Take the stress out of AP English prep, college application essays, and everyday writing challenges. Partner with Lauren to build confidence, sharpen critical thinking, and present your absolute best work in the classroom and on college applications.
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One-on-one coaching built around each student — their goals, their voice, and their schedule.
Close reading, timed essays, and argument writing for AP Language and AP Literature — so students walk into the exam ready.
From brainstorming to the final draft, help finding the story only your student can tell and telling it well.
Ongoing support with school assignments, research papers, and the habits that make writing feel less overwhelming.
About
After graduating from Boston University in 1998 with a BA in English, Lauren Gottlieb followed her passion for music and pop culture and took a job at a PR firm in NYC. She thought she was living her best life, from driving Stevie Nicks in a golf cart to escorting Steven Spielberg on a red carpet. But she was still lacking fulfillment. After a daunting experience in a moving port-a-potty at an awards show in Miami, she had an epiphany: she was meant to be a teacher.
Several months later, she began as a New York City Teaching Fellow in a cohort of career changers. Working in a low-performing high school in Bushwick, Brooklyn, while earning her MA in English Education at Brooklyn College, she found her purpose.
In 2009, after eight years of teaching in the NYC school system, Gottlieb and her family moved to New Jersey, where she began her tenure at Watchung Hills Regional High School. Since then, she has taught courses ranging from 9CP to AP Language and Composition to AP Literature and Composition, dedicating her life’s work to fostering literary appreciation and critical thinking among students using a mix of humor, pop culture, and dynamic student-centered activities.
Since 2012, Ms. Gottlieb has guided hundreds of students through crafting compelling college application, supplemental, and scholarship essays. Her students have earned admission to top-tier institutions, including NYU, UCLA, USC, Vanderbilt, Emory, American University, Penn State, Tulane, and the Rutgers Honors College, among many others.
In addition to her college counseling experience, Ms. Gottlieb brings extensive AP expertise to her students. Since 2020, she has served as an official College Board AP Reader for AP Literature, AP Language, and AP Seminar. She is also an active thought leader in secondary education, presenting regularly at the annual National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Convention.
Testimonials
Lauren guided all four of my kids through the college essay writing process from brainstorming to edits and made it fun. Her help took so much stress out of the process. We have four very different kids with different interests, and they all enjoyed their time working with Lauren. — Elizabeth R., West Orange
Helped my son find his real voice Lauren took the time to truly understand who my son is, and her thoughtful process drew out personal qualities and stories he never would have thought to include. His essay sounds like him in the best way. Lauren has a genuine understanding of students with different learning and communication styles, which is a real asset. The process was structured and thorough, guiding him through each draft without ever writing it for him. The sessions were efficient, which mattered most leading up to a busy senior year. Highly recommend! — April J., Brooklyn, NY
Lauren came highly recommended to help my daughter with her college essay at the 11th hour. My daughter was frozen with anxiety, but she immediately put her at ease. She provided a sharp and honest critique of the essay and worked with her to convey more of an authentic voice for her personal statement. After the session, my daughter felt much more confident and asked for another session to help with her supplemental essays. I highly recommend Lauren! — James R., New York, NY
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