What does your review include?
We
edit and provide comment on structure, content and language, and we often
suggest changes to the substance of your essay, word / phrase changes, and
English style and grammar. For each
essay, you can expect overall comments from the reviewer as well as detailed
tracked changes in the document. For
a "set of essays", besides everything described above, the reviewer
also provides overall comments on how your essays flow together and depict a holistic view of you.
Will the reviewer critique my essays
multiple times?
Depending
on the "level of completion" of the essay, the reviewer may offer you
a repeat review either free of charge (if it is very refined) or at a nominal
fee.
What makes you different from
admissions consultants?
Our
reviewers are all real business school alums only – we don’t contract or hire
other editors. We
were founded by four alumni from HBS, Stanford and Wharton, and the review
panel has grown since to include Columbia and Chicago Booth.
Why are B-school students from these
schools doing this? Don't they have real jobs?
This
is our part time job for a few months in the year; we do it to earn some extra cash, some of
which we use to donate to our favorite charities.
Are
essays reviewed by the alums of the same school? i.e., will a Wharton
alum review my Wharton essay?
We
try our best to have an alum of the same school review the essays – in some
cases, especially close to the deadline, this may not always be possible.
I don't see any testimonials here. Do
you have satisfied customers?
Yes.
Testimonials are pointless - anyone can make them up. We have several extremely
satisfied customers and would be happy to put you in touch with some who have
volunteered to recommend our services.
How do you maintain such low rates?
We
don't do this for a living (which doesn't mean we aren't very good at it). We
charge what we think is a reasonable charge for the reviewers time.
Can I see a sample of your work?
Sure.
Send us a request at essaycritique@gmail.com and we'll send you a mock up of
our work.
How do I know you're good and will be
helpful?
You
won't know until you try us - so please give us a shot. We look forward to
working with you and helping you along the journey.
INTERVIEW FAQ
When are interviews conducted?
Most
mock interviews are conducted either on weekdays, after 5 pm Eastern Time or on
weekends at several times during the day.
If you would like to schedule a time besides this, we can work with you
to find something.
How are mock interviews conducted?
Mock
interviews are conducted over the phone, or over webcam using Gmail's video /
voice functionality - the choice is your and based on your preference and
accessibility. Detailed instructions
are sent out once the interview is scheduled.
Do you conduct mock interviews for
applicants from outside the US?
Yes,
we have conducted mock interviews for potential candidates from all over the
world
How long does an interview last? How and when is feedback provided?
Interviews
last for 30 minutes, after which the interviewer provides feedback and answers
questions for about 15 minutes.
