Nashville · Franklin · Brentwood · Nolensville
College essays, scholarship applications, and anything else that has to be written well
Personal statements, scholarship essays, applications to specific programs, and coursework writing — guided by a published academic author. Your student does the writing. The work here is helping them find what they actually want to say and then say it well.
The approach
What we work on
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Personal statements
Most weak drafts fail before the first sentence, because the topic cannot carry the essay. Time spent choosing the subject saves rewriting later.
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Scholarship essays
A different job from an admissions essay: a specific committee, specific criteria, and often a much tighter word count.
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Program-specific applications
Honors colleges, summer programs, research placements, direct-entry majors — each with its own prompts and its own idea of a strong candidate.
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Coursework writing
The same support applies to essays and research papers for class, where the perspectives built here keep paying off long after applications are submitted.
Questions
Before you reach out
Do you write or edit the essay for my student?
No. The student writes every word. Structure, direction, content, and syntax get explored together in session — but the writing itself is theirs. Anything else would misrepresent them to admissions readers, and colleges are increasingly good at noticing.
When should we start?
The summer before senior year is comfortable, because it separates the writing from the pressure of deadlines and fall coursework. Starting later is still workable — the constraint is simply how many drafts there is room for, and good essays usually take several.
What is the time commitment, and how are sessions structured?
Most students begin with weekly 60- or 90-minute sessions, customized around the student’s course load and academic goals. Each meeting follows a structured but flexible framework: recap, focused instruction, then guided practice. Progress is reviewed with parents or guardians after each session, and scheduling is adaptable to weekdays and weekends.
Do you work with students who have learning differences?
Yes. Drawing from behavioral and neuropsychological principles, EM Tutoring identifies how a student’s processing differences influence their writing process, then adapts pacing and mentorship accordingly. There is an optional field on the contact form where you can share as much or as little as you like.
What does it cost?
Rates depend on session length and how often you meet, so we go over pricing on the introductory call. There’s no obligation and no pressure to book on the spot.
Also offered
Other subjects
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ACT preparation
Pacing, question triage, and the error patterns showing up in your student’s own practice tests.
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Math & science tutoring
Algebra through calculus, chemistry, biology, and physics — taught by a STEM doctorate-level educator.
Next step
Tell us about your student
Send a few details and Dr. McClure will follow up personally within 3 days.