Founded in 2019, Ellipsis Writing is built on two core pillars: Creative Writing Instruction and College Advising.

Each service operates as its own specialized pathway—with its own team, strategy, and goals—yet both share a single philosophy: no two students are alike, so no two journeys should be either.

Through Creative Writing Instruction, students work one-on-one with published authors to grow their voices, develop contest portfolios, and explore new creative terrain. Sessions are highly individualized and led by mentors who have helped students publish in their work in prestigious literary publications and win national and international writing awards like Scholastic, Foyle, and YoungArts.

Through College Advising, students receive expert, narrative-based guidance on every part of the admissions process—from list and overarching narrative refinement to Common App essay and supplemental essay review. Advising is led by seasoned counselors and editors who have supported students that consistently earn admission to Ivies, Stanford, UChicago, and other top colleges—always by telling stories that feel personal, honest, and entirely their own.

Whether students work with us as writers, college applicants, or both, the result is the same: a customized, empowering experience that helps them thrive—and stand out—for all the right reasons.

Genre(s): Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction

Location(s): Philadelphia, PA

Submissions Open: Various

Submissions Close: Various

Submission Fee: None (application) & $595 (summer program tuition)

Fee Waiver: Yes

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