College Essay Guy for Parents
We bring more ease, joy, and purpose to the college admission process.

Get our Parent Handbook for College Admission

Our comprehensive, 41-page guide includes:

  A Parent Checklist + Timeline

  Tips on Building a Balanced College List

  Guidance on Paying for College

  How to Support Students with Their Essays

  Tons of Essay and Application Resources

 
How we support parents

Free Resources
(self-guided)

Video Courses for Families
(a little help)

One-on-One Coaching
(comprehensive support)

Free Resources

Google anything related to college admissions and chances are you'll see a resource we've created.
Here are some of our most popular:
 

College Application Hub

  • Essay examples
  • Brainstorming exercises
  • Supplemental essay guides
  • Lots more
 

YouTube Channel

  • Essay tips
  • Application advice
  • Interview guidance
  • Lots more

Podcast

  • Industry-leading experts
  • Building your college list
  • Behind the scenes of an admission office

College Essay Guy Blog

  • How-to guides for colleges
  • Resources for every part of the application process
  • Lots more
 
Video Courses for Families

Our expert-led sessions will help you learn all you need to know for your college admission journey, from finding best-fit colleges to paying for college and more.
 
 
Individual Courses

How to Build a Balanced College List

The Mission: Finding colleges where you can get in and fit in.

The Method: Four hours of expert list-building advice with a nationally-recognized expert.

How to Make College Affordable

This comprehensive, pay-what-you-can mini course will guide you through pretty much everything you need to know when it comes to paying for college.

How to Build a Self-Directed Project

Make the most of your summer by brainstorming, designing, and building a self-directed project.

One-on-One Support for Students

Our most comprehensive level of support, including private sessions with our college admission experts and personalized guidance throughout your application process
 

9th-10th Graders

College Admissions &
Planning Support

Navigate every step of the college admission journey with more ease, purpose, and joy.

11th-12th Graders

College Essay &
Application Support

Create outstanding applications with guidance from my team of expert coaches and counselors.