Students & Families
College essays start with your story. We help students tell it well.
We help high school students identify meaningful experiences and shape them into authentic, reflective college essays without formulas, gimmicks, or over-editing.
A thoughtful, student-centered approach to college essays
College admissions essays aren’t about sounding impressive. They’re about showing who you are—through specific moments, reflection, and growth.
At Revision Learning, we teach students how to:
identify the experiences that actually matter
reflect on those experiences with depth and honesty
shape clear, compelling essays that sound like them
Our approach is grounded in storytelling, not shortcuts, and supports students at every stage of the writing process.
How we support students through the college essay process
We support students through a structured, human-centered approach to college essay writing—combining guided tools, expert instruction, and individualized support to help students tell authentic, meaningful stories.
Students use our self-paced platform to explore ideas, draft, and revise essays using StoryBuilder software, guided prompts, and short courses focused on college admissions essay writing.
Students can receive individualized feedback and live support from an experienced storytelling coach. Coaching helps students refine ideas, strengthen reflection, and improve clarity, all while keeping ownership of their work and voice.
What makes our approach different
Rather than focusing on formulas or performance, our work emphasizes reflection, specificity, and growth. Students learn how to identify moments that matter and communicate who they are, not just list accomplishments or activities.
Authenticity over performance
Students learn to write essays that reflect real experiences and growth—not what they think admissions readers want to hear.
A clear, repeatable framework
Students use the same storytelling framework across brainstorming, drafting, and revision, reducing confusion and overwhelm.
Support without takeover
Whether using the platform or working with a coach, students stay in control of their ideas, voice, and final essays.
This approach gives families confidence that students are supported without being over-edited or coached into sounding like someone they’re not.
Who this is for
Our college essay support is designed for students and families who want clarity, structure, and thoughtful guidance throughout the application process.
High school students working on personal statements, supplemental essays,
Families seeking a values-aligned, non-formulaic approach to college essays
Students who want support without pressure, micromanagement, or over-editing
How to get started
Students can start independently and add support as needed. Begin with free access to the Storytelling Platform, then layer in coaching when it’s most helpful.
Platform Access
Explore the platform at your own pace
Includes:
StoryBuilder writing tool
Daily Story prompts
Access to 2 self-paced courses
Guided structure for brainstorming, drafting, and revision
1 Coaching Credit
Good for:
Reviewing a draft
Talking through ideas
Getting unstuck or refocused
Deeper instruction, same self-paced flexibility
Includes:
Everything in the free platform
Full library of storytelling courses
A consistent storytelling framework across tools and lessons
Coaching Options
Coaching credits give students flexible, personalized support when it matters most.
One credit can be used for either:
A Personal Statement review or 2 supplemental essay reviews
A 20-minute live session with a storytelling coach.
Targeted support at a key moment
3 Coaching Credits
Support across drafting and revision
Good for:
Idea development
Draft feedback
Refining reflection and clarity
5 Coaching Credits
Ongoing guidance
Good for:
Brainstorming → drafting → revision
Multiple essays
Students who want ongoing support
Platform Impact to Our Users
“I loved learning how to use StoryBuilder because it’s a valuable tool that I have been able to use for my college essays.”
“This is an amazing tool for our students to write their stories!”
“The explanations were very detailed I love that! It makes it so easy to understand each lesson.”
“This course got me thinking about how I can show I am different than other applicants and what I can do to strengthen my writing.”
Want to try out the platform or book a demo?
You can create free accounts that include access to StoryBuilder, Daily Story, and 2 self-paced courses. Or, you can book a 20-minute demo with someone from the Revision Learning team!