FAQs
Answers to your most frequent questions
How is Future Forward Essays different from other services?
With more than 25 years of experience telling stories with words, I know what a good essay looks and sounds like. And to boot, I’ve helped a few dozen high school seniors craft their stories to help them gain acceptance to schools like Notre Dame, Clemson, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Importantly, I don’t write essays for you. Instead, I work with your unique voice and story to ensure every word is impactful. Together, we put your best Future Forward!
What is the difference between editing and writing?
Future Forward Essays is an editing service, not a writing service. This is a critical distinction. You, the student, are the author of your essay. My role is to help you revise and refine your draft. This includes correcting grammar, improving flow, and strengthening your narrative, but I will not create the content or ideas for you. This approach ensures your essay is authentic and truly reflects who you are.
What is your editing process?
The process is simple and collaborative.
Once you lock in your package, you’ll receive a welcome email with instructions on how to submit your essay draft and key deadlines.
Once your essay draft is received, I’ll review it within 5 business days, providing detailed feedback and suggestions for improvement. After you’ve had a chance to incorporate our feedback, we’ll work with you through a set number of revisions to make sure your essay is polished and ready to submit.
What format(s) do you accept?
A shared document format, like Google Docs or a shared Word document via OneDrive/SharePoint, is best. Word documents can also be sent separately.
If you use a word processing program/app other than Microsoft Word or Google Docs, please contact us first.
What types of essays do you work on?
Future Forward primarily focuses on the Common Application personal statement, supplemental essays for specific colleges, and scholarship essays. If you have another type of essay in mind, please reach out.
Do you use AI to edit essays?
No. And students shouldn’t rely on AI to write their essays either.
How do you handle my personal information and essays?
All essays and personal information are kept strictly confidential. Your work will never be shared with a third party without your explicit consent.
What are your rates, and how do I pay?
Please see the Packages page for information on rates. Payment can be made securely online.
If you don’t see a package that meets your needs, please reach out.
What are your rates, and how do I pay?
For the Final Polish package and first drafts received in the Complete and App Boost package, essays are edited within 5 business days of receipt.
For the Complete Essay and App Boost packages, students are expected to respond to comments and feedback and provide second drafts within 10 business days. Future Forward will review all second drafts within five business days.
For students and parents targeting a specific application date, please reach out before purchasing a package to ensure we can work together to meet your deadline(s).