Essay Diagnostic Review
One essay, personally reviewed by Jenny: what's working, what isn't, and the top 2-3 changes to make next.
The Problem This Solves
You don't know if the essay your student wrote is actually good, or just good enough that nobody in your circle wants to be the one to say otherwise. A $17 diagnostic answers that question fast, before you spend more time revising an essay that might be telling the wrong story, or feel confident about one that has a fixable problem nobody's caught yet.
What's Included
- One essay, personally reviewed by Jenny, any draft stage
- What's already working
- The number one issue weakening the essay
- Whether the topic and angle help your child stand out
- The 2 to 3 changes I'd prioritize before the next revision
- No account, no questionnaire, no upload portal: reply to your confirmation email with the essay attached and that's it
Who It's For
Students with any draft of an essay, personal statement or supplement, who want an experienced admissions reader's honest read before committing to a full edit. Not for students who want every sentence rewritten, that's what the full line-by-line reviews are for.
Looking for More?
Would you like a more extensive review that covers every essay in your application, with unlimited rounds of edits until each one is ready to submit? The Submission-Ready Essay Intensive Review ($497) is built for exactly that.
See the $497 Essay Intensive Review →Common Questions
How do I send my essay?
Does the draft need to be finished?
How is this different from the full line-by-line reviews?
How fast will I hear back?
Is there a refund policy?
“Jenny's notes on my daughter's personal statement were longer than the essay itself. We went through three rounds, and the final draft barely resembled the one we sent her. It finally sounded like her, just sharper.”
If the diagnostic doesn't give you a clear, useful read on the essay, email me within 30 days for a full refund. No questions asked.
After your purchase, just reply to your confirmation email with the essay attached. No account or forms. You'll hear back within 2 business days.
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Know where your essay stands before you revise another word.
Send one draft and get an honest, personal read: what's working, the #1 issue, and what to fix next. No forms, no account, just reply and attach.
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