Rand Writing
queer and neurodivergent friendly college essay coaching
College on your horizon?
Congratulations on nearing your next step!Don't let the stress of college essay writing take away from the excitement.
About Jamie Rand
I'm Jamie (they/them) — a graduate of Cornell University with a passion for turning lived experiences into engaging stories.As a queer first-generation grad, I uniquely understand the stress people face during the college application process and the anxiety that can come up when sharing your personal writing. I work to meet students and parents where they are at so this next step can feel like the accomplishment it truly is.My mission is to support students in navigating college essay writing with empathetic support focused on accessible processes and meaningful results.
Essay Coaching Services
Single Essay Review
$150
• Asynchronous essay review with written feedback for your personal-statement
• Virtual 60 minute essay working session
The Personal Statement Package
$600
AKA The Common App Package
• 45 minute topic curation and outlining meeting
• Two 60 minute feedback rounds, and
• Final written feedback editing and polishing.
Full Application Support
Starting at $1200
• Everything in the Personal Statement Package AND
• Topic curation and outlining meetings, feedback sessions, and polishing support for your college-specific supplemental essays
Ready to get started?
Schedule an Intro Call!
Your college essay writing experience is just as important as the final product itself! This 20 minute free intro call sets the stage for a valuable partnership. We will discuss your goals, what services would be the most helpful to your process, and ultimately determine if Rand Writing is right for you!
How We Work Together
1. Free intro call
Twenty minutes to chat about your goals and what support you are looking for. This is a no cost opportunity to see if we are a good fit before moving forward!2. Find your story
Break away from the essay prompts. We will work together to find a story that shows who you are.3. Center your voice
The words on the page are your own! As you write, I am here to support you through any writer's block or hurdles with structure, guiding questions, and motivation to keep you excited.4. Revise together
Edits that don’t lose your unique touch. We work together to tighten and perfect your writing, keeping the pen and decision-making in your hand the whole time.5. Polish and submit
A final read through together to catch any last minute tweaks. Once you are proud, we send it off and hit apply!
Contact Us
Have any questions about essay coaching services? Feel free to send us an email!