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To get admitted, you need to write a real college essay
Are you stressed out by the idea of writing a college admissions essay? Real College Essays can help.
At Real College Essays, we have a proven track record of helping students gain admission to top colleges by giving the essay portion of the application the attention it deserves.
Unlike other college essay companies, we don’t pretend there’s a “secret formula” for success. To stand out — and make a real impression on admissions officers — you need to write an essay that is thoughtful, specific, and genuinely reflects who you are.
That’s easier said than done, but we can get you there. All the tutors at Real College Essays are published authors with PhDs from top universities and more than 10 years of experience helping students with their college essays.
Ben Urwand, PhD (UC Berkeley), Harvard Society of Fellows
OUR STUDENTS FROM 2024-2025 AND 2025-2026 WERE ACCEPTED AT SCHOOLS INCLUDING:
How We Work With Students
Choose the kind of essay support that fits where you are in the process.
One-on-One Support
Real Essay Lab - Small Group
Real Essay Review - Live Feedback
Real Voices Essay Coaching Award
Real College Essays Success Stories
A Different Approach to College Essay Help and Consulting
Most college essay help focuses on editing drafts or following standard formats.
Our approach to college essay consulting is different. We focus on how students interpret their experiences — what they notice, what they choose to emphasize, and how they make sense of what they’ve done.
That’s what determines whether a college application essay stands out or blends in. It’s also why effective college essay writing help can’t come from templates or pre-written advice.
Instead, our college essay consultants work with students in real time, helping them develop ideas, clarify their thinking, and produce a college admission essay that reflects how they actually think.
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