Our Approach
Our mission is to empower students to harness the power of storytelling to unlock their potential in college admissions, careers, and beyond. By cultivating creativity, authenticity, and critical thinking, we help students craft narratives that reflect their unique experiences, values, and aspirations. Through this work, we aim to equip people of all ages with the skills and confidence to shape their futures with purpose and impact.
Unlocking the Power of Storytelling
Unlocking the Power of Storytelling
Why Storytelling?
Storytelling is one of the oldest — and most powerful — tools humans have to connect, learn, and lead. From cave paintings to college essays, compelling stories shape how we see ourselves and how others see us.
Neuroscience confirms what we’ve always felt: stories activate the whole brain — including language, emotion, and even sensory experience. Emotionally driven narratives release dopamine, which boosts memory and attention, and oxytocin, which builds empathy and trust. This is why stories stay with us — they don’t just inform, they transform.
At Revision Learning, we believe storytelling is the foundation of powerful communication — and we teach people how to use it to stand out in school, college applications, and career paths.
Our Proven Framework for Meaningful Storytelling
The Moments Method®
Created by Dr. Carol Barash, PhD (Princeton) - Our signature Moments Method® is a versatile approach seamlessly integrated into our services—our platform, workshops, essay feedback, and one-on-one coaching. Whether you're writing a college essay or preparing for an interview, this five-step method helps you transform your experiences into memorable, emotionally resonant narratives.
Our 5-step Storytelling Process:
Find Stories from your lived experience
Focus In on specific moments of growth and change
Tell It Out Loud to unlock memories and emotions
Map It to build the story’s beginning, middle, and end
Focus Out, replacing generic language with specific details
This framework is seamlessly integrated into all of our services — our digital platform, interactive workshops, coaching, and feedback — so that every learner builds both skill and confidence.
Proven Results
Students Helped 250,000+
Success Rate 94%
Top College Admits 15,000+
“I genuinely am so grateful for this opportunity to learn more about storytelling. I wanted to say thank you so much and that after this workshop, I feel way more confident about college admissions!” - Student, Class of 2024
Our Approach to College Essays
We don’t just help students write essays — we help them discover their voice and own their story.
Our college essay support empowers students to craft personal narratives that resonate with admissions officers while also improving writing, critical thinking, and communication. We meet students where they are, offering multiple pathways for support.
College Essay Services:
☑️Storytelling Platform — Self-guided online platform to brainstorm, draft, and refine essays
☑️Workshops for Students — Live sessions that teach students how to use the Moments Method®
☑️Personalized Feedback — Insightful, actionable comments plus a rubric-based score
☑️1-on-1 Coaching — Tailored support from expert writing coaches
Our students leave with more than just a polished essay — they gain the tools to express themselves in powerful, lasting ways.
Our Approach to Career Storytelling
Your career story matters — and we help you tell it well.
Whether you're a student exploring your first job or a professional navigating your next chapter, storytelling helps you stand out in resumes, cover letters, interviews, and networking. We make sure your story connects, not just impresses.
Career Services:
☑️Storytelling Platform — Prompts, writing tools, and asynchronous courses focused on career growth
☑️Career Workshops — Build stories for cover letters, interviews, LinkedIn, elevator pitches, and more
☑️Intro to Career Stories — Learn how to use storytelling to highlight your Skills, Experience, and Character (SEC)
☑️Career Coaching — 1-on-1 guidance to elevate your narrative with clarity and purpose
We help you humanize your experience and show employers why you’re the right fit — through stories that are honest, strategic, and unforgettable.
For Educators, Institutions & Organizations
Whether you're a school, nonprofit, or professional development leader, our programs equip your team and students with the tools to write and speak with impact.
We offer:
☑️Educator Workshops – Professional development using the Moments Method®
☑️Student-Facing Workshops – In-school or virtual sessions tailored to your audience
☑️Custom Program Design – Build scalable programs with our platform, asynchronous tools, and coaching
☑️Ongoing Support – We’re your partner in helping students and staff grow through story
Many of our partners return year after year because they see the growth storytelling inspires — in confidence, communication, and community.
Your Story is Powerful. Let’s Help You Tell It.
You already have incredible stories inside you. You just need to know how to find them, shape them, and share them in ways that create the outcomes you want. Whether you’re applying to college or advancing your career, your future starts with the story you tell. We're here to help you tell it right.
Ready to begin your storytelling journey?