Best Light Services

The goal of the Best Light Comprehensive Application Packages is to assist students in creating compelling and cohesive applications in their totality — including the Activities, Personal Statement and so-called Supplemental Essays (which are arguably the most important!). We aim to deliberately and intentionally utilize the different parts of the application together to paint one cohesive and clear picture of the student. I work with students to understand the concept of what I call the “Best Light Highlight” and help them to define theirs. We also work to understand and demonstrate strong fit to colleges. Regular check-ins and meetings can assist in keeping students on track during the lengthy application process. These packages are the most holistic and require the most commitment, time and effort; they also have the capacity to be the most beneficial to students. 

Essay Coaching is geared towards students who are newly embarking on the writing process but may prefer to work on an essay-by-essay or as-needed basis. Students provide the specific essay prompt(s) to be addressed, and we will brainstorm and discuss ideas and themes. Feedback and advice on many drafts of the specific essay(s) will be provided via video meetings and email.

Essay Review is geared towards students who already have a solid idea and/or draft of an essay and are looking for specific, tailored feedback on content and writing that is likely to require only one set of feedback, although successive drafts can be further critiqued as well.

These consultations are intended to be “big picture” or more general in scope, and may address questions about the admission process, college lists, application preparation, essay preparation or other discussion. Hourly consults may also be requested for additional check-ins or reviews for existing clients if other packages are unavailable or exhausted.