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Craft Your Story. Master Your Essay. Unlock Your Future
Your Dream College is Within Reach
- Feeling stuck or unsure how to start?
 - Overwhelmed by the pressure to stand out?
 - Worried your essay won’t capture your story?
 
We're here to help.
					College Essay Classes
We Understand Your Challenges—and We’re Here to Help.
College Essay Schedule
Small Group
Twelve Weeks. Section 1. Sunday and Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:00 pm, US EST
🗓️ Section 1
Dates: Wednesday, September 10 – Sunday, October 19, 2025
Time: Sundays & Wednesdays, 5:30–7:00 PM (U.S. Eastern Time)
Wednesdays: Sept 10, 17, 24 | Oct 1, 8,15
Sundays: Sept 14, 21, 28 | Oct 5, 12, 19
Flexible One-on-One
This personalized, one-on-one coaching package offers seven flexible hours of support for high school seniors preparing their college essay applications. Whether you need help developing your Common App personal statement, tackling school-specific supplemental essays, or polishing multiple drafts, this workshop is fully tailored to your goals, timeline, and voice.
Self-Paced
This self-paced course is designed to guide high school seniors through the process of writing a powerful, authentic, and polished college application essay. Whether you're starting from scratch or revising a draft, you'll gain the tools to craft an essay that reflects your unique voice and stands out to admissions officers.
					Your Story Matters—We’ll Help You Tell It.
We understand how stressful it can feel to write something as important as a college essay. That’s why we’re here to guide you every step of the way.”
With years of experience and hundreds of success stories—including students admitted to Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, and more—our instructors know exactly what it takes to craft essays that stand out.”
3 step plan
From Overwhelmed to Outstanding: Your Essay Starts Here
You might feel unsure about how to capture your story authentically and make it resonate with admissions officers.
Your story deserves to be told, and you deserve the tools to share it confidently.
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Enroll
Enroll in our college essay course and get access to proven essay-writing strategies.
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Submit
Submit your drafts for personalized feedback from expert instructors.
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Watch
Watch your confidence soar as you transform your essay into one that resonates with admissions officers.
 
From Stress to Success: Master the College Essay with Masterpiece Academy
Without proper guidance, your essay may feel generic or fail to stand out. You risk missing the chance to show admissions who you truly are.
Transform Your Essay.
Transform Your Future.
From feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where to start to confidently submit an essay that showcases your personality and stands out to admissions officers.
					What Happens When you Take the Right Approach?
"Mrs. Cart and Dr. Scribner transformed how I approached my college essay. The brainstorming sessions helped me discover a story I didn’t even realize I had, and the feedback was incredibly detailed and constructive. Thanks to their support, I’m thrilled to be part of the Columbia University class of 2021!"
Kavya V
Columbia U, 2021
"Writing my college essay felt overwhelming until I enrolled in Young Scholars Circle (aka Masterpiece Academy). The step-by-step guidance and personalized feedback gave me the confidence to write an essay reflecting my identity. It was one of the key factors in my acceptance to the University of Michigan!"
Ashwin L.
U of Michigan, 2017
"The instructors at Young Scholars Circle (aka the Masterpiece Academy) knew exactly how to help me refine my essay. They guided me on how to make it authentic and impactful, which made a huge difference. My essay was a major factor in my acceptance to Yale. I’m so grateful for their help!"
Shayna K.
Yale U, 2018
"The templates, examples, and feedback I received from my teachers made all the difference. My essay turned out to be a beautiful reflection of my journey, and I’m proud to say I’m now part of the Brown University Class of 2021!"
Neha M.
Brown U, 2021
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