One-on-one coaching from top college application experts. For half the price.
Unlimited, all-inclusive application and essay coaching. 3 in 4 students accepted at one or more reach colleges. Starting at $599.
98%
Admitted to at least one target or reach college
150,000+
Essays reviewed
250+
High schools recommend Prompt's application and essay coaching
Strong essays increase your admissions chances up to 10 times that of students with similar academics.

What you need to write for college applications
- This is the main essay that students use for multiple applications.
- Other names include the Common App Essay, ApplyTexas Essay, Coalition App Essay, or Statement of Purpose.
- These essays are in addition to the personal statement.
- Colleges often require students to write supplemental essays, activities lists, and optional additional information.
How we work together
Your Application Advisor keeps you on track to finish your applications well in advance of your deadlines.
Your Writing Coach helps you plan your content and revise your writing for every application.
What Prompt looks like for a typical student:
If you purchased our Personal Statement package, our work ends here! The below additional steps are included in Complete Application Packages.
Step 7: Wait for the acceptance emails to enter your inbox :)
Stop worrying. Prompt has college apps covered.
- Have applications you and your student are confident in – and that admissions officers will love!
- Ensure your student completes their applications well in advance of deadlines – no stress!
- Save time and reduce conflict. You won't be fighting over essays or providing feedback on your student's drafts. We guide your student through the entire application process.
Coaching Options and Pricing
Personal Statement Options
Small Group Bootcamp
- Two 90-minute sessions for planning, writing, and revising.
- Individualized attention. Up to 8 students per group.
- Two rounds of written feedback on your drafts.
$299
One-on-One
- Personal Writing Coach.
- Multiple video coaching calls.
- Multiple reviews of the personal statement.
- Application advisor to create a personalized timeline to fit your schedule.
$599
Complete Application Options
3 schools
- Personal Writing Coach.
- Multiple video coaching calls.
- Multiple reviews of each draft.
- Help on every part of every application selected (e.g., personal statement, activities list, supplements for 3 schools).
- Application advisor to create a personalized timeline to fit your schedule.
$1,999
All schools
- Personal Writing Coach.
- Multiple video coaching calls.
- Multiple reviews of each draft.
- Help on every part of every application (e.g., personal statement, activities list, supplements for all of your schools).
- Application advisor to create a personalized timeline to fit your schedule.
$3,999
Here for the free resources? Click here to sign up to access Prompt’s Essay List Builder and Curriculum. Free bootcamps and reviews are available for students who are eligible for free or reduced lunch at their school.
DN, Harvard University 2022
Our essay feedback is more than proofreading
We help identify gaps in your content, fit more content into fewer words, and improve your writing’s readability – all while ensuring you maintain your unique voice.
JA, University of Pennsylvania - Wharton 2022
Enjoy your summer for real, and take the stress of college essays off your plate.
Most students have a complete essay they’re confident in within one week of starting! We build our essay support team around your family and make sure you stay on schedule.
TG, University of Southern California - Town&Gown Scholarship 2021
As much help as you need in our one-on-one college admissions process.
We want you to be confident in your essay. We'll provide as much support as you need before submitting your applications.
BL, Yale University 2022
More than proofreading
Our team can help you plan your essay and provide written feedback.
- Plan your writing with video calls.
- Receive detailed feedback, nearly an hour of a coach's time per review.
- Ensure your writing is compelling, engaging, and well-structured.

How do we choose our Coaches?

Meet some of our Coaches
Our acceptance rate is less than 2%. You are more than twice as likely to be accepted to your top school than to join our writing team.

MAYA
Broad Institute at Harvard and MIT

MITCH
International Educator, 3,500+ essays

KRISTIN
Playwright, Screenwriter

LORI
Entomologist, Academic Reviewer