These three options come straight from what families request most. Choose what fits your teen, and we'll take it from there.
One-on-One,
We Get It Done.
Every Core and Season Pass includes a complimentary Family Strategy Session.
In thirty focused minutes, you and your teen leave with a clear plan for the whole application, not just the essay: the school list, testing strategy, and straight answers to the questions you haven't known who to ask. I move fast and cover a lot, so the session is recorded and yours to keep, ready to replay whenever you need it.
"My daughter worked with Christy and I was totally able to step back. No battles, no nagging or editing, just simply signed her up and Christy took it from there."
— Dottie Lipinski, parent
Essay Finish Line
$500
Your teen has a draft...and questions. They want a second opinion and the confidence to know they're submitting their best work. In one 90-minute session, we polish your teen's Personal Statement, finalize it from a strong hook at the start to a meaningful conclusion, and upload it right into the Common App together. By the time we're done, it's done right, off your plate, and submitted.
Best for: a teen with a draft in hand who just needs to cross the line.
"This is exactly what I was trying to articulate, but you said it perfectly."
— Rutvik K., studentThe Common
App Core
$750
The two pieces every application rests on, handled. Your teen's Personal Statement, finished and uploaded in an Essay Finish Line session, plus the Activities List built with me in the 1:1 Activities List Lab, so every entry earns its spot. Adults hire pros to perfect a résumé for a reason. These two cover the heart of the Common App.
(save $75; $825 if booked separately)Best for: a teen ready to knock out both essentials in one move, and to feel confident in their submissions.
"Our son was one of two in his friend group that got into UNCW's Honors College. Some had higher test scores and GPA. Must have been his standout essay."
— Mary Claire Tillotson, parent5-Hour
Season Pass
Five hours of my expertise, applied wherever your teen needs it. For one student, that's finding a topic and drafting the Personal Statement. For another, it's supplemental and honors essays, scholarship essays, or a sharp second read before a deadline. You hold the hours, we spend them where they'll do the most for your teen.
$1,000
Best for: the teen who won't do it solo, or working parents who'd rather an expert guide their teen, step by step, until it's a wrap.
"My son went from panic and anxiety induced by a blank page to a fully written essay he's happy with and ready to submit."
— Sophie Lechner, parentSessions can be split to fit your teen's needs (in 15-minute increments).
"I just can't even believe how relieved I am now that we are finished!"
— Abby R., studentStill want to talk it through first? Text or call Christy at 630-824-7295.
Follow these 3 steps
to register your family for the
Essay Coaching
1: Make Your Payment
Venmo
Send your payment to @Christy-Sharafinski
To avoid extra fees, skip words like "essay" or "coaching" in the memo line. A fun emoji like “🎁” or your teen’s name works perfectly!
Zelle
Send your payment to Off-Leash Branding, LLC at sharafinski@gmail.com.
2: Register Your Teen
Click below, enter a few quick details, and you’re in.
3: Check Your Email
You and your teen will each receive a welcome email with everything you need — including links to schedule your Activities List Lab session and your Parent Strategy Call, and an invitation for your teen to join our Slack community, where the real work happens.
Let’s do this!
By the end of their work with me, your teen will have a Personal Statement they’re proud of and an Activities List that reflects everything they've worked for. Plus, you’ll have greater clarity on the application process, answers to the questions you didn't know to ask, and someone in your corner who knows what matters for your family's specific situation.
I'll be with you both every step of the way.
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