Your Story. Your Voice. Your Essays, Elevated.
Get Expert Coaching to Create a Compelling Essay That Sets You Apart
With expert guidance, strategic insight, and a supportive approach, we help students craft essays that elevate their applications and their future.
Who We Are and What We Do
Senior year is a time for introspection, goal setting, and personal growth. It's a pivotal moment for students to reflect on where they’ve been and where they want to go. Our process helps them discover who they are, what they value, and how to best express themselves - skills that can also build a stronger writer.
Elevate is a supportive and caring college essay coaching service committed to student success. We take the time to understand each student’s unique goals and provide personalized guidance through the essay-writing journey,
With a proven track record of helping students get accepted to their top college choices, Elevate offers expert coaching every step of the way.
Students of all levels and abilities work one-on-one with a coach who brings experience, knowledge, and patience to the process. We guide them in uncovering what makes their story unique, and how to communicate those ideas clearly and impactfully.
If students are looking for someone to write their essay for them – that’s not us. It’s not ethical, and it’s not useful. It doesn’t promote long term success and doesn’t help them become successful in college and beyond.
Essay Coaching Packages
Undergraduate Admissions Coaching
(Juniors & Seniors)
Graduate & Med School Admissions Coaching
Workshops, Interview Coaching & Parent Guidance
Why College Essays Matter
Your college essays are a chance to highlight something important that isn’t already in your application. They give admissions officers insight into what truly defines you - and emphasize the qualities and experiences you want them to remember.
The college application process is more competitive than ever. Many students have strong GPAs, test scores, and impressive resumes. What sets applicants apart is their story. That’s why your essay is a powerful opportunity to stand out. A compelling essay reveals something that only you can share. Even if others have had similar experiences, it’s your perspective that makes it unique.
We’ll help you avoid common mistakes, like …
- Writing something generic or inauthentic that doesn’t showcase your unique perspective
- Using ideas that worked for your friend, sibling, or classmate, but don’t reflect who you are
- Relying on AI, which often produces generic, flowery language, and unoriginal essays
When you work with Elevate College Essay Coaching…
- Parents can step back and enjoy their student's senior year, fostering a more supportive, stress-free relationship.
- Students receive one-on-one guidance to brainstorm ideas, structure their essays, and refine their writing.
- Students learn to craft a compelling, authentic story that elevates their college essays.
- Through this process, students learn more about who they are, gain clarity on their goals, and build confidence in their unique voice.
Why do students need help writing their college admissions essays?
Not every student needs help—but even strong writers can struggle when it comes to writing about themselves. While there’s plenty of information online about crafting a college essay, one-on-one guidance can make all the difference.
We help students understand what admissions officers are looking for and how to write essays that stand out, while staying true to their unique voice.
About Dana
I love helping students tell their stories! The college application process can feel overwhelming. I provide the support, structure, and confidence students need to stay focused and on track. I tailor my coaching to the goals, needs and personality of each student.
I have more than 15 years of experience excelling in roles that require creative storytelling and strong writing skills. My background in communications, journalism, and executive coaching includes award-winning content creation and senior level project management.
I started my career as a television news reporter for CBS and NBC affiliates across the country. I then transitioned to producing Emmy-winning documentaries and biographies that took me around the world and aired globally. Later, I moved into executive coaching and communications consulting, working with major companies and nonprofits to help individuals and teams communicate more effectively and with greater impact.
My path to college essay coaching began when a UCLA professor connected me with college counselors looking for essay support. I found the work so rewarding and felt an immediate connection with helping students achieve success, I knew it was time to make it my full-time focus.
I’ve helped icons and celebrities tell their life stories—now I have the privilege of helping students tell theirs.
My family and I are so grateful for your tremendous support in the essay process. You helped me become a better writer - your teaching will hopefully stay with me long after high school.
- Dash S.
Thank you so much Dana…you are a lifesaver and I’m so appreciative for your help. Girls seem to be ready to get their apps in soon and I’m so grateful to you for that! Hope you’re cool with me passing your name around to friends?!
Best, Maggie S. (Parent of Annie and Lucy)
I just heard back from Syracuse and I GOT IN!!!! I want to thank you so so much for all of your help with the essays!!
I am so appreciative of all the help you have given me!
Brooke M. | High School Student and Client
Hi Dana,
I am so thankful to have had your support, and I can't thank you enough. - Goldie B.
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