The experience of living life, even when that life feels ‘normal’ to you, means we each have a unique story. I love helping students find their story because I myself had a winding journey toward realizing I have a story worth telling. Through honest conversations, encouragement and writing exercises, I offer ways for high school students to reflect on their life experiences to gain a perspective on who they are. I believe the goal of writing an essay is not to convince anyone you are better than any of the other applicants. Rather, the goal is to put together a piece of writing that captures who you are so that the admissions team can decide whether you’re a good fit.