Admissions & Essay Coaching from a former Columbia University writing instructor.
Rachel Pesek
M.A. University of Pennsylvania,
Ph.D (ABD) Columbia University
Recent clients admitted to: Columbia, UCLA, UNC-Chapel Hill, Princeton, Duke,
USC, Vanderbilt, NYU, University of Michigan, Georgia Tech, UGA,
University of Florida, Wake Forest, and many more!
ABOUT COLLEGE ESSAY TUTORS
Rachel Pesek has taught and tutored writing since 2009. She taught University Writing at Columbia while pursuing her Ph.D in literature, holds a a masters degree in English from the University of Pennsylvania, and has earned degrees in English and business from UNC-Chapel Hill.
She completed Columbia's Teachers College's certification course in college advising and has guided students through the admissions process for more than 15 years. She lives in Milton, Georgia with her family.
SERVICES
Every package starts with a free consultation.
Most complete
Comprehensive Advising + Essays
From the college list to confirming every application is submitted.
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College list and application strategy
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Strategic optimization of extracurricular profile
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Common App essay, start to finish
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Activities and honors descriptions
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Supplemental essays for up to 5 colleges
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Full walkthrough of the Common App, each college's questions, and STARS
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Submission check for transcripts, scores, and all materials
Starting fall of junior year: $7,500
Starting January of junior year: $6,750
Starting summer before senior year: $6,000
Essay focused
Common App
Essay Package
The 650-word personal statement, from first brainstorm to final polish.
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Brainstorming to find the right topic and approach
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Outlining and drafting sessions
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Detailed comments and revision notes with each draft
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Unlimited revision rounds through the final polish
Common App Essay Package $3000
Add activities and honors. $500
A la carte
Individual Services
Supplemental essays $0.70/word
$125 minimum for each college/essay
One round of Common App Edits $500
University of California Personal Insight Questions $3,000
$2,000 when added to Common App essay package