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Powerful Stories Get Results
Put simply, a compelling college essay makes the difference. It reveals who you are beyond grades and scores—helping admissions officers recognize your talents, values, and fit with their institution.
At The Write Path, we help you shape your story—and your future!
The Top Five Factors Affecting Admission
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College Prep Course Grades
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Standardized Test Scores
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Essay or Writing Sample
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Counselor or Teacher Recommendations
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Demonstrated interests and extra-curricular activities
From the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
Parents,
The college essay is often the most stressful part of the application process—for students and families alike.
Skip the arguments.
Reduce the stress.
Help your student complete this crucial piece with clarity and impact.
With support from The Write Path, your student will craft a compelling, memorable essay that helps stand out and get in to their top-choice schools.
Services
Standard
Review
For independent students seeking a final polish
$150/essay (up to 650 words)
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One round of detailed feedback on your completed draft, focusing on content, structure, and clarity.
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Grammar and language edits
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3-5 business day turnaround
Rush service available for additional fee
Comprehensive
Coaching
For those needing support and direction every step along the path…
The Write Path
$500/essay (up to 650 words)
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Collaboration from start to finish
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Strategic brainstorming for topic selection
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organizational session focusing on storytelling, clarity, content, and impact
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3 rounds of personalized feedback, written or via Zoom/Teams
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Final grammar and readability review
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2-3 business day turnaround
Rush service available for additional fee
Concierge
Coaching
For students choosing comprehensive support for multiple essays along their path…The Write Path
$1,200 for 3 distinctive essays (up to 650 words each)
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Collaboration from start to finish on three essays
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In-depth strategy session for a comprehensive plan
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Structured brainstorming and organizational development session for each essay
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Multiple drafts and expert feedback until each essay is refined, showcasing
The Best of You. In Words. -
Zoom/Teams, email, and phone sessions for support and clarity
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Ongoing email support
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1-2 business day turnaround
Why Choose The Write Path?
With our support, you’ll move from uncertainty to confidence, transforming a stumbling block into a stepping stone.
Proven Success:Our students have been admitted to Ivy League schools and other top-tier institutions nationwide.
Personalized Approach: We work one-on-one with you to craft an essay that tells your unique story and sets you apart.
Expert Feedback: Our approach focuses on storytelling, clarity, and impact.
Improved Communication:Build writing skills that support success in college and beyond..
Together, we create an essay that reveals your distinctive strengths and shows the admissions committee why you belong at their institution.
From Idea to Impact: What We Cover
Brainstorming
Choosing what to write about is often overwhelming; it is also the most significant step. Your Write Path coach guides you in narrowing down your ideas to a topic that truly highlights your strengths, showcases your ability to learn and grow, and underscores your fit for each college.
Content and Organization
You are unique—don’t settle for clichés. Together, we develop a clear structure and compelling narrative that emphasizes your core values, talents, and skills.
Language / Tone
Your coach helps you refine your voice so that it is confident, distinctive, and polished, ensuring your essay makes a memorable impact.
Proofreading
Every detail matters. We carefully proofread your essay to ensure it’s clean, correct, and professional—reflecting the care you bring to your application.
I’m Patricia Osterman, the founder of The Write Path. With over almost 30 years of professional English teaching experience, most at the collegiate level, I, and my colleagues, have helped countless students craft compelling college application essays that capture their true voice. We know what admissions officers are looking for, and our focus is on empowering applicants to express their unique strengths.
Your Write Path coach does not write your essay for you; instead, they will guide you 1:1 through the process with expert critique and personalized coaching so that your final draft clearly demonstrates why you are an ideal candidate.
Along the way, you enhance your communication skills—an invaluable asset that will help you excel in college.
In short, your Write Path coach helps deliver the best of you in your words--in your unique and powerful voice, so the committee remembers you.
We guide you along The Write Path.
Client Testimonials
What clients say about us