Admission rates to the most

selective schools are in the

single digits. Standing out,

getting noticed, keeping the file

in play—these things matter, so

how do you make it happen?

The file. That’s another word for

your child. And he or she is

preparing to take a big step,

perhaps the biggest one so far.

Yet would it be reasonable to

ask a wrestler to compete in a

tournament without any

wrestling experience? A student

to perform in a play without a

single rehearsal? What about

asking a student to write a

critical essay without having

previously taught him or her the

mechanics?

Of course not, right? But when

it comes to college essays, this

is exactly what is being asked

of our high-school students

every single day. Does your

teenager have the necessary

experience to write a page

suitable for his or her memoir, a

potentially life-altering page that

also walks the fine line between

humility and pride?

During the college-application

season, the very time students

need to allow their best selves

to shine through, their inner

critics may be whispering,

you’re not going to get in!

At Compass-U, we work to give

each student the skills to

express his or her authentic

voice—and stand out in that

sea.

2014–15 application cycle

Empowering Students to Navigate the Application Process with Confidence and Stand Out in a Sea of Applicants

The One-on-One

Common App & College

Essay Package

2014–15 application cycle

Start with U Each student has a unique set of goals, motivators, experiences, and skills. At Compass-U, we start by learning what motivates an individual student intrinsically and then strive to bring that authentic voice, his or her unique best self, alive in the application.

.One-on-one coaching to support the daunting college essay process.

Timing: 10–12 sessions (6 formal) + written critiques, revision suggestions, & support. Summer sessions run 2–3 weeks for Parts 1 and 2. Session Format: Online or in person Part 1, Kick-Off: We start by assessing the student’s learning style. Creative and manageable assignments, ranging from ½ to 1½ hour(s) per day, are provided via email. These are specifically tailored to

the individual and help unleash the creative self, thereby allowing a student begin to see the world through the lens of a writer.

Part 2, Intensive: Five 1-on-1 sessions. Summer session classes run approximately 2 weeks. During this time, the student will learn mechanics, format, and pacing; recognize common pitfalls; and, of course, receive encouragement and constructive feedback on his or her essay(s); a panel of counseling and publishing professionals will review each piece.

For optimum results, a student should dedicate 2–3 hours/day to Compass-U-related materials during this time.

Upon Completion: Once a student has successfully completed Parts 1 and 2, he or she will have a resume

and a working Common Application as well as his or her main common application essay, short response, talking points, and at least one school- specific supplemental essay.

Part 3, Ongoing Support: Sign up for the 1-on-1 Package prior to August 1, 2014, and receive 3 additional critique rounds (online) at no additional charge.

Total Cost: $2,500 *Other packages available

Contact Us: Jessie Peck Martin, M. Ed. jessie@compass-u.com www.compass-u.com 21 Lakeview Point Avenue Branchville, NJ 07826 973-670-3188 Follow Us:

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Some of the institutions of higher

learning where our previous

clients received acceptances:

Franklin & Marshall College

Georgetown University

Johns Hopkins University

Lehigh University

New York University

Northwestern University

UCLA

University of Chicago

University of Pennsylvania

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Outcomes

Passionate about helping each

student present his or her best self,

and absolutely dedicated to giving

our very best every time, we accept

only a small number of students for

each application cycle.

Avoid having your teen agonize day

after day and night after night about

what to write and how to begin. And

avoid the entire household

agonizing right along with them,

wondering when, exactly, he or she

will just click “Send” already.

There is a better way!

University of Richmond

Villanova University

Washington University in

St. Louis

Williams College

The One-onOne Common App & College Essay Package

Did You Know? On average, students will write 26 separate pieces during the college

application process.