The Essay Advisor
College Application Essay Guidance
Application essays are the primary opportunity for a college applicants to differentiate themselves by letting their personalities shine through. We are here to help you effectively communicate your best self via the written word.
Non-College-Application Essay Guidance
Very few high schools teach the skills necessary to write effective documents. We are here to guide you to writing essays that keep readers focused on and excited by your communication. One-on-one sessions available to anyone at any age in any walk of life.
Essay Editing
Already completed your application, but want one more set of eyes to read through it before sending it off? We are here for your last-stop editing needs.
Interview Prep
College interviews can be very intimidating for applicants. We are here to train and prepare you for these conversations.
School Selection and Strategies
Not sure what kind of school you want to attend? Feeling lost in the sheer number of options. We can help you find and apply to the best fit for your skills, comfort, and future.
Early Planning
Selecting courses and extracurricular activities with a focus on college admission while still allowing time for a student to "just be a kid" and enjoy school can be overwhelming. We can help you choose a path that will make both student and future college happy.
About Ilana Reeves, Founder
Ilana Reeves earned her bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in Environmental Science from Dartmouth College. She spent 10 years working in high tech as a Software Engineer and Software Engineering Manager before enrolling at MIT, where she completed her Masters Degree in Engineering and Management. Upon graduation, she joined Cambridge-based startup Cargurus, where she recruited, trained, and oversaw writers for the site.
After helping to get Cargurus site up and running, Ilana moved back to Georgia with her husband, where she transitioned back to high tech, spending the next 17 years in engineering leadership as an Architect, Senior Manager, and Director at companies such as IHG, Altisource, Cognia, and Square.
Throughout her career, Ilana worked hard to establish an outstanding reputation for building cohesive, high-functioning teams and mentoring engineers and leaders from various walks of life. After thirty years in industry, she is taking these skills, combining them with her talent for writing high-impact documents, and applying them to helping students prepare for, select, and apply to the best college for each individual.
In her spare time, Ilana has remained an active alumna for both of her schools. She has volunteered as an Admissions Ambassador for her program at MIT, and has held the roles of Alumni Interviewer, District Enrollment Director, and President of the Dartmouth Club of Georgia. Ilana also enjoys traveling with her family, playing tennis, hiking, and walking her two rescue dogs.
