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The Secret Recipe For Crafting Successful College Application Essays

No matter your background, budget, or learning style, college is for you, and Gramma’s Jam can help you get there!

 

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The Secret Recipe For Crafting Successful College Application Essays

No matter your background, budget, or learning style, college is for you, and Gramma’s Jam can help you get there! 

CHECK OUT THE RECIPE NOW!

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Whether you’re a student or parent/family member, Gramma’s Jam has a plan that will work for your specific needs:

 

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Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients

Countless schools to choose from and apply to. So many deadlines to meet. The daunting Personal Statement Essay. Supplemental Essays that seem to never end. Letters of Rec. Activity Lists… Ahhh, where do I even begin!?! It’s enough to make anyone feel overwhelmed. Well, you’re not alone. Gramma’s Jam is here to help you get organized and guide you in the challenging but exciting journey you’re about to embark on!

 

Step 2: Time To Prep

With so many students who look exactly like you on paper (awesome GPA, high test scores, and impressive extracurriculars), it’s hard to stand out. You’re probably thinking to yourself, What’s unique about me? Gramma’s Jam will guide you through an essential self-reflection process, allowing you to better understand who you are and what makes you tick. The learnings you gain about the one-and-only you will help you write College Application Essays to stand out from the pack!

 

Step 3: Let’s Get Cookin’

Imagine. College admissions officers comb through thousands of applications every year, with most of them sounding pretty much the same. Time for you to jump off the page with your writing, making that exhausted admissions officer feel as if you are there in the office with them sharing your genuine, one-of-a-kind story. With a pantry full of tips and tricks, Gramma’s Jam is your one-stop shop to take your essay writing to the next level.

 

Finally, Gramma’s Jam Is Ready!

Gramma’s Jam is committed to serving everyone seated at the College Admissions table. We can help if you’re a:

  • Motivated student who is striving to get into the college of your dreams
  • Talented student who needs a little help in putting your unique story down on paper
  • Caring parent or family member who could use some guidance navigating the complex college admissions and writing process

 

Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients

Countless schools to choose from and apply to. So many deadlines to meet. The daunting Personal Statement Essay. Supplemental Essays that seem to never end. Letters of Rec. Activity Lists… Ahhh, where do I even begin!?! It’s enough to make anyone feel overwhelmed. Well, you’re not alone. Gramma’s Jam is here to help you get organized and guide you in the challenging but exciting journey you’re about to embark on!

 

Step 2: Time To Prep

With so many students who look exactly like you on paper (awesome GPA, high test scores, and impressive extracurriculars), it’s hard to stand out. You’re probably thinking to yourself, What’s unique about me? Gramma’s Jam will guide you through an essential self-reflection process, allowing you to better understand who you are and what makes you tick. The learnings you gain about the one-and-only you will help you write College Application Essays to stand out from the pack!

 

Step 3: Let’s Get Cookin’

Imagine. College admissions officers comb through thousands of applications every year, with most of them sounding pretty much the same. Time for you to jump off the page with your writing, making that exhausted admissions officer feel as if you are there in the office with them sharing your genuine, one-of-a-kind story. With a pantry full of tips and tricks, Gramma’s Jam is your one-stop shop to take your essay writing to the next level.

 

Finally, Gramma’s Jam Is Ready!

Gramma’s Jam is committed to serving everyone seated at the College Admissions table. We can help if you’re a:

  • Motivated student who is striving to get into the college of your dreams
  • Talented student who needs a little help in putting your unique story down on paper
  • Caring parent or family member who could use some guidance navigating the complex college admissions and writing process

 

What Students And Parents Are Saying About Gramma’s Jam

 

College admissions: ultra-competitive, unpredictable, and truthfully exhausting, on top of the accumulating piles of essays to write. ”The pressure is on” is quite an understatement. However, the complete package online course from Gramma’s Jam is the class to take to make your college application process less stressful and even exciting. Each self-paced lesson is easy to follow, thoroughly breaking down the entire college essay writing process into concise terms. Plus, Jesse’s words of encouragement and sense of humor throughout the course are uplifting motivation-boosters amidst the stress of this process. And the best part: the interactive exercises not only make the course feel personalized to each student but also help students kickstart their journey towards self-discovery as they get a better sense of who they are – not just as a student but as an individual. With these tools, this course aims to relieve the stress of college admissions by providing the resources, knowledge, and advice that will guide students to submit an application they’re proud of.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Student, Class of 2026

 

 Jesse has been much more than a tutor for me – he has been a mentor and a friend. He guided me through my entire college and scholarship application process, going above and beyond by suggesting different activities I could talk about and ways I could uniquely show my strengths through my essays. Thanks to Jesse’s tutoring help, I was the first person in my school's history to earn more than $250,000 in scholarships. I attribute much of this success to Jesse's guidance on how I could talk about all of my hard work in high school openly and meaningfully. I would undoubtedly recommend his private tutoring services, tutoring workshops, or online courses for your college application essay writing needs.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Student, Class of 2025

 

The online courses do an excellent job covering everything you'll need to know to write some of the most competitive and polished college applications possible. Gramma’s Jam has done a fantastic job replicating the benefits of 1-on-1 tutoring in a more affordable format.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Student, Class of 2026

 

Writing essays had always been tough for my daughter. When college app season began, my daughter and I couldn’t agree on how to tackle the essays. Fortunately, we had Jesse guide us through the agonizing process. Little by little, Jesse led my daughter to reflect on what her extracurriculars, community service, and other experiences had taught her. We were all amazed when she was accepted to UC Berkeley. We are really thankful to have found Jesse!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Parent, Class of 2025

 

I purchased The Complete Package and as a student who has used many online educational engines and platforms, I can say that the learning environment on Gramma's Jam couldn't have been better! It's a user-friendly, three-in-one program with the option to watch videos, use the sound like a background audiobook, or just read the transcript. It's perfect for any learning style, and the content is extremely useful. Highly recommend!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Student, Class of 2026

 

College admissions: ultra-competitive, unpredictable, and truthfully exhausting, on top of the accumulating piles of essays to write. ”The pressure is on” is quite an understatement. However, the complete package online course from Gramma’s Jam is the class to take to make your college application process less stressful and even exciting. Each self-paced lesson is easy to follow, thoroughly breaking down the entire college essay writing process into concise terms. Plus, Jesse’s words of encouragement and sense of humor throughout the course are uplifting motivation-boosters amidst the stress of this process. And the best part: the interactive exercises not only make the course feel personalized to each student but also help students kickstart their journey towards self-discovery as they get a better sense of who they are – not just as a student but as an individual. With these tools, this course aims to relieve the stress of college admissions by providing the resources, knowledge, and advice that will guide students to submit an application they’re proud of.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Student, Class of 2026

 

 Jesse has been much more than a tutor for me – he has been a mentor and a friend. He guided me through my entire college and scholarship application process, going above and beyond by suggesting different activities I could talk about and ways I could uniquely show my strengths through my essays. Thanks to Jesse’s tutoring help, I was the first person in my school's history to earn more than $250,000 in scholarships. I attribute much of this success to Jesse's guidance on how I could talk about all of my hard work in high school openly and meaningfully. I would undoubtedly recommend his private tutoring services, tutoring workshops, or online courses for your college application essay writing needs.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Student, Class of 2025

 

The online courses do an excellent job covering everything you'll need to know to write some of the most competitive and polished college applications possible. Gramma’s Jam has done a fantastic job replicating the benefits of 1-on-1 tutoring in a more affordable format.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Student, Class of 2026

 

Writing essays had always been tough for my daughter. When college app season began, my daughter and I couldn’t agree on how to tackle the essays. Fortunately, we had Jesse guide us through the agonizing process. Little by little, Jesse led my daughter to reflect on what her extracurriculars, community service, and other experiences had taught her. We were all amazed when she was accepted to UC Berkeley. We are really thankful to have found Jesse!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Parent, Class of 2025

 

I purchased The Complete Package and as a student who has used many online educational engines and platforms, I can say that the learning environment on Gramma's Jam couldn't have been better! It's a user-friendly, three-in-one program with the option to watch videos, use the sound like a background audiobook, or just read the transcript. It's perfect for any learning style, and the content is extremely useful. Highly recommend!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Student, Class of 2026

 

 

The Author Of The Recipe

Jesse Shamshoian, the founder of Gramma’s Jam, is an Independent College Consultant who is passionate about helping students reach their fullest potential, both academically and personally.

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The College Application Essay Mindset: The Essential Guide For Writing Impactful Personal Statements And Supplements

Gramma’s Jam delves deeper into the tools, strategies, and principles introduced in Jesse’s highly-regarded pocketbook.

 

“The College Application Essay Mindset acknowledges that the personal essay is a key determinant in whether a student is admitted or turned down by a highly selective university. But it suggests something more profound. It suggests that students take this opportunity to paint a self-portrait describing not only what they look like superficially but who they are beneath the surface – their strengths, their weaknesses, their values, their uncertainties, their beauty, their flaws.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Pat Hayashi
Former Associate Chancellor of Admissions and Enrollment at UC Berkeley and Former Associate President of the UC System

Dr. Hayashi conceived of and oversaw the introduction of holistic admissions at UC Berkeley and later guided all other UC campuses in adopting this approach to the admissions process.

 

The College Application Essay Mindset: The Essential Guide For Writing Impactful Personal Statements And Supplements

Gramma’s Jam delves deeper into the tools, strategies, and principles introduced in Jesse’s highly-regarded pocketbook.

Dr. Hayashi conceived of and oversaw the introduction of holistic admissions at UC Berkeley and later guided all other UC campuses in adopting this approach to the admissions process.

 

“The College Application Essay Mindset acknowledges that the personal essay is a key determinant in whether a student is admitted or turned down by a highly selective university. But it suggests something more profound. It suggests that students take this opportunity to paint a self-portrait describing not only what they look like superficially but who they are beneath the surface – their strengths, their weaknesses, their values, their uncertainties, their beauty, their flaws.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Pat Hayashi
Former Associate Chancellor of Admissions and Enrollment at UC Berkeley and Former Associate President of the UC System

 

Start Jammin’ On Your Essay Writing

Time for you to get to work on the College Application Essay that will really move the needle in your favor during the admissions process. And better yet, you’ll learn more about what makes you YOU!

 

CHECK OUT THE RECIPE NOW!