Craft Compelling Admission Essays That Get You Accepted Into Ivy & Ivy Plus Schools
Highly Personalized, One-On-One Support
Robert Schwartz brings skills as a produced screenwriter/TV writer and a published journalist into helping highly motivated college applicants craft admission essays that get them accepted into Ivy/Ivy Plus schools.
College Essay Consultant
There’s No “Team of Consultants” at YBCE. Applicants Work Directly With Robert!
It’s natural for applicants to find blank screen daunting. But through consistent engagement, open dialogue, constructive feedback, and mentorship, I empower students in unleashing their creativity and articulating their stories with clarity and conviction.
This emphasis on authenticity ensures that each and every essay reflects the student’s true essence, creating a powerful connection with the admission officers, strengthening the impact of their application.
My coaching service brings a wealth of expertise in admissions, writing, and academia, providing invaluable insights and support at every stage of the essay writing process.
Work with Robert One-on-One
Highly Personalized Service, Proven Results
As a journalist, I ask insightful questions. As a feature film writer, I help applicants find the right framework and structure to tell a compelling story. And as a television writer, I encourage them to do it with wit, style, and occasionally humor. My proven and successful technique guides applicants through one of the most underestimated and misunderstood aspects of the admissions process — the personal statement and individual college supplemental essays.
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of our applicants are accepted to their 1st, 2nd, or 3rd choice school
100+ Five Star Google Reviews
THE PROCESS
Proven Approach, Consistent Results
In today’s competitive admissions landscape, strong grades and test scores are simply not enough. I work with students to uncover a narrative that differentiates them from the rest of the field, shaping applications that are thoughtful, persuasive, and strategically aligned with their target schools. Below are two plans that I offer which support applicants based on their needs and the number of schools they are applying to.
The Essential Plan
- Over a series of unlimited phone calls, we brainstorm potential Common Application essay topics.
- In a shared Google Document, we meticulously outline the essay, in order for the applicant to write a first draft.
- Deepen and broaden the essay on a series of subsequent phone calls, working through multiple drafts, until we reach a final online edit, completed together.
- Brainstorm, consult, edit every supplement essay for 7 schools.
- Fulfill The Activities List for Common Application, and other admissions portals.
- Additional Information essays.
- Unlimited one-on-one meetings to work on essays.
The Pinnacle Plan
- Over a series of unlimited phone calls, we brainstorm potential Common Application essay topics. In a shared Google Document, we meticulously outline the essay, in order for the applicant to write a first draft.
- Over a series of subsequent phone calls, we broaden and deepen the essay through multiple drafts, until a final online edit, completed together.
- Brainstorm, consult, edit each and every supplement essay for 12 schools.
- Fulfill The Activities List for Common Application, and other admissions portals.
- Additional Information essays.
- Unlimited one-on-one meetings to work on essays.
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Contact Robert Now!
Do you have questions? We have answers.
Contact us at: 917.886.9272
Or fill out our online form.
The completion of my contact form and the attachment of the applicant’s resume is the ideal way for us to get started. This information tells me all about the applicant so when we do speak, I understand who they are, where they’re applying, and most importantly, how I can help them achieve their academic dreams and goals.
Every contact form receives a reply with my process and policy document, timeline for completion of essays, and the fees associated with my services.
Please understand that because of time constraints and the nature of my engagement, I accept a limited number of applicants.
NOTE: All fields are required.
Contact Robert Now!
Do you have questions? We have answers.
Contact us at: 917.886.9272
Or fill out our online form.
The completion of my contact form and the attachment of the applicant’s resume is the ideal way for us to get started. This information tells me all about the applicant so when we do speak, I understand who they are, where they’re applying, and most importantly, how I can help them achieve their academic dreams and goals.
Every contact form receives a reply with my process and policy document, timeline for completion of essays, and the fees associated with my services.
Please understand that because of time constraints and the nature of my engagement, I accept a limited number of applicants.
NOTE: All fields are required.
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