Welcome to all college-bound students and parents of college-bound students!
With nearly two decades of experience in college application coaching, Dr. Coppi provides expert guidance tailored to each student's unique needs. Dr. Coppi's background in higher education ensures that she understands the nuances of crafting compelling admissions essays.
SAY YES to the ESS-AY with Dr. Coppi
I’m Dr. Kellie Coppi and I run Say Yes to the Ess-ay, an essay consulting and coaching service for you and your student! I focus on the nuanced approach to college admissions essays/written application requirements submissions. Do you need assistance with a common application essay? A supplemental? What about a scholarship essay or a letter of continued interest? Writing an appeal? I’m here for you! I can even review your Activities Section for the common app. My assistance in this often-stressful field is endless! Did I forget to name a service you need? Feel free to ask!
I take a holistic approach to the creation and review process (the same way colleges do) with a character-driven focus that ensures your teen focuses on what THEY want to say to a college instead of what you think a college wants to HEAR. By aligning personal and institutional values, your student creates the most compelling, authentic narrative possible.
Working remotely on Google Docs I go back and forth with your student to ensure that, in the end, a perfected copy is ready for submission and everyone is satisfied. The Google Doc provides enough structure, support and guidance while affording your student the flexibility to write on their schedule. I’ve found that virtual sessions via Zoom where consultants charge hourly rates can be ineffective as brainstorming cannot be done in a time crunch. Instead, I offer flat fees for the different types of essays/written requirements you’ll find during the college application process.
I offer a 48 hour turnaround for all edits and unlimited feedback.
Scroll down to review my services and let me know how best I can assist your family!
**Disclaimer**
If students wish to have others read and comment on essays (parents, friends, teachers) that should wait until our work is complete. Once essays are shared with others, I will not make further suggestions for improvement, nor comment on or provide additional editing once someone else has done so. In particular, parents and families should respect students’ agency in this process.
Please reach out any time with any and all questions!
Dr. Kellie Coppi
631 626 8572
Dr. Coppi is an NYU Tisch graduate (class of 2010, finished early in 3 years).
Master's and Doctorate in Higher Education (with a focus on teaching adult learners and online learning).
Dissertation on Motivation and Retention in one of NYC's leading Broadway theatres.
IECA Professional Member/NTPA Member
*One-on-one remote sessions (with national and international students)
*Webinars
*In-person library seminars/workshops
*Suffolk Cooperative Library System Expo (2025)
*School district College Nights
*School district workshops
*School district professional developments for Guidance/English departments
*NTPA
*IECA Professional Member
*BOCES *anticipated*
*NACAC certificates in character-based admissions essays and supports for students with disabilities.
Tracy C. "Five Stars!"
Annie F. "I just have to give a HUGE shout out to Dr. Kellie Coppi with Say Yes to the Ess-ay. She is AMAZING. She worked with my daughter on her common app essay and activities section. My daughter is neurodivergent and was struggling to rope in her thoughts and produce a focused essay. Dr Coppi was a life saver. She’s so kind and patient. My daughters applications are now finished and ready to press send WAY AHEAD of schedule which takes a huge amount of stress off her senior year schedule. My daughter is an average student and average colleges are still a stretch so the essay was crucial. Her fees for this service are extremely reasonable. If your student needs help I highly suggest you reach out to Dr. Coppi. You don’t have to be headed to Stanford to feel like application assistance is warranted. Thank you again Dr. Coppi."
Robin L. " We first worked with Kellie from Say Yes to the Ess-ay on college essays for my son. She was professional, insightful, and made the process so much smoother. My son really needed some hand holding and Kellie was the perfect fit. Later, when he needed to write several LOCIs with a very quick turnaround, Kellie knew exactly what needed to be communicated and guided him through it seamlessly. Since then, she has continued to be a wonderful resource. Kellie is an absolute pleasure to work with, and I highly recommend Say Yes to the Ess-ay to anyone navigating the college admissions process! Looking forward to using Kellie with my next child."
Iulia B. " We had an absolutely wonderful experience working with Say Yes to the Essay. My daughter had a large number of essays to write as part of her musical theater college applications, and Kellie made what could have been an overwhelming process feel manageable and even exciting. She truly went above and beyond, offering thoughtful, detailed feedback on every draft and helping my daughter find her authentic voice in each essay. Kellie’s timeliness was fantastic — we could always count on her to return edits quickly — and she was incredibly responsive whenever we had questions or needed extra support. Her encouragement and expertise made such a difference, and we are so grateful to have found her. I highly recommend Say Yes to the Essay to anyone going through the college application process! "
Cesarina C. "We used you twice in the past and couldn’t be happier! I can assure anyone who is considering using your services that they will not be disappointed."
Ana S. "Kellie Coppi is the best!!! My daughter worked with her on her college essay. Can't thank her enough!!!"