The story behind EssayStory.
EssayStory is a focused workspace for tracking, comparing, and organizing every version of your college admission essays. We built it because the single most important piece of an application — the personal essay — too often lives as a tangle of Google Docs, renamed copies, and chat threads.
What we believe
- Versioning is first-class. Every draft matters. Nothing should be lost in a sea of "Untitled (3) - final - v2".
- Comparing should be instant. You should be able to see exactly what changed between any two drafts in seconds.
- Your words are yours. You write every word. EssayStory never writes essays — it keeps your drafts safe and organized.
- Prompts have constraints. Word limits, essay types, and college-specific expectations should be visible while you write.
Who it's for
High school applicants, transfer students, and graduate school candidates working on Common App, Coalition, UC, supplemental, and statement-of-purpose essays. Anyone juggling more drafts than a folder of "final_v2" files can handle.
Get in touch
Questions, bug reports, and feature requests are welcome. Reach out at support@essaystory.com.