Testimonials
"With every session, Mrs. Young has taught me many invaluable things from the mechanics behind each sentence to the structural flow of an essay in its entirety. Her method of teaching allowed me to gain confidence in my ability, while also enabling me to learn how to strengthen my shortcomings. She makes it a point to ensure that she understands the student writing the essay before sharing her insight on what the essay shows about the student, because those two things don't always match. Her guidance has helped me grow as a person and writer, and she has played an important role in my acceptance into my dream college."
- Katie C.
Vanderbilt University
- Katie C.
Vanderbilt University
"Working with Ms. Young helped me appreciate my accomplishments more and realize the fullest impact that they had on my life and development. By helping me realize what I had truly accomplished throughout high school in and out of the classroom, she helped me craft essays that are worth reading and rereading for enjoyment; I am sure the admissions offices at the schools where I applied appreciated the wit and creativity they offered. I never thought I would have time to write amazing essays for 10 schools and 20 scholarships while also taking on several AP courses my senior year, but Ms. Young helped me make time. With her experience and efforts, I got into schools from Clemson and NC State to Duke and Vanderbilt, but the most important thing I learned from this experience is to never sell myself short."
-Arnav S.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
-Arnav S.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
"Going into the college application process, I, like many other seniors, felt most apprehensive about my essays-- it's difficult to craft together the perfect 650 words that balance personality and intelligence while losing the pretension that can come with self-reported self-achievements. However, I can confidently say that Mrs. Young helped ease any anxiety that I felt about sending my essays to my dream schools: she helped to elevate the mechanics of my writing without compromising my original voice. She was extremely reassuring and calming even for the most stressed students. And with her help I was accepted early decision into my top school choice, Columbia University!"
-Crystal L.
Columbia University
-Crystal L.
Columbia University
"The college application process is full of tough decisions; deciding to consult with Mrs. Allyson Young was easy. Her keen insight and genuine enthusiasm for teaching was apparent from our first session. She has the remarkable ability to bring out the best in students' writing by guiding them through the essay - praising the highlights, and working through their doubts. Her help was invaluable throughout my stressful senior year, and I cannot thank her enough for her lasting support."
-Lindsay G. , Morehead Scholar
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
-Lindsay G. , Morehead Scholar
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
“...as soon as you start trying to write an essay for a college application, you realize how lost you are, and how much you need some direction and guidance. Mrs. Young's seminar provided the direction; her consulting provided the guidance."
-Eric M.
Carnegie Mellon University
-Eric M.
Carnegie Mellon University