COLLEGE ESSAY WRITING SERVICES IN CHARLOTTE, NC, and beyond

Helping students draft finely built, custom stories that stand out from the crowd.

A blueprint for brilliance.

Building a story is like building a house.

A good story, including a great college essay, has a strong foundation, an organized structure, and personal details.

Before you start building – or writing – you plan.

This is our blueprint for college essays that showcase your brilliance.

You’re stuck.

What to write? And on deadline? I got you.

We meet.

We chat. Don't worry, I
speak fluent teenager.

We brainstorm.

And then we pick your best story for your Common App.

I outline.

It's a blueprint for how you
write your story.

You write.

Just let the words flow onto the page or your screen.

We refine.

We revise, no errors or
typos, until your story is perfect. I coach. You polish.

You submit.

You share your story with your dream schools.


We celebrate!

Bask in your success.
You’re done — unless you need to tackle supplementals!

  • “Thanks to Ashley, all of my children felt confident and prepared as they clicked 'submit' on their applications and their results were nothing short of impressive.”

    -Leslie W.

 YOUR COLLEGE ESSAY EXPERT

I’m Ashley, and I can’t wait to meet you!


I’ve spent years helping high school students bring their stories to life in a way that is true to who they are and smartly aligned with what college admissions teams want to see. My approach is warm but focused, creative but organized. I believe your essay should sound like you, because you are one of a kind and nobody has a story like yours.

Whether you’re staring at a blank page or need help refining your final draft, I’m here to help you write with clarity, confidence and intention. Let’s get to building your story.

READY TO WRITE YOUR WAY INTO YOUR DREAM SCHOOL?

The Essay Architect is here to help you make your story unforgettable.