Essay Editing (Personal Statement or School-Specific Supplement)
The Essay Editing package provides personalized, in-depth support for a student's Personal Statement, school-specific supplemental essays, or the University of California (UC) Personal Insight Questions (PIQs). The package begins with a 30-minute meeting with Ashleigh to discuss prompts, essay content ideas, and topic choice. Following this meeting, students will receive two rounds of asynchronous essay edits, each with detailed written developmental and copy editing feedback. Ashleigh has extensive experience with essay development and editing. She has reviewed 25,000+ applications during her time in undergraduate admissions.
What's included
Ashleigh has spent 13 years as an undergraduate admissions officer at some of the most selective universities in the United States and read 25,000+ applications. During her 8 years at Yale, Ashleigh covered admissions territories around the country and the world and served as a voting member in hundreds of admissions committees. As a former collegiate student-athlete and first-generation college student, Ashleigh appreciates the complexities of the admissions process and enjoys helping students feel excited and empowered in their journey. Ashleigh is a College Advisor and Former Admission Officer at Infinite Futures, a boutique college advising company built by educators. She advises students individually and provides strategy and essay editing support through the college admission process.
- A refined essay topic and structure, ensuring the essay tells a story that authentically represents the student
- Two rounds of written, in-line feedback, addressing both big-picture developmental elements and line-level copy editing
- A stronger, more compelling essay draft after each round of edits
Meet your expert
Ashleigh R.
Former Yale & Wesleyan Admissions Officer
Ashleigh Redding has worked in education for over a decade. She holds a Bachelor’s in Latin American Studies from Wesleyan University and a Master of Business Administration from University of Connecticut. Immediately upon graduating, Ashleigh joined the admissions staff at Wesleyan, where she managed athletic recruitment and alumni volunteers. After four years at Wesleyan, Ashleigh transitioned to the undergraduate admission office at Yale and went on to serve as their Director of Recruitment. In her time as an admissions officer, Ashleigh reviewed tens of thousands of applications and participated in hundreds of committees, both domestic and international.
