<p>Not your kid… doing a favor, more or less. In a tight spot for sure. But if I was a parent with a very independent kid (of which I am) and I thought you might be helpful for where I am not, I would definitely HOPE you were being honest with him and not sugar coating life too frosty. If he has all the numbers, classes and EC’s, it’s the essay’s right? Well, you don’t have to write or edit for the guy, but you could get him started in a better direction if you think his essay’s and Short answer are where he falls down. Editing work that’s subpar just results in edited crap IMO. You job is not to protect his feelings, but I agree I would preface an opinion with the question of whether or not he wants it, and if he doesn’t, you do not have any obligation to waste your time.</p>