College Application Essay Services
The Common App essay and supplemental essays matter more than ever. Colleges are using them to learn who you are — your values, your voice, your life experience — not just your GPA and test scores. A strong essay can be the difference between a "maybe" and a "yes."
Want expert advice on college essays? Call (516) 728-1561 or book a free consultation with our owner, Nick LaPoma.
How long does it take?
Estimated hours by goal, so you can plan your timeline before working with your consultant.
| Goal | Estimated Hours |
|---|---|
| Common App personal statement only One core essay, start to polish | 5–10 hrs |
| Personal statement + supplemental essays For competitive schools | 15–20 hrs |
| Full package with owner Nick LaPoma End-to-end, hands-on guidance | 15–30 hrs |
Your actual number depends on:
- How much you've already written
- Whether you have a Curvebreakers-approved topic and message
- How much work you do between sessions
- How competitive your target schools are
- How many supplemental essays those schools require
Worry you'll have leftover hours? Any unused hours can be refunded, rolled over to a sibling, or applied to a different Curvebreakers service. Book a consultation and we'll give you a personalized hour estimate before you commit to anything.
See how much writing your target schools require
Supplemental essays vary wildly — from a 100-word blurb to a two-page response. Here's what some popular schools ask for, so you can plan your hours accordingly:
Applying to a school not listed here? Ask us during your consultation — we track supplemental prompts for hundreds of schools and can give you an accurate hour estimate for your exact list.
Book ConsultationHow Curvebreakers' College Essay Services are Different
We believe that college essays can make or break the success of your application. We understand the most common mistakes student make in their application essays and work with every student until we discover a unique quality or experiece the student has had and help them develop that into an authentic college essay. There is no ghost-writing here; all students are required to put pen to paper.
Our goal is for your student to start writing with the perfect essay topic, avoid the stress of last-minute rewrites, and feel confident in your college applications.
Below are some of the colleges and universities where our students have received acceptances.
Want expert advice on college essays?
Call (516) 728-1561 or book a consultation with the owner, Nick LaPoma.