Writing and Admissions Consulting
Personalized support for students applying to selective universities
Students I've worked with have been admitted to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, MIT, Stanford, Cornell, Penn, UC Berkeley, Duke, and other highly competitive universities. They’ve also won recognition from the US Presidential Scholars, Young Arts, Coca-Cola Scholars, and Scholastic Awards.
Behind the outcomes
I take on a small number of students each year so everyone gets individualized attention at every stage. The process is grounded and strategic, producing applications that get the attention of admissions committees.
As a writer and college admissions consultant with more than a decade of experience working with high-achieving students, I bring a trained eye to each student's story. My MFA in Writing, earned as a Truman Capote Fellow, shapes how I approach every essay — and having won a YoungArts Award in high school and graduated from UC Berkeley with honors, I know how to help a student develop writing that earns recognition at the highest levels.
Comprehensive Consulting
Full support for juniors and seniors. School list, strategy, essays, and every deadline through final submission.
Essay Coaching
Focused work on the personal statement and supplements. Telling your story well is one of the most powerful ways to strengthen your application.
Early Start
For freshmen and sophomores. The strongest applications are built over time, and the best time to start is before the pressure hits.
Writing for Recognition
Coaching for students who love to write—whether they’re developing their craft early or preparing portfolios and submissions to local and national awards.
“I’m a perfectionist, and I was really stressed about my essays. Betsy walked me through the whole process, which significantly lowered my stress. She helped me see patterns in my experiences and turn them into a real story, not just a resume list. By the time I submitted for college, I was proud of the work I’d done with her. And I got into my first choice!”
— Student, High School Class of 2025, now attending a top-tier university
Let’s begin the conversation.
If you’re considering support this season, tell me a little about your student and timeline, and we can begin with a free consultation.
Now booking a limited number of students for the 2026–2027 season to keep the work focused and personal.