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Essay proofreading service 30 Mar 2007, 12:59
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Anyone know of a service that proofreads and critiques essays?

I've found some online but it's quite expensive (under 400 words for $95).

Is there a service out there that's inexpensive or free :-D (hopefully)?
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our very own rhyme can help. 8-)
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Anyone know of a service that proofreads and critiques essays?

I've found some online but it's quite expensive (under 400 words for $95).

Is there a service out there that's inexpensive or free :-D (hopefully)?
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Having written most of my essays, I didn't know too many people who could proofread them. After days of online-searching, I came across proofreadingpal.com-- with exceptional rates and turnaround times to add to the qualifications of most of their editors--they were my first choice. The proofreaders will do exactly what they are supposed to - check for grammar, diction, and flow - without changing the content.

Best of luck all !
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Essay proofreading service 25 Jan 2011, 23:33
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don't go too cheap - you get what you pay for! if they are doing it for free, how good can it be?
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don't go too cheap - you get what you pay for! if they are doing it for free, how good can it be?
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the best advice/constructive criticism I got for my essays was on this forum, and it was for free
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Essay proofreading service 26 Jan 2011, 21:29
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I used EditAvenue last year and was happy with their edits. Their rates are very reasonable too. Keep in mind though that: 1) there is a huge variability in editors, so make sure to pick one with an appropriate background 2) while they proofread a lot of business school application essays every year, that is not their main focus. They will only provide suggestions in terms of grammar, stylistic devices, etc. Do not expect any feedback on content, positioning, etc.
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Essay proofreading service 27 Jan 2011, 10:41
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I used EditAvenue last year and was happy with their edits. Their rates are very reasonable too. Keep in mind though that: 1) there is a huge variability in editors, so make sure to pick one with an appropriate background 2) while they proofread a lot of business school application essays every year, that is not their main focus. They will only provide suggestions in terms of grammar, stylistic devices, etc. Do not expect any feedback on content, positioning, etc.
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I used a service similar to the one ariel describes, called Editing U. It's just one guy so there's no variability in editors, but he's also reasonable ($50/hr) and I thought he did a good job.

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Essay proofreading service 20 Sep 2011, 13:31
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Guys,
any news on that topic? I am almost done with my essays, I think the content is ok, but English needs polishing. Any companies/persons you would recommend?
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Essay proofreading service 20 Sep 2011, 20:05
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Hi guys,
Could you please share some references? We would really appreciate that.
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These days I get some friend to do the proofreading for me. I think it helps a lot!
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Anyone know of a service that proofreads and critiques essays?

I've found some online but it's quite expensive (under 400 words for $95).

Is there a service out there that's inexpensive or free :-D (hopefully)?
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Free? I don't think its possible but yeah inexpensive is possible professorwrite dot com is the best according to my experience..
Thanks and hope it should help..