The College App Edit
with Kelly Chester
Build a Stronger, More Competitive College Application
Monthly application editing and support that helps you stand out.
EXPERT EDITING
Up to 6 submissions reviewed each month
LIVE SUPPORT
Monthly live admissions Q&A sessions
RESOURCES & VIDEOS
Guides, templates, and lessons for every step
MONTHLY ROADMAP
Clear priorities, milestones & deadline tracking
UP TO 6 APPLICATION REVIEWS PER MONTH
Submit any combination of:
EVERY SUBMISSION INCLUDES:
Not just editing — strategic, admissions-level feedback.
MONTHLY LIVE ADMISSIONS Q&A
Ask questions, get real-time answers, and stay on track.
RESOURCE & VIDEO LIBRARY
Step-by-step guides, templates, and on-demand lessons to make every part of the process easier.
Everything you need,
exactly when you need it.
A CLEAR PLAN, MONTH BY MONTH
JUNE-JULY
Strategy, college list, essay brainstorming, self-evaluation, and resume building
AUGUST
Application build-out + supplemental essays and activity section prep
SEPT-OCT
Finalizing essays, polishing applications and preparing for submission
NOVEMBER
Interviews, portfolios, communications, and final submission support
DECEMBER
Adjust the list, update colleges, and wrap up RD applications
PERFECT FOR STUDENTS WHO
A high-touch monthly editing program with up to six expert reviews each month, helping students refine, strengthen, and elevate every component of their application.
Meet Kelly Chester
Hi, I am Kelly Chester, the founder of the Application Workshop, the content creator for College With Kelly, and the host of The Admissions Tailgate. I have been advising high school students for over 15 years, and have helped them gain access to the nation’s most competitive colleges and universities. And, yes, they actually have fun during the process. I seek to empower my students as they conquer one application at a time. It is not only about “the dream school" but about getting excited, and admitted into fabulous and fitting options. Removing the stress from the process leads to creativity and productivity, which is why over 95% of my students were admitted into at least one of their top three schools last year, including: Harvard, Yale, Caltech, Stanford, MIT, UPenn, Dartmouth, Duke, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, NYU, USC and MORE…
In 2025, 95% of Application Workshop students were accepted into at least one of their top three schools.
Kelly Chester has helped thousands of students gain access to their dream colleges.
“We had the pleasure of working with Kelly through two admissions cycles and are about to embark on a third. She is extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of the admissions process and handles every step with compassion and professionalism. She’s accessible and approachable, and is always speedy with her turnaround time on essay editing. Kelly is a fantastic resource!!!”
— Kim Z.
“Excellent revisions, quick turnaround time, and reasonable pricing. Thanks to Application Workshop, our son got into 10 colleges including a few of his “reach” schools. We feel Kelly’s review made the difference for presenting a polished application. I highly recommend Application Workshop and will definitely use her services again for my next two sons”
— Heather S.
“Kelly is fantastic in every step of the college process! She is thorough, thoughtful, and attentive from your first meeting with her. From helping to formulate a college list to giving interview tips and feedback on how to improve your essay writing, I cannot recommend her enough!.”