FAQs
There are a lot of questions you might have regarding our services and how we can help you. Here are some frequently asked questions and their answers.
Q. What kind of services do you offer?
We take time to get to know the students, understand their strengths, and train them to craft effective essays that help secure admission to their dream schools. We do not write college essays for the applicant, as that would be unethical. Instead, we give students all the tools, training, support, and coaching they need to excel on their own merit. Based on the package, we also include progress reports on Zoom so parents/guardians can stay updated with their child’s progress.
Q. Who will coach my child on their college admission essays?
Her qualifications include a BA in Theater from Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA, and an MM from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, San Fransisco, CA. She also has a CA Teacher Credential from the San Diego State University, San Diego, CA.
Q. What makes Step by Step College Essay Prep different from other college consultants?
Q. How do I know which package is right for me?
The Essential Essay Package is for students who know what they want and narrowed their list of colleges to just 6. The Enhanced Essay Package is for students who are applying to 10 schools and need more time to prepare. The Extended Essay Package is for students who want to keep all options open and are applying for 20 schools. Please visit the My Packages page for more information.
Q. My student gets As in English class. Do students who are strong in language arts also need Step by Step College Essay Prep?
Additionally, many applicants make the mistake of answering the essay questions in traditional, boring ways. At Step by Step College Essay Prep, your child will explore strategies for coming up with fresh essays that are uniquely theirs and represent the applicants as they are. The Essential Essay Package is for students who know what they want and have narrowed their list of colleges to just 6. The Enhanced Essay Package is for students who are applying to 10 schools and need more time to prepare. The Extended Essay Package is for students who want to keep all options open and are applying for 20 schools. Please visit the My Packages page for more information.
Step by Step College Essay Prep offers essay guidance and coaching that is tailored to your child’s selected school. We focus solely on admission essay preparation as well as personal statements for graduate schools, so you are not paying for things you don’t need.
We take time to get to know the students, understand their strengths, and train them to craft effective essays that help secure admission to their dream schools. We do not write college essays for the applicant, as that would be unethical. Instead, we give students all the tools, training, support, and coaching they need to excel on their own merit. Based on the package, we also include progress reports on Zoom so parents/guardians can stay updated with their child’s progress.
Whichever package you choose, your child will receive online coaching from Stacey Lichter, a professional essay coach. She is a California-credentialed teacher who understands the nuances of essay writing and knows what makes college application essays different from the ones students write in English class.
Her qualifications include a BA in Theater from Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA, and an MM from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, San Fransisco, CA. She also has a CA Teacher Credential from the San Diego State University, San Diego, CA.
Step by Step College Essay Prep focuses on tailored college admission essays by understanding the goals, personality, and desires of the student and how they pertain to that particular school. Your child receives one-on-one customized coaching and we invest our entire focus on helping each applicant present themselves in the best way possible to open new doors for their future.
We have designed different essay packages based on the number of hours a candidate might need and the number of schools they wish to apply to. Each package has unique features that set them apart and cater to a particular need.
The Essential Essay Package is for students who know what they want and narrowed their list of colleges to just 6. The Enhanced Essay Package is for students who are applying to 10 schools and need more time to prepare. The Extended Essay Package is for students who want to keep all options open and are applying for 20 schools. Please visit the My Packages page for more information.
Yes! College admission essays and high school English class essays are quite different. In high school English classes, students learn how to analyze literature and how to write informational essays. What many schools do not teach is how to write a personal narrative that represents and markets them.
Additionally, many applicants make the mistake of answering the essay questions in traditional, boring ways. At Step by Step College Essay Prep, your child will explore strategies for coming up with fresh essays that are uniquely theirs and represent the applicants as they are. The Essential Essay Package is for students who know what they want and have narrowed their list of colleges to just 6. The Enhanced Essay Package is for students who are applying to 10 schools and need more time to prepare. The Extended Essay Package is for students who want to keep all options open and are applying for 20 schools. Please visit the My Packages page for more information.
