A good “personal statement” is a good story. Help your high school senior tell theirs with help from an acclaimed novelist, short story writer, and essayist.
Email taraaltebrando@gmail.com for rates and details.
This is what parent-clients have to say:
“Working with Tara was invaluable for my son as he navigated his college essays. Her guidance helped him find his voice and tell his story authentically, making the process manageable and rewarding. Tara’s expertise and personalized approach brought out the best in his writing, and we couldn’t recommend her more highly.”–Monica L.
“Tara is the rarest of excellent tutors/coaches: she has a child going through the exact same process! So she knows not only how to apply to college, but how you feel. It’s a unique and wonderful addition to her already stellar essay skills. I write ‘coach’ because she doesn’t give the student the answers–she asks questions that help them get there on their own, which produces more authentic writing. Tara is responsive and reasonably priced and we cannot recommend her enough.”—Deborah A.
“Tara has been a wonderful addition to our college application journey. Her essay coaching is always insightful, with a focus not only on grammar and structure but also the message of the writing. She is quick to respond and edit, and is particularly adept at preserving the character and humor of the writing. I highly recommend working with Tara for your college applications.”–Sarah K.
“I appreciated how Tara helped my son sound more writerly while still sounding like himself. He appreciated her flexibility in how and when they worked together. Having her support available on his own terms kept it from feeling like one more responsibility during an already stressful time.”–Celia O.