Note to Parents

Dear Parents,

My hope is to turn the stress your child might be experiencing at high school, especially during the college application process, into feeling excited about their future. From my own experience, the overwhelming sense of competition and pressure became counter-productive. As a college essay tutor and writing advisor, I have developed a program that fosters a healthier environment for students to discover what is unique about how they think and their point of view. We focus on redefining success through values like integrity, creativity and resilience — rather than just academic metrics. We prepare the students for their life at college so that they work out what they want from it

My career as a playwright, TV writer and actress is all about storytelling. I have learned how to grab the reader’s attention and keep them fixed to the page. During our one-on-one sessions, we find the most interesting way to tell their story. Often students don’t realize themselves what’s so fascinating about them!

For the past six years, my passion for teaching students how to find their stories has resulted in the College Essay Lady, my tutoring services. My mission is to empower high school students with organizational tools that reduce the stress of the college application process and help them find joy in the self-discovery that comes from writing personal essays. Beyond improving their writing and time management, I aim to equip students with the self-reliance and skills they need to thrive in college. I’m excited to serve as a mentor during this pivotal time, offering not just expertise but most importantly, compassion.

Sincerely,

Vivienne Walshe