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title: How to Submit Your Essay to the Onsego Essay Checker
description: "You need to be an Onsego student to use the essay checker. [Join us here.](https://onsego.com/pricing/) Writing your essay in a separate document first is the easiest and safest way to complete your assignment. ### Step 1: Write your essay Write…"
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updated: "2026-08-26"
category: "Lessons & Quizzes"
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# How to Submit Your Essay to the Onsego Essay Checker

You need to be an Onsego student to use the essay checker. [Join us here.](https://onsego.com/pricing/)

Writing your essay in a separate document first is the easiest and safest way to complete your assignment.

### Step 1: Write your essay

Write your essay in any text editor, such as:

- Google Docs
- Microsoft Word
- Gmail (draft)
- Notepad or any other writing app

This makes it easier to see your entire essay, edit your work, and avoid losing your progress. Many editors also save your work automatically.

### Step 2: Check the word count

The GED® essay should be **between 300 and 500 words**.

If your essay is longer than the limit, part of it may be cut off or it may not be submitted correctly.

To check the word count:

- **Google Docs:** Select **Tools → Word count**.
- **Microsoft Word:** The word count appears at the bottom of the window. You can also select **Review → Word Count**.

### Step 3: Copy your essay

When you're finished, select all of your text and copy it.

- **Windows:** Press **Ctrl + A**, then **Ctrl + C**.
- **Mac:** Press **Command + A**, then **Command + C**.

### Step 4: Paste it into the Onsego Essay Checker

Click here to [**open the Onsego Essay Checker.**](https://app.onsego.com/courses/essay-checker/lessons/ecs/)

Click inside the essay box and paste your essay.

- **Windows:** Press **Ctrl + V**.
- **Mac:** Press **Command + V**.

Then click **Submit**.

### Step 5: Review your feedback

In about **2 minutes**, you'll be redirected to a results page.

You'll see:

- your original essay
- a personalized evaluation
- comments explaining your strengths and what you can improve

You'll also receive the same feedback by email, so you can review it later.

Last Updated on August 26, 2026