Grad school application workshop

Apply to your dream graduate program with a personal statement that stands out.

Selling yourself is not easy - often because we know ourselves the least. But with our expert guidance and structured feedback, you’ll get a statement that’s engaging, authentic, and unforgettable!

I have experience mentoring applicants to MD/DO, DDS/DMD, and MFA programs for top institutions such as New York University, University of Southern California, and AFI Conservatory.

Book a free 15-min consultation
  • personal statement feedback

    You’ve written a draft of your personal statement for your dream school, but you’d like another pair of eyes on it. I provide expert feedback proven to help applicants clarify voice and elevate competitiveness.

  • personal statement development

    You’re thinking about applying to your dream school but have no idea where to begin. Don’t worry, I’m here to help. The development package will take you from brainstorm to polish, with a series of development calls throughout, ensuring that you won’t be alone in the process.

  • portfolio sample workshop

    Need to submit a sample for grad school? Whether it’s a full length feature script, a 5 page scene, or the opening pages of a novel, together, we can elevate it to a professional level.

What clients are saying

  • "In one session together, she provided more insight than I’d received in months of other paid writing workshops. "

    — Jade Lacy, Creative writing mfa applicant

  • "I'm currently receiving offers from schools and am thankful to April for helping me reach this point!"

    — Ryan Cohen, DDS/DMD Dental school Applicant

  • "Through each session, my statement became more personal, honest, and alive. April is one of the writers I respect the most."

    — Bofan Wang, Directing Mfa Applicant

  • "April's insight and guidance was revelatory, not only in terms of structure, formatting, tone, and word choice, but also in terms of personal discovery. "

    — Andrew Wang, Directing MFA Applicant