"Of all that I have written in my life, my college essay is the piece of writing I am most proud of. It won a writing award and helped me gain admission into honors programs at several of the universities I applied to. But more important than any successes that resulted from it, working with Ms. Schmidt on the essay (and countless others during my time in her AP English class) allowed me to define my voice and develop my identity as a writer. Yes, she is a phenomenal editor, but she is also an exquisite coach who helped me express myself in ways I never expected. She has had a profound impact on my thinking and writing, and I cannot imagine a better person to work with on an important writing project."

"I had never been a confident writer, until I worked with Kristie during my college essay process. My essay topics were extremely private and on subjects that I did not often share with others. Kristie took a personal interest in understanding the messages I was trying to convey and coached me in a way that allowed me to freely express my feelings in a concise manner. To this day, I tell people the most influential person on my writing and writing style was Kristie!"

"I whole-heartedly endorse Kristie Schmidt for any writing-related expertise, guidance, and teaching! As my English teacher in High School, Ms. Schmidt  was instrumental in helping me find my voice and construct a college essay that both told my story and showcased my writing abilities. Ultimately, her attention and guidance paid off when I was admitted to and attended Dartmouth College after graduating! More than that, Ms. Schmidt, more than any other teacher, inspired my love of language, of writing, and of communicating purposefully. She taught me how individual words can completely change the meaning of a statement, and showed me not just how to write an essay, but to craft a message. I still refer to her lessons even now as a student at MIT pursuing my MBA!"