“We could not imagine this process without Maddie! Our daughter made it clear early on that she didn't want much input from us, so help by someone "objective" who was always patient and understanding - yet gave clear instructions about the planning and execution of these essays - was invaluable! Thank you!”
Parent of H., E.D. to Barnard, ‘29
I loved bouncing ideas back and forth with Christine. If I was struggling, she would offer thoughts without doing the work for me. i am very proud of my essays - they are polished, but still conversational. that balance was important to me.
Student: A, Princeton ‘29
“Ari always had creative ideas to help me advance my essays to the next level! I loved how early we started meeting to plan out what my essay topics would be. By the time school was in full swing, my essays were in good shape. I met all deadlines with plenty of time. I could not have done it without Ari.”
Student: L., University of Vermont ‘24
“My daughter would come out of her sessions saying "THANK YOU, MOM for letting me work with Kate. I'm actually learning how to write!" She came away with so much more confidence in herself.”
Parent of M., ED to Reed, ‘29
“We worried about the ethics of getting help on the essays, but the composed team did a great job of giving thoughtful suggestions while still making sure the essays were written 100% by our daughter. Both our daughters worked with composed, and they are both better writers now! Thanks for everything.”
Parent of E., Albany High ‘20 and K., Albany High ‘24
Maddie was so positive throughout the entire process. I've always been nervous about sharing my writing with others, but all my nerves disappeared when I worked with Maddie. She made me feel a lot more confident.
Student, S: Miramonte High, ‘25
“Christine helped me find my own voice and develop my own style of writing. At first, it seems impossible to tell your life story in 650 words. Christine made that process a breeze.”
B., Student, UC Berkeley ‘29
“Ari made my daughter’s college essay writing time focused and on topic. she had help choosing essay prompts, deadlines to stay on track … all the right kinds of support.”
Parent of L., University of Vermont ‘29
“working routinely with Kate created a structure for a daunting task. most importantly, my son learned his unique writing process. My daughter also worked with composed, and for both of our kids, it was by far the best college prep money we spent.”
Parent of M., ED to Colorado College ‘29 and Z., Scripps ‘24
“Maddie is an amazing writing coach. Her positivity, organization, and writing expertise made the application process fly by. Applying to film schools is no small feat, and Maddie made the process feel both manageable and fun!”
Student: K., USC School of Cinematic Arts ‘25
“my daughter had an excellent experience with Ari. He was flexible, kind, and supportive. He really helped her translate her ideas into sharp, reflective responses. I highly recommend Composed and Ari.”
Parent of L, Cornell ‘29
“Kate was incredibly encouraging and positive throughout the entire writing process, which helped me feel confident in myself and my writing. She turned a typically stressful situation into an enjoyable experience where I had new insights about myself as a writer and as a person.”
Student, L: UCLA ‘23
“It was absolutely amazing to work with Maddie. She was compassionate when listening to my stories. I fed off of her enthusiasm and was able to translate that into my essay writing. I would recommend Maddie to everyone!”
Antonia, student: UC Berkeley ‘25
“I am a heavy STEM student, and communicating the complexity of what I love to study is no easy task. Kate was able to gracefully question me to help me communicate my experiences. If you need help producing great essays for college applications, composed is the place to go!”
Student, M: Johns Hopkins ‘23 (Biomedical Engineering)
“Kate worked with my son Henry to plan and write his college essays. She did an amazing job helping him to identify and organize his ideas, write in his own voice, and pick essay formats that worked for what he wanted to express. The reminders and newsletters were super! He’s off to a great school in the fall — thanks, Kate!”
Parent of H: University of Pennsylvania ‘23