College application essay editing

Your story.
Just stronger.

Make your application worth remembering. Thoughtful, strategic editing for the story only you can tell.

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YOUR VOICE, WITH A LITTLE DIRECTION ✦

You already have the story.

A meaningful moment. An unexpected lesson. A perspective only you can bring.

Let's give it the structure, clarity, and space it deserves.

270+application essays written & edited
2+ yearsof dedicated editing experience
48–72hturnaround per round of edits
From rough draft to ready

Big-picture strategy.
Line-by-line care.

Actionable feedback on structure, clarity, tone, and storytelling, so every revision has a purpose.

01

Bring your draft

Choose your package and share your completed draft, school you're applying to, prompt, and deadline through the inquiry form.

02

Get a clear next step

Once your essay is received, get your first round of specific edits and comments within 48–72 hours.

03

Revise. Refine. Repeat.

Apply the feedback and resubmit based on your package. Build a polished, cohesive essay that directly answers the prompt.

The person behind the edits

Hi, I'm Kashika.
Applicant turned editor.

My application journey took me to UC Berkeley as a Regents’ & Chancellor’s Scholar. Now, as a third-year medical student, I help college applicants turn their experiences into essays with a clear point of view.

Over two years and 270+ application essays written and edited as a trained admissions advisor, I've developed an approach that pairs big-picture strategy with specific, line-by-line guidance. You'll know what to revise and why it matters.

My approach

A clear plan for your next draft.

Get specific suggestions for what to change, why it matters, and how to make the revision. From the opening line to the final takeaway, every edit has a purpose.

In Their Words

Feedback from previous application advising clients.

A little less stuck. A lot more supported.

“I absolutely loved talking with Kashika! She not only answered all of my questions in depth but also gave me resources and a lot of great advice with my secondaries and school list. I would definitely recommend her to anyone needing advice!”
Student2025–2026 Application Cycle
“She was very thorough! She wouldn’t just tell me if something needed improvement, but would guide me on how to improve it. She also answered each of my questions and helped me gauge how my [essay] draft was overall.”
Student2024–2025 Application Cycle
“Kashika has been extremely helpful with one of the sections that I have been most stressed about. She has made phenomenal edits that align with the goal of what I have written!”
Student2024–2025 Application Cycle
Services + pricing

Good feedback.
Clear prices.

Affordable editing. Packages start at $45, with application and scholarship essay editing from $60.

Choose an editing-round option to compare prices. Then select packages below to build a purchase request. You can mix services and choose different editing rounds for each package.

UC PIQ Package

$200

All four Personal Insight Questions, refined together.

Choose UC PIQs ↗

Scholarship Essay

$60

Focused edits for one scholarship essay, with attention to the prompt, your story, and the selection criteria.

Choose scholarship ↗

Prices cover the selected number of rounds. Additional essays can be requested in your inquiry; pricing is confirmed separately.

Make it your package.

Choose optional extras below. Standard delivery is included with every editing package.

Included

Standard Delivery

$0

48–72 hours for each round of edits.

Included in your package
Optional add-on

30-Minute Zoom

$25

Review edits, discuss revisions, and ask questions.

Add 30 minutes ↗
Optional add-on

60-Minute Zoom

$45

More time to work through feedback and your next revision.

Add 60 minutes ↗
A little clarity, before you commit

Questions first.
Let's talk.

Book a free 15-minute introductory consultation to ask questions, talk through your goals, and find the right editing package. No purchase required.

This call is for getting to know the service. For detailed draft feedback or working through revisions, choose a paid Zoom editing session.

A requested time is confirmed personally before your call is booked.

We use your information to respond to your request and provide the service you choose. Submissions are processed by Web3Forms and delivered to our email. Please read the privacy notice. Please do not submit bank or card details, medical records, or other sensitive information.

Before we start

The details, upfront.

What does editing include?

Feedback on structure, clarity, tone, and storytelling, plus line-by-line comments with specific suggestions for improvement. This is an editing and refinement service, not full essay writing. A completed draft is required before editing begins.

How long does each round take?

Standard turnaround is 48–72 hours per round of edits, starting upon receiving the essay from the student. Each revision round follows the same timeline. A 24-hour rush option is available for an additional $30 per essay.

How do payment and refunds work?

Payment is made via Zelle. After your service request is reviewed, you will receive the confirmed total and Zelle payment details. Full payment is required before editing begins. All sales are final once editing has started.

How do the packages work?

Select any combination of individual application essay editing, scholarship essay editing, the four-essay UC PIQ package, and activities section editing. Each service can be selected once per order, with one round, three rounds, or up to five rounds of edits chosen separately for each service.

Reserve your editing package

Your next draft,
on the calendar.

Select your service, share your completed draft, and review your package. Payment is made via Zelle after your request is confirmed.

Your request is emailed to Kashika for review. Payment and editing dates are confirmed personally.

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01 / Select your purchase

Choose every package you need.

Select one or more services below. Each service is purchased once per order. Choose 1 round, 3 rounds, or up to 5 rounds of edits separately for each selected service.

02 / Application details

Tell me about your drafts.

03 / Review your order
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Standard 48–72-hour delivery is included. Payment is made via Zelle after your request is reviewed and the final total is confirmed. You will receive the recipient details with confirmation; editing begins after full payment is received.

Submitting sends your request; it does not charge you.

We use your information to respond to your request and provide the service you choose. Submissions are processed by Web3Forms and delivered to our email. Please read the privacy notice. Please do not submit bank or card details, medical records, or other sensitive information.

Your information

Privacy notice

Last updated October 9, 2026

This notice describes how Aretio handles information submitted through this website.

What we collect and why

Our forms collect your name, email address, selected services, deadline, draft status, essay prompts and document links, editing priorities, custom requests, consultation questions, and availability, depending on the form you use. We use this information to answer questions, arrange consultations, review requests, provide editing, and communicate about your service. Only provide information needed for your request. Your submissions are not displayed publicly.

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