Personal Statements

Your statement should be a compelling reflection of who you are. 

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Personal statements crafted with insight and care—for college, graduate school, law, medical school, residencies, fellowships, and more.

Admissions committees read thousands of essays every cycle. Let’s get yours to rise to the top.

Your personal statement isn’t just about what you’ve done—it’s about who you are and why you are a great choice for your respective program. It’s about showing the strongest, most elevated version of your authentic self, your point of view, and how you think. But finding that story? That can feel insurmountable.

Together, we’ll dig deep to uncover your unique narrative and bring it to life with clarity, impact and flair.

Successful Placements

We’ve helped clients gain admission to top colleges, law schools, competitive medical residencies, prestigious fellowships, and highly selective graduate programs nationwide. 

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How We Work Together:

Find Your Story

If you have truly no idea what you want to write about — welcome! We’ve got you. Through brainstorming sessions, we’ll uncover what makes your journey and goals truly unique. Your essay won’t read like a list of achievements; it will be a compelling, interesting, authentic portrait of who you are and why you’re a great fit for the program.

Polish & Precision

From grammar and style to tone and voice, we’ll guide you in fine-tuning your writing to be authentic, professional, and memorable.

Strategic Planning & Deadlines

We’ll keep you on track with internal deadlines and a customized timeline, so your applications stay stress-free and on schedule.

Expert Eyes on Your Essay

We bring in a carefully chosen second reader from our Advisory Panel—think medical residents for med school essays, Ivy League graduates for college applications, attorneys for legal statements—to provide a thorough red-line edit. Everyone needs a fresh set of eyes, and we’re here to make sure your statement is perfect.

Structure & Flow

Hands on help organizing your ideas clearly and logically, creating a smooth, persuasive narrative that keeps readers engaged.

Personal Statements by Program

Graduate School Statements

  • Law School

  • Medical School & Residencies

  • Fellowships

  • Film & Arts Programs

  • Other specialized graduate programs

College Admissions Essays
Find your voice and stand out in competitive pools with essays that highlight your personality and potential.

Testimonials

  • “When I was applying to law school, I struggled to convey exactly what was motivating me to do so in my personal statement. I didn’t want to be too political and my resulting statement felt inauthentic and lukewarm. Hayley immediately understood not only what I was trying to say but how to get me to say it on my own. Through careful prompting and thoughtful conversation, Hayley helped me put into words what I had been unable to before. She understands the admissions industry and how to encourage the writing the industry seeks without manipulating the student’s voice, for which I was so grateful. She was an incredible coach throughout and the best cheerleader – thank you, Hayley!”

    Blair Campion, Georgetown Law School

  • “Hayley was incredible with words, turning my jumbled thoughts into a compelling story. Her guidance was invaluable, and I couldn't have gotten into my top school without her!”

    Mary Kiley P., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

  • “Before my Space Medicine Fellowship, I had a solid background in emergency medicine, pre hospital care, and wilderness SAR, but translating that experience into a personal statement that stood out in this new field was not an easy undertaking. Hayley took the time to understand my unique path and helped shape my personal statement into something that really told my story in the right way. Her work was a big reason I got into the fellowship. I can’t recommend her enough!”

    Curtis Lowery, MD, PhD, University of Texas Houston Space Medicine Fellow

  • “Hayley spends so much time on every client and really puts extra brain power into understanding who you are and what you’re trying to convey to others. As soon as I started working with her, I started to see my story come alive on paper. I was invited to interview at 37 medical residency programs, the vast majority of which cited my personal statement as the most memorable piece of my application! Thank you, Hayley!”

    Samantha Emont, Columbia Presbyterian Internal Medicine Resident, Stanford University Pulmonary Critical Care Fellow

Your experience and motivations are one-of-a-kind. Let’s make sure your statement shows it.

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