Pricing
College essay coaching.
A clear family budget.
Try your account's first First Read free before paying for support. Then choose a one-time bundle that fits your child's essays and revision plans. Every review follows standards developed by a college writing professor, credits never expire, and there's no subscription.
3 credits
$49
$16.33 per credit
A focused start: three First Reads or one Line-by-Line Polish for your child's draft.
Buy 3 credits10 credits
$129
$12.90 per credit
Room for a personal statement and selected supplements, with review depth chosen to suit each draft.
Buy 10 credits25 credits
$279
$11.16 per credit
More room for multiple essays and repeat revisions throughout your child's application season.
Buy 25 creditsHow credits work
First Read
1 credit per review
Comprehensive Coaching Review
2 credits per review
Line-by-Line Polish
3 credits per review
Every new account gets one free First Read. If a review ever fails to complete, your credits are returned automatically.
Credits are not the same as essays: each submitted review uses 1, 2, or 3 credits, depending on the level. For example, 10 credits can cover two Comprehensive Coaching Reviews and two Line-by-Line Polishes. A new review of a revised draft uses credits again.
Plan around your deadlines
Buy for the next draft, not the pressure of the season.
Start free during summer drafting, consider deeper feedback during fall revisions, and leave time for your child to make final changes before submitting. Early deadlines often fall in November, and Regular Decision deadlines often fall in January; always confirm each college's dates. Feedback arrives in minutes, but thoughtful revision takes longer.
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