Recently I have come across one post which I assume you might find useful. Somebody may take a steaming dump all over it, however it clarified some of my questions. 
http://www.itelglobe.com/what-s-much-better-essay-writing-by-yourself-or-10/
http://www.koshin-kogaku.com/help-me-do-admission-application-essay/the-advantages-of-over-the-internet-essay-writing-7/