Begin Your Journey

Take the first step toward your dream college with personalized mentorship tailored to your unique story.

How It Works

Before We Begin: Getting to Know You

The first and most important step isn't about college applications at all—it's about getting to know you as a person. I want to take the college application out of the picture for the moment and just spend time understanding who you are. This is a judgment-free, comfortable space where you can share anything and express yourself genuinely and authentically. I'll ask questions about your memories, meaningful moments in your life, your dreams, fears, and experiences. This essential foundation helps me capture your authentic voice and story before we even think about essays.

1

Understanding You

We start with conversations—not about applications, but about you. I learn about your stories, interests, and what makes you unique through genuine dialogue.

2

Strategic Planning

Together, we develop your application strategy, from school selection to timeline management, ensuring every piece works in harmony.

3

Essay Development

From brainstorming to final drafts, I guide you through multiple iterations with detailed edits, video walkthroughs, and personalized feedback.

My Comprehensive Process

Essay Brainstorming & Generation

  • Organic conversations about your life experiences
  • Memory exploration exercises
  • Story vocalization before writing
  • Personal questionnaires about hobbies, fears, dreams
  • Pressure-free idea generation
  • Finding your authentic voice through dialogue

In-Depth Essay Editing

  • 100+ specific edits per essay
  • Complete sentence restructuring
  • Enhanced imagery and literary devices
  • Video walkthroughs explaining changes
  • Multiple revisions until we're both satisfied
  • Word count optimization
  • Creative hooks and engaging language

Activities & Application Strategy

  • Activities section optimization
  • Strong verb selection and impact maximization
  • Common App navigation guidance
  • Additional information section strategy
  • Resume development
  • Understanding admissions officer perspective

"Why College" Essays

  • Research chart for classes, professors, activities
  • Unique essay structures that stand out
  • Storytelling elements integration
  • Specific detail incorporation
  • Templates and step-by-step guides
  • Making it personal, not generic

Resources & Support

  • Access to my personal college essays
  • Excel college tracking spreadsheet
  • Personal tips and guides
  • Book notes and research materials
  • Example essays with detailed breakdowns
  • Quick text message support
  • Last-minute application assistance

Always Here for You!

  • Multiple essay reviews until perfection
  • Zoom calls for clarity and guidance
  • 24-hour response time
  • Text messaging for urgent questions
  • Support right up to submission deadlines
  • Personal investment in your success

My Credentials

I was accepted to Yale, Duke, Cornell Engineering, Notre Dame, USC, Northwestern, Vanderbilt, and University of Michigan Engineering. After my acceptances, a college essay editor reached out to use my essays as examples for her clients and asked for my insights for a course she was creating. I've edited over 2,000 essays for 500+ students globally, helping them gain admission to Harvard, Stanford, MIT, all Ivy League schools, and numerous other top institutions.

Ready to Start?

Let's work together to craft applications that truly represent who you are.

Complete Intake Form

Email: madison.d.butchko@gmail.com

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