College essay coaching

    Essay packages

    One-on-one coaching with an Ivysion essay specialist for the personal statement, supplements and the written parts of the Common App. Every package starts with a free 30-minute strategy session.

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    Packages and prices

    Personal Statement Essay

    $1,250

    Common App personal statement (650 words), from topic brainstorm to final proofread.

    • 3 live 60-minute sessions: topic brainstorm, outline and one draft review
    • Up to 3 rounds of written comments on full drafts
    • Draft turnaround of 3 business days (2 business days from December 1 to January 5)
    • Final proofread and a word-count and formatting check
    Best value

    Full Essay Package

    $4,250

    Personal statement, supplements for up to 10 schools, Activities list, Honors and Additional Information.

    • Everything in the Personal Statement and Supplemental Essays packages
    • One essay specialist for the whole application
    • Activities list descriptions (150 characters each) and Honors entries
    • Additional Information section review
    • A final read of every essay side by side, so no two essays repeat the same story and facts match across the application

    Supplemental Essays

    $350

    per school, 3-school minimum ($1,050)

    All required supplements for each school, up to 3 prompts per school.

    • One 45-minute strategy session for every 2 schools
    • School research notes for each "Why this college" prompt
    • 2 rounds of written comments on each essay, plus a final proofread
    • The same turnaround times as the personal statement

    Bought separately, the personal statement and 10 schools of supplements cost $4,750. The Full Essay Package saves $500 and adds the Activities list, Honors and Additional Information work.

    Extra Supplemental Essays

    $350 per added school, or $150 per single prompt

    For schools or prompts beyond what a package covers.

    Self-paced College Essay Course

    $199

    Video lessons, worksheets and examples for the personal statement and supplements. Access runs through the end of the application cycle, and the $199 is credited toward any one-on-one essay package bought within 30 days.

    The student writes every word

    Specialists ask questions, give written comments and point out problems. They do not write or rewrite sentences. No package guarantees admission to any college.

    How schools and prompts are counted

    • UC Personal Insight Questions (4 essays of up to 350 words) count as 2 schools.
    • A school with more than 3 prompts is billed $150 for each prompt past the third. A set of short answers under 50 words each counts as one prompt.
    • Optional essays count only if the student and specialist decide to write them.

    Payment

    • Packages under $2,000: paid in full at enrollment.
    • Packages of $2,000 or more: 50% at enrollment, 50% after 30 days or at the first final draft, whichever comes first.
    • Full Essay Package: optional 3 monthly payments of $1,417, $1,417 and $1,416.
    • Sibling discount: 10% off a second sibling's essay package.
    • Need-based discount: up to 15% on request.
    • One discount per family, whichever is greater.

    Policies

    • Packages cover one application cycle and end March 31 of senior year.
    • A school on the list can be swapped for another until work on that school's essays begins.
    • Rush fee: 25% is added when the first session falls within 14 days of the student's first application deadline.
    • Refunds: full refund before the first session. After it, the Personal Statement Essay is non-refundable, and unused schools are refundable for 30 days from enrollment.

    Questions families ask

    Do Ivysion specialists write or edit the essays for the student?+

    No. The student writes every word. Specialists ask questions, give written comments and point out problems, but they do not write or rewrite sentences.

    Does an essay package guarantee admission?+

    No. No package guarantees admission to any college, and no ethical consultant can promise one.

    Which package should we choose?+

    If the student is applying to 4 or more schools, the Full Essay Package usually costs less than buying the personal statement and supplements separately. Bought separately, the personal statement and 10 schools of supplements cost $4,750. The Full Essay Package costs $4,250 and adds the Activities list, Honors and Additional Information work.

    How are the UC Personal Insight Questions priced?+

    The 4 UC Personal Insight Questions count as 2 schools.

    Can we pay in installments?+

    Yes. Packages of $2,000 or more are split 50/50, and the Full Essay Package can be paid in 3 monthly payments.

    Are Ivysion consulting clients charged separately for essays?+

    Students in the Launch program already have personal statement and supplement coaching included.

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