Professional Consulting for the College Admissions Essay
TESTIMONIALS
From the beginning of the process to the very end, Karen provided me with necessary expertise, helping me extract oftentimes unexplored parts of myself for my college application responses. Every call - whether in conversation or in laughter - always made my work tighter, more nuanced, and brought us closer and closer to a finished product. She is magic.
Karen managed, in the span of an hour during our first meeting, to find out all there was to know about me and help me weave it into a sophisticated yet whimsical personal essay. Flexible and always willing to help, I thank her deeply for her unique yet descriptive vocabulary, constructive yet necessary criticism, and though being the “Karen” she is (just kidding), for being an absolute delight, bending around every nook and cranny of my schedule. I promise she is NOT the “Karen” you may think of.
Nirvaan Pal, Columbia University ‘29
Over the course of a few sessions, Karen helped me narrow down a few loose ideas into an essay that allowed me to represent the best of myself as a writer, student, and person to prospective colleges. Not only does she have an excellent critical eye, she truly appreciates and understands the sentiments she assists her clients in expressing. Karen is an absolute joy to work with and the final common app essay I produced with her help is a piece of writing I continue to be proud of many years on.
KB, Bennington College '27
Before I started working with Karen, I felt like I knew what I wanted to say but had trouble expressing it on paper in a way that was both clear and true to myself. Karen helped me communicate my thoughts exactly how I wanted and envisioned. I am now not only more confident in my writing, but confident in myself and my ideas. Her guidance made all the difference, and I can assure you there was never a dull moment in our sessions!
AF, Wake Forest University '28
Writing with Karen Kligerman was truly formative to unlocking the writing skills that have since shaped my academic and professional life. Her open mindedness and whimsy towards the often formulaic nature of piecing together a personal statement allowed us to create an essay that, beyond reading eloquently, read as a unique perspective on my own scholastic journey. Though constructing one's personal statement appears a high pressure situation, Karen’s savvy for thoughtful storytelling and her exemplary knack for distilling the right tone for admissions readers made the process as fun as it was successful.
CS, Vassar College ‘17
Karen helped me tap into the creative side of my brain during a super stressful time. She helped me both with my writing and by making me laugh. My essay ended up being much more engaging, unique and personal thanks to her help.
SC, Duke University ‘25