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Application and Essay Resources

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College Essay List Builder from Prompt

Automatically create a list of every essay you need to write across your applications,
including for scholarships (requires creating an account).

Create your list

Application and essay planning tools from Prompt

Step-by-step guidance for planning and writing the most common essays (requires creating an account).

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College Application and Essay Help Center from Prompt

Detailed articles on everything required for your applications and essays.

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One-on-one application and essay coaching from Prompt

Unlimited application and essay coaching from start to finish. 98% of our students get into
one or more of their top choice colleges.

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About us

Founded in 2014 by 3 MIT grads, Prompt is the fastest-growing writing education company. Our mission is to make students better writers.

Prompt is the highest rated and most recommended application and essay coaching company.

30,000+

Students coached

250+

High schools recommend us

Our Process

Part 1: Identify what you'll write about‍

Use Prompt's Application Plan to learn what colleges will find most compelling about you and start brainstorming your content.
Video call with your coach to complete brainstorming and align on your best content.

Part 2: Write your Personal Statement first draft

Draft an outline for your Common App Essay using Prompt's Personal Statement Outlining Tool
Video call with your coach to discuss and align on your outline. Start your introduction.
Complete your first draft and submit it to your coach for feedback.

Part 3: Revise and finalize your Personal Statement

Your coach provides detailed feedback on how to improve the content and structure of your draft.
Revise your essay based on the feedback and submit it to your coach.
Iterate the essay with your coach through to the final check.

Coaching options

We offer all-inclusive packages, individual reviews, and free resources.

One-on-One

Unlimited support from start to finish.
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Multiple video coaching calls.
Multiple reviews of each draft.
Personal Writing Coach.
Help on every part of the application (e.g., Common App Essay, Activities List, supplements).
Application management (e.g., creating a personalized timeline to fit your needs).
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From $599.00

all inclusive

Individual Reviews

Get one-off feedback in 48 hours or sooner.
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Get a detailed review of any personal statement (e.g., Common App), school supplement, or Activities List.
One of our Coaches will help you improve your essay's content, structure, and clarity.

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$99.00

per review
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Choose your option and get started

Not sure? Click here to choose a time for us to call you. You can always call 1 (844) 577-6678 between 8 AM and midnight ET to talk to one of our Coaches.
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Our essay feedback is more than proofreading

We help identify gaps in your content, fit more content into fewer words, and improve your writing’s readability – all while ensuring you maintain your unique voice.

“There was no way I could replicate the expert insights Prompt provided. Prompt made my son's college applications so much richer and took the stress out of the entire process.”

Enjoy your summer for real, and take the stress of college essays off your plate.

Most students have a complete essay they’re confident in within one week of starting! We build our essay support team around your family and make sure you stay on schedule.

“I was in a panic because my daughter needed a coach who could review and provide important feedback during the long holiday week before the deadlines. When my daughter's stress and anxiety reached an all-time high, the coach quickly scheduled more calls and motivated my daughter towards the finish line. I wish I had enrolled my daughter sooner!”

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TG, daughter accepted to

As much help as you need in our one-on-one college admissions process.

Our goal is for you to be confident in your essay. We'll provide as many coaching calls and reviews as you need. You can even modify you essay months later and we'll look at it again before submitting your applications.

“Prompt's approach is based on data and succeeds in the way the coaches work with students. There were 4-5 iterations per essay, always with a quick turnaround time and helpful comments. And the BONUS is that our son is a way better and more confident writer.”

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Susan Davis Ali, parent of MIT EA 2021

Meet some of our coaches

Our acceptance rate is less than 2%. You are more than twice as likely to be accepted to your top school than to join our writing team.

ELLEN

BA: Princeton University, High Honors
MFA in Fiction: Brooklyn College

SEMILORE

BA: Stanford, Honors
PhD/Presidential Fellow: Brown

KRISTIN

BA: University of King's College
MFA in Playwriting: Columbia

TYNÉ

BA: Dartmouth College
M.A.: Dartmouth College