Colleges Want to Read Your Story.
Make It Unforgettable.
Expert Instruction on Writing College Essays
Students,
Are you putting off finishing your Common App essay? Stressed about supplementals?
Partially done with essays but need feedback?
Do you just need help?
Our simple, story-driven approach to crafting a personal narrative will have admissions officers remembering your essay.
Krista Adams has read thousands of application essays. In this workshop, she will read yours.
Workshops are designed to be fast and focused, personal and productive. We keep our groups small: Only 10 seats available in each live workshop.
Krista Adams
About the Instructor
TV documentary writer/producer, college writing teacher, certified Story Grid Editor, and former admissions officer at George Washington and Tulane University.
Subject matter expert Krista Adams holds all these impeccable credentials, and she can teach you how to compose superior essays.
Krista made admissions decisions that hinged on reading hundreds of essays each year. She’s boiled down her knowledge into a skill set that college applicants can learn over a two-hour, in-person workshop. Krista will help you:
Polish your voice, style, and approach
Beat writer’s block with exercises that keep words and thoughts flowing
Set up a timeline and finish writing before the school year takes off.
Because you need an expert on college essays
Testimonials
“My daughter had great content for her college essay but was really struggling to write it in a way that would stand out to an admissions officer. In comes Krista. She was helpful in guiding my daughter how express her thoughts in a way that would be interesting and relevant.
She was thorough, patient, and spent as much time as my daughter needed to craft a winning essay worthy of getting her into her top pick Ivy League school. We are forever indebted to her!”
- Kathy, Parent
“Krista helped me turn a decent college essay into a great one that told my story in an appealing manner. Her insight, dedication, thoroughness, and kindness made me much more confident in my final essay. I cannot thank her enough!”
- Lexi, Student
"Krista was an absolute gift while working with our 18 year old. She helped them to understand the deeper themes of their essay and that in turn made for a stronger, more interesting story to write and refine. Krista has a winning combination of being empowering and encouraging."
-Dia, Parent
Bring Your Essay to Life.
A brilliant essay can transform you…
from a number to a name.
Join Essay Writing Masterclass with Krista
Workshop A:
Sept 10th, Sunday. 60 minute workshop-Walk away with a plan on what to do for the week.
Sept 12th or 14th, Tues or Thur. 30 minute personal zoom check in with Krista to check topic and move essay forward.
Sept 17th, Sunday. 90 minute Zoom peer workshop to share writing and go over next steps.
$299
Please contact Info@redteamcollegeplanning.com with any questions!
How Our Sessions Help Students
“I don't think most parents know how relevant college essays have become following COVID.
Because many schools have gone test-optional, colleges need a way to differentiate students beyond GPA. There are many students with solid grades and extracurriculars. How can admissions offices possibly sort from there?
Essays.
Unlike grades, which take 4 years of hard work, a great essay can be constructed in a few weeks when you have Krista guiding you.
Many students have good grades, so few have extraordinary essays.”
-Theresa Crowley, Red Team Founder, Lead College Planning Strategist
