Darla Trendler
College admissions counselor focused on BYU applications and essays
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Also coaches | Spiritual coach |
| Credentials | Associate's degree; BYU graduate |
Darla Trendler is a college admissions counselor who helps students apply to BYU. She focuses on application essays. Darla spent 10 years as a professional editor and worked on executive-level writing. She has coached applicants through BYU admissions since 2017. She is a BYU graduate who first got in as a transfer student after community college. That path gives her a close view of the process for students who doubt they belong.
What Darla helps with
Darla works on BYU applications, with a strong focus on the essay. She helps students tell real stories instead of giving generic answers.
- Writing BYU application essays
- Telling a real story instead of a generic one
- Application strategy
- Editing essays
- Common App essay review
- Applying to BYU as a transfer student
- Building confidence to present your best self
Who Darla works with
Darla works with students applying to BYU. Many are high school seniors who feel nervous and hopeful. She also understands transfer applicants, since she came to BYU that way after earning an associate's degree at a community college.
How Darla works
Darla offers a Common App essay review paired with a free BYU essay review. Together they take 2 to 4 hours of coaching. She also offers custom hourly coaching for help with application strategy and editing. Clients can send her a message to start chatting before they begin working together.
Background and qualifications
Darla grew up in a small farming community. Her parents had not attended college. She earned an associate's degree at a community college, then took a full-time job at The Covey Leadership Center, the firm of author Stephen R. Covey. Mentors there encouraged her to aim higher. She applied to BYU as a transfer student, got in, and graduated. She later spent 10 years as a professional editor working on executive-level writing. Since 2017 she has coached applicants through BYU admissions.
Darla Trendler pricing
Programs and services
- Common App essay review with a free BYU essay review (2 to 4 hours)
- Custom hourly coaching
- Application strategy and editing help
- Message chat before getting started
Darla Trendler reviews
Darla Trendler has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 11 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A BYU graduate and former transfer student who spent 10 years as a professional editor and now coaches BYU applicants on their essays.
Best for students applying to BYU who want help writing essays that sound like them.
Common questions
How much does Darla Trendler charge?
Coaching with Darla runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Darla from this page for an exact quote.
What does Darla Trendler help with?
Darla Trendler helps with writing BYU application essays, telling a real story instead of a generic one, application strategy and editing essays.
Does Darla Trendler have reviews?
Darla Trendler has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 11 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Darla Trendler certified?
Darla Trendler lists: Associate's degree; BYU graduate.
Does Darla help transfer students apply to BYU?
Yes. Darla applied to BYU as a transfer student herself after earning an associate's degree at a community college.
Does Darla focus on one school?
Her work centers on BYU applications. She puts special focus on the essays.
How do I contact Darla Trendler?
Send Darla a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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