Queer and neurodivergent friendly college essay coaching

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College on your horizon?

Congratulations on nearing your next step!

Don't let the stress of college essay writing take away from the excitement.

Rand Writing

Jamie (they/them) is a graduate from Cornell University with a passion for turning lived experiences into engaging stories.As a queer FGLI graduate, they uniquely understand the stress people face during college applications and the anxiety that can come up when sharing your personal writing. Jamie works to meet students and parents where they are at so this next step can feel like the accomplishment it truly is.Rand Writing's mission is to support students in navigating college essay writing with empathetic support focused on accessible processes and meaningful results.

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Essay Services

Free Intro Call

Your college essay writing experience is just as important as the final product itself! This 20 minute free intro call sets the stage for a valuable partnership. We will discuss your goals, what services would be the most helpful to your process, and ultimately determine if Rand Writing is right for you!

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Tier 1: Single Essay Review

Got a drafted essay but not sure where to go now? Don't fret! This single essay review offers written feedback for your personal-statement essay with an accompanying virtual hour long collaborative working session. This is a great option for students and families interested in a second opinion or targeted support for a particular essay.

Tier 2: The Personal Statement Package

AKA The Common App Essay Package, this service provides holistic support for your/your child's primary personal statement essay. The package includes multiple virtual sessions to cover topic curation, outlining, drafting, 2 feedback rounds, and final polishing. To start, we will book a 45 minute topic discussion session!

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Tier 3: Full Application Support

The most comprehensive package, the Full Application Support service includes start to finish guidance for your/your child's personal statement and college-specific supplemental essays. This option is perfect for students and families who want support with the whole written portion of college applications!

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