You have worked hard to build a strong academic record and enrich your life with meaningful experiences. Now it is time to bring it all together.
At UnCommon App, we help you make meaning from everything you have accomplished, connecting your values, strengths, and goals to the next chapter of your journey.
Each application is different. We help you craft one that is unmistakably yours.
We focus on the storytelling aspects of the application—essays, activities, resume, and interviews—shaping them into the story only you can tell.
Application Strategy & Personal Branding
Stand out with more than just stats. We'll work together to build a cohesive narrative that ties every part of your application together, and showcases all you have to offer.
Personal Statement Creation
More than just an essay; this is your chance to connect. We'll help you find your story, shape it with intention, and tell it in your own distinctive voice.
Supplemental Essay Advising
Tailor responses that align your interests and goals with each school’s mission, values, and campus culture.
Tailored Resume Building
Your experiences have shaped who you are. Let's present them clearly, confidently, and with impact. We'll help you create a resume that supports your story.
Activities & Brag Sheet Creation
Make every activity count. We help you highlight leadership, initiative, and growth in a way that gets noticed by admissions officers and recommendation writers alike.
Interview Preparation
Be ready for the conversation that could seal the deal. We'll coach you to articulate your story and goals with clarity and confidence.
Each piece matters. We will make sure they all work together.
“Liz has an incredible gift for helping kids find and tell their own stories. From the moment she met my son, they clicked—her warmth, humor, and genuine interest instantly put him at ease. What followed was a truly collaborative process where she helped him uncover his proudest moments and biggest challenges, and express them authentically, in his own voice. That’s rare. So many college essay coaches overwrite or take over entirely, but Liz never did. She guided without steering, encouraged without editing out his personality, and helped him create something real and memorable. Best of all—he got into his top-choice school.”
Hilary
(parent of student admitted to University of Michigan School of Engineering)
“The college application process can be stressful, I know from experience. Luckily, Liz was able to greatly reduce this stress by providing me with support for my essays, resume, and overall application. The organization of her support, characterized by ‘brag sheets’, interview prep, and overall strategy for the essays and resume was extremely beneficial as she helped me to tell my own authentic story. Writing an essay that is supposed to encompass who you are as a person can seem intimidating because of its breadth but Liz was able to look at my life from an outside perspective and really help me narrow in on my passions and triumphs. As well as providing assistance for my CommonApp essay, she also helped with supplements and my resume. Her support was professional and she took my application to the next level.”
Sasha
(Student admitted to Barnard College, Wellesley College, UC Santa Barbara)
“When I started my MBA application journey, I figured I could tackle it on my own—with a little help from ChatGPT, of course. But as I dug into the process, I realized something was missing. That’s when I reached out to Liz. Working with her changed everything. While my original essays were technically sound, they lacked me. Liz helped me find my voice and tell my story in a way that felt honest, compelling, and uniquely mine. Beyond the essays, her support through the entire application—from strategy to interview prep—gave me clarity and confidence at every step. Thanks to Liz, I not only submitted a stronger application—I landed at my #1 school. I’m incredibly grateful, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone on this journey.”
