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College Essay Support

The. College. Essay.
Three words that loom large for students and their families. 

College admissions have never been so competitive. 
And, with testing becoming optional at more and more schools,
the college essay has never been so important to each application.

AscendU helps each student think through and better understand
who they are, how they got here and how to present their best self
to college admissions officers.

Through simple exercises conducted in small group sessions and/or one-on-one, we discover and refine:

Self-Knowledge

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How did you become who you are?  What major events caused you to think about what’s important to you?  What core values guide you in making important decisions?  Students get to know themselves through exercises and discussion.

College Preparedness

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What are your short- and long-term goals?  How will you contribute to the life of the college campus?  How will you make a positive impact as an adult?

Skillful Writing

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How can you tell your story and stand out from thousands of other applicants in 650 words? An outstanding personal statement is unpredictable; genuine, and flawlessly delivered.

 

  • “I received an acceptance and a $144,000 scholarship to Allegheny College…basically a full ride. Because of this I am truly thankful for all the help you have been for me all these months. All those days of jotting ideas and editing draft after draft truly have changed my life.”

    - C.L.

  • “I wanted to thank you for the help you gave me with my NYU essay. I recently committed to NYU and I'm very thankful for your input and advice. That was my most troublesome essay and I really appreciated your help.”

    - M.I.

  • “I cannot thank you enough for being such a positive influence in our students’ lives!!!”

    - J.B.

  • “Thank you so much for helping me get into my dream school, Sophie Davis (CUNY School of Medicine) is so extremely selective I really thought I didn't have a chance but with your help, you gave me the ability to believe I was good enough to be in that program and I am. You are an amazing college essay instructor and you've instilled in me what it looks like to go above and beyond for your job. I will forever be grateful to you for that.”

    - D.D.

  • “I have been accepted into Duke University’s class of 2025 as a QuestBridge Scholar!!! Thank you so much for all the help you have given me through this laborious process of admissions. My gratitude for you goes beyond what can be said in words. My future and path to success are bright, and as I move forth onto studying at a prestigious university, I want you to know that the assistance you have given me will never be forgotten. We made it! Thank you!”

    - M.B

  • “Thank you so much for your help, my essay turned out to be better than I expected, and it was thanks to you. I will be forever grateful.”

    - L.R.