Lori V. ESq.

Gold COACH 
SUBJECT: College Admissions
Area of Expertise: Essay writing

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.

Education and Certifications:​
  • B.A. in English and American Studies, Phi Beta Kappa, Wesleyan University
  • J.D. with distinction, Emory University School of Law
  • Visiting Student, Harvard Law School
  • Certified Essay Coach, The College Essay Experience​
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Selected List of College Acceptances:

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