TESTIMONIALS

"At the beginning of the personal narrative essay process, I hated thinking about myself, and even more, I dreaded writing about myself. Yet, after a short time of working with you, I was able to gain a clearer perspective on my life and interests, even gaining confidence in my own personal identity. Every single time I needed your help, you never failed to set aside time and go above and beyond in my journey through college applications and essays. Your patience with the brainstorming process was so incredibly helpful, especially in aiding me in getting into my top-pick college and receiving the scholarships that I did."

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- P. K., High School Senior

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"I liked that Jackie worked with me on zoom because it made it much easier to plan around a schedule!"

- B. P., High School Senior

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"Jackie's techniques and style of teaching were very helpful, clear, and easy to understand. I am a much better writer and I have gained a lot of experience from the private classes with her."

- M.P., 9th grade student

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"People talk all the time about wanting to change lives. The relationship that Jackie built with my daughter to help her navigate big life decisions has truly changed my daughter’s life."

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- S. C., Parent of a High School Senior

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"I had so much fun working with Ms. Howard exploring myself in essay writing. Her support navigating a tough senior year was monumental." 

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- A. G., High School Senior

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"Thank you so much for all the time you spent helping me with my college essays. I truly appreciate all the time you put aside to help me get into my first choice University."

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- G. M., High School Senior

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"I benefited from working with Jackie greatly as she helped me come up with new ideas for my essays. I also have new techniques for future essays."

- B. P., High School Senior

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"I learned so much through all the writing exercises we did leading up to the creation of my personal narrative essay. The build-up felt crucial in cultivating ideas for writing that would then need to be presented in a creative and relatively concise way. Once I had written my drafts of my essay, Jackie was also super helpful in teaching me good revision skills that came in super handy. The only way I was able to submit my essay for applications was because I learned the best way to write in great detail while also keeping it the perfect length. Revision skills, digging deep, and getting in that creative flow with my own true voice were essential in empowering me throughout my college application process."

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- T. O., High School Senior

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"When we first began working together I realized how poor my writing skills had become, having lost quite a bit of practice during the pandemic. However, I appreciate how you patiently coaxed those skills back, while also helping me learn how to self-reflect and increase my self-awareness in the writing of my personal statement for college applications."

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- P. K., High School Senior