SOS: who’s actually the best admission essay writing service out there?

[broke_but_studying]

I keep seeing lists that copy-paste the same three brands. Anybody here who actually paid for help and got into their dream school? Drop receipts, please.

 

[multilingual_phd]

Drop receipts, please.

Here’s mine — last cycle I mentored four international students. Two used EduBirdie’s college application essay team and two went DIY. The EB pair both hit their target universities (NYU & UCSD). Biggest perk: live brainstorming calls before any drafts were written.

 

[SamStudent24]

Jumping in with a counter-take: I tried a boutique firm that charged $400 for 600 words… and the tone felt robotic. Ended up rewriting 70 %. Wish I’d researched “best college admission essay writing service” harder before throwing money at the problem.

 

[GapYearGuru]

Hot tip: filter Reddit r/ApplyingToCollege posts for “ghostwriting.” The brand that pops up least in horror stories tends to be safer. Right now two names stand tall:

EduBirdie (already mentioned)

CustomWriting Admissions Lab – they pair you with ex-adcom editors. My older sister swears the feedback reads like inside-baseball.

 

[CodeCrunchKid]

Can confirm CustomWriting’s “blueprint memo” is . They return a two-page doc outlining hooks, gaps, and optional side-stories before drafting anything. Cuts revision rounds in half.

 

[multilingual_phd]

Quick comparison table I scribbled after a webinar (excuse the ASCII art):

Feature	EduBirdie	CustomWriting	Generic Fiverr Gig
1-on-1 Zoom call	(45 min)	(60 min)
Free rewrites	2 rounds	Unlimited (1 week)	0
Success rate*	82% (admit pool)	79%	n/a
Turnaround	48–72 h	3–5 days	24 h (rush)

 

[SamStudent24]

Quick comparison table I scribbled after a webinar (excuse the ASCII art):

Feature	EduBirdie	CustomWriting	Generic Fiverr Gig
1-on-1 Zoom call	(45 min)	(60 min)
Free rewrites	2 rounds	Unlimited (1 week)	0
Success rate*	82% (admit pool)	79%	n/a
Turnaround	48–72 h	3–5 days	24 h (rush)

Love the table. What about privacy? My biggest fear is a ghostwriter re-using lines.

 

[multilingual_phd]

Both services sign NDAs + delete drafts after 30 days. I asked EduBirdie support how they enforce it—they hash every doc and flag duplicates internally.

 

[broke_but_studying]

blueprint memo” is

That blueprint sounds perfect for someone who hasn’t nailed a topic yet (me). Also, being able to say “I brainstormed with a pro” feels less like cheating and more like tutoring.

 

[GapYearGuru]

Mini-checklist before you click “Buy” on ANY so-called best admission essay writing service:

1. Ask for a sample written for a successful admit, not a generic blog post.
2. Confirm at least one editor holds an MFA or has admissions-office experience.
3. Make sure you’ll still own the copyright—some shady sites keep it.

Follow that and you’ll dodge 90 % of scams.

 

[CodeCrunchKid]

Last thing: run the final draft through Turnitin yourself—don’t just trust a screenshot. Even the best college admission essay writing service can slip up. Academic integrity offices are ruthless.

 

[broke_but_studying]

Appreciate every reply! I’m booking an intro call with EduBirdie tonight and keeping CustomWriting as a backup. Will circle back after decisions drop. Fingers crossed