Benjamin Zadik
zadik@ibabbleon.com
Personal Statement Editing

Common Questions about Essay Revising

    How long does it take?
    As a professional editor, I can get a draft back to you in just a couple of days. Honestly, it usually takes longer for you to work on my suggestions than it takes for me to send you the revised draft. So the total time it takes depends on how motivated you are to finish!

    Why do you want to edit my essay twice?
    The first edit I do improves your essay a lot, especially in terms of style and organization, but it sometimes leaves a few nagging questions. I may ask you to expand on a relevant work experience you mentioned only briefly, or add a particular paragraph about what clubs you would pursue at Wharton. After you've considered my suggestions and send me a revision, I edit your essay one more time to make sure it is absolutely perfect.

    What if I don't like your suggestions?
    All I ask is that you consider them, as my suggestions are based on the experience of editing dozens and dozens of essays. But in the end it is your essay and you are in charge. No matter the final shape and content of your essay, I will proofread it so that it sounds wonderful and is completely error free.

    I write in a very particular way that expresses my personality and I don't want you to change that. Is that possible?
    Yes. Although I improve the professionalism, organization and style of your writing, I take particular attention to maintain your writing voice as best I can. My aim is to improve your writing, not to replace it.

    My essay has some particularly difficult added requirements. Can you help with that too?
    Of course! I've helped applicants for medical school, law school, MBA programs, advanced graduate programs, correspondence degrees and more. If you have supplementary questions or need to append a short explanation of why you failed a course, I will help you with those things too.

    How do you charge?
    I charge a flat rate for each essay. The cost depends on how many essays you want edited and the word count. Just send me your essay(s) and I'll tell you what I can do and how much it will cost. Recommend a friend and I'll give you both a discount.

    Can't you just write my essay for me?
    I can, but I won't. My services are meant to revise and drastically improve your essay. In the end, this brilliant statement has your name on it, so I want to be sure that it is your essay.