Let your student Write essays that admissions committees rave about.

Give your student the edge for applying to boarding school or college with personalized, individual essay coaching.

Shouldn’t Your student BE set up for sUccess?

Are you worried about your student standing out? Does your student have writer's block and there’s a deadline looming? The essay writing journey can be overwhelming for most young people. But your student doesn't have to go it alone because I'm here to help.

Your student will stand out from the rest.

The essay is the only part of the application that equalizes the playing field of the applicant pool. It is the one opportunity to show a side of a student not otherwise revealed in the application. I can help your student write essays with the authenticity and depth needed to make their application rise to the top.

Kristin was a major contributor to my being accepted into Phillips Andover Academy. She fundamentally changed my perspective on writing and helped me see the beauty within it. Kristin is an amazing mentor and friend of mine and I am so grateful she is there for me.
— Jackson, student

THE PLAN

Discovery call

1-on-1 session

Writing complete

I’ve never seen my son be able to write so expressively before, nor able to get his point across with such ease.
— Amber, parent

SERVICES

  • EDITING SUPPORT

    How do I know if my essay reads well?

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  • ESSAY COACHING

    What do I say and where do I start?

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  • SCHOOL TRANSITION

    I got in, but can I do the work?

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Kristin has a remarkable ability to help people of all ages clarify their thoughts and stories, and then put them together in a cohesive, concise, and fluid way. Her unique ability to read and understand people coupled with her gifted writing skills make her an incredible writing mentor.
— Holly Treat, Partner and Boarding School Advisor, The Bertram Group

KRistin Waters

My Write Mentor grew out of my love of writing and deep belief in the power of the connection between the writer and the reader. My intention is to guide young people to find their voice in their writing and showcase their talents in the most authentic way possible.