Frequently Asked Questions
What type of essay can I share?
You can share Common App personal statements, college-specific supplemental essays, and UC personal insight questions.
Does the essay have to be for a school that accepted me?
Yes, only share essays for schools where you were accepted.
Can I share more than one essay?
Yes! You can upload as many essays as you like.
Do I have to publish my name?
You can choose to display just your first name and last initial.
How do you prevent someone from copying my essay?
We disabled the ability to copy text from the rendered web page and also obfuscate the text in the source code.
What if someone still plagiarizes my essay?
Most schools subscribe to plagiarism-detection services, which have access to all essays ever submitted to their member institutions. Applicants submitting copied material will be flagged and risk being denied admission for plagiarism.
Do I have to review essays?
No, reviewing essays is completely optional.
Do I get to decide which essays to review?
Yes, you will receive an email and be asked to accept or decline any request you receive.
How do I conduct an essay review?
After you accept a review request, you will receive a link to access a Google doc with the essay draft. Suggest in-line edits, add comments in the margin, and provide overall feedback at the end. We compiled a list of resources with essay writing best practices to guide you.
How much time do I get to review an essay?
The standard turnaround time is 7 days. You can also offer expedited turnaround times for an additional fee.
Do I get to decide how much to charge for essay reviews?
Yes, you get to set your own prices for both short (up to 350 words) and long (up to 650 words) essays. We do, however, cap the rate for the first review to allow reviewers to get a feel for the process and the time it takes to complete a review.
How do I get paid?
Payment is currently handled off-platform directly between you and the requester. You can use your method of choice (e.g. Venmo, PayPal) and request that payment be made (in part or in full) before you start the review. We plan to bring payments onto the platform in the near future.
