editing & admissions consulting
about
Our passion is helping you achieve your goals, whether it's getting into college, landing a spot at a top-notch grad school, or securing a dream job. It's what keeps us up at night. It's what fuels our fire.Admissions committees and recruiters read thousands of applications each year. Our team of elite editors will ensure you'll make a lasting, positive impression.Will we write your application for you? No.Will we show you how to apply the techniques used in the most successful essays and applications? Absolutely.
diana lane black
Founder & CEO
With over a decade of experience in editing and admissions consulting, we know that the key to a standout application is developing a personal brand, a consistent story. Before starting Lane Black, founder Diana Lane Black earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Duke University and went on to earn an MBA from Duke's Fuqua School of Business, where she attended on a merit scholarship and served on the admissions committee. Coupling her educational background with her professional experience in editing, admissions consulting, and brand management, she started Lane Black to fulfill her passion for helping others gain an advantage by crafting their own personal brands.
services
We offer à la carte services ranging from admissions essay editing to application consulting to resume reviewing.
business to business
If you are interested in working with us in a B2B capacity and would like to learn more, please contact us.
Admissions Consultancies
We help admissions consultancies improve margins, elevate their services, and scale their businesses by providing elite essay editing seamlessly integrated with existing workflows.
Corporations
Whether or not your corporation has an existing program for employees pursuing advanced degrees, we will work together to ensure they have access to the tools that will create a competitive advantage.
Talent Acquisition & Outplacement
We work closely with staffing professionals to ensure their clients' resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles clearly communicate the value they'll bring to an organization.We edit with an eye towards:
- Highlighting accomplishments, not just responsibilities
- Quantifying impact & communicating the value the candidate has created
- Incorporating industry- and role-specific keywords
- Streamlining text for improved clarity
- Impeccable spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Graduate & Professional School
If this is your first time working with us, please fill out the New Applicant Form via the link below.
Essay Editing
We offer two levels of essay services: Standard & Premium. If you're unsure which one's right for you, we're happy to advise. Our standard turnaround time is 72 hours. Expedited 24-hour turnaround is available.STANDARD
Your admissions essay will be edited for grammar, spelling, and punctuation. You will receive the raw edits.PREMIUM
Your admissions essay will be edited for organization, content, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. You will receive the raw edits, a polished, revised version, as well as written feedback and recommendations from your editor.
| Word Count | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| 0-500 | $79 | $129 |
| 501-1000 | $119 | $169 |
| 1001-1500 | $159 | $209 |
| 1501-2000 | $199 | $249 |
| 2001-2500 | $239 | $289 |
| 2501-3000 | $279 | $329 |
| 3001-3500 | $319 | $369 |
| 3501-4000 | $359 | $409 |
| 4001-4500 | $399 | $449 |
consulting
If you have questions about other sections of your application or would like a full review of it, this is the best option. We'll begin with a complimentary 20-minute call to better understand your goals and background and devise a plan of action based on where you are in the application process.
Undergraduate
If this is your first time working with us, please fill out the New Applicant Form via the link below.
Essay Editing
Each essay should be submitted individually.
We offer two levels of essay services: Standard & Premium. If you're unsure which one's right for you, we're happy to advise. Our standard turnaround time is 72 hours. Expedited 24-hour turnaround is available.STANDARD
Your admissions essay will be edited for grammar, spelling, and punctuation. You will receive the raw edits.PREMIUM
Your admissions essay will be edited for organization, content, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. You will receive the raw edits, a polished, revised version, as well as written feedback and recommendations from your editor.
| Word Count | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| 0-500 | $59 | $109 |
| 501-1000 | $99 | $149 |
| 1001-1500 | $139 | $189 |
| 1501-2000 | $179 | $229 |
| 2001-2500 | $219 | $269 |
| 2501-3000 | $259 | $309 |
| 3001-3500 | $299 | $349 |
| 3501-4000 | $339 | $389 |
| 4001-4500 | $379 | $429 |
consulting
If you have questions about other sections of your application or would like a full review of it, this is the best option. We'll begin with a complimentary 20-minute call to better understand your goals and background and devise a plan of action based on where you are in the application process.
CUSTOM RESUMEs and CVs
To get started on the custom resume or CV we have discussed, please use the link below.
Resume, CV, & Cover Letter services
If this is your first time working with us, please fill out the New Applicant Form via the link below.
For custom resumes and those that require reformatting, please email [email protected] for a proposal. In the straightforward editing services below, your document will be edited for content, grammar, spelling, and relevancy to the program or position for which you are applying. Please note that turnaround times for custom resumes will vary.
Resume & CV services
We offer two levels of editing services: Standard & Premium. If you're unsure which one's right for you, we're happy to advise. Our standard turnaround time is 72 hours. Expedited 24-hour turnaround is available.STANDARD
Your resume will be edited for grammar, spelling, and punctuation. You will receive the raw edits.PREMIUM
Our most popular option, this package includes a complete polishing of your resume. It will be edited for content, organization, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. We will also clean up any formatting issues or reformat the resume as needed. You will receive the raw edits, a polished, revised version, as well as written feedback and recommendations from the editor.
Resumes
| Word Count | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| 0-500 | $89 | $139 |
| 501-1000 | $129 | $179 |
| 1001-1500 | $169 | $219 |
| 1501-2000 | $209 | $259 |
| 2001-2500 | $249 | $299 |
Cover Letters
We offer two levels of service: Standard & Premium. If you're unsure which one's right for you, we're happy to advise. Our standard turnaround time is 72 hours. Expedited 24-hour turnaround is available.STANDARD
Your cover letter will be edited for grammar, spelling, and punctuation. You will receive the raw edits.PREMIUM
Your cover letter will be edited for content, organization, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. We will ensure that key words from the job description are included. You will receive the raw edits, a polished, revised version, as well as written feedback and recommendations from the editor.
| Word Count | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| 0-500 | $59 | $79 |
| 501-1000 | $99 | $119 |
| 1001-1500 | $139 | $159 |
| 1501-2000 | $179 | $199 |
Contact
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Guides
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BUSINESS SCHOOL PROFILE:
STANFORD GSB
2020/2021 Application Deadlines: R1 September 15; R2 January 6; R3 April 6
Location: Stanford, CA
Acceptance Rate: 6%
Class Size: 417 students
Women: 47%
International: 43%
Students of Color: 27%
Avg. GMAT: 734
Avg. GPA: 3.7
Avg. Work Experience: 4.6 years
Annual Tuition: $74,706ESSAYS
(Max 1050 words combined. Recommended 650 words for Essay A and 400 words for Essay B.)Essay A: What matters most to you, and why?Essay B: Why Stanford?
Testimonials
Our clients have been accepted to the world's leading institutions, a testament to our dedication to ensuring you make a positive, memorable impression.
"Highly recommend working with Diana. Diana gave great, actionable feedback on my essays for business school applications - and unlike others, her feedback allowed me to improve my story without losing my own voice / style. Her guidance and coaching was not limited to my essays - she supported me throughout the admissions process. I ultimately got into my top 3 schools, which I could not have done without Diana's help!"
-Jillian, Harvard Business School"Diana is amazing! She mentored me through the entire MBA application process (8 apps in total!!) start to finish. Her deep insider knowledge, top notch technical writing skill, and can-do attitude helped me push through when I got waitlisted at my dream school. Her guidance pushed me to another level when thinking about why I wanted the MBA. Going to that next level helped me get off the waitlist and into that dream program. My north star of greater, deeper understanding of 'why' made business school the most rewarding 2 years of my life and springboarded me into a fantastic new career. I can't recommend her enough!"
-Kevin, Duke Fuqua
