What We Do

College Essay and Application Coaching

Searching for the right school, writing essays, and going through the college admissions application process can be incredibly daunting, time-consuming, and frustrating--both for students and their parents.


Parents want the best for their children but may not realize that the college process often begins before a student's second year of high school. We offer coaching to augment high school guidance support.


At WriteSmartAdvisors (WSA), our mission is to help navigate the college application maze. We:


We know that every student has talents, experiences, and interests that differentiate them from their peers. Each child has a story to tell and a school they will love that will love them for who they are.


WSA will provide as much or as little coaching as you need to find the right colleges for your child and work with you both to help ease the burden of the admission application process. If you or your student would like to meet with us, drop us an email or give us a call.



We have coached students with essays and college admissions to gain acceptances to an array of colleges including:

       Albright College
       Binghamton University
       Brandeis University
       Bucknell University
       Clark University
       Drexel University
       Fairfield University
       Fordham University
       Framingham State University
       George Washington University
       Indiana University
       Lasell College
       Loyola University of Maryland
       Manhattanville College
       Marist College
       Northeastern University
       Providence College
       Quinnipiac University
       Roger Williams College
       Santa Clara University
       Skidmore College
       St. John's University
       St. Thomas Aquinas College
       St. Lawrence University
       Tufts University
       Tulane University
       University of Hartford
       University of Maryland
       University of Rhode Island
       University of Vermont
       Villanova University

Resumes

Are you looking for your first job or seeking a new one? Do you need a first resume or does yours just need some punching up?
WriteSmartAdvisors offers a full-service approach to your resume, from developing a personal statement to providing a concise description of your work experience and accomplishments.

Speeches

For some, the fear of speaking in front of people is heightened by the lack of confidence that your presentation is not professionally written or properly structured.


For others, it may be a simple lack of time that prevents you from writing a great speech.


From corporate speeches to personal tributes—and everything in between— WriteSmartAdvisors will work with you to prepare the perfect script in the style that is uniquely you. If you would like to find out how WSA can assist in writing a suitable, customized speech, drop us an email or give us a call.

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Who We Are

Carmel Promisel, Pleasantville, NY

Carmel Promisel is the founder of WriteSmart Advisors and the mother of college-age triplets who graduated from Pleasantville High School. After receiving her B.A. from Queens College in English Writing and her M.B.A. in Marketing Management from St. John's University, Carmel spent more than 30 years in marketing and analytical roles where she guided top-tier financial services firms in business strategies. Carmel continues to serve her community through coaching youth in Boy Scout Eagle Service Projects. She's an adjunct marketing professor at Pace University and a self-published author. Through her work and life experiences, Carmel has developed the analytical skills to help people identify their unique talents and abilities and match those abilities with schools who most value them. Her strength is coaching students of all academic levels in turning their thoughts into words and their words into authentic essays. Carmel's belief is that every student can find the school that will excite them and provide the setting where they can grow and thrive.

Fiona Promisel, Pleasantville, NY – Essay Coach

Fiona Promisel is a Skidmore College Periclean Honor senior graduating May 2024. Fiona is an English major and is the Student Head of the Skidmore Writing Center. She has tutored over 200 students since her sophomore year and she developed the Skidmore Writing Workshop Program which is offered each semester to help groups of students improve their writing skills. In addition to majoring in English, Fiona is an Art Major with a concentration in Graphic Design and a minor in Arts Administration. She is the head graphic designer of the student newspaper Skid News. Fiona's belief is that every student has an extraordinary voice and with proper coaching can tell their unique story.

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Carmel Promisel 914-222-0467