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Package Description:
I'm an extremely experienced admissions essay reviewer - I've read literally thousands of admissions essays over the last decade, and am a pro at providing specific, actionable feedback on your drafts. This "rapid essay review" option is great for folks that don't need a full consulting package, but just want to get an extra set of (unbiased, third-party) eyes on their application essays. You'll share your essay draft(s) with me, ideally in Google Doc format, and I'll give them a thorough review. I'll then leave comments and suggested edits, giving you very specific feedback on what could improve about your draft(s). This option is best if you already have a strong concept of your essay theme and a decent draft, and just need some polish to take it to the next level. If you need more in-depth essay coaching to come up with a great topic in the first place, please explore my other coaching options!
What you'll get from this package
A set of clear, thorough, actionable edits to take your essay draft(s) to the next level.
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As an extremely experienced admissions essay reviewer, I'm a pro at reviewing drafts and providing clear, actionable feedback. I'm also thoughtful about providing feedback that both praises the good parts of essays, without shying away from what can be better. I fully understand that sharing your writing with someone you don't know is vulnerable - I'm sensitive to that, and deliver my feedback respectfully and with an eye toward actionable next steps.
Services included:
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Essays
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