Angela Henderson Smith in a yellow dress and denim jacket, smiling confidently with arms crossed—ready to teach college prep—by a wooden wall background.

Meet Angela Henderson Smith

founder of write college prep

An educator and parent, Angela knows firsthand how overwhelming the college process can be. She created Write College Prep to give families the clarity, strategy, and guidance she once wished for her own children.

Angela’s Approach

Angela created Write College Prep out of a personal pain point: parenting a senior and feeling behind in the college process. Watching him navigate every step of his applications, she kept thinking—couldn’t we have started this earlier? Senior year didn’t need to be so overwhelming. Then, when he and other former students asked Angela to review their essays, she realized that even as a professional, she didn’t fully know what colleges were looking for. Other parents were feeling the same way, and with the high student-to-counselor ratio at many schools, students didn’t always get the individualized guidance they needed. That’s when Angela dove into researching and learning the process for herself.

With two more kids still going through the process, Angela wanted them to be fully prepared. The more she learned, the more excited she became about helping not only her own teens but also other students. Already working with Pre-K through 8th graders through author visits and writing workshops, Angela decided to extend her services to 9th–12th graders with Write College Prep. Her excitement grows every time she sees students reach their full potential through strategic planning in College Consultations and craft essays that truly reflect their own voice through College Prep Camps!

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Why Choose Write College Prep?

  • Personalized support for students and parents

  • Clear timelines and thoughtful strategy

  • Authentic essays that reflect each student’s true voice

  • Calm, experienced guidance from start to finish

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What Can You Expect?

  • Individualized planning sessions

  • Application and Common App strategy

  • Essay brainstorming, drafting, and revision support

  • Timeline mapping and accountability

  • Parent consultation and guidance

  • Clear communication and ongoing check-ins

Angela Henderson Smith smiles in a yellow top and denim jacket, ready for college prep, standing by a wooden background.

Angela’s Full Bio

Angela Henderson Smith is a published author dedicated to lifelong learning and mentoring others. After earning a degree in Secondary English Education, she taught English Language Arts for 13 years in three states, working with students of all writing levels. In 2023, she transitioned to entrepreneurship, honing her skills as an author, speaker, and writing coach.

Angela is passionate about inspiring students through engaging author visits and writing workshops at schools and libraries. As a keynote speaker at educational and literacy events, she empowers educators to teach the writing process effectively. Her Write College Prep Class: Writing Essays for College Applications & Scholarships—Step-by-Step Instruction from Writing Prompt to Final Essay helps high school students craft compelling essays.

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Testimonials

What Students & Families are Saying

  • “Write College Prep helped me learn how to plan my essays out and how to write them in a structured way.”

    Joshua Abraham, Junior

  • “I will use the skills taught about AI and how to use it properly in future classes.”

    Clara Beth Lewallyn, Junior

  • “I believe these skills will support me this upcoming school year, as I will be able to better articulate my words to show my true voice.”

    Leah Devaraj, Senior

  • “This is truly helping me maintain my voice in my writing, something I hope to do in my school work.”

    Victoria Henderson, Senior

  • “Write College Prep helped me what colleges are looking for and learn how to brainstorm.”

    Emery Stevens, Senior

  • “Write College Prep’s detailed structures, process, and examples were really helpful.”

    Olivia Butler, Junior

  • “Write College Prep Summer Camp helped me by taking things step by step to make writing easier.”

    Jhurni Farmer, Junior

  • “Streamlining the college essay process made everything less overwhelming.”

    Noah Chappetta, Senior

  • “Explaining what to do and what not to do when writing essays was very helpful.”

    Ava Macha, Junior

  • "Write College Prep was helpful for knowing where to start, and knowing how to structure my essay in the right way that the college admissions officers want."

    Cate Macha, Junior

  • “Write College Prep Camp made the essay process easier by breaking it down into simple, achievable steps.”

    Olive Manes, Junior

  • “Write College Prep Camp made me feel prepared and knowledgeable on how to go about the college application process and how to write a college essay properly.”

    Cline Becker, Senior

  • “Write College Prep helped me learn what the colleges are looking for in a personal essay and the one-on-one conversations we had to help improve my essay.”

    Aiden Garcia, Junior

  • “It was always helpful having a professional there to help if I got stuck, or needed help.”

    Elijah Deen, Senior

  • “These skills will definitely help me for this upcoming school year and help me write better essays.”

    Emery Stevens, Senior

  • “I now have a different view of brainstorming which will make my essay writing far easier for the rest of the year.”

    Noah Chappetta, Senior

  • “These skills will help me feel more comfortable when writing essays. I will have more organized thoughts, and know not to over complicate things.”

    Cate Macha, Junior

  • “The importance of brainstorming and outlining was something that I will definitely take away from Write College Prep camp.”

    Cline Becker, Senior

  • “This process has showed me that you can grow in few days and that it is important to trust the process. I will use this to help me during the upcoming year.”

    London Groves, Senior

  • “I can apply this in my English classes when we write! The brainstorming, planning, efficiency!”

    Olivia Phan, Senior

  • “I am going into duel credit and I think the resources I was shown in Google Classroom will help me through that class.”

    Quincy Hughes, Junior

  • “I can use the time management skills that I have learned and that will be helpful for future essays.”

    Laney Jacobs, Junior