AI, Gimmicks, and Hacks Don’t Work
To get admitted, you need to write a real college essay
At Real College Essays, we help students write authentic, compelling college application essays that stand out — without gimmicks, hacks, or AI.
Your college application has four parts: 1) Grades 2) SAT/ACT 3) Extracurriculars 4) College Essays. If you’re applying this fall, the only factor you still have control over is your college essay. Yet many students treat the essay as an afterthought, relying on ChatGPT, generic advice online, or so-called “secret strategies.” The result? Essays that blend in — and rejection letters.
At Real College Essays, you’ll find no gimmicks or hacks. Instead, you’ll come up with a narrative that’s true to your experience and write with language that’s clear and direct. At a time when many students are rushing to use AI, you’ll become a proficient and confident writer.
Our college essay tutors are published authors with PhDs from top schools and over 10 years of experience helping students with college essay writing. Our personalized college essay help has guided hundreds of applicants to success.
- Ben Urwand, MA (University of Chicago), PhD (UC Berkeley), Harvard Society of Fellows, Founder of Real College Essays
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Real Essay Workshop
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Real Essay Review
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Real Voices Essay Coaching Award
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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, and we don’t offer superficial one-off edits. Every session is tailored to the student’s voice, goals, and stage in the writing process.
We believe college essay consulting should be honest, individualized, and focused on developing an authentic narrative—not templates or shortcuts. If you're serious about writing a meaningful college admission essay, our expert guidance can make a real difference.
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