Helping Students Tell the Stories Only They Can Tell

As a sidekick in the writing process, I provide start-to-finish support for college and boarding school applications.

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The syrupy smell of baby ballerinas toddling into dance class. 

Inflatable rafts scattered across the driveway like a junkyard. 

A meditative pre-game ritual called "Steady Yeti."

These are the small, telling details that make application essays unforgettable, yet students often overlook them. Authentic, vivid writing doesn’t just read better; it helps students stand out in competitive applicant pools. Through thoughtful conversations and personalized guidance, I help students uncover and articulate what makes them uniquely brilliant. I'm there to calm the chaos, help meet every deadline, and ensure they present their most genuine selves.

  • “Chelsea was a game-changer for my college applications. She helped me research information about various colleges and guided me through the essay writing process. Her support made this stressful process feel like a breeze.”

    —Current High School Senior

  • "While my husband and I were not involved in the day-to-day sessions, the results of Chelsea’s counseling were obvious. In addition to drawing from her exceptional writing expertise, it was evident that our son truly trusted her insightful guidance. After reading his final essays, we could see that she steered him toward deep self-reflection to elicit his unique voice."

    —Parent, Dartmouth ‘29

  • "Chelsea went above and beyond my expectations. I never even looked at the common application, never saw any deadlines, and not once had to get into any type of argument with my boys about staying on top of this process."

    —Parent, High School Seniors