Writing college application essays doesn’t have to be stressful. We’ll guide you through it, step by step
Admissions officers read thousands of essays each admission cycle from highly competitive applicants who all meet the requirements. How can you be sure that your child will stand out enough to enroll in their dream school?
Investing in essay writing preparation can make all the difference, and we provide the coaching your child needs.
College essays help you market yourself and show admissions officers that you're what they're looking for. This authentic, personal writing style is leagues different from what you wrote for English class.
With Step by Step College Essay Prep, you will get the tools, support, and training you need to build your future.
The Step by Step Process is Simple

Getting to know the applicant
The first step of our coaching sessions involves getting to know the applicant and their personality, hopes, goals and dreams

Unlocking their potential
Secondly, we discover your child’s unique combination of qualities and coach them on writing effective essays.

Focusing on the details
Through a series of conversations, brainstorming exercises, and drafts, we make your child an effective essay writer with an eye for detail.
About
Stacey Lichter
My name is Stacey Lichter, and at Step by Step College Essay Prep, you will be working with me directly on preparing for your college admission essays. As a professional essay coach, I have been helping students get into their desired schools with their college admission essays for over 15 years.
I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater from Occidental College and a Master of Music degree from San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Recently, I obtained a California Teacher Credential in Secondary ELA from San Diego State University.
My experience and skillset puts me in a unique position to help your child do amazingly well on their essays. I know what the top schools and colleges in the country are looking for, and I can help your child get accepted into their dream institution.

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College Essay Prep Packages
We have three different essay packages to suit everyone’s particular needs and desires. With our dedicated packages, you pay for the exact services you need. All packages grant you personalized coaching sessions with Stacey Lichter for Common App, UC App and supplementals.

The Essential Essay Package
The Essential Essay Package helps you prepare for an unlimited number of schools with 10 hours of one-to-one help on any part of the essay process. Included: help with listing extracurriculars, college list, and scholarships.

The Enhanced Essay Package
The Enhanced Essay Package helps you prepare for an unlimited number of schools with 12 hours of one-to-one instruction. Included: help with listing extracurriclars, college list, scholarships, and recommendation letter requests.

The VIP Essay Package
The Extended Essay Package helps you prepare for an unlimited number of schools with 15 hours of one-to-one support. Included: help with extracurriculars, college list, scholarships, recommendation letter requests and “passion project” brainstorming.