Coaching +
*Academic Strategy (In and Outside of School)
*Extracurricular Development Strategy
*Capstone Projects
*Application Strategy
*College List
*Essay- Topic Brainstorming, Developmental Editing, Copy Editing
*Video Talking Points
*Interview Preparation
*Summer Strategy
*Cover Letters
*Resumes
*Recommendation Strategy
*Transfer Admissions Essays
Packages +
BrightStory builds custom packages for families. They consist of:
*Zoom appointments
*Exclusive Email Access
Process +
Essays
*Analyze what colleges want
*Discuss Personal Statement Writing Guide, distilled from writing and editing hundreds stories
*Dissect sample essays
*Brainstorm essay topics and story angles
*Analyze your essays for content, structure and grammar
Application Strategy & Editing
*Strategize content and priorities of application
*Brainstorm potential supplemental materials
*Craft wording of application - especially extracurricular and achievements sections
*Edit every portion of applications
Video Scripts
*Discuss Video Guide
*Brainstorm talking point ideas, structure and visual elements for video
*Provide feedback on video flow, script and imagery
Interviews
*Discuss Interview Tip Sheet, compiled from conducting hundreds of interviews
*Review handout of more than 40 sample interview questions
*Run mock interviews to coach content and delivery of answers
Extracurricular Development
*Personalized extracurricular strategy to build life skills and prepare for college admissions
*Extracurricular vault compiled from prior high-performing students. Sample extracurriculars serve as foundation to brainstorm with and adapt for current student interests
Cover Letters and Resumes
*Strategize content and structure
*Edit pieces for content, clarity and grammar
Recommendations
*Write teacher/counselor recommendation request letter
*Craft sample recommendation (if necessary)
*Strategize conversation with counselor/teacher