College Application Essay and Interview Prep
Personalized coaching for high-achieving high-school students and college-transfer students to turn their real experiences into powerful, authentic college application essays and confident, high-impact interviews.
Applying to college isn’t just about listing achievements. It’s about helping admissions officers understand who you are, how you think, and what you care about
I work one-on-one with high-school and transfer students to develop meaningful essays and confident interview skills. My role isn’t to write for students — it’s to guide them in discovering their own stories, strengthening their voice, and expressing themselves with clarity and impact.
The result is writing that sounds genuine, thoughtful, and distinctly you.
I work best with students who:
Are strong students but not always strong self-marketers
Have depth, curiosity, or unusual interests
Feel overwhelmed by “How do I stand out?”
Want their essays to sound like themselves, not like an adult wrote them
I help them:
Discover meaningful personal stories
Turn experiences into compelling narratives
Write essays that are authentic, structured, and memorable
Prepare for interviews with confidence and presence
I’m Kelly Smith
I’m a writing coach and educator who specializes in helping high school and transfer students develop thoughtful, authentic college application essays and strong interview skills.
With a background in academic and professional communication, I’ve spent years helping people clarify their ideas, find their voice, and express themselves with confidence. My approach combines structure, strategy, and deep listening, so students feel supported while still doing their own best work.
I believe the strongest applications come from honest reflection and clear storytelling. My role is to guide students through that process in a way that builds both skill and self-trust.