Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions – Real Voices Essay Coaching Award

Effective Date: August 4, 2025

The following Terms & Conditions apply to all applicants to the Real Voices Essay Coaching Award (“the Award”), administered by Real College Essays.

1. Eligibility

  • Applicants must be U.S. high school seniors planning to enroll in an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university in Fall 2026.

  • Applicants must complete the official online application form by the deadline: September 30, 2025.

  • Children or immediate family members of Real College Essays staff are not eligible.

2. Application Requirements

  • Applicants must submit all required information, including short essay or writing sample.

  • Applications must be the applicant’s own original work.

  • Incomplete or late submissions will not be considered.

3. Selection Process

  • All applications will be reviewed by the Real College Essays selection committee.

  • Recipients will be chosen based on effort, authenticity, clarity of voice, and potential for growth.

  • The committee’s decisions are final.

4. Award Details

  • The Award consists of five (5) hours of one-on-one college essay coaching via Zoom.

  • No cash will be awarded.

  • Coaching must be scheduled and completed in October 2025 before November 1 college application deadlines.

  • The Award has an estimated value of $1,500.

5. Recipient Obligations

  • Recipients must respond to notification within 7 days to confirm acceptance.

  • Failure to respond or schedule sessions by October 10, 2025, will result in forfeiture and selection of an alternate recipient.

6. Privacy

  • Personal information collected during the application process will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

7. Publicity

  • By accepting the Award, recipients grant Real College Essays permission to use their first name, high school, and general geographic area in announcements, marketing, and promotional materials, without additional compensation.

8. Modifications & Termination

  • Real College Essays reserves the right to modify or terminate the Award at any time, including changes to deadlines, eligibility, or requirements.

9. Contact

For questions about the Award or these Terms & Conditions, contact:
Ben Urwand
Owner, Real College Essays
Email: ben@realcollegeessays.com
Phone: (310) 861-7562

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