I created Write College Prep out of a personal pain point: parenting a senior and feeling behind in the college process. Watching him navigate every step of his applications, I kept thinking—couldn’t we have started this earlier? Senior year didn’t need to be so overwhelming. Then, when he and other former students asked me to review their essays, I realized that even as a professional, I didn’t fully know what colleges were looking for. Other parents were feeling the same way, and with the high student-to-counselor ratio at many schools, students didn’t always get the individualized guidance they needed. That’s when I dove into researching and learning the process for myself.

With two more kids still going through the process, I wanted them to be fully prepared. The more I learned, the more excited I became about helping not only my own teens but also other students. Already working with Pre-K through 8th graders through author visits and writing workshops, I decided to extend my services to 9th–12th graders with Write College Prep. My excitement grows every time I see students reach their full potential through strategic planning in College Consultations and craft essays that truly reflect their own voice through College Prep Camps!