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One-on-one college essay coaching designed to help your student write college essays that make them stand out when applying to selective colleges.

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EssaysThatWorked.com

“For students without a hook, there's no better hook than having outstanding essays.

Ryan Chiang
Founder of EssaysThatWorked.com

What Is It?

1-on-1 College Essay & Admission Coaching

My College Essay Coaching program offers all-in-one support to help your student write effective college essays for the most selective colleges.

Unlimited One-on-One Guidance

Work one-on-one with me, Ryan, to develop and write your essays.

You'll receive unlimited Zoom meetings to get feedback on your essays and step-by-step guidance.

Plus, I'll be your dedicated essay coach you can reach out to anytime you have questions.

Unlimited Essay Editing & Feedback

You'll get content-based feedback, not just writing style and meeting word counts.

With unlimited essay editing and quick turnaround times (often as soon as 24 hours), your student will have all the support they need to write their best essays.

Full Course Access

Your student will get access to my premium video course, The College Essay Bootcamp.

This course is designed to help students write their best essays, with step-by-step guidance and tons of actionable essay advice.

Designed for Top-20 College Admissions...

“[Ryan] ...played a key role in my son getting admitted to his dream school.

Ryan empowered my son to express his ideas authentically and to articulate his thoughts and aspirations in a way that was truly impressive, a testament to his exemplary dedication and expertise. Thank you Ryan for going above and beyond; two thumbs up!

Carnegie Mellon University
Gokul R.
Parent, Carnegie Mellon University, Class of 2027
@gokulr

How Does It Work?

Get the Guidance You Need To Have Outstanding Applications

Write essays that are T20-ready

Only 3% of U.S. colleges have acceptance rates below 20%.1 For students reaching for these top schools, I want to help you have your best chances.

Top colleges require a higher level of writing than most other schools. But even if you're not a "strong writer," you can have great, authentic essays.

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Get honest feedback and actionable advice, anytime

You'll get simple and actionable feedback. I'll share exactly my perspective from having read thousands of top college essays.

Take the guesswork out of writing strong essays. I'll help you make a memorable impression, without having cookie-cutter essays.

Save time & rest easy knowing you're on track

You don't have to worry about whether your essays are "good enough" anymore. College essays may seem intimidating, but by following a few principles you can write great essays, no matter the topic.

And with unlimited support and feedback, you can feel confident to press "submit."

Everything you need for outstanding college applications, plus more

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Our Proven Process for Top-20 Worthy Application Essays

95%

of our students get into one or more of their top choice schools

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1-on-1 College Application and Essay Coaching Packages

Each coaching package includes meeting with me as many times as needed to complete your college essays, including...

Developing an effective application strategy

Brainstorming your best topics and ideas

Drafting, revising, and polishing your essays to perfection

3 Schools

Coaching and support on every written part of 3 applications plus Common App personal statement.

  • Supplemental essays for up to THREE schools (Typically 5-15+ essays)
  • Common App personal statement (650 words)
  • Common App Activities List
  • Common App Additional Information statement (650 words)
  • Bonus: Access to my full premium course, guides, and resources
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6 Schools

Coaching and support on every written part of 6 applications plus Common App personal statement.

  • Supplemental essays for up to SIX schools (Typically 10-20+ essays)
  • Common App personal statement (650 words)
  • Common App Activities List
  • Common App Additional Information statement (650 words)
  • Bonus: Access to my full premium course, guides, and resources
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10 Schools

Coaching and support on every written part of 10 applications plus your Common App personal statement.

  • Supplemental essays for up to TEN schools (Typically 15-25+ essays)
  • Common App personal statement (650 words)
  • Common App Activities List
  • Common App Additional Information statement (650 words)
  • Bonus: Access to my full premium course, guides, and resources
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Full Application

Coaching and support on every written part of every application plus your Common App personal statement.

  • Supplemental essays for ALL schools (Typically 30-40+ essays)
  • Common App personal statement (650 words)
  • Common App Activities List
  • Common App Additional Information statement (650 words)
  • College counseling, list building, waitlist letters, & scholarships
  • Bonus: Access to my full premium course, guides, and resources
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Important Information on Essay Coaching:

  • I limit my one-on-one work to students who I believe will be strong applicants to the most selective colleges. As a general rule, this means having high grades in challenging classes, a test score of ACT 33+ or SAT 1450+, and substantial activities outside of the classroom.
  • Some schools (such as the UC system and UT system) are considered two colleges due to their extensive essay and application requirements.

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Not sure if essay coaching is right for you?

Join my College Essay Workshop — an on-demand step-by-step course that teaches you how to write winning college application essays for T-20 schools.

Get step-by-step guidance on writing every college essay and learn whenever (and wherever) you want. Plus, 1-on-1 questions and answers with me (Ryan).

Ryan Chiang

What Is EssaysThatWorked.com?

My name is Ryan Chiang, and I'm the founder of EssaysThatWorked.com. Since 2018, I've helped students write their best application essays possible for top-20 schools.

My website features over 200+ successful essays from admitted students at top-20 schools. I've created dozens of free resources, guides, and videos to help families navigate the college admissions process.

I've worked with hundreds of students and parents to apply confidently with their best essays possible. Will you be next?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this program for?

This program is for students applying to undergraduate colleges or transferring to a new college.

It's ideal for 11th and 12th graders aiming for the most selective colleges.

How many hours of coaching calls do I get?

You receive as much support as you need to feel confident in your applications. Typical coaching time varies by package (see above).

Most of the coaching time you'll receive is provided through detailed written feedback on your drafts. I prioritize working asynchronously, as it benefits both of us, but you’ll do video calls at defined points and as needed.

There is no limit on the total number of hours you can receive, but there is a 2 hour limit per week to ensure our time together is high value.

Who will I work with?

Just me, Ryan. I'm a team of one, so your student will get to work with me directly.

Can I upgrade my package later?

Yes. You can always upgrade your package as your needs change.

How involved can I be (or should I be) as a parent?

Parents don’t need to be involved as I work 1-on-1 with students, but I welcome parent questions and feedback. Parents can observe – attending calls in the background or reading drafts as they see fit. If parents have any questions, they can communicate with me directly at all times throughout the process.

How much essay feedback will I receive?

You'll get unlimited essay editing, which means you can send me as many drafts as you want and I'll work on returning them one-by-one.

How fast are the editing turnaround times?

On average, you’ll receive feedback within 24-48 hours of requesting it. However, longer essays or more complex feedback requests may take longer to review.

How will I communicate with you?

You'll have 7-days-a-week access to me via email and text for any questions that may arise.

You'll also be able to schedule video calls as needed, and submit your essays for feedback via email.

How are video calls and editing feedback conducted?

I use Zoom for all video calls. You'll have a personalized link to schedule and join calls with me.

I use Google Docs or Microsoft Word to provide written feedback on essays, and occassionally use Loom to record short video feedback on essays.

Are my essays kept private and confidential?

College applications are personal, and we take the privacy of our students very seriously.

Your essays are only shared with me, nobody else, and aren't published without your permission.

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