Getting my younger cousin's college essay off the ground

My younger cousin (rising senior in HS) recently got a message from a website – they help students write college essays, pick schools, all that.

I’m usually skeptical of “admissions consultants” so we weren’t expecting much, but I thought the free session was actually really helpful. They walked us through a brainstorming exercise and gave some specific advice on how to structure the essay.

My cousin is tempted to sign-up for the full paid service. Do folks know of other great essay-focused counseling companies I can pass along? Any thoughts on Made to Strive?

100% assumed you are someone on payroll who created an account to post stuff about MTS but I see you were actually posting on here back in 2009 so now I don’t know what to think.

MODERATOR’S NOTE:
Regardless, “asking for a friend” posts are not allowed. Your cousin needs to ask his or her own question. Closing thread.