APPLICATION ESSAYS
We'll work together to reach your goals.
Applying to college or graduate school?
I wanted to say a huge thank you and give you an update that out of the three grad schools I ended up applying to, I have been accepted to all of them. I really couldn't have done it without your support and encouragement. I was so nervous to write about such a personal topic in my statement of purpose but you gave me the confidence to just go for it. Thank you again!”
I work with high school students to improve their application essays. As a teacher-down-to-my-bones, I work with young people to discover strong topics, flesh out their ideas, and improve their writing. I offer both general questions about the essay's content as well as offer some guidance with the essay's writing. I won't write your essay for you. But I will show you how to improve your writing so you can learn more skills and take them with you to campus!
I work college graduates apply to graduate school - helping them with their personal statements, essays, and other written elements of their applications. I'm also able to review your CV or resume to make sure you're presenting yourself in the strongest way possible.
I work college graduates apply to graduate school - helping them with their personal statements, essays, and other written elements of their applications. I'm also able to review your CV or resume to make sure you're presenting yourself in the strongest way possible.
How it works:
- You send me your some information about the schools where you're applying, and your essay draft.
- I make comments on your essay - about the essay's structure and content - and offer clear suggestions about how to make your essay stronger.
- We have a 30-minute phone call to talk about my feedback and specific steps for you to take to improve your essay
- You revise your essay and send the revision to me
- I make final comments on the essay
You have the option to pay for additional feedback rounds and/or additional phone conversations. I want you to feel confident with your writing!
Applying to a writing conference or residency or for individual artist grant?
I was just accepted into the Writing Conference! I could NOT have done this without you. Thank you so so very much. You really gave me the confidence to put myself out there."
As an individual artist, I've applied to, and received, dozens of writing residencies and individual project grants from both private and public sources, including: the National Endowment for the Arts, The McKnight Foundation, The Jerome Foundation, The Maryland State Arts Board, the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County, and others. I've also been a judge and panelist for a variety of arts grantors and competitions.
Plus, I've spent over 25 years writing grants for nonprofit arts and arts education organizations - so I know how to write accurate budgets as well as clear and concise project descriptions and timelines for community arts projects. I'm happy to share my skills, experience, and practical tips to help you with your applications.
Isn't it time you took your writing life up a notch?
Isn't it time to expand your reach as a teaching artist?
It's easier than you think. The benefits of devoted writing time and instruction with peers, or sharing your creative expertise with the community, is profoundly rewarding and enriching. Let's talk about your plans and get going.
Plus, I've spent over 25 years writing grants for nonprofit arts and arts education organizations - so I know how to write accurate budgets as well as clear and concise project descriptions and timelines for community arts projects. I'm happy to share my skills, experience, and practical tips to help you with your applications.
Isn't it time you took your writing life up a notch?
Isn't it time to expand your reach as a teaching artist?
It's easier than you think. The benefits of devoted writing time and instruction with peers, or sharing your creative expertise with the community, is profoundly rewarding and enriching. Let's talk about your plans and get going.
