AI, Gimmicks, and Hacks Don’t Work
To get admitted, you need to write a real college essay
When we read college essays, we’re not looking for clever openings, dramatic stories, or polished language. We’re looking for a small number of conditions.
If even one of them is missing, the essay doesn’t work — no matter how fluent it sounds.
A real college essay isn’t impressive because it sounds clever or dramatic. It works because it’s specific, coherent, and grounded in something you’ve noticed about yourself.
Most students start writing too early. They follow advice before taking the time to understand their own material. The result is an essay that blends in, even when it’s technically “good.”
Our job is to help you do the real work of thinking through your experience, so you end up with an essay that stands out — not one that quietly disqualifies you.
Ben Urwand, PhD (UC Berkeley), Harvard Society of Fellows
Founder of Real College Essays
How We Work With Students
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One-on-One Support
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Real Essay Review - Live Feedback
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Real Essay Lab - Small Group
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Real Voices Essay Coaching Award
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Our Real Approach to College Essay Help — Including Pricing
If you're looking for college essay writing help or personalized college application essay support, Real College Essays offers something different from most companies: real, human, one-on-one coaching with no gimmicks and no confusing packages.
Our college essay consultants are published authors with PhDs from top universities, and each tutor sets a straightforward hourly rate commensurate with their experience. We don’t lock students into bundles they don’t need.
We believe college essay consulting should be honest, individualized, and grounded in what students have actually noticed about themselves. If you're serious about writing a meaningful college admission essay, our expert guidance can make a real difference.
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