Participation Agreement

 

With Standout Application Essays, clients get personalized support throughout the essay writing process. For optimal results, we must all commit to the deadlines, communication methods, and general expectations.

STANDOUT APPLICATION ESSAYS AGREES TO:

  • Offer live coaching sessions and essay review

  • Provide a schedule of expectations, assignments, and deadlines to support student achievement of essay writing goals

  • Provide exercises to brainstorm essay topics

  • Provide detailed feedback on student work generated during the coaching period

  • Share models and standards for excellent essays

  • Recommend revisions to meet those standards

  • Respond to communications from students and families in a timely manner

  • Send parent updates as agreed to by parents and Standout Application Essays

  • Keep all student information confidential

I, THE STUDENT, AGREE TO:

  • Be aware of all application deadlines and requirements

  • Make the time necessary available each week during the coaching period

  • Attempt recommended writing exercises and strategies

  • Submit original work

  • Check my email daily and respond by email to Standout Application Essays in a timely manner

  • Respond to texts within the day of receipt

  • Give at least 24 hours’ notice when rescheduling coaching sessions

  • Use a quiet space during live coaching/web conferencing sessions and turn on camera

  • Not share meeting information, Google Drive access, or proprietary documents with anyone except parents or guardians

  • Meet all deadlines and attend all coaching sessions

I understand that use of this service is not a guarantee of my acceptance to any colleges, universities, or scholarships.

I understand that my essays may need more drafts beyond the consulting period, and that the work done together does not guarantee a final draft ready for submission.

I understand that my essays be anonomously used as positive examples for future students working with Standout Essay Applications; if this is the case, future students will be told that they essays are for their use only and not to be shared.

I, THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN, AGREE TO:

  • Help my child make the necessary hours available per week during the coaching period

  • Give permission for my child to use web conferencing software with Standout Application Essays

  • Respond by email to Standout Application Essays in a timely manner

  • Ensure my child checks email daily and responds in a timely manner as well

  • Give at least 24 hours’ notice when rescheduling coaching sessions

  • Provide a quiet space for my child during coaching sessions and not share meeting information, Google Drive access, or proprietary documents with anyone except my child

  • Ensure my child meets all deadlines

  • Consult with child on scope of coaching (for example, frequency of check-ins and number of revision cycles)

  • Submit payment within 30 days of monthly invoice. A $30 fee will be charged for late payments. (Fees are posted on the “Fees” tab.)

I understand that if my child misses coaching sessions, Standout Application Essays reserves the right to charge a missed session fee of $50.

I understand that although Standout Application Essays will help my child with scheduling as needed, it is my child’s responsibility to be aware of application deadlines and requirements.

I understand that use of this service is not a guarantee of my child's acceptance by any colleges, universities, or scholarships.

I understand that positive feedback sent to Standout Application Essays may be used on the Testimonials page of this website.