MINDI TRIMBLE
College applications got you envisioning a fall filled with C-3PO-level panic?
You're not alone.
Many students (and their families) know summer is the best time to begin applications—starting drafts, creating activities lists, & polishing essays.
But they also do things like…
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take a well-deserved and much-needed break after spring APs & exams - that drags on a little too long
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say “I’ve got time!” - forgetting about the multiple vacations, camps, or summer experiences already on the calendar before fall
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ask for (way too much) advice from (way too many) non-experts about what and how to write
…which can lead to spiraling into overwhelm instead of momentum that feels like jumping into lightspeed.
That’s where we come in.
Lyn
Mindi
Hi! We’re Lyn and Mindi, essay experts who’ve helped hundreds of students write standout applications—and we’ve created a light-touch, high-impact service to help self-motivated students stay on track and feel supported.
Introducing
The Bookend Service
The Bookend Service is a two-part writing support service for self-starters who want structure and feedback to go from blank page to polished application.
Think of it like guardrails for your college essay journey.
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Picture brainstorming an exciting personal statement idea with lots of direction for how to launch your draft between June to August.
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Then, imagine polishing ALL of your written application content between August to October—so it lands shiny and safely at your number one college: mission accomplished!
With Idea Lab, your creativity will be in full-blaster mode as you build momentum, draft your personal statement, and still have lots of content to use for your activities list and supplemental essays.
With Application Review, you’ll get meaningful feedback from two college essay experts, including detailed line edits and actionable suggestions for improvement, along with strategy handouts to aid your revision.
“Mindi helped me bring my ideas to life and polish my essays without ever losing my voice.
My essays sounded like me, only better."
—Lexi, UC Berkeley, Class of 2029
“Success Story helped me so much in coming up with essay ideas and writing a detailed story that captured my personality. I couldn’t have done it without their help!”
—Sophie, Duke University, Class of 2029
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Here's What You Get
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This isn’t another DIY download or basic mission plan.
You’re getting a customized flight path—designed to save you hours of aimless orbit, rough landings, and Common App turbulence.
💡Idea Lab: June–August
Launch your Personal Statement with clarity and momentum.
You’ll get:
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Access to a self-guided brainstorming workbook
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A 1:1 Zoom session to review brainstorming
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Recommendations to help generate a first draft of the Personal Statement
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A 2nd 1:1 Zoom session to go over a first draft of the Personal Statement
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Strategies and tips to move forward to the next draft
✍️ Application Review: Aug–Oct
Feedback from Lyn and Mindi on a complete application before you hit submit on:
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The Personal Statement, supplemental essays, Activities List, and Additional Information section for the Common App
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Detailed line edits + revision notes on the Personal Insight Questions and Activities List for the UC application or on all written elements of individual school applications, such as MIT
🎁 PLUS These Bonuses
When you lock in your place for the Bookend Service, you’ll also receive:
✅ Our printable “Summer Essay Calendar-at-a-Glance”
Become the Jedi of your college application crafting schedule!
✅ Our "4 Favorite Hacks for Beating the Blank Page"
Take a lightsaber to the most common forms of teen writer’s block!
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You’ll Feel the Force of the Bookend Service If You’re…
✔️ a rising senior with decent writing skills but need structure + support
✔️ motivated but short on time (or easily overwhelmed)
✔️ wanting real results, not recycled tips or generic edits
✔️ in love with clarity, timelines, and crossing things OFF your to-do list
✔️ not needing a full-time coach, but you do want a real plan
The Bookend Service Will Feel Like The Dark Side If You...
✔️ already know you’ll need help on every college + every draft
✔️ hate writing and don’t want to reflect or revise at all
✔️ want unlimited back-and-forth edits (this is streamlined space, not endless orbit!)
✔️ aren’t willing to prep between Zooms (even light prep = major lift)
✔️ expect miracle results without showing up fully (this is real work, but it pays off)
⭐ The Force of Follow-Through Guarantee ⭐
You commit to the process. We promise to commit to your progress.
This is how we move you from “trying” to triumph.
No refunds, full momentum.
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It's Time to Choose Your Path.
The Force (and your future) favors the prepared. You have two options:
Option 1:
DIY your way through hyperspace.
Spend summer guessing what admissions officers want, patching together advice from TikTok and the outer reaches of the internet, and panicking when deadlines close in like an Imperial TIE fighter.
(Spoiler: burnout by September is... not a myth.)
Option 2:
Set your tractor beam on the Bookend Service today.
Navigate with expert co-pilots, steady support, and a timeline that lets you breathe, revise, and actually enjoy your senior orbit.
You Might Be Wondering...
Can you really help me start a draft in two sessions?
Yes! We’ve developed a process that gets students from 0 → messy first draft using structured brainstorming, pre-work, and strategic feedback.
What if I need help between the two services?
You can book Hourly Draft Reviews or Full Services with any member of our team.
Can I use App Review for a school that has a ton of essays?
Absolutely. We’ll work with you on all writing required for one school—just let us know which one you’re targeting.
Still have questions? Contact us directly—we’re happy to help!
If You're Still Reading...
...it means you already know the truth:
You’re not here to wing it.
You’re ready to build something real, with expert guidance that honors your voice, your story, and your next great adventure across the galaxy.
The Bookend Service isn’t about piling on busywork or forcing you into a mold.
It’s about giving you the structure, clarity, and lift you need to launch into your next chapter—with momentum, purpose, and support you can trust.
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
Just have to take the next step toward flight, with Mindi Trimble Mentoring bringing the bubble-wrap strategy and Success Story delivering the solid gold specificity as your trusted wingmen.
We’re ready when you are.
Mindi Trimble Mentoring (Mindi Trimble) and Success Story (Lyn Hawks) promise to provide expert guidance, high-quality resources, and thoughtful support throughout your college application journey.
What we can’t promise is anything past the service we offer. Participation in the Bookend Service does not guarantee admission to any college or university, scholarship award, or financial aid offer.
Ultimately, your results depend on your unique effort, follow-through, writing, overall application presentation, and the decisions of the schools themselves.
We provide the structure, feedback, and strategies. It's your responsibility to complete the work thoughtfully, apply the guidance given, and submit materials in a timely manner.
By enrolling in the Bookend Service, you acknowledge that success requires mutual commitment and that individual outcomes will vary based on personal effort and circumstances.
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