Which is the best essay writing service for MBA students?

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Jeremiah Fernandez

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Hey everyone, I’m working on my MBA applications, and the essays are proving to be tougher than expected. I’ve got the ideas, but not sure how to tie them all together effectively. Thinking about using a writing service. Anyone here used one they’d actually recommend?
 
Yeah, I’ve been there. I used Personal MBA Coach and had a great experience. Scott gave me very honest, sometimes harsh feedback — but it was exactly what I needed. It wasn’t just grammar fixes; he helped me reframe my goals and make the essays more impactful. He also asked a lot of pointed questions that made me think more deeply about my motivations. Definitely pricey, but if you’re aiming for M7, it’s worth considering. The process was also super organized — timelines, drafts, reviews — everything felt under control.
 
+1 to that @StrategyMatters . I didn’t end up working with Personal MBA Coach, but I did a consultation, and the feedback was on point. In the end, I went with Stacy Blackman Consulting for essay editing, which was slightly more structured. Their editor gave me very clear feedback on tone, flow, and story strength. It was around $350/hour, so not cheap either, but professional all the way. I especially appreciated the strategic alignment with my target schools — they knew what each program valued, and it showed in the final drafts.
 
I couldn’t afford a full-blown consulting package, so I tried EssayPro to draft one of my essays. I paid around $85 for a 1000-word response, and while it wasn’t tailored for MBAs, it gave me a strong draft to edit. I had to revise parts to make it sound more personal and less like an academic paper, but it was a helpful shortcut when I was stuck. The turnaround time was quick — about 48 hours — and the writer was responsive to some of my comments. Not perfect, but a good starting point when you're in a crunch.
 
Same here. I used EduBirdie and gave them a rough outline. Paid $95 for a 3-day turnaround, and honestly, the quality was decent. Not strategic — more like a ghostwriter filling in the blanks. But if you guide the writer closely and treat it as a first draft, it can save you serious time. I had to tweak the content heavily to match my voice, but the core structure and transitions were usable, which saved me hours🧭.
 
That’s actually a good point. Services like EssayPro and EduBirdie can be useful if you know what you want to say but need help structuring or phrasing it. Just don’t expect them to understand the nuance of MBA admissions unless you feed them everything. Still, for under $100, not bad. Also, these services tend to be more responsive if you include examples or clear instructions — otherwise the result can feel generic.
 
I used mbaMission a while back. Honestly, it felt a bit rigid for me. There’s a structured process — a lot of back and forth. Some people thrive on that, but I wanted more creative freedom. In hindsight, I might’ve been better off writing my own draft and hiring someone for editing instead. That said, if you're the type who benefits from clear milestones and external accountability, mbaMission might actually be ideal for you🤗.
 
I kind of mixed it up. Used essaypro.com for a first draft of my NYU essay, then took it to a freelance MBA editor I found through Reddit. That combo worked surprisingly well — the structure came from the initial write-up, and the editor helped bring out my voice. The whole process cost me maybe $180 total, which felt like a win. I also liked that I wasn’t locked into one consultant’s style — got to balance professional input with my own instincts.
 
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I think it depends how far along you are. If you have zero clue where to start, someone like Stacy Blackman or Personal MBA Coach is going to walk you through the whole storytelling piece. But if you’ve already mapped out your key points and just need help writing them smoothly, then something like EssayPro or EduBirdie is a pretty low-risk option. The key is knowing what kind of help you need — strategy vs. execution — before spending a lot.
 
I had a weird experience where I tried a Fiverr editor first — disaster. Then I used Edu Birdie, and while it wasn’t perfect, it was miles better. Gave me clean language and decent structure. I rewrote the intro and conclusion, but I actually used the body of that draft in my final MIT Sloan app. For under $100, it was worth the gamble. Just be ready to invest time in revisions — it’s not a plug-and-play situation.
 
Reading through this is really helpful. I’ve been on the fence between doing it all myself or spending on a service. Leaning toward trying Essay Pro for a couple drafts just to get the ball rolling. Doesn’t sound like a magic bullet, but better than going in circles alone. I think even if it’s not perfect, having something on paper makes it easier to build momentum — and then maybe I’ll look into freelance editors if I feel stuck again:rolleyes:.
 
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