Esslo provides instant, data-driven feedback and quantitative scoring for college application essays, including personal statements and supplements. The platform analyzes writing style, story arc, and detail against benchmarks from successful Ivy+ admits. This service helps students refine their application narratives to improve their competitiveness for university admissions.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many students struggle to craft compelling college application essays, often lacking access to detailed, personalized feedback that can significantly improve their writing quality and chances of admission. Traditional essay consulting services are often expensive, creating a barrier for students from lower-income backgrounds.
Solution
Esslo is an online platform that leverages a proprietary AI analysis system to provide students with line-by-line feedback on their college application essays. The platform evaluates essays based on grammar, voice, detail, and character, offering specific suggestions for improvement. Esslo also scores essays against a comprehensive bank of successful essays, categorized using college-specific rubrics, enabling students to benchmark their writing and track progress over time. The platform aims to democratize access to expert-level essay feedback, helping students craft impactful essays that resonate with college admissions officers.
Target Audience
Esslo primarily targets high school students applying to colleges and universities, as well as college counselors seeking an affordable and effective tool to support their students' essay writing process.
Features
- AI-powered analysis providing line-by-line comments on grammar, voice, detail, and character
- Scoring system that benchmarks essays against a database of successful applications to top universities
- Feedback and suggestions highlighting strengths and areas for improvement with actionable steps
- "Brutally honest" feedback section offering candid advice for refining essays
- Support for Common App, Coalition App, and UC application essays, as well as supplemental essays tailored to specific schools
- Trained on essays accepted to Ivy League schools, Stanford, and University of California campuses