Your Power Team

Laura Rolnick

Cornell University, B.A. Government, magna cum laude

Boston University Law School, J.D., Probate Law Journal

Writing has been my passion since childhood. At Cornell University I was instructed by the best writers in their fields. Focusing on English Literature, Political Theory, and language, I wrote an honors thesis with Cornell’s Government Department and graduated magna cum laude from the School of Arts and Sciences. Writing and editing for Cornell’s renowned Cornell Daily Sun was my passion and where I honed journalistic, feature, and editorial writing.

I earned my juris doctorate at Boston University Law School, where I wrote and edited for the Probate Law Journal and published articles pertaining to legal decisions and surrogacy. After graduating from law school I earned admission to the New York State Bar Association, researched and wrote decisions for the presiding judges at New York County Surrogate’s Court, and wrote briefs and correspondence for two New York City Law firms where I trained associates in legal and business writing.  I have written and edited for scholarly, non-profit, legal, medical, and business organizations.

As a Cornell University alumnus, I interview applicants to the university. I participate in regular meetings and training programs to keep up with college admission trends.

I have worked with many students, coaching them through highly successful college admissions essays and school writing assignments. Additionally, I conduct literary coaching sessions with elementary, middle, high school, college students, and beyond. I am passionate about teaching students of all ages to write with joy, precision and efficacy.

Jolie Rolnick

Brown University, B.A. Political Science

I am a graduate from Brown University where I studied Political Science and Literary Arts. At Brown I honed my writing and editing skills; I have experience with analytical as well as creative writing and served as a tutor in my school’s writing center. I have won awards for creative writing, screen writing, and earned a 4.0 average at Brown which included a year-long writing project. I credit my highly detailed and demanding writing professors who have taught me to express my thoughts and earn admissions and distinctions both in school and the workplace. I seek to share these skills with others so that they too can accomplish their admissions and writing goals.

My coursework in memoir and life writing has prepared me to help students craft artful personal statements. I am passionate about storytelling and helping each student find their voice.