Our Services

Dario Editorial serves authors and college-bound students through two dedicated departments: Literary Editorial and College Consulting.

Literary Editorial

We offer a range of services to meet the needs of every client. Have something else in mind? We'd be happy to work with you to create a custom quote.

  • Our most comprehensive service. We evaluate big-picture elements such as plot, pacing, character development, structure, worldbuilding, and argumentation, providing detailed feedback and actionable suggestions to strengthen your work from the ground up.

    $0.010 - $0.030 per word.

    Pricing varies depending on manuscript type, word count, and client situation.

  • We refine your writing at the sentence level, improving clarity, flow, tone, style, grammar, consistency, and word choice while preserving your unique voice.

    $0.010 - $0.020 per word.

    Pricing varies depending on manuscript type, word count, and client situation.

  • The final polish before publication or submission. We correct lingering grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting issues to ensure your work is clean and professional.

    $0.005 - $0.015 per word.

    Pricing varies depending on manuscript type, word count, and client situation.

  • Receive detailed reader-focused feedback on pacing, engagement, characterization, and overall impact. Beta reading helps you understand how your work lands with an audience before moving into later editing stages.

    Under 40,000 words — $65

    40,000–75,000 — $95

    75,000–100,000 — $125

    100,000–125,000 — $155

    125,000–150,000 — $185

    150,000+ — Custom Quote

College Consulting

We provide individualized college admissions support focused on strategy, storytelling, and clarity throughout the application process. Students can choose between targeted essay help, per-school application support, or comprehensive guidance.

  • School selection, major alignment, and admissions planning based on goals, background, and financial fit.

    $75/hour or $250 Strategy Session (Flat Rate).

    • College list development (reach, match, safety)

    • Major/program alignment guidance

    • Financial and admissions competitiveness review

    • Personalized school research based on goals and background

  • Deadlines, timelines, requirements, and step-by-step application organization.

    $150 per application cycle (per school cluster)
    Includes:

    • Application timeline and deadline tracking

    • Submission checklist and requirements breakdown

    • Guidance on portals (Common App, Coalition, school systems)

    • Ongoing planning support through submission

  • All essays and written components of your application.

    Personal Statement (Common App) — $350
    Brainstorming, outlining, drafting, and revision support.

    Supplemental Essays — $75 per essay
    Strategy, editing, and adaptation across multiple schools.

    Includes support for:

    • Personal Statement (Common App / SOP)

    • Supplemental essays

    • Academic or program-specific writing

    • Editing, revision, and narrative development

  • Funding access, scholarships, grants, and financial aid guidance.

    Scholarship Research & Application Support — $40/hour
    Includes:

    • Scholarship and grant research

    • Internship opportunity search

    • Essay writing and application support for scholarships

    • Financial aid guidance (FAFSA, general aid navigation)

    Two-track support:

    • Discovery: finding opportunities

    • Application: writing and submitting materials

  • $120 Resume + Activities Package
    Includes:

    • Resume building and formatting

    • Activities list development (Common App optimized)

    • Leadership and impact framing

    Interview Preparation — $60/hour
    Includes mock interviews, feedback, and strategy development for college interviews and scholarship interviews.

  • $1,300 — Comprehensive Admissions Support (Up to 5 Schools)
    Full-service support from planning through submission.

    Includes:

    • College & program strategy

    • Application planning and timeline management

    • Personal statement + supplemental essay support

    • Application review for up to 5 schools

    • Resume and activities development

    • Submission guidance and final checks

    Additional schools: $175 each

Let’s Work Together

If you're interested in working with us, complete the form with a few details about your manuscript or college goals. We'll review your message and get back to you within 48 hours.