Expert college essay coaching from topic ideation to final submission
Your Story, Your Voice
You have a unique and authentic story to tell that will stand out to admissions officers.Don’t sound like everyone else using AI tools.Get support from a professional with 20+ years of marketing and recruiting experience.
Parent Stories
Seth did an excellent job supporting my son with his college essay preparation, and the experience was very positive...I’d highly recommend Seth to anyone! --Nicole P.
I worked with Seth over three weeks, and the help that he provided me was invaluable...I cannot recommend him more. --Landon C.
Seth has an impressive grasp of the college essay process...We are so grateful that we trusted Seth with this process. --Lauren R
Why Choose StoryArc Studio
"The college essay is one of the only places...where a student can let the admissions committee hear their authentic voice and...differentiate themselves." Dean of Admissions, Vanderbilt University
College applications are up 6%. Strong grades and high test scores are commonplace. AI tools are making applications seem more similar than ever.In the competitive application process, admissions officers rely on the Personal Essay to separate one student from another and determine who will best fit at their school.I combine proven marketing and storytelling techniques with real-world admissions insight to help every student find their unique voice and stand out from the crowd.Whether you're crafting a personal statement or managing multiple supplemental essays, I provide personalized support grounded in strategy, empathy, and results.
Our Essay Packages
I will work with you to build a program that suits your requirements and timing.
1. Personal Statement
Work one-on-one to develop a powerful, authentic personal statement. This includes guided brainstorming, structured essay development, multiple revision cycles, and final proofreading.Best for: Students only submitting the Personal Statement on the Common App.$600
2. Personal Plus
Students applying to multiple schools often require several supplemental essays. Personal Plus includes everything in the Personal package, as well as support for all your supplemental essays.Best for: Students applying to multiple schools with supplemental essays.$1000
3. Custom
Whether you have requirements for specific disciplines, a college resume, interview prep, scholarship essays, or your situation doesn’t quite fit into the Personal or Personal Plus plans, we work together to create a plan specifically for you.Best for: Students with specialized requirements outside of the standard plans.Contact us for pricing.
StoryArc will always...
Provide 1:1 individual attention. Students work with me, the founder, who has 20+ years of experience crafting compelling narratives.Preserve the student’s authentic voice above all else. I don’t rely on AI tools like ChatGPT.Personalize the approach and never recycle or reuse essays!Deliver a proven approach to communication and storytelling.Adapt to the student’s unique learning needs.
For 20+ years, I’ve helped students, brands, and executives stand out in competitive environments using professional marketing frameworks and best-in-class communication strategies.Aside from my formal marketing roles at some of the world’s most respected companies, I was an English teacher in Japan and MBA graduate from the University of Michigan. I also served as lead MBA recruiter to Michigan for my former company and have been an alumni admissions interviewer for Oberlin College for the past decade. At StoryArc, I draw on that experience to help students uncover what makes them unique and craft essays that truly connect. --Seth Werlinsky, Founder
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