College Admissions Expert

Laura Rolnick; laurabethlesmiz@gmail.com; 203-536-3494

Power up your writing . . . realize your dreams.

Make your words shine while directing your thoughts to craft impactful college admissions essays, graduate school admissions essays, or written assignments in school.  Opportunities are boundless when objectives are powerfully communicated. From admissions to your dream schools to top grades on your written coursework our track record speaks for itself.

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With knowledge of the intensely competitive grading and admissions climate, we help students define and accomplish their academic goals. It is critical to ensure that each student’s applications are planned strategically, and are powerful and precise. And because we love to set our students on their desired paths, we make the process not only less stressful but enjoyable and reasonably priced.

Call us for a free consultation to discuss how we can help you or your student achieve your goals.

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Stand Out  . . . Get In

Schools are inundated with applications. In this competitive global environment students are being treated like mere numbers by college counselors at small private schools, large public schools, and even private college counselors who seek the highest yield for the lowest risk. They attempt to ensure their students’ acceptance rates by shooting low. We won’t let you be hindered by this defeatist mentality. Working together to craft poignant and memorable submissions will make the difference, and pave your way to the bright future you deserve.

TIME TO GET STARTED ON COLLEGE OR GRAD SCHOOL APPLICATIONS?

BURSTING WITH ESSAY IDEAS BUT NEED DIRECTION?

ARE YOUR ESSAYS CREATIVE AND CONCISE ENOUGH TO MAKE A REAL IMPACT?

High School Students Applying for Undergraduate Admission: 

We have a uniquely successful approach to the full spectrum of admission essays and supplementals. We work with students applying through the Common Application, the UC application, and the Apply Texas application. We help craft standout essays for a wide range of schools from Ivy League and other private colleges to large public universities. 

College Students Applying for Graduate Admission:

We coach and edit personal statements for admission to graduate disciplines including law school, business school and medical school. 

Writing Assignments and General Writing Proficiency:

We coach students of all ages to improve their writing and edit their assignments. We also help students analyze texts, write clearly and concisely, and utilize correct grammar and punctuation. Students improve their skills, grades and transcripts well ahead of the application process.

Our Students Have Been Admitted To The Following

Undergraduate Schools:
  • Columbia University
  • Cornell University
  • Brown University
  • Vanderbilt University
  • Dartmouth College
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • University of Virginia
  • Northwestern University
  • Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University
  • Tufts University
  • Georgetown University
  • Washington University St. Louis
  • University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering, honors program, merit scholarships
  • University of Southern California Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism 
  • Rice University
  • University of California, Los Angeles 
  • University of California, Berkeley 
  • University of California, Santa Barbara, merit scholarships
  • University of California, San Diego
  • University of California, Santa Cruz, merit scholarships
  • University of California, Irvine 
  • University of Texas at Austin, merit scholarship
  • Emory University
  • University of Richmond, merit scholarship
  • Rutgers University, honors program
  • University of Colorado, Boulder
  • Boston University, merit scholarship 
  • Pomona College
  • Scripps College, merit scholarship
  • Amherst College
  • Middlebury College
  • Barnard College
  • Loyola Marymount University
  • University of Washington, Seattle
  • Kenyon College
  • University of Colorado Boulder 
  • University of Illinois
  • Santa Clara University
  • Penn State University
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, merit scholarship
  • University of Massachusetts, Honors Program
  • Fordham University
  • Museum of the School of Fine Arts at Tufts
  • Miami University, merit scholarship
  • Northeastern University, merit scholarship
  • University of Wisconsin