“Ally is a caring and incredibly talented writing coach that can bring out writing styles you never thought possible from your high school child. She is so talented, yet she knows a college essay has to come from the college applicant. Rather than writing an amazing essay from her perspective, she pulls out an amazing essay from your high school student. I’ve never seen anyone better!”

— Jeff M, parent - Fairfield, CT | Clemson University - Class of 2024

“Ally is amazing! She was a master at helping my twins construct and perfect their college essays. I have two very different children. Ally formed a supportive trusting bond with each of my children. She spent quality time getting to know their interests and likes. In doing so she was able to advise and help them narrow down their topics, construct and perfect their essays. She helped them feel great about their final works. She took the stress off us as parents. The essays were powerful and clearly represented each child. This proud parent is happy to share that both children were accepted at every college they applied! Thank you, Ally. We are forever grateful and will be back in a few years with our youngest child!”

— Kristine D, parent - Darien, CT | University of Massachusetts - Class of 2024

“Ally found a way to make an extremely humble kid that keeps his emotion close to the vest showcase himself, his talents and at the same time, show a vulnerable side of himself that he lets a very small amount of people see. It’s a gift. A true gift.”

— Michelle K, parent - Lexington, KY | Centre College - Class of 2025

“Ally’s ability to really connect with students and hear their unique stories is incredible. Her writing and editing talents bring each story alive to help students achieve their authentic voice. She is the best!”

— Maureen K, parent - NYC, NY | University of Colorado Boulder - Class of 2021

“Ally was very helpful in the college writing process. I was struggling with my college applications and she made the process so much smoother for me with her advice, tips, and overall assistance. I would definitely recommend her to students getting ready for college, as I can guarantee that she will be of great help.”

— Peyton B, student - Fairfield, CT | Union College - Class of 2021

“Hey Ally, I was just formally accepted to Dickinson through the admissions department and in the acceptance letter they reference my college essay saying that it made me stand out to them. Thank you for all of your help. I really appreciate all the time that you spent helping me work on it.”

— Brooks K, student - Fairfield, CT | Dickinson College - Class of 2025

“Ally’s unique talent lies in the fact that she connects so easily and naturally with students while giving them the encouragement and support they need to feel confident about expressing themselves through their writing. We are so grateful that our son had the opportunity to work with her!”

— Eliza P, parent - Shelburne, VT | College of Charleston - Class of 2025

“Ally was a tremendous help with two of my kids’ college essays. She has a talent for digging beneath the surface and finding hidden gems for her students to write about. Ally played a very important part in my children’s admissions process and for that I am grateful.”

— Becky B, parent - Fairfield, CT | Union College - Class of 2021, Class of 2023

“Ally helped me so incredibly much throughout my college applications. I believe that my strongest part of my application was my essay and that’s all thanks to Ally for helping me come up with such great ideas. She was not only helpful in brainstorming what to write about but also made the entire process so much less stressful! I truly believe the reason why I got into every school I applied to had a lot to do with my essay. I have used a lot of what she taught me in other writings I have done since being in college. I highly recommend Ally in helping you or your child with the college essay process.”

— Charlie M, student - Fairfield, CT | Clemson University - Class of 2024

“Ally is personable and easy to connect with. She helped me think about how I use my words in my essay to express myself and the right vocabulary that catches the attention of admissions directors.”

— Derek P, student - Shelburne, VT | College of Charleston - Class of 2025

“So much of the college application process is about outward appearances – grades, activities, awards. But the essay should be about introspection... something that high school leaves little time for. Ally got to know my daughters but MOST importantly, she helped them get to know themselves, not as a checklist of accomplishments but as young women with strengths, struggles, highlights and heartbreaks. Ally emphasized that an essay does not have to be about something momentous to be meaningful. She helped my girls find big inspiration in memories of small moments --- ones that were personally revealing and uniquely significant. Ally’s process celebrates individuality –both essays were beautiful, authentic and as different from each other as my girls are. I cannot recommend Ally highly enough!”

— Tara F, parent - Fairfield, CT | Northeastern University - Class of 2023, Coastal Carolina University - Class of 2025

“Ally turned a stressful experience into an enlightening one, guiding my daughter through the essay-writing and application process. She provided her with the perfect balance of motivation, structure, and constructive criticism, thus allowing my daughter’s voice to be heard in her essays and her essence to be captured in her application.”

— Ginny R, parent - Fairfield, CT | Dickinson College - Class of 2025

“Ally was an incredible resource to us during the college process. She took the time to get to know our daughter before helping her decide the subject of her common application essay. She helped her find her own voice and was able to help her really express herself in a clear, organized manner and most importantly authentic to our daughter’s voice. Ally provided strategic advice on supporting essays so that our daughter showcased herself in the best possible way to admissions committees. We are eternally grateful to her for her professionalism and guidance during the college application process.”

— Leslie N, parent - Fairfield, CT | Southern Methodist University - Class of 2023