Myess

What is myEssai?

myEssai is a tool for providing feedback on English writing, designed for students, teachers, and job seekers; the term “Myess” in its database refers to this product. Its focus is not on writing complete articles on behalf of users, but rather on reading the texts submitted by them and offering actionable suggestions for improvement.

The product was developed by Not Quite Unicorns; the product page for students, the registration link, and the feedback form are still accessible. The most recent update log dates back to January 2023, so it is not possible to determine the frequency of future updates based on those old logs alone.

Main functions

• Paragraph-level feedback: It analyzes the article’s arguments, explanations, examples, and conclusions; it identifies in the respective paragraphs the areas that need to be supplemented, removed, or rewritten, and provides specific suggestions for improvement.
• General review: Provides comprehensive suggestions regarding the clarity, persuasiveness, coherence, and effectiveness of the entire text; suitable for the first round of revisions after drafting.
• Reduce word count: By selecting this option, the system will identify redundant expressions and areas where text can be simplified, which is useful for controlling the length of application documents, assignments, or job applications.
• Next steps suggestion: The “Where to next” mode is used to identify what additional arguments, examples, or connections are missing in the article, thereby helping the user plan the next stage of writing.
• Structure and organization: Examine the beginning, the order of paragraphs, the development of arguments, and the conclusion that ties everything together; this is suitable for longer academic papers or speeches.
• Multiple text types: You can choose from academic papers, university applications, creative writing, debates, speeches, cover letters, job applications, and resumes, so that the feedback can be more relevant to the purpose of each text.
• Prompt context: Users can enter up to 500 characters of questions or task requirements, which helps the system understand what issues the article needs to address.
• Feedback history and copying: The update records indicate that the account previously offered functions for providing feedback and copying, but it is not possible to determine the number of such records stored or their retention period when not logged in.

Input, Output, and Restrictions

The page is primarily in English, with examples also in English; a complete list of supported languages is not provided. Before submitting content in other languages, it is advisable to use the free quota to test whether the functionality works stably, as it cannot be assumed that all languages are supported equally.

Usage tutorial

1. Register an account on the website by first reading the terms regarding age, payment, and privacy; students under 18 should not register on their own – they need to obtain explicit permission from the provider of the product first.
2. Select the text type, then choose options such as general, compressed character count, Next, or structure and organization as the key points for feedback.
3. Enter the question or task requirements in the prompt box, and paste the text containing no more than 12,500 characters.
4. After generating the feedback, read it section by section and categorize the suggestions into four types: factual errors, structural issues, language improvements, and optional style adjustments.
5. Return to the original draft and rewrite it yourself; do not mechanically copy all suggestions. When it comes to citations, facts, and technical terms, verify them again.
6. Submit the revised version again, compare the feedback from both rounds, and keep a record of your own version to avoid accidental changes or exhaustion of the allowed quota.

Suitable for users and scenarios

• Student: Examine the argumentative structure of academic papers, the coherence between paragraphs, and the strength of the conclusions, while still adhering to the university’s rules regarding the use of AI.
• University applicants: Reduce the length of their personal statements and identify areas where the narrative flow and the reasons for applying are not clearly expressed.
• Teachers and mentors: Use tools as an aid for the first round of feedback, with human intervention to ensure academic accuracy, apply grading criteria, and take into account individual differences.
• Job seeker: Review cover letters, application responses, and resume summaries to eliminate redundancy and improve the organization of information.
• Debate and speech preparers: Check the order of arguments, the completeness of examples, and the effectiveness of persuading the audience.
• Creative writers: Gain an external perspective on the appeal of the opening, the development of the plot, and the resolution at the end.

Advantages and capabilities boundaries

Actual advantages

• The focus of the feedback can be changed; there is no need to undergo a general grammar check every time.
• Text types cover learning, application, and job-seeking scenarios, making them suitable for organizing suggestions based on specific purposes.
• The public page displays feedback at the paragraph level, identifying issues and suggesting ways to make improvements, rather than merely marking spelling and grammar errors.
• The free plan is available on a long-term basis; it allows you to first test the feedback style and language suitability with shorter texts.

Capacity boundaries

• AI feedback may misinterpret the question, overlook context, or provide suggestions that are not in line with academic standards; it cannot replace teachers, editors, or admissions counselors.
• The tool will not write the entire article for the user; this helps to preserve the author’s autonomy, but the user still needs to make the judgments and carry out the necessary revisions.
• The maximum length for a single text segment is 12,500 characters; longer papers need to be divided into separate segments, and doing so may result in the loss of the overall structural framework of the text.
• The public update log is outdated; historical features such as the paper planner, sarcastic comments, and reward characters mentioned in that log should not be assumed to be available at present.
• The product does not disclose information regarding accuracy rates, model versions, service availability guarantees, team collaboration features, or university-level management controls.

Price and quota

The page shows the usage amount in terms of both an approximate word count and a character limit; the actual deduction will be based on the information available in the account’s backend. Prices are displayed in US dollars, and taxes, payment methods, and settlement amounts may vary depending on the region.

Subscription, cancellation, and refunds

• Paid subscriptions involve recurring charges, and users can log in to their accounts to cancel them; the cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing cycle.
• The terms of service state that no refunds are provided for any purchases, so it is advisable to use the free trial period first to assess the quality of the service.
• The platform accepts major credit cards and PayPal, and may impose sales tax when required by law.
• The price can be adjusted; the amount shown for immediate settlement in the account and the renewal date take precedence over the information provided on the page.

Platform, API, and open-source status

• The currently confirmed available format is the web version, which can be opened in desktop and mobile browsers.
• There are no confirmed standalone iOS or Android native apps or official browser extensions; therefore, mobile web pages cannot be considered native apps.
• No public APIs, SDKs, interface documentation, plugins, or sample projects available for developers were found.
• No public repositories containing the product’s source code or open-source licenses were found; the terms of service consider the website’s code, databases, functions, and design to be proprietary assets.
• The terms prohibit unauthorized automated access and data extraction; therefore, one should not use scripts to submit articles in bulk on their own.

Privacy, security, and content rights

• Payments are processed by Stripe; other services listed in the policy include Google Analytics, Google Site Search, and OpenAI for content generation.
• The submitted articles will be processed by OpenAI. Do not upload real names, student IDs, contact information, unpublished research, customer data, or any other sensitive content.
• The platform may also collect account, payment, device, network, location, and usage logs; such data may be processed in the United States and transferred across borders.
• The policy states that data is retained only for as long as it is necessary to achieve the intended purpose, usually not longer than the duration of the account; however, there is no specific indication given regarding the fixed retention period for the actual text of the articles.
• Users can request access to, correction of, deletion of, restriction on processing, or migration of data depending on the applicable region; the information in backups may be stored separately before it can be deleted.
• Security measures can only reduce risks; they cannot guarantee absolute security for data transmission and storage. Important documents should be kept locally.

Special attention should be paid to the age requirement.

The terms of service require users to be at least 18 years old and explicitly prohibit those under 18 from registering, while the privacy policy states that parents or guardians can give consent for minor dependents to use the service. There is a contradiction between these two documents; minors should have their guardians confirm the applicable rules with the service provider before registering.

Copyright and academic integrity

• Users must ensure that the articles, citations, and personal materials they submit are covered by the necessary rights; they should not upload others’ work or confidential documents for which they do not have permission to handle.
• The content of the website is licensed for personal, non-commercial use only; it is not permitted to copy the service interface, feedback databases, or brand assets for use in commercial products.
• The public terms do not clearly define the independent ownership of the AI-generated text and the scope of its commercial use; written approval must be obtained prior to any commercial publication or use in client projects.
• Students should review the school’s, course’s, and exam-related AI policies, and disclose the use of such tools when required; feedback from these tools cannot replace the need for proper citation and adherence to originality requirements.

Summary

myEssai is more suitable for English writers who need to make adjustments to each section of their text, rather than for those who want a fully automated version of their work. The free version is sufficient for trying out short texts, while the paid version provides an increased character limit; before deciding to use it on a long-term basis, it is important to assess the accuracy of the feedback, the way text data is processed, the age restriction of 18 years, and the no-refund policy.