Darcy Mayers will coach your child through the often challenging essay writing requirement, including the personal essay and any and all supplemental pieces. Her approachable yet goal oriented methods offer effective support from first ideas to finishing touches.
A published author, Brown University graduate, creative blogger, corporate content provider and publicist, Darcy knows how to tell a story that resonates toward a goal. As a mother to three growing children, she also speaks the language of adolescence and understands the anxiety that can accompany the secondary school and college application process. Her coaching approach is tailored to meet the unique requirements of your child while also providing the fundamental skills, strategies and confidence for future writing success.
TESTIMONIALS…
“After struggling to try and find a powerful enough topic for my college essay, Darcy helped me realize that some of the best writing can come from the least likely places. I ultimately wrote about an experience that meant a lot to me, but I didn’t think would to anyone else. The admissions director at my college brought it up the first time we met!” — Brandon K., Colby College
“Darcy worked with both my son and my daughter. They were very different writers with very different approaches and styles, but Darcy was able to help each of them meet their goals. She was easy to work with and a valuable resource in the process while staying true to my kids’ own individual voices. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.” — Libby G.
“Darcy assisted my twin boys with their college essays. She really tapped into who they were as individuals and how they could distinguish themselves in their essays since they applied to a few of the same schools. With Darcy’s direction, the essays proved to be unique and stood out which resulted in a handwritten message (and smiley face) from the VP of Enrollment Management acknowledging the impact of my son’s essay on his acceptance letter.” — Sasha T.
“Darcy helped me work through the common app prompts to find something that resonated with me and allowed me to tell colleges something meaningful about myself. Working with Darcy forced me to critically examine my own goals and helped me to develop my own voice through the essay.” — Erin G., University of Michigan, Ford School of Public Policy
"Darcy helped our son generate topics that would highlight his individuality and uniqueness. She understands young people and communicates with them effectively to bring out the best in their writing. Darcy's energy and motivation boosted our son's confidence to write a creative essay in his authentic voice."— Liz L.
"At the beginning of the college process I was feeling lost about what to write about for my main essay. Darcy gave me thorough guidance and direction and helped me formulate a batch of essays I could feel confident in. I'm very grateful for her expertise as it helped me get into my top choice college." — Mason P., Tulane University
IT BEGINS
The process is different for all students and coaching is offered from various starting points.
Students may have:
Scattered ideas, nothing outlined, confused direction
A central idea, limited structure, a few written words
Completed draft requiring organization and editing
IT GOES
Coaching is adapted to a child’s specific needs and goals with an emphasis on positive reinforcement and skill-building to last beyond the essay process.
Students will:
Analyze experiences to realize unique essay ideas with individualized methods to encourage creative flow
Receive one-on-one feedback, grammatical and structural guidance, editorial mapping and goal-achieving support
Finalize a satisfying and persuasive personal essay
IT IS
After an initial consultation to determine deadlines and goals, students will keep to a steady, efficient schedule with instruction and feedback managed mostly on-line.
Please call for fees.
Spaces are limited to allow for required attention
Parents will be updated when needed, but students are expected to work autonomously
Inspiration. Creation.
Form. Function.
Structure. Substance.
Deadlines. Headlines.
Submission. Admission.
Acceptances from: Bates College, Bowdoin College, Colby College, Colgate University, Connecticut College, Denver University, Elon University, Exeter Academy, Fairfield University, Hamilton College, Hobart College, Lafayette College, Middlebury College, Pomfret School, Princeton University, Southern Methodist University, St. Lawrence University, Syracuse University, Tulane University, Union College, University of Miami, University of Michigan, University of Rhode Island, University of Vermont, University of Virginia and more….
