Is it OK for Someone to Proofread Your College Application Essay?

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I hate revising something I've already written. It's always so boring, as a resut, i make some stupid mistakes. My parents can't be objective, they always tell me that my work is perfect. So, I had to look for help in the Internet. Admission-Essays.org was the site to help me, since all the other ones were ready to write evrything for me. But I needed only proof-reading. and this very site helped me much.

Nataly of NJ 7:12AM January 26, 2013

I belive that it's not OK, it's great! personally I have difficulties with clarifying my thoughts and wxpressing them. When I was writing my motivation essay, I was confused with the existence of so many standards and formal requirements, that it was extremely hard to cope with this. Then I found a site (Admission-essays.org) which edited my work and I received my thoughts in excellent form.

Ellen of CO 12:42PM January 17, 2013

It is perfect to have not only admission essay but any piece of writing proofread. In this way someone with 'fresh eye' can find some mistakes the author hasn't mentioned. I wrote my admission essay,though, in a little bit another way.

I was stuck while beginning my essay. For a fair period, indee. Then I applied at the Admission-essays.org site, which helped me to overcome a problem. After it, I proofread the ready essay by myself and rewrote it according to my taste. I was accepted.=)

Amily of KS 10:36AM November 05, 2012

Once you write down the essay always counter check it. Teachers are the best option to do that, and yeah parents too.

Essay writing tips of NY 7:07PM June 27, 2012

Great tips that I will pass on to my clients. I proofread many admissions essays and shy away from requests that I write or re-write them on behalf of the applicant. I know that voice is so important and it must come through in the essay! However, I'm quite happy to read over these papers and ensure they are free of grammatical errors.

Jessica Oman 2:07PM December 21, 2011

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