Prompt - College Application & Essay Coaching

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Let’s make your admission essay impossible to ignore.

Your essays – what you say and how you say it – will set you apart from the tens of thousands of academically similar applicants, increasing your admissions chances by 10x. See the data.

We have the perfect Writing Coach for your student.

We select your Writing Coach based on your college list, personality, and ambitions.

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We hire the top 2% of coaches.

Our coaches go through a rigorous training and evaluation process. Only 2% make it through to become coaches – i.e., it's far more difficult to become a Prompt Coach than to get accepted at any college.
Our coaches are Prompt employees, each spending 100s of hours coaching students on college applications and essays every year.
Every coach is trained on and follows the Prompt coaching method, proven to get your student accepted at their top choice colleges.
Our coaches operate as a team. They often communicate with each other to further improve their coaching skills and discuss specific essays.
Every coach has completed their undergraduate degree, and many have master's degrees, such as a Master of Fine Arts. Many attended top programs, such as Ivy and Ivy-equivalent colleges.
Our coaches have varying backgrounds, such as playwrights, freelance writers, journalists, authors, educators, and researchers.
We match your student to a coach by considering how your student's college list, personality, and ambitions match with the coach's interests, background, and personality.

People ask, "What's the biggest value Prompt provides?" Compelling content. Clear writing. Accountability.

1. Developing your personal brand.

We help you tie your most compelling content into a cohesive narrative that relates to the 5 Traits Colleges Look For in Applicants: drive, intellectual curiosity, initiative, contribution, and diversity of experiences.

2. Identifying what to write about for every part of the application.

We help you brainstorm compelling content, match content to each part of each application (essays, activities lists, additional information, portfolios), and outline your writing for each part.

3. Making your ideas concise and compelling.

We help you identify how to shorten your writing (usually by 40-60%). Word count is at a premium. And being concise will help you fit in more content, providing a clearer picture of why you are extraordinary.

4. Making your writing clear.

We help you structure your essays and write in ways that admissions officers will easily understand. Admissions officers only spend an average of 8 minutes per application. So being clear and easy to read is critical.

5. Holding you accountable.

Procrastination is the #1 cause of not being accepted. Over 90% of students scramble to complete their essays, submitting their applications within 48 hours of the deadline. Prompt holds you accountable to the timeline you agreed upon.

Developing your personal brand.

We help your student tie their most compelling content into a cohesive narrative that relates to the 5 Traits Colleges Look For in Applicants: drive, intellectual curiosity, initiative, contribution, and diversity of experiences.

Identifying what to write about for every part of the application.

We help you brainstorm compelling content, match content to each part of each application (essays, activities lists, additional information, portfolios), and outline your writing for each part.

Making your ideas concise and compelling.

Making your writing clear.

Holding you accountable.

We make completing your essays simple and low-stress.

You agree on a timeline with your Student Success Manager, who keeps you on track to finish early.
You work with your Writing Coach, who provides expert support through video calls and written feedback as you plan, write, revise, and complete every part of your essays.
You submit your applications early and with confidence.

Here’s what Prompt looks like for a typical student.

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Together, we'll make your story shine.

With 1-on-1 coaching, you’ll receive as much support as you need — from video coaching calls to written feedback. We keep working together until you feel confident in your essays.

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1-on-1 Essay Coaching

Expert support from planning to completing every written part of your applications. Coaching programs start at $599.

What you get with our 1-on-1 coaching

Your own support team: Student Success Manager and Writing Coach
Access to Prompt’s platform to simplify the process
A personalized timeline to fit your schedule
Coaching on every written part of your applications
Get as many video calls and reviews as you need to feel confident

Coaching options based on your needs

There are options for just one essay (e.g., Common App Essay) or Complete Application Support (every essay + more) for 1, 3, 6, or all of your applications.

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Other ways Prompt can support you through the application process

Individual Draft Review
($99 per review)

Detailed, written feedback on the content, structure, and clarity of one draft.

Essay List Builder
(Create your free account)

Automatically create a list of every essay you need to write based on

Not sure which coaching option to select?

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What Our 10,000s of Students and Parents Have to Say

"Prompt's approach is based on data and succeeds in the way coaches work with students. There were several interactions per essay, always with a quick turnaround time. AND our student is now a way better and more confident writer."

- Parent, Yale University 2022

“I honestly cannot thank Prompt enough for their guidance and knowledge. Not only is Prompt's team creative but they are passionate about what they do and it shows through their feedback.”

- Student, University of Pennsylvania - Wharton 2022

“Stats alone cannot get your child into a top 20 college anymore. You need interesting and unique essays to show why your child is not only a fit for that college, but what they can do for them."

- Parent, Harvard University 2022

“I was in a panic because my daughter needed a coach who could review and provide important feedback during the long holiday week before the deadlines. When my daughter's stress and anxiety reached an all-time high, the coach quickly scheduled more calls and motivated my daughter towards the finish line. I wish I had enrolled my daughter sooner!”

- Parent, TG, University of Southern California - Town&Gown Scholarship 2021

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