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Aaron S. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Aaron S.
150/hour

San Francisco, CA

With my help, writing top-notch college essays is a breeze!

I know how to make your college and scholarship application essays shine! Students whose essays I helped craft have gotten accepted and offered scholarships at: Minerva, Amherst, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Pomona College, and more.

5.0 (49)
150/hour
131 hours tutoring

I know how to make your college and scholarship application essays shine! Students whose essays I helped craft have gotten accepted and offered scholarships at: Minerva, Amherst, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Pomona College, and more.

Stephen B. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Stephen B.
55/hour

San Francisco, CA

Writer with 9 Years' Teaching Experience

As we learned writing together, many of my students have expressed much greater confidence overall, and have happily earned improved scores with the SAT, ACT, and other high-stakes testing as well as success with college essays.

5.0 (173)
55/hour
1,013 hours tutoring
Response time: 24 minutesNote that average response time is based on Stephen’s active hours, which are 2:00 am - 9:00 am UTC.

As we learned writing together, many of my students have expressed much greater confidence overall, and have happily earned improved scores with the SAT, ACT, and other high-stakes testing as well as success with college essays.

Amy A. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Amy A.
130/hour

San Francisco, CA

Stanford grad, certified ELA teacher: college essays, writing

My goal: I am a credentialed English teacher with a decade of teaching experience and a master's of teaching from Stanford. I am to use my experience to empower students to craft compelling personal statements that represent their authentic voice...

4.9 (26)
130/hour
160 hours tutoring

My goal: I am a credentialed English teacher with a decade of teaching experience and a master's of teaching from Stanford. I am to use my experience to empower students to craft compelling personal statements that represent their authentic voice...

Jeffrey N. San Leandro, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jeffrey N.
125/hour

San Leandro, CA

Yale/Cambridge/Berkeley Graduate for Counseling and Writing

Jeffrey works with executives at companies like Youtube, Google, Chevron, and Apple. From 2020-22, he provided college counseling and essay editing for multiple students accepted to Yale, Princeton, Brown, Columbia, Cornell,...

5.0 (318)
125/hour
711 hours tutoring
Response time: 51 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Jeffrey works with executives at companies like Youtube, Google, Chevron, and Apple. From 2020-22, he provided college counseling and essay editing for multiple students accepted to Yale, Princeton, Brown, Columbia, Cornell,...

Rebecca B. Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rebecca B.
100/hour

Oakland, CA

Writing and college application essay tutor with PhD

I'm also a professional writer and editor who has published widely in national publications like CNN, Politico, NPR and the LA Times. I can help your student prepare their college application essays, including brainstorming...

4.8 (58)
100/hour
217 hours tutoring

I'm also a professional writer and editor who has published widely in national publications like CNN, Politico, NPR and the LA Times. I can help your student prepare their college application essays, including brainstorming...

Niki D. Danville, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Niki D.
35/hour

Danville, CA

Experienced in College Application Prep & Essay Writing/Editing

Hi everyone, I'm Niki! I graduated with honors at the University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in History. In college, I took many classes that challenged me to improve my essay outlining, writing, and editing skills. I...

5.0 (3)
35/hour
8 hours tutoring
Response time: 13 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Hi everyone, I'm Niki! I graduated with honors at the University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in History. In college, I took many classes that challenged me to improve my essay outlining, writing, and editing skills. I...

Gina L. El Sobrante, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Gina L.
60/hour

El Sobrante, CA

College Essay Specialist + Creative Learning Coach for Kids

In addition to working with younger learners, I also support college students with writing, research, and personal expression. I’ve served as a college-level writing tutor and specialize in helping students craft compelling college...

4.9 (15)
60/hour
134 hours tutoring
Response time: 26 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

In addition to working with younger learners, I also support college students with writing, research, and personal expression. I’ve served as a college-level writing tutor and specialize in helping students craft compelling college...

Jennifer K. Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jennifer K.
95/hour

Palo Alto, CA

College Counselor and AP Language and Literature teacher

...achievements, choose the appropriate standardized tests,and explore college options, I provide ongoing assistance with the college essays, proofreading, editing and helping the student produce an essay that responds effectively to the prompt. I have had...

5.0 (13)
95/hour
18 hours tutoring

...achievements, choose the appropriate standardized tests,and explore college options, I provide ongoing assistance with the college essays, proofreading, editing and helping the student produce an essay that responds effectively to the prompt. I have had...

Divya N. San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Divya N.
150/hour

San Jose, CA

Friendly Math and Science Tutor, ACT Coach, and College Essay Coach

I also look forward to supporting students through their college application process, having gone through undergrad admissions and MD admissions processes myself. I am well equipped to help with building a college list, essay...

5.0 (276)
150/hour
916 hours tutoring

I also look forward to supporting students through their college application process, having gone through undergrad admissions and MD admissions processes myself. I am well equipped to help with building a college list, essay...

Dong L. San Mateo, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dong L.
50/hour

San Mateo, CA

Results-Oriented Tutor Specializing in SAT Test Prep

My name is Dong and I have a BA and MA in Media Studies from Stanford University, as well as a MBA from UC Berkeley Haas Business School. I have 2 years of 1-on-1 tutoring experience in helping 12 high school students improve their SAT test scores...

5.0 (2)
50/hour
6 hours tutoring

My name is Dong and I have a BA and MA in Media Studies from Stanford University, as well as a MBA from UC Berkeley Haas Business School. I have 2 years of 1-on-1 tutoring experience in helping 12 high school students improve their SAT test scores...

Evelina N. Berkeley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Evelina N.
70/hour

Berkeley, CA

Academic Writing Support - Experienced Educator

I have experience working with juniors and seniors with capstone projects, writing assignments in humanities classes, and the college essay. I'm proficient in MLA and APA styles and happy to work with high school or college students...

5.0 (2)
70/hour
5 hours tutoring

I have experience working with juniors and seniors with capstone projects, writing assignments in humanities classes, and the college essay. I'm proficient in MLA and APA styles and happy to work with high school or college students...

GLENN T. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
GLENN T.
100/hour

San Francisco, CA

Creative, comprehensive financial consultant for English, math

Majored in English Literature at University of Pittsburgh and am currently writing a screenplay. Recently worked with college student to successfully complete his final college essays, in which he received an A.

4.7 (254)
100/hour
829 hours tutoring

Majored in English Literature at University of Pittsburgh and am currently writing a screenplay. Recently worked with college student to successfully complete his final college essays, in which he received an A.

Barbara S. Sebastopol, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Barbara S.
225/hour

Sebastopol, CA

UPenn Grad: A Seasoned College Admissions Consultant and Writing Coach

...the application, admissions and financial aid processes, and provide guidance that enables them to produce top-notch college essays....

4.9 (48)
225/hour
106 hours tutoring

...the application, admissions and financial aid processes, and provide guidance that enables them to produce top-notch college essays....

Alex O. Santa Clara, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alex O.
86/hour

Santa Clara, CA

Stanford Graduate for Tutor: Pre-Algebra thru Calculus and Sciences!

*** Accepting students for end of year and summer*** * Available for UC and college application questions and essay help! * ***Also available for remote sessions!*** Having graduated at the top of my class in high school and having graduated...

4.8 (57)
86/hour
222 hours tutoring

*** Accepting students for end of year and summer*** * Available for UC and college application questions and essay help! * ***Also available for remote sessions!*** Having graduated at the top of my class in high school and having graduated...

RD H. Concord, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
RD H.
45/hour

Concord, CA

English Teacher & College Counselor

Guide high school students through the brainstorming, drafting, and revision process for college application essays. Help students identify authentic personal narratives, strengthen structure and voice, and develop compelling essays...

4.8 (108)
45/hour
376 hours tutoring

Guide high school students through the brainstorming, drafting, and revision process for college application essays. Help students identify authentic personal narratives, strengthen structure and voice, and develop compelling essays...

Sean P. Menlo Park, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sean P.
75/hour

Menlo Park, CA

Stanford Grad For Mathematics / Science / English

Writing Proofreading College essays

5.0 (5)
75/hour
70 hours tutoring
Response time: 19 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Writing Proofreading College essays

Sarina M. El Cerrito, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sarina M.
150/hour

El Cerrito, CA

Ivy League and GS Alum, Experienced College Essay Tutor

I'm Sarina. I graduated from Barnard, Columbia University with a major in Economics and a minor in South Asian Studies and Education. I worked at Goldman Sachs for the last year and am now a Master's Student at Columbia's Teacher's College. I have...

5.0 (2)
150/hour
10 hours tutoring

I'm Sarina. I graduated from Barnard, Columbia University with a major in Economics and a minor in South Asian Studies and Education. I worked at Goldman Sachs for the last year and am now a Master's Student at Columbia's Teacher's College. I have...

Jason H. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jason H.
140/hour

San Francisco, CA

Highly Experienced Tutor

I’ve been a private tutor for many years and also work onsite as a tutor at a college prep high school in San Francisco, CA. I provide academic support for all subjects K-12 and assist college students with math and writing. I’m also highly...

4.9 (61)
140/hour
145 hours tutoring

I’ve been a private tutor for many years and also work onsite as a tutor at a college prep high school in San Francisco, CA. I provide academic support for all subjects K-12 and assist college students with math and writing. I’m also highly...

David M. Walnut Creek, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
David M.
50/hour

Walnut Creek, CA

Certified English Teacher and Writing Coach

If you are a college student, then I can help you edit and revise your papers to make your words look better and sound better. Looking to get into college? I can help you plan, draft, and polish your college application essays. In...

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4.9 (921)
50/hour
3,197 hours tutoring
Response time: 36 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

If you are a college student, then I can help you edit and revise your papers to make your words look better and sound better. Looking to get into college? I can help you plan, draft, and polish your college application essays. In...

Olivia P. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Olivia P.
45/hour

San Francisco, CA

Licensed College & Career Counselor Looking to Help with Applications!

I am now a practicing College & Career Counselor at a high school and have helped numerous students navigate the college application process and write their college entrance essays. I have always been extremely interested in...

4.8 (9)
45/hour
24 hours tutoring

I am now a practicing College & Career Counselor at a high school and have helped numerous students navigate the college application process and write their college entrance essays. I have always been extremely interested in...

Jacquelyn L. Sacramento, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jacquelyn L.
40/hour

Sacramento, CA

Experienced READING and MATH (Elementary Math through Algebra 2)

As a tutor in the Academic Support Center of a high school, my duties included helping students to write, proofread, and revise essays for their English, history, and religion classes, as well as their college essays.

4.8 (113)
40/hour
670 hours tutoring

As a tutor in the Academic Support Center of a high school, my duties included helping students to write, proofread, and revise essays for their English, history, and religion classes, as well as their college essays.

Iris J. Sacramento, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Iris J.
50/hour

Sacramento, CA

Experienced Art, Language, History, and Social Science Tutor

Since 2015 I have mentored over 900 learners of all ages. I began as a high school peer tutor with the Boy’s and Girl’s Club. In college, I worked with Neighborhood Schools Program to provide affordable academic support to k-12 students on the...

4.9 (19)
50/hour
124 hours tutoring

Since 2015 I have mentored over 900 learners of all ages. I began as a high school peer tutor with the Boy’s and Girl’s Club. In college, I worked with Neighborhood Schools Program to provide affordable academic support to k-12 students on the...

Kalpa B. Berkeley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kalpa B.
125/hour

Berkeley, CA

UCLA National Merit Scholar Academic and Essay coach

... in multiple peer-reviewed publications. I bring this academic background to my work as a tutor, writing coach, and college essay specialist. My approach integrates rigorous academic instruction with developmentally informed strategies that support...

5.0 (24)
125/hour
80 hours tutoring

... in multiple peer-reviewed publications. I bring this academic background to my work as a tutor, writing coach, and college essay specialist. My approach integrates rigorous academic instruction with developmentally informed strategies that support...

Mary M. Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mary M.
75/hour

Oakland, CA

Educator and Therapist Specializing in Comprehensive Ed. Services

...competency. With a particular strength in helping students with SAT and ACT preparation, as well as editing college admissions essays, I am a Princeton Review-trained tutor for the SAT and have years of experience helping students navigate admissions...

5.0 (5)
75/hour
8 hours tutoring
Response time: 48 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

...competency. With a particular strength in helping students with SAT and ACT preparation, as well as editing college admissions essays, I am a Princeton Review-trained tutor for the SAT and have years of experience helping students navigate admissions...

Nadya A. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nadya A.
70/hour

San Francisco, CA

Biology PhD specializing in data science, writing, biology, & science

Hi! I graduated in 2022 with my PhD in Evolutionary Biology, with a focus in wildlife conservation. As a science PhD, I have a lot of experience in applying statistical tests and tools towards understanding data, whether that be in excel, R or...

5.0 (3)
70/hour
8 hours tutoring

Hi! I graduated in 2022 with my PhD in Evolutionary Biology, with a focus in wildlife conservation. As a science PhD, I have a lot of experience in applying statistical tests and tools towards understanding data, whether that be in excel, R or...

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