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WELCOME
Cassandra's Note
I’ve personally worked with 250+ students on a 1:1 basis, and here’s what I’ve realized: Students don’t know how to tell their own stories.
That’s why I started Cassandra College Coaching (CCC). I teach students how to articulate their past, present, and future with power and authenticity in essays that capture them at their best: complex, passionate, curious.
I’m here to help you write the story only you can tell, because how we tell our story shapes our future.
CCC Services
Essay Coaching
What makes CCC unique is that we offer a Pay-As-You-Go structure, allowing the freedom and flexibility to make choices that would best suit your application journey. We also offer comprehensive Bundles that include Zooms and editing packages for a certain # of schools.
We offer assistance with:
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Undergraduate/graduate/professional/trade school application essays
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Written portion of art/research portfolios
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EC's/honors list & additional info review
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Speech competitions
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Analytical writing
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Competitive high school applications
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Summer programs/internships/fellowships
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Creative writing competitions
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Poetry
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Fiction
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Screenwriting
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Playwriting
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Creative non-fiction
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If you do not have any idea where to start for a particular essay prompt, that's ok! Our team offers 40-minute Zoom brainstorming sessions. Note that our team is located in California, so all Zoom times offered will be in Pacific Time.
You'll be equipped with a solid idea/storyline for your essay, and strong guidance on how to execute the idea. In these 1:1 sessions, we will:
Spark your story
1:1 Zoom Sessions
If you do not have any idea where to start, that's ok!
Our team offers 40-minute Zoom brainstorming sessions.
You'll be equipped with a solid idea/storyline for your essay, and strong guidance on how to execute the idea. In these 1:1 sessions, we will:
Understand the question
Learn strategies to address different types of prompts and answer what colleges are truly asking.
Identify unique strengths and stories
Discover which experiences best showcase your character, growth, and impact.
Discover your Why
Articulate what drives you and explore the deeper motivations behind your passions.
Pinpoint important values
Define the core values that shape who you are, and integrate them into your essays via show, not tell.
Apply storytelling skills
Use proven narrative techniques to shape your experiences into powerful, compelling essays.
Once you have an essay draft, our team will fine-tune your draft with an editing package, which consists of 2 rounds of edits. Prices vary by the essay question wordcount. Each round of edits is delivered within 3 business days.
Our goal is to help you understand the mechanics of good writing through our comments and line edits so that you are fully equipped to discover your unique voice as a blossoming writer.
Refine your story
Editing Packages
Once you have an essay draft, our team will fine-tune your draft with an editing package, which consists of 2 rounds of edits. Prices vary by the essay question wordcount. Each round of edits is delivered within 3 business days.
Our goal is to help you understand the mechanics of good writing through our comments and line edits so that you are fully equipped to discover your unique voice as a blossoming writer.
Round One
In the first round of edits, we will make sure you are:
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fully answering the question
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presenting yourself uniquely
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showing not telling
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crafting an engaging opening and memorable conclusion
Round Two
In the second round of edits, we will focus on your:
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clarity
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grammar/spelling
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style/tone/flow
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word usage
Frequently Asked Questions
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CCC STUDENT SUCCESS
Jacob
Brown University
"Cassandra was so wonderful in helping me to solidify essay narratives that could 'show, not tell' the different aspects of my personality while still staying true to my writing style and general goals for the essays. I would highly recommend Cassandra to anyone in need of brainstorming or polishing of their essays—you won’t regret it!"
Alissa
Yale University
"Cassandra is nothing short of brilliant. I tend to have multiple trains of thought in my head that make it difficult to create a cohesive narrative, but Cassandra found unique and compelling angles that allowed my voice to shine through. After over a dozen versions of my Common App, I finally created an essay I felt encompassed my strengths and values thanks to her help. I just wish I went to her sooner!"
Rosie
Stanford University
"Cassandra is truly one of a kind. She knows exactly what I'm trying to convey, gives me a direction, and sees the blind spots in my writing. When she delivers feedback, it is concrete and directly applicable to my work. Her constructive comments are always given in a timely manner and I'm beyond grateful for all she's done in my college application endeavours!"
Mia
Harvard University
"Cassandra gave me creative writing advice that was extremely helpful for me. Her tweaks in my essays were magical—they changed how my essay read 180 degrees. I am infinitely thankful for her, and I am so glad that I got the opportunity to get her coaching."