Should I Contact The College A Team Before or After I Write the First Draft of My Essay?
Customers choosing our full-service package can contact us at any point in the process. If you are sure you know what you would like to write about, we suggest writing your essay first and then submitting it to us. If you don’t know what to write about, you are welcome to contact us and we will share techniques for developing essay ideas with you.
Single review package customers should contact us after they write a completed first draft.
Should I Have Anyone Else Read My Essay Before I Submit It?
Our service is set up so that no one’s input is necessary except for yours and your editor’s. If you would like to have a teacher, parent or friend read and edit your essay, you are welcome to, but we suggest soliciting advice from no more than one or two people in addition to your College A Team editor. Trying to incorporate the input of too many people can destroy a good essay, just like too much seasoning can destroy an otherwise palatable dish.
I am using the Common Application to apply to several schools, what option should I select when ordering?
The Common Application Value Package is the perfect package for you. It includes the editing, review and impact evaluation analysis of both your 150-word short answer piece and your 250-word personal essay. The package offers a significant discount over choosing the “two essays” option.
I am applying to a school that requires both the Common Application and a supplemental essay. What option should I select when ordering?
If the school accepts the Common Application and requires one additional essay, then you should select the “two essays” option when ordering.
What are The College A Team’s qualifications?
College A Team editors are graduates of some of America’s top Ivy League schools, Tier I liberal arts schools and competitive state schools. We have all either worked in a college admissions office or worked as a teacher/writing tutor. Many of us also have experience working as professional writers and editors. We’re all customer service-oriented people and we love to help students improve their writing abilities.
How Important is My Application Essay/Personal Statement?
The amount of influence your application essay has on an admissions officer varies from institution to institution, and even then, it varies among all of the admissions officers at that institution. At most colleges, your academic record will be the overriding criterion that makes or breaks your chances of being admitted. An effective essay is crucial if you believe you might be a borderline candidate for admission. In that case, it may be your essay that makes or breaks your chances.
What is an “Effective” Application Essay?
When we speak of an “effective” application essay, we mean an essay that improves your odds of being admitted to the college of your choice. An effective essay must be well written and free of grammatical and stylistic errors, but has to be a lot more than that. It needs to reach out and grab the attention of an admissions officer and it has to portray you as someone who will contribute positively to the quality of life on campus, among other things.
I just ordered one of your service packages, now what happens?
Your College A Team editor will contact you within 24 hours, much sooner if possible. Please make sure you provide a valid email address and phone number when you order so that we may easily contact you. If you would like to speak to someone from the College A Team about your order, please call us at (609) 759-0421.
Can You Write My Essay for Me?
No. You will have to write your own essay. We will help you improve it.
Have any other questions? Email info@collegeateam.com.