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I've been happy to have helped many college applicants with their essays -- and would be happy to help others in the future. Recently, I've had a few essays essays sent me with requests for same day reviews. Others have sent me essays without a prompt or context. It is inconsiderate to expect a volunteer-reviewer to provide a thoughtful critique on short notice or without a broader context (specific prompt, college involved etc.)
I would suggest that high school seniors seeking review of their essays have a responsibilty to:
-- allow reviewers ample time, say, at least four to seven days -- sometimes longer depending on the calendar (remember, reviewers have their own studies, exams, work)
-- forward your essay along with the specific prompt, colleges targeted, word limit
-- use email to send your essays, as it is difficult to edit essays submitted by PM
-- seek review of your penultimate -- next to final -- draft; not your first draft
-- include your CC identity
Most of all, provide for time to make use of comments to revise and improve your essay. Recently, I had a response which said: "Thank you, but I sent in my essay early. Should I be worried?"
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