ABOUT

Hi I'm Erin Bailey (she/her).

I help high school students navigate every step of the college application process—with clarity, confidence, and a strong sense of self. Whether it’s building a smart college list, managing deadlines, or crafting essays that sound just like you, I offer personalized, one-on-one support to help students present their best, truest selves on paper.

I bring over 15 years of experience as an educator, writer, and college admissions coach. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Film and Television from Boston University and my master’s in the Teaching of English from Columbia University. I’ve taught in New York City, Denver, and abroad, and I currently serve as an Alumni Admissions Ambassador at Columbia’s Teachers College, where I help recruit and support future changemakers in education.

But more than anything, I believe in helping students feel seen. My clients come to me overwhelmed or unsure where to begin. They leave with clarity, confidence, and writing they’re genuinely proud of.

When I’m not cheering on my students, I’m usually chasing after my two little kids, experimenting in the kitchen, or catching a local theatre show. I’m also a recovering Facebook Marketplace addict and can’t resist a good secondhand score.

VALUES

EXCELLENCE

Excellent results through excellent instruction, while enjoying an excellent client experience.

CURIOSITY

Be curious about your world. Be curious about what you will learn about yourself at the end of the process. Personal narrative writing is a journey of self-discovery and it is priviledge to be along for the ride- for me and for admissions officers who will read your masterpiece!

COURAGE

Writing is an inherently courageous pursuit. It is hard and fraught with obstacles and self-doubt. I believe that everyone has a great story to tell. Our strength lies in what makes us different and being willing to write our vulnerability on the page is our greatest asset.

JOY

Yes, we know that applying to college is stressful, but it's also something to celebrate! I approach every coaching session with optimism, excitement, and a twist of fun. When you enjoy the writing process, the positivity is reflected in the final product.

EQUITY

I believe that we must change the imbalances of power and priviledge in our country. Education is a powerful tool to create a world where people of color and the LGBTQIA+ community have access to opportunity, wealth, happiness, and security.