Writing your college essay can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Whether you already have a draft and want expert feedback or you’re still trying to figure out what story to tell, there is an option designed to meet you where you are.
For students who already have a draft and want personalized feedback before submitting.
Sometimes you don’t need to start over, you just need clarity on what’s working, what isn’t, and how to make your essay stronger.
With a Common App Essay Review, you’ll receive detailed written feedback focused on your story, structure, clarity, and overall impact so you know exactly what to revise.
Comprehensive written feedback on one Common App essay draft
Suggestions to strengthen your narrative and message
Recommendations for improving clarity, structure, and flow
One follow-up email for clarification questions
You already have a completed or mostly completed draft
You feel close, but not fully confident in your essay
You’re second-guessing your story or structure
You want expert feedback before submitting
Best for students who already have a draft and want focused feedback.
For students who want support from idea to polished draft.
Some students don’t need another worksheet or brainstorming exercise, they need a thought partner.
The Common App Experience provides personalized guidance throughout the essay-writing process. Together, we’ll identify your strongest story, develop a clear direction, and refine your essay through multiple rounds of feedback over a structured six-week period.
A 60-minute 1:1 brainstorming session
Personalized guidance on choosing and developing your story
A customized action plan following our session
Unlimited feedback on Common App essay drafts for up to 6 weeks
Support from brainstorming through final revisions
You’re not sure what to write about
You have too many ideas and can’t narrow them down
You’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed by the process
You want personalized support and accountability
You’d like expert guidance from start to finish
Best for students who want comprehensive support throughout the essay-writing process.
Choose the option that matches where you are today:
I already have a draft → Common App Essay Review
I need help figuring out my story and writing my essay → Common App Experience