The Best college essay Tutors in Alexandria, VA

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Award-Winning Writer/Tutor: Essays, Resumes, SAT Verbal/NU Grad

I’ve had careers in teaching, publishing, and corporate banking. I have master’s degrees in writing and business administration and graduated from Washington & Lee and Northwestern universities. Given the above, I teach what I know: writing, SAT Verbal, college counseling, and career development. I’ve taught... See Robert's full profile

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Ace Your College Essays: Guidance from a Former Columbia Interviewer

Craft a personal statement that captivates and showcases your unique story. As a former Columbia University admissions interviewer, I offer invaluable insider perspective on what makes an application essay truly stand out. I can guide you through brainstorming compelling topics, structuring a memorable narrative, and... See Jeremy's full profile

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Economics Student @UMich | College Essays & TJ Essay Prep

Hey, I’m Aahil! I am an incoming freshman at the University of Michigan studying Economics and English. I recently graduated from TJHSST (#1 public STEM High School). In the last application cycle, I applied to 27 colleges and aimed for t20 schools. Unlike most other tutors and accepted candidates, I was not in the... See Aahil's full profile

Alexandria, VA

Former Instructor at UCLA Specializing in College Essays

I have helped many students write essays that got them in Ivies, UCs, and other Top 20 Schools. Last year I helped students get into Duke, Cornell, Northwestern, Johns Hopkins, UCLA, Berkeley, and other great schools. When I was an instructor at UCLA, I mentored local undergraduates, advising them on choosing coursework... See Adam's full profile

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Princeton grad specializing in SAT tutoring and college essays

I currently work in data and analytics, but am excited to spend some of my free time helping you and your children. I have the most experience tutoring for the SAT/ACT and helping craft and edit college admission essays, but I've also worked with students on a variety of topics in the past,... See Peter's full profile

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College Admissions Counselor | Essay & Application Specialist

I bring a unique perspective to college counseling through my academic journey at the George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs and the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, where I earned two master’s degrees. My education sharpened my ability to guide students in... See Chris's full profile

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Experienced Tutor in STEM & Humanities

I have taught biology, calculus, algebra, precalculus, genetics, chemistry, Spanish, English, essay writing, history, and more. Additionally, I’ve guided students with resume building, cover letter development, and college essay applications. Currently, I am a tutor at Howard University, where I help students... See Amaya's full profile

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Academic & College Coach | Ivy League Grad | 20 Years Experience

I’ve worked with students of all ages — from upper elementary through college and graduate school — helping them build confidence, sharpen their skills, and access high-level academic and career opportunities. I tutor in reading, writing, and math (grades 3–12), SAT/ACT prep, college essays, and... See Michael's full profile

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Ivy League Student and Writing Tutor with 200+ Hours of Experience

Privately, I've advised tens of high school students on their college essays, and I've noticed that the written application process between undergraduate and graduate school is truly closely analogous. The skills one builds in honing a powerful college essay pay significant dividends down the line. See Josh's full profile

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Proofreading, Editing, Revisions, Feedback — 4400+ Hours on Wyzant

I’ve also worked with young professionals and retirees looking to improve their writing skills. I’ve proofread work correspondence, personal statements, cover letters, college application essays (undergraduate, graduate, law school, medical school, and business school), fictional writing exercises,... See Ben's full profile

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#1 Ranked MPA Grad Program Graduate/Law: APPLICATION/ESSAY/RESEARCH

Specialty: College/university ESSAYS, APPLICATIONS, undergraduate and graduate RESEARCH WRITINGS. I have used my academic and professional career to hone my writing skills. I have spent most of my time in university writing research papers, critical essays, and theses. My work has been well received,... See Dan's full profile

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Comprehensive College Admissions Counselor | 20 years experience

...counselor. With 20+ years of training and professional experience, I have enjoyed multiple roles in the field, including evaluating college applications and college essays for a research university's undergraduate admissions office; training in college counseling at the Harvard Summer Institute on College Admissions; serving... See Susannah's full profile

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Spanish major and Translator available for Tutoring

I am a graduate of the University of Mary Washington who majored in Spanish. I have worked as a translator for FEMA, as a teacher in a Spanish preschool and as an ESL instructor. I have also spent a lot of time working with kids as a camp counselor and I know how to make Spanish make sense to a wide variety of learning... See Ian's full profile

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Published-Writer Harvard Tutor for SAT and College Essays

I specialize in the college admissions process, college essays, and the SAT. In high school, I graduated as an IB Diploma recipient with a 4.52 GPA. As for test scores, I scored in the 99+ percentile on the SAT with a perfect score in Critical Reading. I was accepted to Harvard (attended), Yale, Princeton,... See Olivia's full profile

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Dr. Annette (Guru in All Social Sciences)

For most of my adult life, I wrote technical articles for the government and educational institutions. Included in my experience is writing and editing resumes, thesis, college entrance essays, position qualification summaries, and expository rhetoric. Most of my teaching experience is with adults and... See Dr. Annette's full profile

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Cornell Grad: Public Health, Writing & Career Development Specialist

As a public health practitioner & consultant, I try to bring what I learned in the classroom into my tutoring approaches. I utilize a holistic learning approach that is personalized to each individuals needs. Encompassing unique methods such as test preparation, college essays or interview preparation, sets... See Makayla's full profile

Alexandria, VA

Perfect SAT/ACT Scorer - Expert Test Prep - College Apps + Essays

In additional to test prep, I have helped several dozen high school and college students craft winning essays for scholarships, exclusive residential programs (TASP/TASS) and internships, Common Application personal statements, and college supplemental essays. I'm a 2017 graduate in Economics... See Zakiy's full profile

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Harvard Grad Student—Admissions/GRE Expert and Career Consultant

I've been extremely fortunate and received multiple fellowships, including a full-tuition scholarship as well as a fully-funded prestigious summer fellowship with the City of Detroit's Mayor's Office. Do you need help with finding scholarships and jobs, writing college admission/scholarship... See Paul's full profile

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Georgia Tech Grad and College Application Mentor

Have assisted a well-known tutor to edit college application essays, including the Common Application and college-specific essays. As someone closer in demographic than the person I worked with, spoke directly with students to help and mentor through the college application process. Have helped numerous... See Keya's full profile

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I can Increase your Confidence in English, Writing, & Public Speaking

I have a Masters Degree in Communication and have completed several graduate level courses in Creative Nonfiction Writing. I have successfully produced numerous college level essays and research projects, including a graduate thesis in Intercultural Communication. I also have an essay published in a book... See Serena's full profile

Conquer the College Essay with Author, Journalist and Writing Teacher

I am an award-winning author and journalist with bylines in The Wall Street Journal, NPR's magazine, and Village Voice Media (200+ articles published). As a communications consultant, my clients include the World Bank, World Vision International... See Amy's full profile

Proofreading, specializing in personal essays and college statements

I am an editing and proofreading tutor specializing in college essays and graduate school personal statements. See Karen's full profile

Leading mentor for outstanding college application essays

A professional writing mentor, I've worked chiefly with university applicants since 2013; full time since 2018. Essay Mentor for Fulbright Commission, 2015-2020, helping extremely promising students apply to top-tier universities. Have taught... See Jonathan's full profile

Knowledgable Writer for College Essays

I have a philosophy degree that has experience writing a multitude of essays. I wrote multiple essays while applying to college and got into every school I applied to. I have experience with editing and making sure to have a structured, complete... See Kristelle's full profile

Ivy League College Essay & Writing Coach

Transform your story into a compelling narrative that captures the attention of college admissions at your dream college. I have helped students gain admission to top universities, including Harvard, Yale, Columbia, the University of... See Julie's full profile