At competitive colleges, when academic credentials are similar,
essays become the deciding factor.
Your College Essay Mastery Course Includes:
Understanding Why Your Essay Matters More Than You Think
You might think you know the answer to this, but you probably don't.
Learning what Admissions Officers Actually Evaluate
It's crucial to understand what colleges are really looking for in essays.
How To Write An Essay That Only YOU
Can Write
Avoid the trap of writing a generic essay. We help you find YOUR voice.
Turn Your Beliefs & Values Into A Compelling Essay
Your values help to authentically express your passions and beliefs in ways that are unique to you.
How The Story Mining Method Changes Everything
Our Story Mining Method helps take your explorations and turn them into an outstanding piece of writing.
Lifetime Access To Your Complete Essay Writing
Toolkit
Our checklists and guides give you the direction you need to write an essay that you can feel proud of.
You'll Receive:
-- 2+ hours of video lessons broken into digestable 10 - 15 minutes chunks
-- Checklists to help stay organized and meet deadlines
-- Worksheets that guide you to uncovering your unique stories
-- Tips and info to help make your essay stand out from the crowd
Before Our College Essay Mastery Course
--> Staring at blank pages
--> Feeling stressed as deadlines near
--> Sorting through conflicting advice
--> Feeling you have nothing to write about
--> Worrying that your essay just isn't that good
After Our College Essay Mastery Course
--> A proven system with clear steps.
--> Having a clear plan so deadlines are easily met.
--> Completing and submitting writing that you're proud of.
--> No more conflicting advice from Google or guidance counselors.
--> Step by Step exercises that help uncovers stories you never knew you had.
While other students struggle with writers block,
you'll have a clear roadmap for success.
Don't leave this important process in the hands of an overworked
guidance counselor, some Google searches, and good luck.
Our proven system removes stress and gives students the
best chance of getting into their top choice schools.
What Parents & Students Say
"As a teen without extraordinary achievements or hardships, I worried that my essay would be forgettable. The exercises in this course helped me see that my experiences weren't as ordinary as I thought. I ended up writing about working at my grandparents restaurant — which I had never considered. My English teacher said my essay was the most authentic in the class. I was accepted to my dream school (Northwestern) despite it being a reach. I'm sure my essay helped, and I couldn't have written it without this course."
—Matt J., Baltimore, MD
I've been through college applications with three kids, and seen firsthand how much anxiety the essay causes. My youngest struggled to find her voice—everything she wrote sounded generic or forced. This course was a game-changer, helping her uncover experiences I hadn't even thought to suggest. What impressed me most was how the course seemed to elevate her writing while preserving her authentic voice. She was accepted to four of her five top schools. This course delivered results beyond what we expected.
- Anne R. Lancaster, CA
I spent weeks staring at a blank screen trying to figure out what colleges wanted to hear. This course completely changed my approach. The templates helped me organize my thoughts, and the editing checklist transformed my first draft into something I was proud of. I was accepted to the majority of the colleges I applied to, with one of my acceptance letters specifically mentioning my essay. My best friends family spent a few thousand dollars on a consultant, and I honestly think she should have just done this.
Jaimie R. Newton, MA
How is this different from other essay guidance?
Unlike generic writing advice, our approach starts with the Story Mining Method to uncover meaningful topics that are unique to you. We focus on authenticity over formulas, helping you discover stories that showcase your character in ways admission officers remember.
Will this work if I'm not a strong writer?
Absolutely! Our process doesn't depend on advanced writing skills. We focus on finding your unique stories and providing clear frameworks to present them effectively. Many of our most successful students didn't consider themselves 'good writers' when they started.
How long will it take to complete the course?
Complete the comprehensive system in 4-6 focused hours, with lifetime access to refine and perfect your essay.
Is this suitable for supplement essays too?
Yes! While we focus on your main personal statement, the principles and techniques apply directly to supplemental essays as well. The storytelling methods and authenticity strategies work for essays of any length.
When should I start this course?
There is no set answer for this. Ideally, start a few months before your application deadlines to give yourself time to implement what you learn. However, even students working on tight deadlines find tremendous value in our approach to quickly improve their essays.
What if I've already written a draft?
Perfect timing! Module 3 focuses on refining and polishing existing essays. Many students find our course most valuable when they've already attempted a draft and want to elevate it to the next level.
How does this compare to working with a private consultant?
Private essay consultants usually start at $500, with some packages running $2,500 and more for one-on-one guidance. Our comprehensive system gives you the same proven techniques and strategies for just $127 - that's 98% less than private consulting!
Is there a guarantee?
We're confident you'll find this course valuable. If you complete all the exercises and don't feel your essay has improved significantly, contact us within 30 days for a full refund.
Will you give me individual guidance if I need it?
We work with a limited number of students in an individualized way. We do offer an essay feedback package where we will look at your drafts and give our thoughts on how you may be able to improve it. Contact us for pricing details.
Do you offer other courses or services?
We also offer a complete college application course that walks you through the entire process, from researching schools and building a college list, securing recommendations, supplemental writing, navigating the common application, understanding regular and early decision, right up through submitting your applications.
Additionally, we take on a limited number of students in each application cycle in a 1 on 1 capacity, working with them for over a year on every aspect of the process. You can contact us for more info on that service.
Join thousands of students who have transformed their essays from forgettable to unforgettable—and changed their college outcomes in the process.
This course was created by Alan Houghtaling, founder of Evolve College Admissions Coaching, an award winning company with over 15 years of experience helping students craft compelling applications.
His students have been accepted to hundreds of colleges and universities.
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