Syntax Studio — Essay Coaching

Clearer Thinking.Stronger Writing.

Writing coaching and draft feedback for high school and college students.

Writing Feedback & Coaching

Services & Pricing

Every service starts from the same place: your writing, your ideas, your story. The goal is always clarity — not a rewrite.

Working with a small number of students each summer to keep sessions focused and personal..

À la carte
Written feedback only
Written Draft Review$85

Share a draft through Google Docs and receive detailed written feedback focused on structure, clarity, and argument. Line-level notes plus a summary of priorities for revision. Returned within 48 hours.

Most flexible
Draft Feedback + Coaching Session$150

Written feedback delivered first, then a one-hour Zoom session to work through it together and plan revisions. Works especially well for longer essays, research papers, or students who think better in conversation.

College Essay Packages · Class of 2027

Students who start in October write under pressure. Students who start in June write with confidence.

Starter

$450

3 sessions via Zoom

Focused help on the Common App personal statement, start to finish.

  • Story development & topic brainstorming
  • Full draft of the Common App essay
  • Two rounds of revision and line editing
  • Final polish before submission
Most popular

Core

$700

5 sessions via Zoom

Complete personal statement support plus strategy for school-specific supplementals.

  • Everything in Starter
  • Two additional revision sessions
  • Supplemental essay strategy for 2–3 schools
  • Async feedback via Google Docs between sessions
Best value

Full Summer

$1,100

7–8 sessions via Zoom

End-to-end support through the full application writing window.

  • Everything in Core
  • Complete supplemental essay development
  • Activities list and resume review
  • Async support through September 1

Not sure which is right?

A free 20-minute consultation is always the first step — no obligation, just a conversation.

All sessions via Zoom · Async feedback via Google Docs
I've responded to student writing five days a week for 35 years.
Business and professional writing available — inquire directly

Experience

About

I've spent more than 35 years teaching writing at the high school and university level, and during that time I've read thousands of student essays.Whether a student is working on a class essay or preparing a college application, the aim is the same—clearer thinking and stronger writing.Sessions are calm, focused, and practical, designed to help students understand how to improve their writing, not just fix a single assignment. The result is not just a finished essay, but a more capable writer.If a student has a draft and isn’t sure where to begin with revision, they’re welcome to reach out.

  • 35+ years teaching college writing; extensive experience guiding students through academic essays and revision

  • 25+ years teaching high school English; helping students develop clear thinking, strong arguments, and confident writing

  • Practical, supportive coaching; focused sessions that turn rough drafts into organized, persuasive essays

Process

How It Works

Working together is straightforward.1. Send the assignment or draft
Students share the essay prompt, draft, or writing goal.2. Coaching and feedback
We meet for a focused Zoom session, I provide written feedback, or both — working through structure, clarity, and argument together.3. Clear next steps
Students leave with specific revision strategies and a clearer understanding of how to strengthen their writing.

Get In Touch

Request a Session

Call, text, or send a short message using the links below and I’ll follow up to schedule a session.I usually respond within 24 hours.