250,000+
People who've learned to tell their story
94%
Reported increased storytelling confidence
97%
Learned skills they could use immediately
From students
"From this workshop, I learned that I have stories and there are simple steps to crafting memorable stories that highlight my experiences and skills."
Student, Rutgers University
"This was the best college essay writing workshop I have been to thus far! Thank you SO MUCH for your attention to detail, kindness, and wonderful learning environment. I feel confident in my college essay capabilities now."
Student, DC Public Schools
"Thank you to all the coaches!! Their own personal stories were inspiring and showed how you can take a simple memory and turn it into something that can connect to readers on a personal and emotional level."
Student, KIPP
"I like the encouragement from the learning coaches. The encouragement boosted my confidence in my essay draft."
Student, College Possible
"My favorite part of the workshop was when I have to tell it out loud. That was my favorite because it feels like it is sending me into the moment."
Student, KIPP
"The feedback was actually really helpful because it wasn't overwhelming. I could see what mattered most from the rubric, and the comments showed me exactly where I needed to be more specific."
Student, Henderson Collegiate Charter School
From professionals and advisors
"This was incredibly resourceful for my current role as a college advisor as well as for my own personal pursuit of a new career!"
Advisor, College Advising Corps
"The pace, the content, the safe space created, and the tools and frameworks — all made this experience digestible and effective."
Employee, Opportunity@Work
From families
"Needless to say, we are extremely grateful to you for the exceptional work that you did with our son. In the end, I strongly believe that you have taught him to be a better writer and to be self-reflective — important benefits of your process."
Parent of student admitted to MIT, Yale, Harvard, Princeton, UPenn, Columbia, Cornell, and USC
