À la carte
Written feedback only
Single Essay Review
$95

Email a Word document or share a Google Doc and receive detailed written feedback focused on structure, clarity, and argument. Line-level notes plus a summary of priorities for revision. Returned within 48 hours.

Most flexible
Draft Feedback + Coaching Session
$185

Written feedback delivered first, then a one-hour online session to work through it together and plan revisions. Works especially well for longer essays, research papers, or students who think better in conversation.

College Essay Packages · Class of 2027

November 1 is closer than it looks. There’s still time to write an essay that sounds like you, but not time to wait.

Starter
$475
3 online sessions

Focused help on the Common App personal statement, start to finish.

  • Story development & topic brainstorming
  • Full draft of the Common App essay
  • Two rounds of revision and line editing
  • Final polish before submission
Best value
Complete
$1,125
7 online sessions

End-to-end support through the full application writing window.

  • Everything in Core
  • Complete supplemental essay development
  • Activities list and resume review
  • Async support through January 15

Need more time? Additional one-hour sessions are available to current clients at $150. Buy an additional hour

Single Essay Review and Draft Feedback + Session fees credit in full toward any package booked within 14 days.

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Maura O., parent

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Request a Free Consultation Online Sessions via Google Meet · Async feedback via Google Docs
I've responded to student writing five days a week for 35 years.
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Common Questions

Pricing FAQ

Asked what helped most:"Honestly pushing her to actually get it done and keep her on a schedule."
Maura O., parent
How do I book a session?
Choose a service above and pay online; you’ll book your session right after checkout. Not sure yet? Schedule a free consultation via Calendly, or email robert@syntaxstudio.us / call (585) 857-9667. Response within 24 hours.
Not sure which package fits?
Start with the free consultation. It's a quick conversation to match the package to where the student is in the writing process — no pressure, no obligation.
Are sessions live or written only?
Both are available. The Single Essay Review is written feedback only. Every other tier includes live one-on-one online sessions via Google Meet.
Can I start small and upgrade?
Yes. The full fee for a Single Essay Review or Draft Feedback + Session credits toward any package booked within 14 days.
How fast is written feedback?
Single Essay Reviews are returned within 48 hours.