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Taylor N.

100/hour

Charleston, SC

Essay Editing and Review/Top Medical College Acceptance/Get Accepted

5.0 (182)

643 hours tutoring

I have been reviewing and editing college admissions essays for many years. I have completed many medical school interviews which required writing over hundreds of essays and know what they look for. I can help you get into your dream school.

Amazing Biology and Chemistry Tutor!

Taylor tutored me for a summer AP Biology course as well as a summer Honors Chemistry course. Both syllabi covered a lot of material in a tight time frame, so I was very grateful to have found Taylor. She was flexible and reliable... - Shannon, 44 lessons with Taylor

Jason C.

125/hour

Near Charleston, SC

Writing Coach - College app essays, academic, essay contests

5.0 (32)

74 hours tutoring

I am an seasoned tutor with real-world experience. My previous tutoring has involved History, Government & Politics, Writing, College Application preparation and public speaking. I am currently advising high-performing students on their personal statements and extracurricular development for college admissions. I have...

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Eitan G.

575/hour

Author, NYU MFA in Fiction, NYU MBA, College Application Essays Expert

5.0 (355)

1,806 hours tutoring

Response time: 18 minutes

Over the last eight years, I have developed a unique personal statement production process that has helped dozens of students craft authentic, powerful, and engaging college application essays. My methods are effective and proven and...

Exceptional College Essay Tutoring – Highly Recommend!

I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks to Eitan for his incredible work with our daughter on her college essay last summer. Thanks to his exceptional guidance and expertise on her essay, our daughter was accepted into a remarkable... - Bianca, 6 lessons with Eitan

Adam W.

220/hour

Admissions & College Essay Coach | College Essays & Grad Applications

5.0 (3887)

11,430 hours tutoring

I have directed academic writing centers and specialized admissions programs for over fifteen years, helping students successfully navigate undergraduate, graduate, law, and medical school applications. My comprehensive coaching guides students...

100% the Best tutor there is

As a STEM kid, working with Adam for 4 years was crucial in developing my writing and historical reasoning skills, as his exceptional guidance in AP World History, AP Language, AP Gov, and AP Literature has directly contributed to... - Anna, 182 lessons with Adam

Phillip P.

285/hour

Top-tier Personal Statement & College Essay Writing Coach with PhD

5.0 (1012)

3,877 hours tutoring

Response time: 51 minutes

I have tremendous experience over nearly two decades helping students gain acceptance to the top universities in the country (and beyond), including all of the Ivy League schools, Stanford, MIT, Duke, Northwestern, UChicago, Oxford, UMich, Johns...

Best English tutor ever!

Phillip has been tutoring both my high school sons for the last year and a half. They are each different writers so I can write from the perspective of two different types of tutoring that Phillip provides. For my older son, he is... - Deborah, 34 lessons with Phillip

Nathan A.

300/hour

English tutor and PhD w/ 3+ years experience in college essay coaching

5.0 (574)

2,990 hours tutoring

Response time: 2 minutes

Since 2017, I've helped students write the essays that have gained them admission to the colleges and graduate schools of their dreams. I can help at any stage in the process, from brainstorming ideas to revising early drafts to proofreading the...

Amazing College Essay Tutor!

Nathan is wonderful! He helped my son tremendously with his college application essays. From the Common App personal statement to the supplemental essays for the Ivies to the safety schools, Nathan provided expert guidance with br... - Kathryn , 10 lessons with Nathan

Kenneth O.

367/hour

College Essay and Application Strategic Positioning Expert

Response time: 14 minutes

I have over 3,500 hours of one-on-one coaching experience helping students through college applications. I hold an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and an MFA in Creative Writing, which together inform how I teach both the...

Exceeded all expections

I came to Kenneth filled with self-doubt about my abilities as a writer. He filled me with confidence and assured me that he was going to help. And boy, did he help. He helped me write one of the deepest, insightful, and raw essay... - Shira, 2 lessons with Kenneth

Jonathan K.

450/hour

Top Yale Grad, Admissions & College Essay Mentor

5.0 (2582)

6,748 hours tutoring

Response time: 17 minutes

HELPING YOU SHOWCASE YOUR STRENGTHS With over 30 years as an educator, I tutor in many subjects, but my chief focus is assisting students with their university applications, particularly admissions essays. Drawing on ideas from leading experts,...

The Best Essay Tutor I Could Have Asked for

Jon was amazing from the first time I met with him. From day one, he brought enthusiasm, passion, and a genuine care for both me and my work that made all the difference in my writing process. The way he guided me throughout the e... - Nick, 46 lessons with Jonathan

Barbara L.

175/hour

College Essay Consultant

5.0 (255)

1,321 hours tutoring

I am an Ivy League alumna and veteran high school teacher. Prior to becoming a college essay consultant, I volunteered as an Alumni Admissions Ambassador for my alma mater. In that role, I conducted applicant interviews and gained a...

Worth every penny if your child is eyeing top schools

My son worked with Barbara for about 3 months and was accepted into his dream school that has a very low acceptance rate. He told me Barbara provides excellent feedback and suggestions, is patient and overall just very very helpfu... - Jen, 15 lessons with Barbara

Julie K.

127/hour

Certified ELA Educator: College Essays, Writing, Reading Comprehension

5.0 (297)

1,215 hours tutoring

This may come by helping students with writing coursework (college or high school), navigating college applications, reviewing college application essays, writing scholarship essays, organizing content, and/or study skills....

Certified College Counselor -- College Essay Story Strategy

5.0 (2265)

6,397 hours tutoring

As a Certified College Counselor, HECA/NACAC member, and creative writer, I help students uncover the experiences, values, and stories that can make their college applications stand out. Through my College Essay Blueprint, I personally...

Highly Recommend

We feel so lucky to have found Jesse! He first worked with our daughter during her junior year for AP English Literature and Composition. Working with Jesse, our daughter’s in-class essays immediately improved. They continued to w... - Christian, 23 lessons with Jesse

Helene F.

125/hour

Effective Writing/Editing Tutor; College Essay Tutor & Counselor

5.0 (668)

2,314 hours tutoring

My role is to guide students and support them through the writing process, and to help them craft strong, compelling narratives that hew closely to their own voice. For college applications, essays usually include the personal...

I cannot say enough

My daughter has been getting assistance with her college essay and Helene has been incredibly helpful. She's been encouraging, positive and offering great advice. I can't thank her enough! Would recommend her highly! - Lauren, 6 lessons with Helene

Julie C.

170/hour

Yale & MIT grad, College Essay expert, Life & career coach

5.0 (48)

212 hours tutoring

I have extensive experience in the college and Master's degree admissions process with degrees from Yale University (Economics and American Studies double-major, Honors, Early Decision, Gates Millennium Scholar) and Master's degree in City...

The best!!

Julie is such an incredible tutor to work with. Before finding her, we tried a couple of other tutors, but none came close to the level of support and guidance she provides. She is truly the perfect partner for the college applica... - Cindy, 16 lessons with Julie

Amy A.

175/hour

Conquer the College Essay with Author, Journalist and Writing Teacher

5.0 (1856)

9,553 hours tutoring

Response time: 36 minutes

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...

Highly Recommended

I can't imagine a better writing tutor; she absolutely exceeded my expectations. I have been in the process of applying for speech-language pathology graduate school. It is an EXTREMELY competitive program (25-35 spots and 400 app... - Marissa, 7 lessons with Amy

Razi H.

720/hour

College Essay Specialist and Harvard Grad

5.0 (539)

1,919 hours tutoring

I specialize in helping technical thinkers become unforgettable storytellers, and we don’t submit until the college essay is top-percentile quality. If you’re aiming for the best, let’s make sure your college essay becomes the...

Four Ivy Leagues

I was accepted to Harvard, Yale, Cornell, and Dartmouth—not just because of Razi’s top-tier college consulting, but because of his unmatched teaching and genuine care. Razi makes sure you understand every suggestion and idea, so y... - C, 24 lessons with Razi

Teagan L.

600/hour

Award-winning Harvard Grad / College Essay and Application Consultant

5.0 (861)

3,469 hours tutoring

Throughout my tutoring career, I have helped numerous clients refine and polish academic papers, college essays, and applications. Whether you need assistance with your writing style, grammar, vocabulary, or paper structure, I can use my...

Extremely talented and exceptional

Teagan has been helping my daughter with her college essays and counseling and has been exceptional! He has been patient, always positive and brings out the best in her. He clearly understands what various colleges need and guides... - Varadan, 8 lessons with Teagan

Marianne B.

215/hour

College Application Essay Expert

Response time: 39 minutes

And as we move through each step of the essay writing process, you'll find yourself engaged with the essential elements of college application essay writing: Understanding the nuances of each prompt to generate your unique...

Spectacular college essay tutor/coach

Marianne helped my daughter tremendously, to brainstorm, edit and craft her college personal statement and supplemental essays. Her feedback was extensive and detailed. Marianne was helpful in keeping my daughter, a notorious proc... - Inoka, 10 lessons with Marianne

Jeremy S.

297/hour

Top-Rated Ivy League College Essay Coach: Get Into Your Dream School

Response time: 8 minutes

Hi, I’m Jeremy. I’m a Columbia graduate and former admissions interviewer specializing in college application essays. With over 2,500 hours tutoring experience on Wyzant, I help students craft compelling and impactful Common App...

Jeremy S was truly wonderful!

Thank you, Jeremy, for working with my daughter on her college essay. You are / were excellent - empathic, listen-first, a domain expert and helpful coach! We are excited for our second session with you! - Dan, 3 lessons with Jeremy

Amy A.

130/hour

Stanford grad, certified ELA teacher: college essays, writing

4.9 (26)

162 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...

Kristine W.

68/hour

Teacher specializing in academic writing, proofreading, and APA format

5.0 (325)

1,430 hours tutoring

...writing consultant. I support undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students on assignments ranging from introductory college essays to doctoral dissertations. My focus is primarily working with students in higher education. Additionally, I provide...

AMAZING

Kristine has been an incredible help to me with my writing. She is incredibly knowledgeable about APA guidelines, a very patient teacher, and very detailed in her work. She responds quickly to requests, and is timely in return of ... - Charlie, 25 lessons with Kristine

Zach R.

40/hour

AP Seminar, AP Research, & AP Lang / High School & College Essays

5.0 (240)

774 hours tutoring

I also have several years of experience in proofreading and guiding students through revision in dual credit & AP English essays, college admission essays, and scholarship essays. I look forward to working with you to meet...

Excellent Writing Tutor (AP Seminar and History)

My son, Arturo, is more comfortable in the math/science realm and struggles with writing. After just one session working with Zach on developing reading/writing skills, he is feeling newly motivated in terms of his big research pr... - Sonja, 11 lessons with Zach

Kate B.

85/hour

Chemistry and Biology Teacher | College Essay Coach

5.0 (192)

485 hours tutoring

Response time: 7 minutes

Hi! I am a former Biology researcher turned Chemistry teacher with 10 years of Biology and Public Health research experience and over 7 years of tutoring experience. I have been tutoring Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Writing to Middle School, High...

Kate is an Amazing bio Tutor

We cannot recommend Kate highly enough! She has been tutoring our son in biology for a couple of months now, and the improvement has been remarkable. She has a real talent for breaking down complex concepts and making them easy to... - Annabella, 13 lessons with Kate

Karen K.

130/hour

Proofreading, specializing in personal essays and college statements

4.9 (411)

1,814 hours tutoring

Response time: 43 minutes

I am an editing and proofreading tutor specializing in college essays and graduate school personal statements.

The MOST AMAZING College Essay Tutor & More!

My daughter and I have been meeting with Karen for over 4 months writing college essays. She is extremely knowledgeable, meticulous, and supportive. We met Karen for the first time and knew that she was the perfect match. Her pers... - Michelle, 29 lessons with Karen

Julie S.

125/hour

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, Cornell, Columbia, the University of...

Excellent college essay proofreader!

Julie helped me craft my statement of purpose for my grad school applications. She helped me master the process of finding information to include in my essays. Julie is amazing! I could not recommend her more! - Meredith

Jocelyn S.

130/hour

Writing Specialist - Fulbright Schol | AP Lang & Lit | College Essays

5.0 (273)

908 hours tutoring

Response time: 31 minutes

College Essay • Supplementals • AP Language & Literature • Enrichment Reading & Writing About Me: Warm, experienced, and deeply invested in student growth — I bring 20 years of teaching and writing experience to every...

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