Students often wonder whether it's ethical to have someone “write my essay for me” to get into college. The obvious answer? No. The point of a personal essay is right there in the name—personal. Academic institutions have begun cracking down on AI interference in essay writing. Programs like ChatGPT can assist with ideas and editing—but if they write the essay for you? Trust me, colleges will know. (Yes, really.)

That said, it’s much harder to detect when a human ghostwrites your work. But for those of us who do this professionally, the difference is obvious. We can tell when a student is voicing their own story—and when they’ve hired a ringer.

Can Someone Write My Essay For Me—Or Am I Missing the Point?

If you’ve been thinking about hiring someone to “write my essay for me,” you may be missing two essential truths:

1. The best writing is personal, passionate, and unmistakably yours.A technically perfect essay will fall flat if it doesn’t feel real. No matter how skilled the writer, they can't replicate your lived experience. Because it isn’t their story to tell.

2. Writing is a lifelong skill.Whether you're heading to college or the workforce, writing will follow you. Even as AI tools evolve, clear communication, storytelling, and original thinking remain essential. The personal essay is just the beginning. Outsourcing it means giving up a chance to build the writing muscles you’ll need again and again.

“But It’s Just One Essay...”

Is it, though?

This essay is your moment. A reflection of who you are. How you see the world. How you handle conflict, growth, or failure. It’s your chance to show a university what you’re made of—and how you think.

So ask yourself: Do you really want your first impression to come from someone else's voice?

There’s a Better Way

Rather than paying someone to write your story, let Write Away Tutoring help you tell it better.

This isn’t just a college essay coaching service. I teach students how to break down writing into manageable, repeatable steps—so you never have to stare down a blank screen in panic again. Together, we’ll turn your story into something powerful and unforgettable.

Because it’s not about what you’ve done. It’s about how you write it.

Ashley Fuchs is a professional college essay coach and the founder of Write Away Tutoring. If you're ready to turn your story into your strongest asset, reach out today to get started.