Elite College Essay Coach
Charity Hume
A creative, stress free approach for all your writing projects
About Charity Hume
CHARITY has taught hundreds of writing workshops and English classes in high school and university settings, and continues to coach writers of all ages. As a former director of the NYU Creative Writing Program, and throughout her career as an educator, she experienced both sides of the admissions process. As a former college counselor at The Riverdale Country School in New York, and as a dean at Polytechnic school in Pasadena, she helped hundreds of students gain college admission and celebrated when their applications garnered scholarships, totaling over a million dollars in financial aid.
Charity Hume has been a guest speaker at NYU, Columbia University, CCNY, and The Huntington Library in Los Angeles, in collaboration with WriteGirl and the E. E. Ford Teacher’s Institute. A contributing author at Ms. Magazine and Cultural Weekly, she has written three books: The Naked College Essay, The Path to Creativity, and The Wisdom in the Room: A Teacher’s Guide. She earned a B.A. in English from Yale University, and an M.A. in English and Creative Writing at NYU, where she was awarded an NYU Creative Writing Fellowship. She earned a certificate in Memoir from Pacifica Graduate Institute, and works with writers of all ages. She offers workshops, individual coaching sessions, and academic counseling for students and families.
“Charity Hume has the skills, expertise, compassion and patience to guide students through the writing process and to help clients develop their own voice. Call her what you want; a writing teacher, tutor or coach, Charity’s clients learn to produce all types of writing that will be valued for a lifetime.”
Lori K. Dver, MA, BCET
President, Association of Educational Therapists
“The ingenious and sometimes unorthodox tools in The Wisdom in The Room will allow the reader to acknowledge, unpack, and surpass barriers that prohibit them from achieving their full potential as teachers, students, writers and lifelong learners. After using Hume’s exercises, I was left with several bodies of work— clear, honest, and heartfelt— that I feel contributed to my being named both a Ron Brown and a Gates Millennium Scholar.”
Aubrey Walker, Harvard College ‘2015
Ron Brown and Gates Millennium Scholar
Throughout the college process, Charity Hume was an incredible mentor. She guided and illuminated thoughtfully while leaving all choice up to me. Looking back, I can see my growth as a writer– I ended up with essays that I am still proud of. Charity helped me achieve success in the college process, and she has my highest recommendation.”
Eliana Shapere, Barnard College ‘2023
Barbara Silver Horowitz Scholar of Distinction
Writing Coaching that Fits Your Learning Style
INTRO College Essay Package:
- 1 hour Introductory Overview, Goal setting
- 1 hour Resume Application Questionnaire Meeting
- 5 Individual Writing Sessions for The Common Application
- 3 sessions on Supplemental Essays
Supplemental Essays
Many colleges and graduate schools want to see specific research that explains your fit for a major, a campus, or a future course of study. Knowing how to direct your essay to the specific audience of your chosen schools can make an enormous difference when you have the confidence of research behind you to make your case.
Supplemental essays vary in length by school, so it’s a good idea to map out your writing plan with a coach, and see where you can tailor these smaller essays to each campus, using core writing that comes from the heart.
Individual Writing Sessions
With creative exercises and personal coaching, you can unlock the wellspring of unique ideas, stories, and memories that give your writing memorable originality. Writing with a coach ups your ability to confidently express your ideas, let go of fear, and become an artist inspired to create a unique vision of the world only you can illuminate.
Writing Coaching is an investment in your own future. In individual meetings to suit every age and learning style, you will find encouragement, and be introduced to techniques that will help you mine the rich potential of your own imagination.
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Contact Charity for any questions or to schedule a session.