Lori V. ESq.
College Essay Coach
With over 30 years of professional writing and editing experience, Lori helps students craft powerful, authentic college essays that reflect who they are and what they value. She offers clear, supportive guidance through every stage of the process—from brainstorming to final edits—helping students find their voice and shape their stories with confidence.
Lori’s extensive background in high-level professional writing informs her approach. She served as a federal judicial law clerk, practiced litigation at the top-tier law firm Davis Polk, and worked as a legal recruiter placing attorneys at elite New York City law firms. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Wesleyan University, Lori earned her J.D. with distinction from Emory University School of Law and completed a visiting semester at Harvard Law School. While at Emory, she served as a Book Editor for the Emory Law Journal. Lori knows how to turn complex material into a compelling narrative.
As a WOW Certified Essay Coach with training from The College Essay Experience, Lori is especially skilled at supporting students with a wide range of learning profiles, including neurodivergent students. Her calm, structured, and empathetic approach empowers students to tell their stories with clarity, originality, and purpose.
Work with Lori on your Common App personal statement or receive comprehensive support on all supplemental essays throughout the application cycle.
Lori lives in New York and is the parent of two college-age sons.
Lori holds the following degrees and certificates:
With over 30 years of professional writing and editing experience, Lori helps students craft powerful, authentic college essays that reflect who they are and what they value. She offers clear, supportive guidance through every stage of the process—from brainstorming to final edits—helping students find their voice and shape their stories with confidence.
Lori’s extensive background in high-level professional writing informs her approach. She served as a federal judicial law clerk, practiced litigation at the top-tier law firm Davis Polk, and worked as a legal recruiter placing attorneys at elite New York City law firms. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Wesleyan University, Lori earned her J.D. with distinction from Emory University School of Law and completed a visiting semester at Harvard Law School. While at Emory, she served as a Book Editor for the Emory Law Journal. Lori knows how to turn complex material into a compelling narrative.
As a WOW Certified Essay Coach with training from The College Essay Experience, Lori is especially skilled at supporting students with a wide range of learning profiles, including neurodivergent students. Her calm, structured, and empathetic approach empowers students to tell their stories with clarity, originality, and purpose.
Work with Lori on your Common App personal statement or receive comprehensive support on all supplemental essays throughout the application cycle.
Lori lives in New York and is the parent of two college-age sons.
Lori holds the following degrees and certificates:
- B.A. in English and American Studies, Wesleyan University
- J.D. with distinction, Emory University School of Law
- Visiting Student, Harvard Law School
- Certified Essay Coach, The College Essay Experience
Selected List of College Acceptances:
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Bates College
Boston University Bucknell University Colgate University College of William & Mary Drexel University Hamilton College Northeastern University Rochester Institute of Technology Skidmore College Syracuse University Texas Christian University Trinity College Tufts University |
University of Connecticut
University of Maryland University of Miami University of Michigan University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of Rhode Island University of Richmond University of South Carolina University of Vermont University of Wisconsin–Madison Vanderbilt University Villanova University Wesleyan University |
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