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Prompt provides NPR listeners with expert 1-on-1 college application and essay coaching.

There’s No One Like You.
We’ll Help You Prove It.

Our 1-on-1 application and essay coaching will make your applications impossible to ignore. 98% of Prompt students get into one or more of their top-choice colleges.

Prompt is the highest rated and most recommended application and essay coaching company.

30,000+

Students coached

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High schools recommend us
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Let’s make your application impossible to ignore.

Your essays – what you say and how you say it – will set you apart from the tens of thousands of academically similar applicants, increasing your admissions chances by 10x. See the data.

Meet our 150+ Coaches.

We hire the top 2% of coaches.

Maya

BS: Stanford, Biomedical Engineering
Broad Institute at Harvard & MIT

Lori

BS: Cornell, Biological Sciences
Entomologist, Academic Reviewer

Mitch

One of Prompt's first hires (2017), International Educator, 3,500+ essays

Alex

BA: Brown, English Literature
MFA: Yale, Theatre Director & Writer

We have the perfect Coach for your student.

We select your Coach based on your college list, personality, and ambitions.
See Who Works With Prompt
  • Half of Prompt students are applying to one or more Ivy or Ivy-equivalent colleges.
  • Half of Prompt students are applying to every other college - selective privates, competitive publics and everywhere else.
  • Students of every background and interest succeed with Prompt.
    • Gifted writers and struggling writers.
    • Highly motivated and unmotivated.
    • Go-getters and procrastinators.
    • English learners. International. LGBTQ+. Learning disabilities.
    • Athletes. Musicians. Thespians. Makers. Debaters.
LEARN MORE ABOUT PROMPT’S COACHES

We hire the top 2% of coaches.

  • Our coaches go through a rigorous training and evaluation process. Only 2% make it through to become coaches – i.e., it's far more difficult to become a Prompt Coach than to get accepted at any college.
  • Our coaches are Prompt employees, each spending 100s of hours coaching students on college applications and essays every year.
  • Every coach is trained on and follows the Prompt coaching method, proven to get your student accepted at their top choice colleges.
  • Our coaches operate as a team. They often communicate with each other to further improve their coaching skills and discuss specific essays.
  • Every coach has completed their undergraduate degree, and many have master's degrees, such as a Master of Fine Arts. Many attended top programs, such as Ivy and Ivy-equivalent colleges.
  • Our coaches have varying backgrounds, such as playwrights, freelance writers, journalists, authors, educators, and researchers.
  • We match your student to a coach by considering how your student's college list, personality, and ambitions match with the coach's interests, background, and personality.

Prompt is the largest, highest rated, and most
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Let’s make your application impossible to ignore.

Your essays – what you say and how you say it – will set you apart from the tens of thousands of academically similar applicants, increasing your admissions chances by 10x. See the data.

We are the only company that specializes
in college applications and essays.

We’re not pricey private college counselors. We’re not your English teacher. We’re not your Aunt Gertrude (thank goodness).

We’re college admissions and writing education experts. Your Writing Coach works with you 1-on-1 as you plan, write, revise, and finalize every written part of every application – essays, activities lists, additional information, portfolios, scholarship essays, and more!

Your Student Success Manager coordinates everything and holds you accountable to get everything done well in advance of every application deadline.

Our MIT-engineer-designed software simplifies the whole process – saving you many hours while ensuring you clearly and concisely cover all of your most compelling content on every application.

You receive as much coaching as you need. There are no limits. Students often use 30-50+ hours across all of their applications. We keep working until you feel confident in your applications.

You stand out and get in. 98% of Prompt students get into one or more of their top-choice colleges. 3 in 4 get into one or more reach colleges. The typical Prompt student receives a $10,000 to $25,000+ per year scholarship to at least one of their top-choice colleges.

You become a better writer. A common comment we get from parents is that their kid learned more about writing working with their Writing Coach than in all of their years of school.

– Brad, Prompt’s Founder
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We have the perfect Writing Coach for you.

We hand-pick your Writing Coach based on your college list, personality, interests, and ambitions.
Alex K.
MFA: Yale, Theater Directing
BA: Brown, English, Theater Arts & Performance
Meaks
MFA: Uni of Iowa, Playwriting
BA: Knox College, Theater & Creative Writing
Colleen B.
MFA: Columbia, Creative NF Writing
BA: Hampshire College, Literary Journalism
Ellyn B.
MFA & BA: Eastern Illinois University, Family & Consumer Sciences
Emily S.
BA: Indiana State University, English and Creative Writing
Gabriella G.
BA: Northwestern University, Communications
Our 85+ Coaches are experts. We only hire the top 2% of Coaches.
  • Our Coaches are employees. Each spends hundreds of hours coaching students every year.
  • Our Coaches are trained. Each passes rigorous training and evaluation processes. All use Prompt’s proven coaching methods that help you stand out and get in.
  • Our Coaches have exceptional backgrounds. All have undergraduate degrees. Many attended Ivy or equivalent colleges. Many hold graduate degrees.
  • At least one is a perfect fit for you – guaranteed. We have Coaches who are STEM-comfortable, creative writers, English learner experts, and more.
Meet Prompt's Coaches
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People ask, "What's the biggest value Prompt provides?" Compelling content. Clear writing. Accountability.

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Developing your personal brand.

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Identifying what to write about for every part of your application.

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Making your ideas concise and compelling.

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Making your writing clear.

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Holding you accountable.

1. Developing your personal brand.

We help you tie your most compelling content into a cohesive narrative that relates to the 5 Traits Colleges Look For in Applicants: drive, intellectual curiosity, initiative, contribution, and diversity of experiences.

2. Identifying what to write about for every part of the application.

We help you brainstorm compelling content, match content to each part of each application (essays, activities lists, additional information, portfolios), and outline your writing for each part.

3. Making your ideas concise and compelling.

We help you identify how to shorten your writing (usually by 40-60%). Word count is at a premium. And being concise will help you fit in more content, providing a clearer picture of why you are extraordinary.

4. Making your writing clear.

We help you structure your essays and write in ways that admissions officers will easily understand. Admissions officers only spend an average of 8 minutes per application. So being clear and easy to read is critical.

5. Holding you accountable.

Procrastination is the #1 cause of not being accepted. Over 90% of students scramble to complete their essays, submitting their applications within 48 hours of the deadline. Prompt holds you accountable to the timeline you agreed upon.

01
Developing your personal brand.
We help your student tie their most compelling content into a cohesive narrative that relates to the 5 Traits Colleges Look For in Applicants: drive, intellectual curiosity, initiative, contribution, and diversity of experiences.
02
Identifying what to write about for every part of the application.
We help you brainstorm compelling content, match content to each part of each application (essays, activities lists, additional information, portfolios), and outline your writing for each part.
03
Making your ideas concise and compelling.
We help you identify how to shorten your writing (usually by 40-60%). Word count is at a premium. And being concise will help you fit in more content, providing a clearer picture of why you are extraordinary.
04
Making your writing clear.
We help you structure your essays and write in ways that admissions officers will easily understand. Admissions officers only spend an average of 8 minutes per application. So being clear and easy to read is critical.
05
Holding you accountable.
Procrastination is the #1 cause of not being accepted. Over 90% of students scramble to complete their essays, submitting their applications within 48 hours of the deadline. Prompt holds you accountable to the timeline you agreed upon.

We make completing your essays simple and low-stress.

  • You agree on a timeline with your Student Success Manager, who keeps you on track to finish early.
  • You work with your Writing Coach, who provides expert support through video calls and written feedback as you plan, write, revise, and complete every part of your essays.
  • You submit your applications early and with confidence.

Here’s what Prompt looks like for a typical student.

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Together, we'll make your story shine.

With 1-on-1 coaching, you’ll receive as much support as you need — from video coaching calls to written feedback. We keep working together until you feel confident in your applications.

Prompt Satisfaction Guarantee

Buy now with no risk. If you're not satisfied after your first coaching call, we'll issue a full refund.
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1-1 Coaching

Expert support from start to finish.

  • Personal Success Manager and Coach.
  • As many video calls and reviews as you need to feel confident.
  • A personalized timeline to fit your schedule.
  • Options for just one essay (e.g., Common App Essay) or Complete Application Support (every essay + more) for 3, 6, or all of your applications.

Starting at $599

Starting at $699

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Individual Reviews

Written feedback on one draft

  • Get any personal statement (e.g., Common App Essay) or supplement reviewed
  • Written feedback on content, structure, and clarity
  • Returned within 48 hours (with an option for 24 hours)

$99 per review

LEARN MORE ABOUT Individual Reviews

Not sure which coaching option to select?

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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 high school.

Together, we'll make your story shine.

With 1-on-1 coaching, you’ll receive as much support as you need — from video coaching calls to written feedback. We keep working together until you feel confident in your applications.

Prompt Satisfaction Guarantee

Buy now with no risk. If you're not satisfied after your first coaching call, we'll issue a full refund.

1-on-1 Essay Coaching

Expert support from planning to completing every written part of your applications.

What you get with our 1-on-1 coaching

  • Your own support team: Student Success Manager and Writing Coach
  • Access to Prompt’s platform to simplify the process
  • A personalized timeline to fit your schedule
  • Coaching on every written part of your applications
  • Get as many video calls and reviews as you need to feel confident

Coaching options based on your needs

There are options for just one essay (e.g., Common App Essay) or Complete Application Support (every essay + more) for 1, 3, 6, or all of your applications.
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Common App Bootcamp

Group sessions for the Common App.

  • Two 90-minute sessions for planning and writing your Common App Essay or personal statement.
  • Two rounds of written feedback on your drafts.

$299

LEARN MORE ABOUT Bootcamps
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1-on-1 Essay Coaching

Expert support from planning to completing every written part of your applications.

What you get with our 1-on-1 coaching

  • Your own support team: Student Success Manager and Writing Coach
  • Access to Prompt’s platform to simplify the process
  • A personalized timeline to fit your schedule
  • Coaching on every written part of your applications
  • Get as many video calls and reviews as you need to feel confident

Coaching options based on your needs

There are options for just one essay (e.g., Common App Essay) or Complete Application Support (every essay + more) for 1, 3, 6, or all of your applications.
View 1-on-1 Coaching Options
Other ways Prompt can support you through the application process
Individual Draft Review ($99)
Detailed, written feedback on the content, structure, and clarity of one draft.
Essay List Builder (Free)
Automatically create a list of every essay you need to write based on
Not sure which coaching option to select?
Talk with a program specialist

Not sure which coaching option to select?

LEARN MORE AND VIEW PRICINGTalk to a program specialist
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 high school.

What Our 10,000s of Students and Parents Have to Say

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"Prompt's approach is based on data and succeeds in the way coaches work with students. There were several interactions per essay, always with a quick turnaround time. AND our student is now a way better and more confident writer."
- Parent, Yale University 2022
“I honestly cannot thank Prompt enough for their guidance and knowledge. Not only is Prompt's team creative but they are passionate about what they do and it shows through their feedback.”
- Student, University of Pennsylvania - Wharton 2022
“Stats alone cannot get your child into a top 20 college anymore. You need interesting and unique essays to show why your child is not only a fit for that college, but what they can do for them."
- Parent, Harvard University 2022
“I was in a panic because my daughter needed a coach who could review and provide important feedback during the long holiday week before the deadlines. When my daughter's stress and anxiety reached an all-time high, the coach quickly scheduled more calls and motivated my daughter towards the finish line. I wish I had enrolled my daughter sooner!”
- Parent, TG, University of Southern California - Town&Gown Scholarship 2021

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