It’s your story…
we’ll help you tell it.

Kim and Jenny are different from general college counseling. They bring Michelangelo-level skill in essay craft, shaping my son’s deeply personal story into an authentic, memorable personal statement.
Amit C.,
Dad of Purdue University freshman, class of 2023
I cannot recommend REC enough. Their guidance helped push me out of my comfort zone and challenged me to write essays at a level I never could have written alone.
Colette K.,
USC Marshall School of Business, class of 2029
Thank you REC – you have a magical way of making a daunting task feel joyful and rewarding. We are so grateful! 
Mekea D.,
Mom of University of Wisconsin freshman, class of 2030

Riviera Essay Coaching offers comprehensive help in the college essay process. Led by professional writers, REC can assist every step of the way from brainstorming that brilliant idea for the common app to perfecting each and every supplemental essay. 

The college essay—or essays if we’re real!—is a critical part, and often the toughest, of the application. Personal narratives let students paint a picture of themselves, tell their story, and really turn the volume up on who they are. Our applicants already have strong resumes and plenty of bullet points, but this is where they get to shine. This is what sets them apart.

Proven Results

About Us

Kim Klawuhn has been a professional writer for 25 years with a background in public relations and tech writing, which gives her a strategic perspective, ensuring every idea is targeted and every word counts. In addition to private coaching, she is a volunteer essay coach with Mission Scholars.

Jennifer Kramer has been a professional writer for 25 years with a background in creative writing and journalism, balancing personal narrative and story with a sharp eye for editing. In addition to private coaching, she is a volunteer essay coach with Mission Scholars.