The Best college application Tutors in Chicago, IL

I am a Harvard College and Harvard Law School graduate, an entrepreneur in multiple businesses, a former large-firm lawyer who has taught at UCLA Extension in Los Angeles and Kendall College in Chicago, and someone who is passionate about helping others enhance and express professional and academic skills. I provide...See Valerie's full profile

I’m a bioengineering graduate with a strong academic foundation in science and math, and a long-standing enthusiasm for helping others learn. I minored in chemistry and took multiple advanced math courses as part of my degree. I’ve worked in scientific roles since 2009 and stay connected to science and health through...See Joanna's full profile

While in NYC I worked as a journalist (TIME Magazine), freelance writer, editor and fact-checker. I enjoy reading and discussing literature, particularly the use of literary devices. I have helped more than 80 students with college application essays and personal statements, and they all received numerous...See Linda's full profile

I've tutored students in analytical/argumentative writing for eight years and have also helped students craft compelling personal essays for college applications and creative writing courses. I'd love to work with anyone who needs writing guidance, whether it be for history and English classes,...See Emma's full profile

I have extensive experience working in college admissions and residence life at two private institutions. I am equipped to provide advising on the entire college application process, from researching programs and preparing materials to submitting applications. I currently tutor for SAT's Reading and Writing...See Jessica's full profile

Perceptibly, reading and writing lay the foundations of my wheelhouse. As a college applicant, I obtained a perfect ACT score and was accepted to eleven of the top twenty 2025 U.S. News universities. Having only recently gone through the college application process, I understand the ins-and-outs of what it...See Tyler's full profile

I am also able to customize my approach to accommodate materials you already have, if that is what you prefer. Whether you are a high school student in Spanish, an upper-level secondary student preparing for the Spanish AP or IB exam, a college applicant preparing for placement exams, a college student in need...See Kristee's full profile

Creative writing helps my students build confidence while improving their writing ability. I also help high school students write their personal essays for their college applications. I am enthusiastic about teaching online lessons. I find that online tutoring works amazingly well, and is extremely convenient...See Deborah's full profile

Hi! I'm Anna. For the past 10 years, I've coached some of America's brightest students on SAT prep, SSAT prep, college essays, and prep school applications, working with families in Chicago and across the country. As a Phillips Exeter Academy graduate and Northwestern University summa cum laude alum, I'm the tutor of...See Anna's full profile

...writing, history, and science. I enjoy helping students with writing and communication, including essays, research papers, term papers, proofreading, and college applications. My specialty is standardized test preparation. For over six years, I have tutored students in the SAT, ACT, PSAT, and AP exams. As a top scorer myself...See Allison's full profile

My tutoring experience spans a variety of subjects and age groups. I have helped high school students with algebra, AP Calculus, and AP Physics, as well as guided them through the college application process by refining their essays. In college, I led small group sessions for Calculus 1 and 2 through a university...See Maddie's full profile

...immerse readers rather than simply inform them. Whether students are exploring creative writing for the first time or developing advanced techniques for college applications or personal projects, I adapt instruction to meet their individual goals and skill levels....See Eric's full profile

I am a former Chicago Public Schools College Admissions Counselor and licensed clinical school counselor with extensive experience guiding students through the college application process. I have supported more than 400 students with college planning, admissions strategy, scholarship applications, financial aid...See Nadia's full profile

In fact, for the last thirteen years, a significant portion of my tutoring business has consisted of adults who need to relearn complicated math to apply to graduate programs. Furthermore, I regularly help clients of all ages with college application essays, usually sixty per year. My clients have won...See Jason's full profile

...Georgetown, UC Berkeley, Michigan, UT Austin, UNC Chapel Hill, and UConn. Then, I worked with my younger brother on selecting schools, writing college essays, Common Application strategies, preparing for interviews, and more, and helped him get admission to Harvard, Yale, Brown (all Ivy League schools), as well as Duke,...See Keshav's full profile

I have extensive experience in essay and thesis writing, helping students craft compelling personal statements, college application essays, and academic papers. During my undergraduate and Master’s programs, I wrote numerous essays and completed a full thesis, giving me firsthand insight into the writing process...See Maya's full profile

I have helped four of my own children visit, select and apply to four wildly different colleges, including one on full scholarship. At some point, all these college visits and applications turned into a sort of hobby. I have visited dozens of colleges and attended their orientations and I know what...See Timothy's full profile

... I have two years of experience tutoring high school students online in all sections of the ACT and SAT, as well as reviewing essays for classes and college applications. My teaching approach focuses on fostering curiosity and building strong problem-solving skills. I adapt my methods to each student’s learning style, ...See Natalie's full profile

I have been a college application essay tutor for years, helping students create dynamic essays for their best chance for acceptance. I have written Op-Ed pieces for Chicago Tribune and Chicago Public Radio as well as my writing work for National Public Television. I also teach composition at the City Colleges of...See Jeff's full profile

As a nonfiction writer, she's been published in outlets like the Daily Beast, the American Alliance of Museums and the Building Safety Journal, as well as regular cultural criticism with Third Coast Review and EDGE Media Network. Hence, she specializes in helping hundreds of students write college application...See Karin's full profile

I hold a B.S. and M.S. and have personal experience navigating higher education, from the college application process to selecting coursework and choosing academic paths. I use this experience to help students identify colleges that align with their interests and goals, prepare strong application materials, and...See Nicole's full profile

I have worked as an Advising Fellow with Matriculate for the past three years, guiding high school students through every stage of the college application process. In that time, I’ve accumulated over 100 hours of one-on-one advising, helping students identify best-fit colleges, prepare for standardized tests,...See Katherine's full profile

I've taught Freshman Composition and Intro to Fiction at the university level, high school English and Drama in public schools, and I've built lesson plans for every grade in between. I've also raised three daughters through the college application process, and attended Dartmouth, Wellesley, and...See Robin's full profile

With 8 years of tutoring experience, I help students find their genuine voice rather than write what they think admissions committees want to hear. Whether you are working on a class essay, a college application, or just trying to become a stronger writer overall, I focus on structure, clarity, and making your...See Eesha's full profile

Hi! I'm Dr. Kelsey R., and I'm a writing coach, tutor, and award-winning researcher with a PhD from the University of Chicago and a BA from Brown. For 12+ years, I have taught hundreds of high school, college, and graduate students how to think critically and write effectively. If you want help reaching your goals,...See Kelsey's full profile