Testimonials

“Working with Michelle was a wonderful experience from start to finish. She was extremely attentive and helpful. Michelle was always willing to answer a question or a call. She helped me curate ideas for my personal statement and walked me through numerous supplemental essays. With her, I got into all eight schools I applied to, most with significant scholarship awards. Next year, I will be attending my dream school with a large merit scholarship, and I could not have done it without her.”

"My daughter enjoyed working with you very much and I liked the way you helped her bring her ideas forth and get them down on paper. She did extremely well getting into every college she applied to except being wait listed at one. We are very proud. Thanks again for all your expertise and professionalism.”

"We are very pleased that our son was accepted to almost all the schools he applied to and we are thrilled that he will be attending SUNY Binghamton in September. We could not be happier. We believe we owe it in no small part to the essay Ms. Sale helped Jonathan to write. He is a very bright kid with great ideas. I hired Ms. Sale to help Jonathan because I thought he needed some help in “tightening” his thoughts to produce a competitive essay. I could not help him because I do not know what colleges look for in their essay… but we all know they do look at them! I strongly recommend that other parents consider working with Ms. Sale for their college-bound students. We certainly got our money’s worth!"

"My son showed his essay to his English teacher, and the college and career advisor at Middletown High School and both thought it was a well written essay. Overall, my son was very pleased with the ‘bootcamp’ and would recommend it. He felt it was better to have the block of time in order to be able to focus solely on the task, and to have Ms. Sale in the room for assistance and immediate feedback. He loved the fact that when the time came to begin the application process, the essay was something he did not have to worry about doing!"

"Ms. Sale was very patient and effective with my son. She taught him how to pay closer attention to what he was writing. He was one of only two seniors who got 100% on his English test for his summer reading project."

"I am very happy with the work we did together you really helped me put my thoughts and passions on paper."

"We got my daughter’s scores this morning. She went from a 560 in writing to a 650! We are thtilled with her scores! I will be in touch about working on her college essay in a few months."

"The feedback that was given to me regarding each essay proved to be a valuable asset when I was writing supplements later on in the year. Michelle Sale gave me an accurate, and almost fool-proof way to develop college essays into more than just an essay; the essays I wrote truly captured my inner voice that was not on the paper before."

"As a result of my daughter’s work with Ms. Sale, her writing skills have flourished beyond her imagination. She is now able to write creatively as well as factually with ease and confidence. In addition, my daughter saw a significant increase in her verbal SAT score. Mrs. Sale has such a wonderful demeanor with young adults. She is patient, kind, and humorous, while at the same time holds her students accountable and encourages their development."

"I just got off the phone with my daughter’s college admission counselor, and when she heard who I was, she knew the name right away. She said my daughter’s college essay is THE best one she’s ever read. It’s now on top of her favorite list. Just another well-deserved thank you!! I wanted you to know how much we appreciate your help. You definitely gave her the edge we needed. So far, two acceptances with Honors!! Waiting to hear from everyone else!!"

"Michelle helped my firstborn and was great! She helped him with the common app essay and about 20 supplemental essays for 10 different colleges. She was so flexible and generous with her schedule as well. My son ended up getting a full tuition scholarship to University of Miami, and I know Michelle was part of that success. I will definitely be hiring her again for my next kid coming up the pike. Thank you again Michelle!"

"Thank you. I’ll message you telling you what college I get in! I appreciate what you did so much. I’ve finally done something without procrastinating!"

Michelle has been phenomenal to work with. I am applying to medical schools for the 2025 application cycle and with her help I have crafted well-thought-out responses to every secondary application that I have received. Where Michelle really shines is after you work with her for a month or two and you really get to know each other. After that, it feels more like a friendship. Her writing style is fantastic and as long as you can provide enough information, she can help you craft an incredibly strong response to anything. Michelle truly cares about her clients and this is shown when she goes above and beyond for them. I can text her at any time at a reasonable hour and I can expect a response within the next 30 minutes. She is willing to sit down and review work almost any day and I cant wait to see where I get into with her help!

"Michelle patiently worked with me to improve my SAT and ACT scores. After learning more about how I learn, we decided to focus on improving my reading skills. Her tricks worked! I only took the ACT again, and I did much better. I am also doing better in English!"

"My daughter will be attending her first choice for college this fall. I will see you in a year or so for my younger child."

"Through your services, my daughter’s SAT scores went from the 1300’s to the 1500’s. Once scheduling was arranged, it was smooth sailing. She got into 8 of the nine schools she applied to, including her first choice!"

"Thank you so much for all your help! The experience was great; it streamlined the writing process and was a great environment for brainstorming, I highly recommend it. Taking the course over the summer provides an advantage as well as a sense of relief that you don’t need to worry about school work and college essays simultaneously."

"Honestly, you were perfect for my daughter. You pushed her where I couldn’t, and gave her encouragement when mine didn’t matter. The college essay was key. And while she may have dragged her feet…all of her applications were done and submitted early and in time for early action. I think kids wait too long and don’t concentrate on it early enough, then when the time comes, everyone is scrambling around. We came to you via word of mouth, and continue to pass your name on to others."

Working with Michelle Sale was an absolute game-changer for both of my kids during the college application process. She helped my daughter craft a truly exceptional college essay, one that not only captured her unique voice but also stood out in a record-breaking applicant pool. Thanks to Michelle's expert guidance, my daughter was accepted to every school she applied to, including Northeastern University, which had an ultra-competitive 5.2% acceptance rate. That alone speaks volumes.

"Thank you so much for everything you have done for Joseph. You were patient, kind, and worked great with our son. I would recommend you to anyone doing their essays for college or needing assistance with any college questions they have."

My parents signed me up to work with Michelle last year, and all I can say is that it was the best decision we could've done. She helped me so much with my writing and storytelling that were able to come up with a compelling essay that really showed who I truly am. Michelle not only helped me get into top tier colleges like Mount Holyoke College and University of Vermont, she also helped me get into my dream school, University of Wisconsin - Madison. She was kind and patient and made me feel confident in my essay writing. I own her a big thanks for helping me with my future.

"Just being at a desk with no distractions was very helpful for me, and writing multiple essay topics is good so students are able to switch between ideas."

So thankful for Michelle’s help with my daughter’s essay. She has a skilled approach to exploring topics and then drilling down further into the elements to craft a truly unique essay.

"I am so very happy to report that my son was accepted into all 16 schools he applied to. I will certainly pass your flyer on to my friends."

"My daughter’s SAT grades are in and she scored 590 on the Critical Reading section, up from 440 last time. We are THRILLED!!! She is still taking the test in November but the pressure is hopefully off. Again, I want to thank you SO much for all your help! It clearly made a huge difference."

"Going into the application process, I looked at my essay questions with disbelief, confusion and stress–I could not understand how they could possibly get done not only on time, but well. My mom told me she had scheduled an appointment with a woman who helps out applicants, and I was a bit hesitant at first. When we first saw her, I knew it was going to be good–she was friendly and cheery, but 'laid down the law' when I needed it. I don’t know what I would have done without her help!"

Michelle related to my rising senior in a way that made him actually want to express himself in an essay. During a really stressful time, Michelle earned his trust, tapped into his strengths and brought some much-needed humor.

"I was extremely nervous to begin my personal essay. From the second I began brainstorming with Michelle, I felt comfortable and actually wanted to work on my essay. Whenever I felt stuck, Michelle helped in a way that pushed me to figure it out myself, while never letting me feel like I was in this alone. With her constant support and friendly energy, I was able to write an essay I am proud of and get into the business school of my dreams, the Ross School at the University of Michigan."

My daughter and I set a goal to have all college/Common App essays completed by the end of the summer leading into senior year. Getting a kid to sit down, focus, and put the time and energy into writing thoughtful essays during the summer is no easy task, but Michelle helped set a timeline and it likely wouldn’t have happened without her support! Together they stuck to the deadlines they set, brainstormed, and created multiple essays I know my daughter felt very proud of. Michelle knows her audience and is engaging, fun, yet also tough when necessary. I will be recommending her to friends with rising seniors and highly recommend her to all of you checking out her website. Thank you, Michelle!

Michelle worked with my son, and I can honestly say he wrote the best essay of his entire 12 years of school with her help. He got into his top-choice colleges as well, and most importantly, he came away from the process feeling confident and proud of his work.  Michelle has a gift, not just for writing, but for connecting with students and helping them find their authentic voice. I can’t recommend her highly enough for anyone navigating the college admissions process.

"I learned so much from the teacher. I actually enjoyed the Bootcamp. My mom couldn’t believe I was the first one there in the morning, because classes were at nine o’clock. At first, I really, really wanted to go to the University of Delaware, but then my essay turned out so good that I applied to Maryland—and got in!"