High School / College Application Essay Revision
Our essay revision sessions, offered through our tutoring services in Menlo Park, California, help students elevate their writing for high school English classes, personal statements, and college applications. We guide students through the editing process to improve structure, voice, clarity, and alignment with the assignment prompt.
Parents often seek support when their child
- Has a draft they don't feel confident submitting
- Struggles to structure their ideas effectively
- Needs guidance on how to revise without rewriting from scratch
Topics We Support
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Brainstorming Essay Topics
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Editing for Clarity and Voice
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Revising for Grammar and Flow
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Structuring Personal Statements
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Writing Compelling College Essays
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Supplemental Essay Guidance
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Other: If you have other requests, please reach out. We may be able to accommodate your needs
Sample Sessions
Student Example 1
College Application Essay Revisions
Profile:
A 12th grade student working on their Common App personal statement. They have a full draft but feel it lacks focus and doesn’t reflect their personality well.
60-Minute Session:
● 10 min: Discuss what the student wants colleges to understand about them
● 20 min: Read the essay aloud and identify areas where voice or focus could improve
● 20 min: Restructure one paragraph with stronger transitions or storytelling
● 10 min: Create a revision plan for homework and review university-specific supplements
Student Example 2
Literary Analysis Essay
Profile:
A 10th grade student in an Honors English class who needs help tightening a literary analysis essay. They have good ideas but lack precision in their writing.
60-Minute Session:
● 10 min: Review the essay rubric and teacher comments
● 20 min: Focus on improving topic sentences and evidence integration
● 15 min: Edit for clarity and cohesion using real-time feedback
● 15 min: Create a checklist of improvements to make before submission
Student Example 3
Brainstorming and Drafting for a Class Essay
Profile:
An 8th grade student who needs help starting a multi-paragraph essay and tends to feel overwhelmed by writing prompts.
60-Minute Session:
● 10 min: Break down the essay prompt and clarify expectations
● 20 min: Brainstorm ideas using a visual organizer or outline template
● 20 min: Write an introduction and first body paragraph with coach support
● 10 min: Recap and assign a goal for finishing the rest of the draft
The samples above represent models that have worked well in the past, but we recognize that every student is unique. That’s why we take a custom-designed approach, tailoring our tutoring services in Menlo Park, California to each student’s individual strengths and areas for growth. At Ekoniak Tutoring, we pride ourselves on adapting to every learner’s needs and delivering high-quality support for students of all backgrounds and learning styles.