<p>Do a lot of people here use them? Is all they do just check your grammar and tell you if it is good or not? Do colleges care if you use them or not?</p>
<p>I would think that those essay editing websites - essayedge.com in particular does more than checking your grammer. If you were to see their "Before" and "After" essays, you will realised that they really edit it. It is just like asking someone to write you an essay. </p>
<p>My GC has advised us not to use their service because according to him, Duke Admissions Officers saw 2 essays written by 2 different individuals completely the same. Guess what? Both were outright rejected.</p>
<p>The fact that two people used the same essay has nothing to do with what the OP wants to know. I personally used essayedge for 3 essays. It was expensive, however, I feel it added some depth that I wouldn't have been add myself. They were definitely worth the money I think. I would advise using them despite what all these do-gooders tell you because you want any advantage you can gain in the college admission process.</p>
<p>And for the most part the reputable sites take pride in the editing they do. They would never just write an essay for you or give you someone elses. They have to maintain a business, and they cannot have their reputation bruised with allegations of plagarism, and shady essay writing tactics.</p>
<p>They're not worth it at all. Just ask your English teacher or anyone you think will do a good job of giving constructive criticism. Adcoms are already expecting that students are going to edit the bejeezus out of their essays, so that's why many colleges request raw writing samples.</p>
<p>One of my kids used essayedge. It was about 6 years ago, so I don't know what has changed, but he used it after all of his drafts, re-writes and edits. In other words, he sent them what he thought (tee-hee) was his final essay. Since he'd sent them a polished essay, there were few or no grammar issues. They pointed out where some information seemed extraneous and distracting, several areas they felt needed clarification, etc., verified that the essay flowed well, and made a few "if you feel like it" suggestions--a couple of which he used and a couple of which he didn't. They also verified that he had done a good job of developing his theme. The finished product was still very close to the one he submitted -- but with a bit more clarity and precision.</p>
<p>It was really worthwhile because it was a personal essay that he did not want to share with people he knew -- teachers, for example. And because the essay involved experiences everyone in the family shared, we were unable to see it objectively, so just passing it around the dinner table wasn't enough.</p>
<p>these services are bogus, they dont help at all</p>