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Thomas J.

35/hour

Columbia, MO

Resumé, Cover Letter, and Essay Proofreading and Review

4.9 (32)

102 hours tutoring

My writing style is APA 7 and I have experience on search committees and am familiar with ATS and talent acquisition systems. Part of my doctoral journey was many, many, many essays. Not everyone finds writing to be fun or easy, but that's okay. I am happy to review and edit essays, theses, and...

Knowledgeable, thorough and patient tutor.

Thomas has helped me with formulas and problem solving for Chem. He is very thorough, patient and makes sure that I understand the concepts. Thomas doesn't just tell me what to do and doesn't just work through problems for me. - Pam, 4 lessons with Thomas

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Kristine W.

68/hour

Professionally trained proofreader with an eye for detail

5.0 (326)

1,444 hours tutoring

Response time: 37 minutes

I have over 15 years of experience reviewing student essays for a university and have been extensively trained in editing. I have a strong command of grammar, mechanics, and various citation styles (APA, MLA, and Chicago). I am a certified...

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

Dana G.

150/hour

Experienced Essay Tutor Focusing on Method, Reasoning, and Purpose

5.0 (107)

380 hours tutoring

.... My fundamental goal is to help every student make each essay their own, and, hopefully, find some enjoyment and useful life skills in the process. I am happy to teach any level of essay writing, from a single well-organized paragraph to a clearly...

knowledgeable, organized, prepared

Dana came prepared and provided the exact tutoring needed. She has experience and the technique to make the session worthwhile. Will definitely use Dana as our regular tutor. - Ian, 4 lessons with Dana

Aaron A.

480/hour

Perfect Record of Success for Interview and Essay Coaching

Response time: 18 minutes

I often am able to predict which questions schools will ask. In addition, I show the student how to do the research they need to impress their target schools. For essays, I'm able to help students transform their writing in an ethical...

Aaron is my savior!

If you are on the search for a tutor who is engaging, insightful, and passionate about their job, Aaron is the tutor for you. I’ve had Aaron as a tutor for both APUSH and the SAT reading portion. Aaron is like a walking, talking ... - Mehreen, 16 lessons with Aaron

Cindy M.

125/hour

Certified Writing Specialist

5.0 (40)

553 hours tutoring

...descriptive, narrative, expository, argumentative, persuasive, analytical and reflective essays; research papers and projects; college application prompts and essays....

Eitan G.

575/hour

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

5.0 (355)

1,827 hours tutoring

Response time: 29 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 can...

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 (3896)

11,471 hours tutoring

I specialize in the structural development and meticulous editing of the personal statement and school-specific supplemental essays, ensuring full mastery of the Common Application (Common App), Coalition App, and University of California...

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

Alan J.

185/hour

Stanford Grad for College Application Essays

5.0 (827)

2,988 hours tutoring

The personal statement is my specialty. I coach students to write highly engaging and deeply personal application essays for college and medical school. The story is in you. As an experienced journalist and filmmaker, I know how to draw it...

Highly experienced, and creative college coach

Alan worked with my son to help decide which option was best. He helped us understand what we needed to do, and what essays to write. His process made it so that after seeing a few iterations, my son can replicate it himself. With... - Vijaya, 20 lessons with Alan

Phillip P.

285/hour

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

5.0 (1015)

3,897 hours tutoring

...students craft creative, memorable personal statements and supplemental essays that distinguish them from other applicants. I help students by sharing successful example essays, brainstorming ideas, offering suggestions, and revising/editing their...

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

Jeffrey N.

125/hour

5 Years of International College Counseling

5.0 (320)

759 hours tutoring

I have been helping students to choose universities and graduate school programs, applications, essays, financial aid, and interviewing since 2015. I am familiar with boarding schools and universities in the US, UK, Germany, Switzerland,...

Exceptional Writing Tutor and Editor

I had an outstanding experience working with Jeffrey. He is not only professional and easy to work with, but also deeply knowledgeable in his field. His guidance as an editor and writing coach was invaluable—he made the entire pro... - Michael Joseph, 3 lessons with Jeffrey

Kenneth O.

248/hour

College Essay and Application Strategic Positioning Expert

Response time: 10 minutes

...Cornell, and UT Austin. My work covers college list development, the Common Application, the personal statement, supplemental essays, the activities section, and interview preparation. I have over 1,500 five-star reviews. ...

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.

360/hour

Top Yale Grad, Expert College Admissions & Essay Mentor

Response time: 15 minutes

Drawing on ideas from leading experts, I’ve developed a unique, strategic approach to help you choose exactly the right topic for every essay, organize your ideas into a compelling narrative, and revise and polish your writing until it...

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

Robert D.

115/hour

Writing, Reading, and Philosophy Tutor

5.0 (244)

935 hours tutoring

In my tutoring sessions, I seek that students engage with the material in a way that stands in harmony with their own interests and dispositions. I seek to create an environment where the student feels welcomed. My skills in essay...

exceptional tutor

I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional tutoring provided by Robert. His guidance has been instrumental in significantly improving my writing skills. With insightful feedback and detailed analysis, Robert has consist... - Lee, 63 lessons with Robert

Mikayla L.

70/hour

Experienced College Application Essay Editor

5.0 (986)

3,124 hours tutoring

Response time: 34 minutes

For one client, I went over her medical school applications, leaving detailed comments and revision suggestions to help her put her best foot forward. I am well versed in essay structure and grammar mechanics, and I have over 200 hours...

BEST OF THE BEST!

Mikayla is very knowledgeable and helpful. What set Mikayla apart was her ability to inspire confidence in my writing abilities. She didn't just edit my work; she taught me the art of effective communication. Through her guidance,... - Lena, 114 lessons with Mikayla

Brandy C.

185/hour

Carnegie Mellon MFA in Writing w/10+ Years of Teaching Experience

Response time: 18 minutes

With my degrees in writing (English undergrad, Dramatic Writing grad), I have extensive experience writing essays at a high level of academic excellence. In my work coaching students on writing and proofing essays, I focus on...

The perfect balance of personalized support and thoughtful challenge.

Working with Brandy has been such a gift for my son. She quickly understood his learning style and provided the affirmation and encouragement he needed beyond his usual network. Her insights helped him approach his college essay a... - Melissa, 5 lessons with Brandy

GiGi R.

75/hour

Freelance Writer | Editor |College Application Essay Specialist

5.0 (638)

1,878 hours tutoring

Response time: 12 minutes

I am a freelance writer specializing in content writing, editing, and proofreading. I have degrees in English, Russian, and Russian Literature with minors in French and History. I love to bring my expertise in language, reading, and writing to...

Excellent college essay reviewer

Gigi was beyond fantastic. She helped us with multiple reviews of essays for multiple colleges with a fine-toothed comb. My family is very impressed by her writing skills, she is so quick in analyzing and refining the essay. She w... - Yogita, 26 lessons with GiGi

Ashley T.

125/hour

M.A. in English with Expertise in Personal Statements

5.0 (330)

872 hours tutoring

As a writing instructor, I have helped numerous clients craft successful admissions essays and personal statements for graduate programs including medical school, dental school, business school, international programs, and various Ph.D....

Dissertation Editing

I cannot recommend Ashley highly enough! She is prompt, thorough, and incredibly reliable. When I needed her expertise the most, she was there, delivering exceptional work with impressive speed and precision. If I could give her t... - Althea, 5 lessons with Ashley

Razi H.

720/hour

Harvard Grad & College Essays Proofreading - 50 Best Harvard Essays

5.0 (539)

1,920 hours tutoring

I'm Razi, a proud Harvard graduate and contributor to 50 Successful Harvard Application Essays (5th Ed.), with over 1,500 hours of personal statement consulting—including deep-dive editing and proofreading—and more than a decade of...

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

Marianne B.

215/hour

College Application Essay Expert

Response time: 30 minutes

...like to be an admission professional and be unimpressed with an essay. That knowledge is my motivation for my work with students-- from across the US and worldwide-- to produce essays that gain undergrad, graduate, and transfer admission to their ...

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

Joslyn C.

150/hour

College and graduate school application essay tutor

5.0 (233)

764 hours tutoring

Response time: 32 minutes

I have helped many students achieve success with application essays (boarding school, college and graduate school). I enjoy working with students to discover and enhance their authentic voice and write compelling personal statements and...

The Essay Coach Who Finally Got Our Son Motivated to Write!

We highly recommend Joslyn for college essay coaching! Like many teenagers, our son was procrastinating on his college applications and quickly dismissed any advice my husband and I offered. Joslyn was able to build trust with him... - Paul, 7 lessons with Joslyn

Karen K.

130/hour

Proofreading, specializing in personal essays and college statements

4.9 (413)

1,818 hours tutoring

Response time: 47 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

Tim C.

45/hour

K-12 Reading/Writing/grammar/SAT/ACT/TESL/Coll. app essays /Job INT

4.8 (1769)

11,709 hours tutoring

SAT Writing involves mustering the basics of the structure of composition, understanding and recognizing typical grammar errors, and utilizing a sophisticated level of vocabulary (in the essay section).

Tim has been a fantastic writing instructor for my son. He is a truly supportive and effective teacher who has helped him improve his writing in so many ways. Tim focused on the fundamentals from the very first lesson. He helpe... - William, 92 lessons with Tim

Alex S.

60/hour

Former Writing Center Tutor; PhD Student in Linguistics

Response time: 17 minutes

As a Stanford graduate, I'm familiar with the level of sophistication required for entrance into top colleges. I provide tutoring for school essays, personal statements, admissions essays, and more.

Knowledgeable Tutor

Alex S. is a really helpful and understanding tutor for statistics. He always asked me if I had any questions or if I was confused about a certain topic. We walked through different problems, and he explained how to solve them cle... - Sofia, 14 lessons with Alex

Kylie J.

135/hour

BA in English with 10+ Years of Teaching Experience

5.0 (231)

1,199 hours tutoring

Response time: 11 minutes

I have a degree in English and over ten years of experience tutoring students in essay writing. I've helped students at various academic levels develop clear thesis statements, organize ideas effectively, and strengthen arguments with...

Amazing

Patient, thoughtful, and intelligent are just a few words that come to mind when I think about how Kylie guided me through my paper. She did an amazing job helping me craft a research paper that I could be proud of. Whenever my br... - JT, 54 lessons with Kylie

Amanda W.

110/hour

LSAT, Law School Admissions, Essay Writing, Literature, Proofreading

5.0 (502)

3,481 hours tutoring

My academic background enables me to support students at all levels with analytical writing, close reading, critical thinking, and admissions essays across disciplines. During my undergraduate studies, I published my senior thesis, further...

Incredible Guidance Throughout the Law School Admissions Process

I had an incredible experience working with Amanda as my LSAT and law school admissions consultant. I first reached out to her after receiving a lower score than I had hoped for. With limited time to retake the test and submit app... - Alexis, 65 lessons with Amanda

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