Question 1

How is this different from just using ChatGPT or Claude?

Accepted Answer

College Essay Wizard is purpose-built for college admissions essays. It includes curated intelligence on the Top 500 U.S. colleges, over 200 highly-rated example essays from 100+ leading schools, built-in anti-AI-detection optimization, and 8-dimension scoring with actionable feedback. Generic AI tools lack this college-specific knowledge and admissions focus.

Question 2

Will my essay get flagged by AI detection tools?

Accepted Answer

Our system generates ideas, structures, and examples as inspiration to help you craft your own authentic essay. The output is optimized for authentic student voice, but essays are intended as starting points and inspiration, not for direct submission without personalization.

Question 3

What does college-specific intelligence mean?

Accepted Answer

We maintain curated research on the Top 500 U.S. colleges, including what each school values in applicants, their culture, and what makes essays stand out for specific programs. This is combined with over 200 highly-rated example essays from 100+ leading colleges to inform generation and scoring.

Question 4

How does iterative revision work?

Accepted Answer

After generating an essay, click Revise and type your changes in plain English. For example, you can say 'make the opening more personal' or 'add more detail about my volunteer experience.' The system preserves your original voice and style while applying your requested changes.

Question 5

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

Your first 5 submissions are completely free. After that, each essay generation or review costs $0.50. Charges accumulate on your balance and are auto-billed at $5.00.

Question 6

Do I need a credit card to start?

Accepted Answer

No. You get 5 free submissions without entering any payment information. You only need to add a card after your free credits are used.