Hey 11th graders (and the parents who love them),

You know I love a good theme—and so does my college prep co-pilot, Lyn Fairchild Hawks at Success Story.

So in honor of Star Wars Day, we’re beaming a little galactic essay prep into your inbox (on this May-gray SoCal day, no less).

Now, if you missed our Bookend Your Summer webinar last Sunday, let me ask:

If your stomach drop like the Millennium Falcon in hyperdrive every time you think about essays, deadlines, and to-dos, don’t worry. We’ve got your back—in a Jedi kinda way.

​The Bookend Service:​
📚 Idea Lab + Application Review 📚
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💡 IDEA LAB (June–August)​
Kickstart your Personal Statement with:

• A self-guided brainstorming workbook
• Two 1:1 Zooms with me or Lyn
• A solid first draft + clear revision plan
  ​Value: $450

🛠 APPLICATION REVIEW (Aug–Oct)​
Polish your full app with:

• Expert line edits on your Personal Statement + supplementals
• Strategy notes for your Activities List
• Two pros = double the insight
  ​Value: $550

Total Value: $1,000+
You Pay: $900​
Because we’d rather you invest in progress, not panic.
👉 Learn more or book now​

🧠 FAQs

Can you really help me write a first draft by the end of Idea Lab?
​Yep! Our process gets you from 0 to warp speed—with brainstorming, outlines, freewriting, and a guided draft launch. Even if your initial pass is as fuzzy as Chewbacca, we’ll help you find the GOLD.

What if I’ve got 5+ supplementals to write, too? Or need advice on other aspects of college?
​Check out my #WinningCollege program that starts May 18 or ask about my 1:1 comprehensive packages if you’re looking for general guidance within the college counseling universe!
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And if you’re looking for more laser-focused essay and leadership coaching, peep Success Story’s out-of-this-world hourly, weekly, and full-package essay services.

How do I make sure my writing sounds like me?
​We’ll show you how to ditch words like myriad, plethora, and dichotomy and use our Blue, Green & Gold method to tell your story authentically. The gold? That’s the real, everyday YOU.

➡️ Your Essay = A Personal Rebel Alliance

We’ll work so your essays get admissions readers to go from this:

To this:

Ready to fight for your spot in the next admissions round. Lightsabers optional.

Let’s Bookend This Summer

​Sign Up (or Learn More) Here!​
​Or just reply ‘BOOKEND’ and we’ll send details your way faster than R2D2 encrypts a college list.
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Let's get poppin,
​Mindi

P.S. My husband (& mega Star Wars nerd) annually points out that May the 4th shouldn’t be Star Wars Day. He thinks it should be May 25 since that is the day the first movie was actually released in 1977.

And if you are also a stickler for the details when it comes to your college applications—or just need more than bookend-style help, one of the four remaining spots in my #WinningCollege program is for you.
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​P.P.S. Whether it’s for this Bookend Service, #WinningCollege, or 1:1 work, I anticipate filling my roster by July 1 or sooner, so please don’t wait to have a chat with me now so we can pop you on the calendar!