Essay Editing Packages

Our Essay Editing Packages are designed to help students craft compelling, polished college application essays that highlight their strengths, extracurriculars, and achievements.

Megan, an experienced and professional college essay coach and essay editor, has helped hundreds of students create standout, unique, and engaging Common App personal statements, UC Personal Insight Question (PIQ) responses, and supplemental essays. In addition, she is highly skilled in assisting with Letters of Continued Interest and Appeal Letters for students who have been waitlisted or deferred from their top-choice colleges.

With personalized guidance and expert editing, Megan ensures that each student’s voice and story shine through, maximizing their chances of admission.

Please reach out to discuss personalized options and available payment plans.

UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) Essay Editing

This package is designed to help students craft compelling, authentic responses to the four required UC Personal Insight Questions. We ensure that each response effectively highlights the student’s unique strengths, experiences, and perspectives.

Package Includes:

Two 60-minute brainstorming sessions to discuss the student’s background, goals, and key experiences to highlight across their PIQs.
Comprehensive editing of all four UC Personal Insight Question responses.
Guidance on structure, content, tone, and clarity to ensure each response is engaging, well-organized, and reflective of the student’s voice.
Three revisions per PIQ – Focused feedback and refinements to strengthen and polish each response.

Total Cost: $1,000

Comprehensive Essay Editing Package

This package is designed to help students craft a standout Common App Personal Statement (650 words) and five strong supplemental essays for five different schools. This package ensures that each essay is engaging, well-structured, and tailored to each school's specific prompts.

Package Includes:

Two 60-minute brainstorming sessions to discuss the student’s background, goals, and key experiences to highlight in the Personal Statement.
Two 60-minute sessions to explore the student’s college and career aspirations in relation to the specific schools they are applying to. This session ensures that the supplemental essays are strategically crafted to highlight the student’s unique fit for the school, making a lasting impression on admissions officers.
Comprehensive editing of the Common App Personal Statement and five supplemental essays (word limits vary by school).
Guidance on structure, content, tone, and clarity to ensure each response is engaging, well-organized, and reflective of the student’s voice.
Three revisions per essay – Focused feedback and refinements to ensure each piece is polished and submission-ready.

Total Cost: $2,000

Ultimate Essay Editing Package

This package is designed to provide comprehensive support for students applying to both UC schools and private universities. This package ensures that all essays—UC Personal Insight Questions, the Common App Personal Statement, and up to five supplemental essays—are compelling, polished, and tailored to each school’s unique expectations.

Package Includes:

Two 60-minute sessions to discuss the student’s background, goals, and key experiences to highlight across all essays.
Expert guidance on structure, content, tone, and storytelling to ensure every essay is engaging and impactful.
Comprehensive editing of:
- Four UC Personal Insight Question (PIQ) responses (each up to 350 words)
- Common App Personal Statement (650 words)
- Five supplemental essays for different schools (word limits vary by prompt).
- Three revisions per essay – Focused feedback and refinements to strengthen and polish each piece.

Total Cost: $2,500

Personal Statement Editing

This package is designed to help students craft a compelling and polished 650-word Personal Statement that highlights their unique experiences, strengths, and aspirations.

Package Includes:

Two 60-minute brainstorming sessions to discuss the student’s background, goals, and key experiences to highlight in their essay.
Comprehensive editing of the Common App personal statement to ensure clarity, engagement, and impact.
Guidance on structure, content, tone, and clarity to ensure each response is engaging, well-organized, and reflective of the student’s voice.
Three revisions – Focused feedback and refinements to ensure the final draft is polished and submission-ready.

Total Cost: $800

Supplemental Add-On

Applying to more than five schools on the Common App that require supplemental essays?

We offer additional supplemental essay editing at $200 per essay, ensuring each response is compelling, well-structured, and tailored to the specific school’s prompts.

This includes:

Comprehensive editing to refine structure, content, and tone
Detailed feedback to enhance clarity, engagement, and impact.
Three revisions per essay to ensure a polished, submission-ready final draft

Let’s craft strong, school-specific essays that set you apart in the admissions process!

Cost: $200 per additional supplemental essay

Letters of Continued Interest and Appeal Letter Guidance

If you’ve been waitlisted, deferred, or denied, a well-crafted Letter of Continued Interest (LOCI) or Appeal Letter can make a significant impact on your chances of admission. We provide expert guidance to ensure your letter is persuasive, professional, and effectively communicates your enthusiasm and any new achievements.

Includes:

Comprehensive editing – Refining structure, content, and tone to maximize impact.
Detailed feedback – Ensuring clarity, engagement, and a compelling case for reconsideration.
Three revisions per letter – Focused refinements to ensure a polished, submission-ready final draft.

Cost: $200 per letter