What’s your story?
Find Your Wow Factor!
What’s your story? That’s my tagline, always has been. As a journalist, I’ve published articles nationwide. Through my PR firm, I helped Fortune 500 companies craft compelling and newsworthy stories. Editing is a key ingredient to ensuring all correspondence is clearly communicated and error-free. College and graduate school-bound students face the same challenge. Applications include grades and test scores that are already set in permanent ink. The essay is a great opportunity to set yourself apart, to catch the eye of an admissions officer, to sell YOU with your unique signature.
Hello
I’m Amy
My background in PR (Write Ideas, Inc.), journalism (Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism), freelance writing, publishing and broadcasting, and parenting reporting brings a unique ability to get to the heart of the story fast and to communicate messages that stick. As a writing coach, I help students brainstorm, research meaningful support, edit, and polish. At no point do I write their essays, but I have years of experience helping students connect their dots and stand out. I love getting to know each student as a unique person, helping them find a topic that means the most to them, and motivating them to power to the finish line!
Most importantly, I take the stress away from parents and students. Let me help your student find and amplify his or her best voice!
The Power Hour Difference
Who I Work With
Students applying to college for the first time or as a transfer student; graduate applicants’ personal statements; and essays for honors programs, scholarships, and more. Anything with words? I can coach you to success!
I regularly survey admissions officers about best practices and share valuable intel with my students.
Bonuses for Students
I use decades of journalism and PR experience in a unique intake process where I quickly help you find meaningful connections you may not have considered. A robust and easy-to-follow Online Action Plan powers you to the finish line. A Power Hour Student Folder loaded with tips and resources guides you to find YOUR Wow Factors! Plus, regular VIP updates for college-bound students provide insider tips and forms to save you time and maximize your success.
A Proven Coaching Approach
Each student is unique, and you’ll find I’m extremely intuitive, supportive, and POSITIVE. I truly believe in every single one of my students. The first thing I tell each student is this, “My job is to help you shine like a rock star.” And I do. They each have unique stories to share and sometimes need a coach to help uncover the greatest gems. I value the parents’ role in the process and give you ways to increase success, decrease stress, and get the job done!
Blog
AI and College Admissions – Why I Jumped to Volunteer to Read 110 Essays
When I heard that AI was a possible tool in evaluating college applications, I had to know more. On a Common App Counselors Webinar discussing this topic, I met Benjamin Lira, Lead Author in a recently published research study, "Using artificial intelligence to assess...
Class of 2025 – Common App Announced Main Essay Prompts!
Just in...the main essay prompts for the Class of 2025 have been announced! And they're the EXACT same as last year: Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If...
Deferred? What can you do?
Let's talk deferrals. While it's not the BEST news, it's also not the worst. It means MAYBE, not yet, let me see. Remember that colleges are all about yield protection - they want to say yes to students who will also say yes to them. It's a lot like a dating game. The...