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Maryann
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R1228/h
1st lesson free
- Reading
- Creative writing
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Award-winning journalist and screenwriter teaches high school and college students how to write compelling college application essays.
- Reading
- Creative writing
- Redaction
Lesson location
About Maryann
Maryann Castronovo is an award-winning writer and editor. She spent the first part of her career in New York City and Los Angeles, working for Sony Pictures Television and Film as a screenplay Story Editor. After having two boys, she wrote a humorous weekly newspaper column in Los Angeles and San Diego that ran for eight years. As both a writer and editor, she uses her unique background in journalism, screenwriting, and storytelling to help writers put ideas into stories that are at once relatable, understandable, and connect with people on an emotional level. For the past 13 years, Maryann has helped high school and college students with their college essay-writing process. She holds a Specialized High School College Counseling Certificate from the University of California, San Diego.
About the lesson
- Primary
- Secondary
- Matric/GCSE
- +7
levels :
Primary
Secondary
Matric/GCSE
AS Level
A Level
BTech
Adult education
Masters
Doctorate
MBA
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My students have successfully gained admission to an impressive array of universities, including Stanford, Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, Dartmouth, UPenn, MIT, Duke, Brown, John's Hopkins, University of Chicago, Rice, Cornell, Vanderbilt, Carnegie Melon, Notre Dame, Michigan, All UC's, All UT's, USC, Georgia Tech, UofW...and many more.
Every student has a story to tell that has nothing to do with their GPA. I understand that each student is unique, with distinct experiences and aspirations. My coaching is personalized to bring out each student's individuality, ensuring their essays stand out amidst a sea of applications.
First, we will go over your background, and you'll answer some key questions about your life and ambitions. From this work, we will discover some potential topics you could use for your personal statement. Then, I will guide you in strategically weaving your personal narrative to showcase your strengths, passions, and ambitions effectively so it will connect with a reader on a personal level.
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- R1228
Package rates
- 5h: R6140
- 10h: R12280
online
- R1228/h
free lesson
The free first lesson with Maryann allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
- 1h
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