The Essay & Supplement Intensive
Focused, hands-on support for seniors who are ready to write, but need guidance getting the essay and supplements right.
Some families don't need the full application season managed. They need one thing: help making sure the writing itself, the main essay and the supplements, actually sounds like their student, and actually says something true.
This work is not editing for polish. It starts with the same question underneath everything Alan does: what does this student actually want a reader to understand about them? Once that's clear, the writing gets easier, and what follows is guidance through drafts until the essay and supplements reflect that clarity.
This work is for students who:
Have a college list and are ready to write, but are stuck on where to start
Need focused guidance on supplements across multiple schools
Don't need full application management, just support getting the writing right academic and extra-curricular coherence
What’s Included
Initial student conversation to clarify direction before any writing begins
Main essay guidance and review across multiple drafts
Feedback focused on voice, authenticity, and clarity, not just mechanics
The investment for the the Essay & Supplements Intensive is $2,250
What’s Not Included
Development or fine-tuning college lists
Activities section review
Full review of the Common Application
Ongoing parent check-ins
Narrative development across the broader application
For that level of support, The Senior Narrative Intensive may be a better fit.
“I should start that my son got into his stretch school and is very happy there. I could not have been more pleased with the support Alan gave to my son to navigate through the process.
His essay turned out wonderful and was a true reflection of his experience. Thank you Alan for your support!”
The next step is a free introductory conversation — relaxed, pressure-free, and genuinely useful regardless of what you decide afterward.