How do you make yourself stand out on a college application?

The Answer: The Personal Statement.

It is the one part of the entire application when admissions officers get to hear from you in your voice about something important in your life.

What makes a good essay a great admissions essay? How can you find the ideal topic to express yourself?

Embracing and telling your genuine, unique story can be the key to standing out among other applicants.

That’s where I’m here to help. I’ve been on both sides of the desk as an admissions officer and application counselor in addition to professional experiences in  writing and editing. I know what colleges want, and I know how to make it show in your writing. Let’s work together to find the perfect essay topic. Let’s find the essence of you so that your choice colleges can fall in love. Make them laugh. Make them cry. Show them you!

Ready to Essay with Ease? With the help of an Admissions Writing Mentor, you’ll be proud of your writing process and finished product.

Now, let’s get started!

Craft a Memorable Application with Ease

Essay with Ease combines admissions expertise with writing knowledge for a generative, intuitive approach that fosters depth, substance, and versatility across applications. The Founder Christina seeks to make the process as streamlined and natural as possible to alleviate the stress that can come with admissions.

Find the option that’s right for you:

Courses

Essay with Ease currently offers two application writing courses (with more on the way!).

These courses are designed to lead students naturally through each component of their application. They emphasize admissions strengths alongside practical writing guidance and frameworks. Move through creation and implement editing techniques to take your application to the next level.

Learn about Essay with Ease’s unique Profile PillarsTM to ensure application cohesion and intrigue in Creating a Compelling Core College Application.

Simplify your writing process with Essay with Ease’s Narrative Growth TrajectoryTM and Generative Writing OutlineTM in Crafting a Memorable College Application Personal Statement.

Application Reviews

Once your application is ready, Essay with Ease provides comprehensive application reviews of your application. Options are available for Core and Core + 1, 2, or 3 Schools.

Receive strategic, detailed advice in a 8-15+ page written report on profile cohesion, optimizing sections, and admissions impressions.

Each report is informed by Founder Christina’s extensive experience in admissions and writing.

Materials vary by package, and can include all information from the core Common App (or Coalition App), including Profile, Education, Education, Testing, Future Plans, Honors, Activity List, Personal Statement, Additional Information in addition to each relevant schools’ full Supplemental sections (not including scholarships).

About Me

Hello! My name is Christina Chady, your Admissions Writing Guide.

I have worked in undergraduate admissions for over a decade. I started my career as an admissions officer for WashU (a Top 20 School), where I learned the intricate operations of a competitive admissions office. I later worked for multiple international admissions consulting groups in addition to private counseling. I’ve helped students gain admissions to universities such as Harvard, UPenn, Brown, Cornell, Columbia, Stanford, UChicago, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and UMichigan, to name a few. In working 1:1 with students, I learned their most common questions and needs, and I have crafted my services in order to streamline the process.

I graduated from WashU with Honors, earning double majors in Anthropology and International & Area Studies with a minor in Photography. I also hold an MFA in Creative Writing and Poetics from Naropa University, where I was a Graduate Writing Fellow. I have always admired how people share their stories through text and image, which informs my work.

I am now excited to share with you the synthesis of all that I know to help you with the writing sections of your college application. Let’s do this together!

Masterclass

I’ve streamlined all that I know about undergraduate admissions and compelling writing into Essay with Ease.

In this Masterclass, I share advice on best practices through the application cycle and what helps writing to stand out. Learn common mistakes that students make during their application journeys that set them back, and how you can avoid them in order to set yourself up for success. I’ll also walk you through my 4-Step Guide for Outstanding College Admissions Writing to organize and enhance your process.

Learn more about Essay with Ease’s unique Profile Pillars (TM), Narrative Growth Trajectory (TM), and Generative Writing Outline (TM) that can make your application journey successful and stress-free.

Contact

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I look forward to working with you on your college essays!

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