UC Personal Insight Questions

Consultation & Editing Services

Freelance work to consult, advise, and edit multiple essays for transfer admission to the University of California system.

Scope of the Contract

Work Options

  • Advising: Pointers on how to approach topics, which ideas might work best, how to structure essays, etc. This does not include any active work on drafts.
  • Proofreading: Proof drafts to make sure they are clear, clean, and error-free, including edits for grammar/mechanics, application requirements, and limited style edits.
  • Single Draft Active Work: A single draft for one or more essays edited for the full range of edits (content, organization, style, grammar/mechanics, application requirements).
  • Multi-Draft Active Work: Full edits on several drafts of one or more essays.

Essays:

  • x4 Personal Insight Questions
  • 350 words/essay
  • Multi-Draft Active Work
    • 3 drafts/essay

Preparation:

  • Informational Worksheets
    • The Diamond Short Essay Format
    • Transfer Essay Tips

Programs:

  • Google Docs
  • Email write-ups

Process

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First Drafts and Comments

Final Drafts