Is your child looking forward to writing those essays for high school or college next year? Uh, yeah, we didn't think so. I can help your child take that first hard step of cracking the code on high school or college applications. Together, we'll work to match his/her personality and experiences to the prospective school's mission, culture and curriculum. We'll brainstorm essay ideas using writing tools that explore mind and memory to help create a full and compelling portrait. If preferred, I can use the time to assist in the writing process, edit finished drafts, help whittle down essays to word counts, or read full applications with a professional eye for a strong and complete application that tells their story. However you choose to use the time, your child is guaranteed to be inspired with concrete tools, distilled ideas and a roadmap to make those essays shine. It can make all the difference. 

BHDS parent Julie Fingersh is an editor, writing coach and creative marketing and fundraising consultant. In the last 10 years, Julie's students have gone on to enjoy wonderful experiences at Stanford, Bowdoin, Tufts, University of Michigan, University of Vermont, Tulane, Marin Academy and The Branson School.