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The Best college essay Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

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Jason M.

60/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Incredibly Expert Tutor with 20 Years of Experience

4.9 (690)

2,782 hours tutoring

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...

Smart, knowledgeable, efficient and effective

Jason is helping our daughter prepare for the SAT. He is laser- focused on her weaknesses, and she really likes working with him. She finds his advice and strategies incredibly helpful! - Silvia, 40 lessons with Jason

Maya T.

50/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Essay & Thesis Writing Tutor | College Applications & Academic Papers

5.0 (42)

119 hours tutoring

Response time: 57 minutes

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...

Patient and knowledgeable

Maya helped me with editing and proofreading my critical analysis essay. She is very patient, professional, and knowledgeable as a tutor. I highly recommend her! - Darius, 4 lessons with Maya

Linda W.

60/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Master's - Journalism, BA - English lit, Post-bac - creative writing

5.0 (241)

906 hours tutoring

- Majored in journalism and English literature in college - Master's in journalism from Columbia U - Worked as journalist in NYC and Seattle - Continue to work as freelance writer, editor, copy-editor, proofreader - Have helped many students with college essays

College essay proofreading

Not only did Ms. Linda offer detailed critique on the content and structure of my essay, but she also taught me new strategies for writing and editing that will benefit me in the future. Her attention to detail and genuine interes... - Gregor, 2 lessons with Linda

Jeff L.

150/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

College Application Essay Tutor / Op-Ed Essay writer and tutor

5.0 (64)

287 hours tutoring

Response time: 3 minutes

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...

Awesome experience

Jeff is incredibly talented and has been a huge help ! i wished we would have found him sooner - he is very professional and knowledgeable with the college essay process. He is super hands on, connects well with my son and has mad... - Kimberly

Melissa A.

85/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

AP High School Teacher specializing in Psychology & College Essays

5.0 (96)

308 hours tutoring

Hi, I'm Melissa! I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Loyola University before I began my career as a high school teacher. I have 17 years of experience in a high school classroom, 14 of which I have taught AP Psychology. I love to help students earn college credit while learning amazing information about their own lives...

Knowledgeable and efficent tutor

My son is 16. He rarely shares feedback with me regarding his tutors, but he went out of his way to let me know how much he accomplished with Melissa as a tutor. They covered the current AP psychology topic and also went back and ... - Hanna, 9 lessons with Melissa

Karin M.

70/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

MFA Creative Writer, Cultural Critic and Writing Coach

5.0 (25)

257 hours tutoring

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...

Katherine R.

55/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Ivy League Student for College Application Tutoring and Essay Editing

5.0 (1)

46 hours tutoring

In that time, I’ve accumulated over 100 hours of one-on-one advising, helping students identify best-fit colleges, prepare for standardized tests, apply to fly-in programs, build strong resumes, complete financial aid forms, and craft compelling college essays. I’ve also supported students in securing letters...

Nadia O.

75/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Licensed Counselor & College Essay Coach with 90% Top Choice Placement

5.0 (10)

94 hours tutoring

Response time: 42 minutes

Licensed school counselor with 15+ year experience supporting students through the college admissions process with a special focus in personal statements and application support. Supported 400+ students through the college admissions process, helping secure over $15 million in scholarships and maintaining a 90% success...

Chhavi P.

55/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Study with CJ!Top-rated SAT/ACT, Writing, History, and Test Prep Tutor

4.9 (159)

471 hours tutoring

I have completed my Bachelors and Masters Degrees, and am in college for my teaching credits. I have helped several High School students with their college application essays, and guided them with regard to choosing their streams of study, how to write effective statements of purpose etc. I have excellent...

Responsible and Wise tutor

Chhavi has been nothing less than perfect. She is patient and helps my daughter with grammar while also building off of her ideas when helping her creating her college essay. Ms.Chhavi is great when communicating to me what my da... - Miriam, 2 lessons with Chhavi

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Olya T.

350/hour

High Level College Counseling: College Essays, Personal Statements

5.0 (1408)

2,617 hours tutoring

I have helped my students choose colleges, boost their scores to meet their target, and to craft and fine-tune successful college essays/personal statements and applications. I am very knowledgeable about the format of the applications...

Extremely knowledgeable & experienced writer

Olya, is a fabulous editor and writer. She is experienced, accommodating, and caring. She is well worth her rate. I highly recommend Olya for help with writing! - Emilia, 13 lessons with Olya

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: 50 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, Expert College Admissions & Essay Mentor

5.0 (2582)

6,748 hours tutoring

Response time: 17 minutes

A writing mentor for 30 years, I've worked chiefly with college applicants since 2013. 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...

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

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

Ace Your College Essays: Guidance from a Former Columbia Interviewer

Response time: 8 minutes

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...

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

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