The Senior Narrative Intensive
A condensed high-touch advisory engagement for seniors navigating the most demanding stage of the college application process.
Deadlines suddenly feel close. Essays, supplements, applications, and decisions are all converging at once. What initially felt manageable can quickly begin feeling fragmented, pressured, and emotionally overwhelming.
The Senior Narrative Intensive is designed to help students bring clarity, coherence, and thoughtful articulation to the application process.
If you want to talk this through, start with a free introductory conversation — no preparation required, no obligation.
When the process suddenly becomes real
For many families, there is a moment during senior year when the emotional tone of the process changes. What once felt distant now feels immediate. Applications that once felt theoretical are happening now.
Students often find themselves trying to:
write meaningful essays under pressure
articulate experiences they have never fully reflected on before
make sense of activities and accomplishments
balance deadlines with an already demanding schedule
bring coherence to applications that suddenly feel very high stakes
Parents often feel unsure how to help without increasing pressure further.
This Work Helps Students:
Approach the process with greater steadiness and confidence
Create narrative clarity and authentically articulate who they are
Make sure their application is coherent
Identify meaningful themes and patterns
Write essays that are more thoughtful and authentic
Feel less overwhelmed and fragmented
What’s Included
Initial parent/student orientation conversation
Ten to twelve student meetings across the application process
Main essay guidance, notes, and review
Supplemental essay guidance, notes and review
Activities section and Common Application review
Narrative and thematic development across applications
College list refinement and guidance around application direction
Parent updates and check-ins throughout the process
This takes place over approx. 8 - 10 weeks at the beginning of Senior year
Investment for The Senior Narrative Intensive is $5,500.
Payment plans are available.
“Alan spent the time to learn what our son’s interests; aspirations and questions were and then, based on that, expertly guided him how all of that could best be made visible throughout the application process.
As parents, Alan kept us informed and aware of progress, and lack thereof at times, in a manner that encouraged our son to stay engaged and on time which wasn’t always easy. Our son was thankfully accepted at his first choice school. This was an investment in our son that was worth every penny.”