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Get rubric-based admissions essay feedback, scores and AI-writing detection.

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Verified Nov 2, 2026

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What is GradPilot?

GradPilot is an AI admissions essay reviewer that evaluates writing against application-specific rubrics. Applicants choose a rubric, paste their essay and request either a free Quick Review or a paid Full Review. It covers Common App essays, UC Personal Insight Questions, supplemental essays, transfer applications and personal statements for graduate and professional programs.

Full Reviews combine writing-quality scores for structure, clarity and voice with criteria tied to the selected prompt, such as self-reflection, specificity or academic fit. They also include suggestions and AI-writing detection from Pangram Labs, with flagged passages displayed alongside the feedback. GradPilot offers 246 published rubrics, including options for scholarships and recommendation letters.

Applicants can share reviews with mentors or counselors, who can comment without creating an account. Pro adds comparisons between drafts and word-limit editing suggestions at the word, sentence and paragraph levels; each draft comparison uses a Full Review. A free account is required to submit an essay, and users receive two free Quick Reviews daily.

What can GradPilot do?

  • Application-specific rubrics

    Review essays against rubrics for Common App, UC, supplemental, transfer, graduate and professional applications.

  • Scores and revision suggestions

    Full Reviews assess writing quality and prompt fit, with scores and suggestions for revision.

  • AI-writing detection

    Full Reviews include Pangram Labs detection results and highlight passages flagged as AI-written.

  • Mentor and counselor comments

    Share a review so mentors or counselors can add comments beside the feedback without creating an account.

  • Draft comparisons

    Pro compares revised drafts against the same rubric to show changes and remaining issues, using a Full Review for each draft.

  • Word-limit editing

    Get suggested cuts with explanations and word savings; the first Full Review includes two cuts, while Pro includes all cuts.

Who is GradPilot for?

College applicants
Review Common App, UC, supplemental and transfer essays before revising them.
Graduate and professional applicants
Assess personal statements using rubrics for graduate, medical, law, MBA and other programs.
Counselors and mentors
Comment on applicants' shared reviews alongside GradPilot's feedback.

How much is GradPilot?

  • Quick Review

    Free

  • First Full Review

    $5 one-time

  • Pro

    See website

Free plan: A free account includes two Quick Reviews daily.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use GradPilot for free?

A free account includes two Quick Reviews daily. The first Full Review costs $5.

What does a Full Review include?

Full Reviews include rubric scores, revision suggestions and AI-writing detection from Pangram Labs. The first Full Review also includes two suggested cuts to help meet word limits.

Can someone else comment on my review?

You can share a review with a mentor or counselor, who can comment alongside the feedback without creating an account.

Can I compare successive drafts?

Pro reviews revised drafts against the same rubric and shows what changed and what still needs attention. Each draft uses a Full Review.

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