Write Powerful College Essays

Write Powerful College Essays

Offered by Wesley T.

5.0

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Ivy League Engineer | Capstone Advisor @ Crimson | Full ride LAC, 45 IB

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Package Description:

This package is designed for college applicants aiming to craft exceptional essays that maximize their chances of admission. This package includes the following, but feel free to adapt based on your unique situation and goals: - Initial Kickoff and Planning Session: Begin with an in-depth kickoff session with your coach to discuss your background, goals, experiences, and aspirations. This session sets the stage for creating compelling college essays. - Application Strategy: Collaborate with your coach to identify your unique points of differentiation as an applicant and strategize the best ways to highlight these in your essays. - Essay Brainstorming: Dive deep into your background and experiences with your coach to uncover themes, perspectives, and qualities that set you apart. Together, you’ll explore various narratives to ensure your essays capture your true essence. - Essay Crafting: Work with your coach to craft powerful narratives rooted in your unique story that help the admissions committee understand why you would be a valuable addition to their campus. - Essay Editing: After developing your essays' narratives, your coach will provide thorough editing and feedback, refining each draft until the essays are polished and ready for submission. Multiple rounds of edits ensure the final products are perfect. To summarize, this package pairs you with a world-class coach who will guide you through every step of creating standout college essays. They will offer honest and constructive feedback, ensuring your essays showcase your strengths and individuality.


What you'll get from this package

Compelling essays that are differentiated, personalized, and thoughtful — tailored to each school you decide to apply to

A deeper understanding of who you are, what impact you plan to have on the world, and why schools should care

An outline and several drafts of essays that get you closer to the final polished version that will stand out to admissions teams


Additional details

Coaching delivered via live sessions and .

Refund Policy

Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be provided by coaches (e.g. expected response times, etc.).

Services included:

Editing

Application Strategy

Essays


Wesley T.

Offered by Wesley T.

Joined August 2024

5.0

Ivy League Engineer | Capstone Advisor @ Crimson | Full ride LAC, 45 IB

Wesley Tan is currently pursuing a dual major in Computer Engineering at Dartmouth College and Economics and Computer Science at Wesleyan University as a Freeman Asian Scholar, a prestigious full-merit scholarship awarded annually to one Singaporean. Wesley graduated from ACS Independent, Singapore, with a perfect 45/45 Points in the IB Diploma exams, excelling in Higher Level Physics, Mathematics, and Economics. He also achieved a 99th percentile score on the ACT, including a perfect 12/12 in ACT Writing. Wesley has mentored over 30 students from prestigious institutions like ACS Independent, ACS International, SOTA, SJI, and international students from France, the US, Germany, and Ecuador. His students have consistently achieved significant grade improvements across IB and AP subjects. Wesley has gained substantial professional experience across various roles. He interned in Product Management and Data Science at Treehouse Finance in Singapore, where he contributed to product strategy development and built comprehensive product roadmaps. Additionally, as a Research Assistant at the privacy-tech-lab in Connecticut, USA, he contributed to impactful research projects. His experience extends to investment analysis, having interned at Coinhako and Farquhar Capital in Singapore. Wesley is deeply committed to social impact and education. He founded Consultation Corner, a non-profit organization that provides mentorship to IB students, and initiated tutoring programs for underprivileged youths at Clementi Wishing Well and Heartfriends. As the Head of Education & Career Guidance (ECG) at SGExams, Singapore’s largest online student society, Wesley founded pathfinding.exams.sg, an innovative integrated ECG platform that has benefited countless students. Additionally, as the Country Director of the ASEAN Youth Organization (AYO), he charted annual strategies and helmed outreach efforts, increasing the volunteer pool from 10 to over 40 youths, significantly impacting the regional community. Wesley's leadership extends to the Mathematics Competition Team Executive Committee, where he has earned top awards in international and regional competitions, including Distinction at the British Maths Olympiad, Prize Award at the Australian Intermediate Maths Olympiad, and Gold at the Singapore & Asian Schools Maths Olympiad. As the Director of Conferences for the Young Diplomats’ Society, Wesley organized and chaired major conferences, enhancing students' understanding of global affairs and international law. Wesley’s expertise spans various domains, including social impact initiatives, technical skills in coding (Python, JavaScript), and research in privacy technologies. He has a strong foundation in project management and non-profit startups, having led and mentored several initiatives aimed at empowering youth and fostering educational development. Wesley believes in fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment for his students. His approach to mentoring emphasizes the importance of understanding fundamental concepts over rote memorization, encouraging students to think critically and creatively. Wesley strives to empower his students to reach their full potential, ensuring they are well-prepared for their academic and professional journeys.

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