06/18/2026
Please join me in welcoming Claire Houlihan to the Total Writing Enrichment team this summer!
Claire's journey with TWE comes full circle. As a former TWE student, she experienced the college admissions process firsthand and understands the power of finding and sharing your authentic voice.
Today, Claire is a student at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, and we're excited to have her supporting our communications and marketing efforts this summer.
As a test-optional applicant, Claire successfully navigated the admissions process without submitting standardized test scores, relying instead on the strength of her application and essays.
We're thrilled to have her on the team and look forward to introducing you to more of Claire's work in the months ahead.
Welcome, Claire!
06/02/2026
“Working with Amy and her team is one of the best things I did for my son during the college application process.”
-Betsy Harootyan, New Trier High School parent 💙💚🩶
Helping students learn the writing skills needed to complete authentic, exceptional college essays not only helps them get accepted, but allows them to feel confident, supported, and prepared throughout the college essay process.
I especially love the independence and confidence this student gained along the way — from scheduling tutoring sessions to completing applications and hitting submit himself.… and the peace of mind for his parents!
Thank you for trusting Total Writing Enrichment to be part of such an important season. 😊
05/14/2026
That’s why I’m excited to be joined by Dr. Al Benthall for a special webinar:
🎓 The College Acceptance Formula: A Strategic Guide to Essays, Test Scores, and Getting Into the College of Your Dreams
🗓 May 19
⏰ 7:30 PM Eastern
We’ll be talking about:
✔️ what makes college essays stand out
✔️ how test scores fit into the bigger picture
✔️ ways students can approach the admissions process with more clarity and confidence
If you have a high school student at home, we’d love to have you join us.
Register here:
https://essays.totalwritingenrichment.com/monthly-webinar
05/12/2026
Excited to be speaking with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library about one of the most important — and often overlooked — parts of the college process: scholarship essays.
A strong scholarship essay can open doors, reduce financial stress, and help students stand out in meaningful ways.
I’ll be sharing practical strategies to help students:
find meaningful topics
strengthen their writing
and approach essays with more confidence
This event will be held on Zoom, and I’d love to have you join us!
Register here:
https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/69e8da6a129f1274383a12bd
05/06/2026
❤️ Some of my earliest memories of my dad involve him writing goals.
I observed his quiet thoughtfulness as he mapped out football plays for his team, home improvement ideas for our family, and track splits for my 1600 meter race. 🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️
From school grades to athletic performance, my dad believed in having a direction and taking the time to write a specific plan.
And then to picture yourself that vision.
I recently lost my dad and I’ve been reflecting on what made him such a caring father and strong leader.
He took the time to get clear and then move forward with intention.
He sought out help and guidance when a project was beyond his skills.
It’s something I think about a lot, especially this time of year with students.
Summer is one of the best opportunities students have to pause, reflect, and build the skills they’ll need for the next school year ahead without the pressure of homework, projects and exams.
For rising 8th, 9th, and 10th and 11th graders, that means:
✔️ writing an engaging attention grabber
✔️ learning how to express ideas clearly
✔️ writing a specific arguable thesis
If you want to master these skills and step into the next school year strong, I have a few spots open for summer writing camp students.
Now is a great time to start mapping out goals, creating a plan, and taking inspired action.
😀 You can book a call here: https://bookme.name/totalwritingenrichment/lite/free-15-minute-college-application-essay-consultation-with-amy
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