David Lombardino | DLA Editors — Editorial & Consulting Reviews 

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

David’s review is very thorough and thoughtful. I may not like what he says at first because it goes against what I’ve written, but after our discussion I know his ideas are better for the book I want... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

David Lombardino took a rush job from me and did a very thorough developmental edit. I incorporated many of his edits and I think my work is much better for it. Thank you David!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had an 86,000 word manuscript edited by David Lombardino, and I am so pleased! I felt as if he understood my urban fantasy like no one else has so far, and connected to my story enough to ask me the... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've used DLA's help for both residency and fellowship and have been told by multiple program directors during interviews that my personal statement was really well written ! I can't thank DLA enough... See more

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I’m David Lombardino, founder of DLA Editors & Proofers. Since 2008, I’ve worked one-on-one with authors, applicants, academics, and professionals on writing and communication where judgment, clarity, and outcomes matter. I collaborate with authors on books and screenplays, helping them strengthen structure, narrative focus, and voice. I work with applicants pursuing medical residency, fellowship, and other competitive programs on personal statements, interviews, and application strategy. And I help academics and professionals shape complex ideas into clear, effective writing. My approach is hands-on and collaborative, centered on careful analysis, specific feedback, and thoughtful decision-making.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience!

They were very helpful, the feedback was great! And every review was on perfect time

16 July 2024
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Thank you for sharing your experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great advice

Great advice, you can ask as many questions as you wish!

27 June 2024
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Reply from David Lombardino | DLA Editors — Editorial & Consulting

We're happy you were able to get the answers you were looking for. Any way we can, we love to help!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service for applicants

That is the second time I have chosen DLA Editors. First, as a resident applicant, and now for fellowship, I received great feedback from programs about my application. They are reliable, fast, and accurate. In a world with increasing use of AI, including myself, using a service like theirs is important to give a human touch and be able to truly communicate the meaning behind the words you put in your text.

25 June 2024
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Reply from David Lombardino | DLA Editors — Editorial & Consulting

Thank you for your kind review of our services. We're happy to help you with your fellowship application and wish you every success in achieving your goals, with a human touch! :)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

A Pleasant and Helpful Experience

I thought I might be defensive when I received my script edits, but I was grateful and pleased with the suggestions. I believe my experience was very good overall and would have given a 5 star review except for a couple of spelling errors. The note from the editor was positive yet honest. I will use this company again for sure.

4 November 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have had nothing but positive experiences

I have had nothing but positive experiences. I was feeling extremely lost with how to formulate my personal statement and applications. Truly a stroke of luck I signed up for a free session on a whim and found this resource. My application and PS were exponentially improved with the help of David/DLA and I feel much more confident in my application as a whole. I completely re-vamped my PS and application 2 weeks out from submission. Very reliable with their specified turnaround time. 10/10 recommend to anyone considering using this service.

22 September 2023
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Waste of money

Just telling “Could you provide explanation in detail about this?”
“Why you think this experience meaningful?”

Editage comments were just criticizing, not constructive.

15 September 2023
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Reply from David Lombardino | DLA Editors — Editorial & Consulting

Thank you for posting about your experiences. We have just double-checked our work on your ERAS Application and are unable to find the items you provided as quotes in your comment. Instead, we do see the detailed questions we provided throughout application to guide you in what specifically we see would enhance your descriptions. We also encourage all our clients to contact us with any questions they have about the recommendations we have provided so that we may clarify them. We provide our company phone number and email address as well as the phone number and email address of the editor who worked on your project, and offer a live chat feature to communicate with us through our website. We have checked our phone, email and live chat records and cannot find where you followed up with any questions to clarify the advice we had given. Can you email us at email@dlaeditors.com or to your editor directly so that we can clarify any misunderstandings ASAP? We know the applications are opening in a few days and want to make sure you have everything you need to ensure your greatest success with them.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional MSPE Letter Editing Service

I express my appreciation for the outstanding service you provided as my MSPE letter editor. Your assistance has been invaluable, and I am extremely satisfied with the final result.

Your attention to detail and expertise in crafting a compelling MSPE letter were evident from the beginning. You carefully considered my unique circumstances as an international medical student and skillfully highlighted my academic achievements and clinical experiences. The revisions and suggestions you provided greatly improved the overall clarity and impact of the letter.

Your dedication to meeting deadlines and delivering the edited MSPE letter on time was truly impressive.

10 September 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very Pleased

I had never used an editing service before, but DLA treated me like a celebrity writer! I am very pleased and happy and will return to them with my future writing projects.

6 September 2023

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