Do you or your high school senior need support with writing their college essay?

We all know helping our own teenager at home is sometimes difficult. So, leave the college essay consulting to someone like me– with 28 years of high school English teaching experience– and a solid history of supporting high school seniors with the written portion of college applications.

Please invite your son/daughter/grandchild to email me at heatherkrill@gmail.com to inquire about the process.

Here are some testimonials from parents and students:

“She has a fabulous rapport with her students and is just a great person inside and out… She worked a bit with Kate on her personal statement, and I was very impressed with her suggestions and the tone she used to deliver them.  She has a creative, yet structured, way with words, an impressive sense of humor, and the unwavering ability to teach students how to make sure their essays showcase their personal voice and style.”

Wendy, a parent from Southport, CT

“Heather was very focused and detail-oriented in her suggestions. She also thoughtfully came back to my writing more than once when she had a new idea. Her help was instrumental to my writing, and I’ll be attending Wellesley College!”

Samantha, Arlington HS, Arlington, MA and attending Wellesley College

“Heather was great about working around my soccer schedule and gave me workable, reasonable  deadlines.  Her feedback and revision suggestions were helpful, and I appreciated the effort she took at supporting me with idea development.”

Coen, Profile HS, Franconia, NH and attending the University of Pittsburgh

“Working with Heather on my daughter’s college essay was one of the best decisions we made during the application process. From the very beginning, Heather was incredibly organized and supportive—she kept my daughter on track with deadlines and made sure she stayed accountable every step of the way. Heather has a unique ability to help students find their voice. She encouraged my daughter to dig deep, be honest, and write from the heart. The result was an essay that was not only beautifully written but also one of the most authentic and moving pieces I’ve read—it truly captured who she is as a person.

Heather is deeply committed to her students’ success. She provides thoughtful, honest feedback and helps refine ideas without ever taking away the student’s ownership of their story. She creates a safe and encouraging space that inspires students to do their best work and represent themselves in the strongest, most genuine way possible. We are so grateful for Heather’s guidance and care throughout the process. I can’t recommend her highly enough!”

Michelle, a parent from Chelmsford, MA

“Heather made such a large impact on  college essay from start to finish. She encouraged me to write what I wanted, not what I thought the schools wanted, and helped me bring all of my ideas together to create an essay that I am incredibly proud of. Without her help, I would have certainly missed a few deadlines and would not have been able to pull all of my ideas into one cohesive story. Heather was so helpful through my entire process, and I think that her help made all of the difference with my essay.”

Olivia, Bishop Guertin High School, heading to Bard College 

“I really appreciate how much support Mrs. Krill gave me while working on my college essay. She helped me improve my essay significantly by specifically commenting on grammar issues, and flow of the essay, and making sure everything was turned in on time. She has very good time management and uses that to her advantage to help students by setting due dates in intervals to ensure thorough, quality writing.”

Mackenna, Lin-Wood HS, attending St. Anselm’s College

“Heather Krill was an incredible college writing coach. She worked with my step-daughter on college essays, and I was so impressed by Heather’s ability to guide Lexie through the often-challenging process of writing with clarity, purpose, and confidence. Heather possesses a unique talent for helping students uncover their authentic voice while also mastering the structure and technique required for academic and personal writing. Heather spoke with Lexie via Zoom and approached each session with patience, insight, and a deep understanding of the writing process. Heather was also so empathetic and encouraging, and guided Lexie to write stronger drafts, as well as inspiring a renewed sense of capability and self-expression. Heather Krill is a thoughtful mentor, a skilled editor, and a true advocate for student success.”

Sarah, a parent from San Francisco, CA

“The college admissions writing process can feel overwhelming, but Heather made it smooth and manageable. She empowered our daughter to craft a compelling personal statement by providing consistent guidance and support. Through regular Zoom check-ins and thoughtful edits, Heather took the time to truly get to know Maggie. Her humor and compassion made a stressful process not only easier but even enjoyable. We were pleased with the strength and authenticity of Maggie’s final essay.  Maggie is heading to Colgate this fall!”

Megan, a parent from Cohasset, MA