Harvard College

Essay Editing Services

Personal Statement & Essay Editing

Our essay editing services are generally divided into two types: substantive editing and proofreading.

Substantive Editing includes:

Content
Structure & Organization
Logic & Clarity
Word Choice
Transitions
Introductions & Conclusions

Proofreading includes:

Grammar
English proficiency
Typos

1-Round Proofreading Only

Includes 1 round of Proofreading. Perfect for applicants who are almost ready to submit and require only a final check. Our editors will polish your writing, eliminating grammatical errors and making minor adjustments to content and word choice if needed.

$195 per 1,000 words

3-Round Substantive Editing and Proofreading

Our most popular option: includes 2 rounds of Substantive Editing + 1 round of Proofreading. The first two rounds will comprehensively tackle all substantive and content-related issues in the essay, while the final round will polish the language and grammar so that the essay is ready for submission.

$495 per 1,000 words

Unlimited Substantive Editing and Proofreading

Includes unlimited rounds of Substantive Editing and Proofreading, until both student and editor are satisfied.

$595 per 1,000 words

1-Round Proofreading Only

Includes 1 round of Proofreading. Suitable for resumes or CVs that are nearly ready for submission.

$195 per 1,000 words

2-Round Substantive Editing and Proofreading

Includes 1 round of Substantive Editing + 1 round of Proofreading. The 1st round will address any substantive or content-related issues in the document, while the 2nd round will polish the language and grammar.

$295 per 1,000 words

Resume Editing

Our resume editing services also offer both substantive editing and proofreading.

Substantive Editing includes:

Content
Structure & Organization
Logic & Clarity
Word Choice
Formatting
Action Verbs

Proofreading includes:

Grammar
English Proficiency
Logic & Clarity
Typos