If you're going to correct me or insult me...

... do it properly.

___"I helped edit an essay for a student who I believe has great potential but lacks self-confidence in their own natural ability due to reasons only known to itself. "

there's a few grammatical errors in that sentence, I'm suprised that (itself) accepted your help after posting that entry. tsk tsk___

First of all, it's there are. Not there is. Are for plural. Suprised is spelt surprised and the sentences are structured correctly. Use your brain please.