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The New Reality
The Coach: Suzanne Gannon
The New Reality
Before Covid, an essay counted for as much as 25 percent of a college admissions decision. Now that the virus has upended SAT and ACT testing, admissions officers may place even greater value on application essays.
Parents can outsource the stress arising from this change by engaging The Essay Conqueror to help their student allay their f
Before Covid, an essay counted for as much as 25 percent of a college admissions decision. Now that the virus has upended SAT and ACT testing, admissions officers may place even greater value on application essays.
Parents can outsource the stress arising from this change by engaging The Essay Conqueror to help their student allay their fear of writing and lessen their tendency to procrastinate. As a coach, I guide the student to compose college application essays that are compelling, thoughtful, and authentic—in other words, writing that shows both who they are and who they want to become.
The Program
The Coach: Suzanne Gannon
The New Reality
In private, one-hour Zoom sessions, I provide instruction and guidance tailored to meet a student’s needs and goals. With customized coaching techniques I break the process down into manageable tasks that make it both fun and fulfilling.
A boutique approach:
‣ A complimentary 20-minute consultation over Zoom to discuss the process and che
In private, one-hour Zoom sessions, I provide instruction and guidance tailored to meet a student’s needs and goals. With customized coaching techniques I break the process down into manageable tasks that make it both fun and fulfilling.
A boutique approach:
‣ A complimentary 20-minute consultation over Zoom to discuss the process and check coach-student chemistry (this is a personal relationship, so there's got to be good flow)
‣ Five or 10-session packages that combine on- and off-camera work
‣ Biographical intake and aspiration documentation
‣ Reviewing and discussing application essays that worked
‣ Targeted assignments designed to provoke thought as well as limber up the writing muscles
‣ Selecting essay prompts that align with a student's material
‣ Instruction in grammar, usage, voice, tone, and structure—if needed
The Coach: Suzanne Gannon
The Coach: Suzanne Gannon
The Coach: Suzanne Gannon
An award-winning journalist, essayist, and writing coach with two decades of experience, I advise students from across the country—future pharmacists, natural storytellers, and aspiring entrepreneurs—who apply to colleges and universities in an array of disciplines—undergrad and grad.
My bylines have appeared in The New York Times, Town &
An award-winning journalist, essayist, and writing coach with two decades of experience, I advise students from across the country—future pharmacists, natural storytellers, and aspiring entrepreneurs—who apply to colleges and universities in an array of disciplines—undergrad and grad.
My bylines have appeared in The New York Times, Town & Country, The Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, and many other places. I hold a B.A. in History with a concentration in American Studies from the University of Virginia.
Contact: suzanne.gannon@gmail.com with "essay conqueror" in the subject line
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