We’ve got your back. Let’s make the college application process a stress-free experience.

Who are we? 

We are Veda and Karel. We’re two creative writers and entrepreneurs who grew up together in Charlotte, NC before attending college at two top universities: UNC Chapel Hill and NYU, respectively. We studied English and Creative Writing and then spent several years working in publishing and education, before deciding that we wanted to create something completely different – a space to encourage creative writing and brave storytelling. We have both won full scholarships for our creative writing at institutions such as the Redbud Writing Project in Raleigh, NC, and we are currently working on writing our own respective novels. Karel will be pursuing her Master’s degree in Creative Writing in the fall of 2024, and Veda is finishing her second Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education at Drexel University. 

We know what you’re thinking. Why us?

There are hundreds of professional essay consultants who are charging an arm and a leg to provide consultation and editing services. Well, here’s our philosophy: 

College admissions essays are about storytelling. Admissions officers want to understand the story of YOU, the applicant–what you care about, where you’ve been, your journey and passions. If you can tell an engaging story about your life and what you value, you’re going to reel people in–and you’re going to stand out. 

Storytelling is an imaginative process. For college applications, you have to write about your life in a way that is compelling, unique, and creative. But we believe there’s no need to pull out the thesaurus or use complicated concepts: just tell the authentic story of who you are and what intrigues and inspires you. 

We bring a unique approach to the college essay experience because we blend personal history with academic excellence to make your application stand out from other candidates. We’ll take you from brainstorming and ideation to a high-quality, submission-ready essay.

And if you just need a solid, experienced pair of eyes (or two!) to look over your already-written work, we offer that as well. We’ll edit for content and form, ensuring your story, voice, grammar, and vocabulary are top-notch before submission.

our menu

complete consultation

THIS IS FOR: The student who wants to get ahead on college apps but doesn’t even know where to start. Maybe writing isn’t your thing–which is totally fine! We’re both professional writers, and we’ll guide you through the entire process: from brainstorming, to drafting, to editing and polishing.

Package 1: Complete Consultation: $2,000

  • Start-to-finish college application consultation services

  • Help with Common Application essay ideation, drafting, and editing

  • Help with supplemental essays for five (5) priority schools

  • 90-minute introductory call, weekly 30-minute calls until application deadlines are met

  • M-F email access 

editing and revision

THIS IS FOR: The student who already knows what they want to write. Maybe you’ve already written your essay drafts and need someone to give you solid, detailed feedback. Maybe you haven’t started writing yet but you’re pretty sure you know exactly what you want to write about. If you need someone to bounce ideas off of, someone to provide solid critiques and feedback, and someone to guide you through the entire process–we’re your girls.

Package 2: Editing and Revision Services: $1,500

  • Line edits and written feedback 

  • Line-by-line check for grammar, vocabulary, syntax, and flow. 

  • Written feedback detailing positives and areas for improvement, questions, and suggestions.

  • Common App essay and three (3) priority schools

  • Two 45-minute calls to discuss revisions and progress

  • M-F email access

à la carte

These are our more “hands-off” offerings–not to be mistaken with “less effort” or “lower quality.” These services are for the student who feels pretty good about their application but who just wants some extra support. These services are also available for families who ONLY want help on a particular part of their application, and not the whole thing. If you only want Common Application Essay help, or if you’re only looking to polish up essays for a particular school, this is for you. 

  • Common App Essay/Personal Statement

  1. Brainstorming, Drafting, and Revision (calls included): $750

  2. Revision and edits only (calls NOT included): $400

  • Supplemental Essays

  1. Brainstorming, Drafting, and Revision (calls included): $150 per school 

  2. Revision and edits only (calls NOT included): $100 per school