The Best College Counseling Tutors in Downey, CA

Over the past 10 years, I have worked with countless students to write college application essays that highlight their unique strengths, personalities, and background. Having worked with admissions officers for high school and university levels, I have a strong understanding of what colleges are looking for in an essay....See Vick's full profile

I’m a Brown University graduate with a degree in Political Science and a former Brown University Writing Fellow, where I served as a writing coach for fellow students. I have five years experience teaching, tutoring, and designing curriculum at the middle, high school and college levels and have worked with students on...See Alexandra's full profile

Hey there! I help students and families approach college applications with a clear plan, not just a pile of deadlines and directives. I work with students on school lists, essays, activity descriptions, transfer applications, and overall application strategy, with an emphasis on making the student’s story come through...See Parth's full profile

I am a contracted college consultant specializing in assisting students from around the world to pursue their college goals at Ivy League and peer institutions.See Amani's full profile

As an experienced college admissions essay coach, I have a demonstrated track record of helping students achieve admissions success. I hold a PhD in English Literature from UCLA, where I spent nearly a decade teaching, and where I gained a keen firsthand understanding of elite admissions committees. In addition to my...See Gabriel's full profile

I have counseled hundreds of students -- including high school, college, and graduate school -- regarding the application procedure to numerous competitive colleges and graduate (e.g., PhD, J.D., and M.A.) programs. I am especially adept at extracting important experiences and adapting them to the contours of a...See Colin's full profile

I have experience assisting college students with academic needs through use of S.M.A.R.T. Goals, Time Management and Self-Care Workshops. I've also completed relevant graduate level courses include Helping Skills, Group Counseling, Educational and Career Counseling, Counseling Theories and Techniques and Foundation of...See Hoang's full profile

I was accepted to every University I applied to (including USC, UC Berkeley, UCLA, UCI, UCSD, UCD, UCSB, etc.), and received UC Regents Scholarship and Presidential Scholarships to USC, Pepperdine, Point Loma, LMU. See Kenneth's full profile

I have a proven track record in college counseling. My students in the past few years have been accepted to Brown, Penn, Princeton, Cornell, UC Berkeley, UCLA and USC. I also work with international students applying to universities in Canada with acceptances to McGill, University of Toronto and University of...See Angela's full profile

I have worked with five separate high school students to help them prepare for the college applications process. Together, we generate a schedule and study plan that will improve performance on the required standardized tests. I also provide guidelines as to the content, tone, and structure of the personal statement....See Ryan's full profile

I have my BA in English, Juris Doctor in Law, and am a licensed/Credentialed Attorney, Professor, Director and Former Dean. I have successfully advised students in the college application process, and helped them complete their essays on the common app and individual college essays. I have taught students from the...See Cherol's full profile

I am currently licensed as a CPA in California and work as an IT professional in the Business Intelligence industry and my professional consulting skills translate very well over to the college counseling work. See Keith's full profile

I am a UCLA graduate and a medical student, both of which require thoughtful and creative writing as part of the admissions process. Additionally, I have over 50 hours of experience helping students with their college applications through service organizations at UCLA. I am also passionate about mentorship and co-founded...See Ryan's full profile

After being accepted early decision at Yale University, I served as a Tour Guide and Senior Presenter with the Admissions department. Later I was accepted to a full-ride graduate program (MFA in Poetry at Boston University) which included a teaching fellowship stipend and an all-expenses paid trip. I enjoy telling my...See Sean's full profile

I have worked at two universities where I have helped many students with graduate applications. This consisted of helping them narrow down which universities to apply to as well as working on their written applications. I also have experience assisting high school students with college essays. As someone who has attended...See Grant's full profile

My own college essay got me into Northwestern, Wesleyan, NYU, University of Michigan, and Barnard. Other college essays I have edited have gotten students into Columbia, UPenn, UCLA, University of Miami, and USC. Arts and culture-obsessed, with the flick of my wrist I know I can unlock endless writing potential in you or...See Arianna's full profile

As a marketer and copywriter, I've been able to apply persuasive writing techniques to help my students communicate their value through comprehensive and emotive personal statements. Additionally, I excel at helping students edit down their activities essays to meet word count requirements without compromising content. I...See Amalynne's full profile

Over the last ten years, I have helped over 1000 students with their college application essays. I specialize in the Common Application essays as well as the University of California personal insight questions. See John's full profile

I received a full tuition scholarship to USC as an undergraduate, and was recruited a year early through an academic merit recruitment program. At USC, I was a National Merit Scholar and was enrolled in their Honors Core Curriculum, known as Thematic Option. Had I not been admitted to USC a year early, I would have...See Scott's full profile

I studied AI for Business at USC (4% acceptance rate) and have worked under mentors from Stanford, UPenn, and Cornell, bringing insider strategy and storytelling expertise to every student I coach. For 5+ years, I’ve helped high school students craft personal statements, supplements, and college essays, as my students...See Janani's full profile

As a Stanford alum and alum interviewer, I have interviewed dozens of students throughout the college admissions process. Because of that experience, I know what makes an application stand out from the crowd and shine, and can work with with students to emphasize those qualities which will most appeal to an admissions...See Lisa's full profile

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 final draft.See Nathan's full profile

As an Ivy League graduate and recent medical school applicant, I have fresh knowledge about the admissions process. This has led to major successes as an admissions consultant - with my students getting interviews at top programs (including Harvard, Stanford, NYU, UChicago, and Einstein), and overall boasting a 100%...See Benjamin's full profile

I have had 10+ years of college counseling experience, as I used to be a student and later physician advisor for many high school and college students alike trying to get into their dream schools. I have witnessed many of my mentees get into a University of California or Ivy League school, or the health...See Vicki's full profile

I have over nine years of professional experience working in higher education, supporting students in navigating college, internships, and career pathways. In my current role as a Program Manager at the University of Southern California, I advise and mentor students on academic planning, career exploration, and...See Cam's full profile