A simple, strategic plan for confident, selective-ready applications.

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Live Workshop — December 9, 2025 at 7:00pm ET​
(60 minutes + live Q&A)

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Selective admissions — especially in STEM — expect more than high scores and a rigorous course load.

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Many STEM students struggle to:​
• Talk about themselves
• Communicate their curiosity
• Write personal, compelling essays
• Stay organized
• Build a strategic school list

This workshop gives you the structure, clarity, and confidence your teen needs.

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In this workshop, you’ll learn how to:​
​ • Organize the entire application process
• Shape a compelling STEM-driven narrative
• Build a selective-ready school list rooted in fit
• Plan for scholarships + merit aid
• Write stronger essays using a simple framework

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Featuring: The STEM Admissions Design Cycle™

A five-step system rooted in engineering + design thinking.

DEFINE — Identify strengths, interests, and values.
​DESIGN — Map your teen’s narrative + school choices.
​DEVELOP — Draft essays, supplements, and applications.
​TEST + REFINE — Revise every component with support.
​LAUNCH — Submit confident, selective-ready applications.

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“Erin helped my daughter, Ahana, find her voice and believe in her writing. The process didn’t just strengthen her personal statement — it helped her understand herself better. She submitted her essays with real confidence, and the care and emotional support Erin gave her made all the difference.”​
— Malini S., parent of Ahana

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For families with STEM kids who:​
​ • Feel overwhelmed by the application process
• Want a clearer timeline + structured plan
• Need to turn STEM strengths into a compelling story
• Want to reduce stress and avoid last-minute chaos
• Value warm, thoughtful, individualized support

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Erin Bailey​
College Admissions Coach & Founder of The Essay Artist

I’ve spent more than 15 years helping students find their voice and feel confident in their college applications. I hold a Master’s in Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and I specialize in supporting STEM students who are brilliant in the classroom but need help bringing their stories to life.

My approach is warm, structured, and deeply personalized — so your teen feels supported, understood, and ready to shine.

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