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Jordan D. Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jordan D.
44/hour

Durham, NC

Interdisciplinary Ivy League Tutor with College Essay Experience

Hi! I’m Jordan, a Masters student from Denver, Colorado. I graduated from Yale magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a B.S. in Applied Physics and Humanities. My scholarship was also honored with the Applied Physics Prize, a YoungArts award in Poetry, and distinction in both majors. Academics isn’t meant to be...

5.0 (1)
44/hour
5 hours tutoring

Hi! I’m Jordan, a Masters student from Denver, Colorado. I graduated from Yale magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a B.S. in Applied Physics and Humanities. My scholarship was also honored with the Applied Physics Prize, a YoungArts award in Poetry, and distinction in both majors. Academics isn’t meant to be...

Elizabeth C. Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Elizabeth C.
65/hour

Durham, NC

Duke Law Student for LSAT Prep and Admissions Essays

I have tutored students from kindergarten through twelfth grade since I was in high school, and am currently a tutor for law school application essays and general law school admissions consulting, as well as college application essays. I can also assist with LSAT prep — I raised my LSAT score from 165 to...

65/hour
12 hours tutoring

I have tutored students from kindergarten through twelfth grade since I was in high school, and am currently a tutor for law school application essays and general law school admissions consulting, as well as college application essays. I can also assist with LSAT prep — I raised my LSAT score from 165 to...

Nicole L. Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nicole L.
50/hour

Durham, NC

Need to prep for a job interview? Contact me. I can help.

I have been working with my ESL student editing research papers, helping him study for the SAT writing portion and now assisting with college application essays.

5.0 (64)
50/hour
540 hours tutoring

I have been working with my ESL student editing research papers, helping him study for the SAT writing portion and now assisting with college application essays.

Marcella M. Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Marcella M.
45/hour

Durham, NC

Award-winning writer helping students find English success

*Currently accepting essay editing/proofreading requests as well a tutoring* Hello! My name is Marcella, and I am thrilled to be your tutor. As a Reading teacher at a top-performing public middle school, I helped students find success in English Language Arts every day. In college, I studied journalism and wrote...

5.0 (82)
45/hour
170 hours tutoring
Response time: 19 minutes

*Currently accepting essay editing/proofreading requests as well a tutoring* Hello! My name is Marcella, and I am thrilled to be your tutor. As a Reading teacher at a top-performing public middle school, I helped students find success in English Language Arts every day. In college, I studied journalism and wrote...

Atticus J. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Atticus J.
30/hour

Near Durham, NC

Student at Cornell with 2 Years of Counseling Experience

I have two years of proven experiencing editing college essays, reviewing activities sections, and creating a holistic application that tells a story. Specifically, I make line edits on essays where I believe there is a clear voice and story, and offer changes to ones whose subject of the essay could be...

5.0 (17)
30/hour
22 hours tutoring

I have two years of proven experiencing editing college essays, reviewing activities sections, and creating a holistic application that tells a story. Specifically, I make line edits on essays where I believe there is a clear voice and story, and offer changes to ones whose subject of the essay could be...

Michael G. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michael G.
90/hour

Near Durham, NC

College Prof for AP Lang & Lit, Common App, and Academic Essays

I can teach English and history to high school and college level students, but I'm also interested in working with non-traditional students. I've worked for years with students on their college entrance essays and personal statements. In addition, I enjoy helping students discover their creative...

5.0 (104)
90/hour
543 hours tutoring

I can teach English and history to high school and college level students, but I'm also interested in working with non-traditional students. I've worked for years with students on their college entrance essays and personal statements. In addition, I enjoy helping students discover their creative...

Ethan M. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ethan M.
40/hour

Near Durham, NC

Native English Speaker with Professional Writing Experience

I am highly familiar with common words that get confused with one another, as well as the pitfalls of grammar. I have a bachelor's degree and wrote numerous college essays with grades exceeding 90%.

5.0 (9)
40/hour
16 hours tutoring
Response time: 10 minutes

I am highly familiar with common words that get confused with one another, as well as the pitfalls of grammar. I have a bachelor's degree and wrote numerous college essays with grades exceeding 90%.

Alisa H. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alisa H.
100/hour

Near Durham, NC

Award-winning College Admissions, AP/SAT/ACT Prep, and Writing Coach

I spent 16 years in the classroom as an English and Journalism instructor before continuing on to earn my College Admissions Professional Certification from UC and start my own business as a full-time college admissions consultant and writing competition coach. I've guided hundreds of students through the college...

5.0 (118)
100/hour
361 hours tutoring
Response time: 36 minutes

I spent 16 years in the classroom as an English and Journalism instructor before continuing on to earn my College Admissions Professional Certification from UC and start my own business as a full-time college admissions consultant and writing competition coach. I've guided hundreds of students through the college...

Rachel K. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rachel K.
120/hour

Near Durham, NC

Experienced Writing Coach | Focus on Essays and Projects

With a background as a Writing Coach at UNC's Writing and Learning Centers and a college essay coach at Prompt, I specialize in helping students improve their writing skills, from essays to college admissions materials. I have worked with students of all ages, guiding them through brainstorming, drafting, and...

5.0 (29)
120/hour
163 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutes

With a background as a Writing Coach at UNC's Writing and Learning Centers and a college essay coach at Prompt, I specialize in helping students improve their writing skills, from essays to college admissions materials. I have worked with students of all ages, guiding them through brainstorming, drafting, and...

Beth M. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Beth M.
90/hour

Near Durham, NC

Former teacher and occasional interviewer for prestigious scholarships

As an high school teacher, I helped students with SATs, college essays, application processes, and more. I've written letters of recommendation and seen some students go on to win full scholarships. I am also a Caldwell scholar alumna and interview students applying for scholarships, so am familiar with the...

4.9 (1734)
90/hour
6,728 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutes

As an high school teacher, I helped students with SATs, college essays, application processes, and more. I've written letters of recommendation and seen some students go on to win full scholarships. I am also a Caldwell scholar alumna and interview students applying for scholarships, so am familiar with the...

Tomeka P. Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Tomeka P.
60/hour

Durham, NC

MBA + MA in Law | Expert in Academic & Professional Essay Writing

I specialize in academic writing, legal analysis, business reports, and personal statements. My tutoring focuses on structure, grammar, critical thinking, and meeting assignment objectives. Whether you're preparing a college essay or a complex legal memo, I guide students through every step of the writing...

4.9 (218)
60/hour
1,018 hours tutoring
Response time: 46 minutes

I specialize in academic writing, legal analysis, business reports, and personal statements. My tutoring focuses on structure, grammar, critical thinking, and meeting assignment objectives. Whether you're preparing a college essay or a complex legal memo, I guide students through every step of the writing...

Maggie H. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Maggie H.
65/hour

Near Durham, NC

College Essay + Personal Statement Expert

I can help you craft an application that will stand out in highly competitive academic admissions processes. I specialize in the following areas: - college essays (including Common App essays & supplements), - transfer essays, - scholarship/fellowship essays and applications (both undergraduate...

5.0 (65)
65/hour
196 hours tutoring

I can help you craft an application that will stand out in highly competitive academic admissions processes. I specialize in the following areas: - college essays (including Common App essays & supplements), - transfer essays, - scholarship/fellowship essays and applications (both undergraduate...

Shreeya S. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Shreeya S.
45/hour

Near Durham, NC

High School Tutor & College Prep Mentor

Having recently navigated through the college application journey myself, I understand the intricacies involved in crafting a compelling profile that sets you apart. Whether it's mastering SAT preparation or refining your college essays, I possess the expertise to guide you through every step of the process....

4.6 (25)
45/hour
192 hours tutoring

Having recently navigated through the college application journey myself, I understand the intricacies involved in crafting a compelling profile that sets you apart. Whether it's mastering SAT preparation or refining your college essays, I possess the expertise to guide you through every step of the process....

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Near Durham, NC Tutoring
Jonathan K.
720/hour

Leading mentor for outstanding college application essays

A professional writing mentor, I've worked chiefly with university applicants since 2013; full time since 2018. Essay Mentor for Fulbright Commission, 2015-2020, helping extremely promising students apply to top-tier universities. Have taught...

5.0 (2503)
720/hour
6,402 hours tutoring
Response time: 13 minutes

A professional writing mentor, I've worked chiefly with university applicants since 2013; full time since 2018. Essay Mentor for Fulbright Commission, 2015-2020, helping extremely promising students apply to top-tier universities. Have taught...

Near Durham, NC Tutoring
Danielle P.
100/hour

Experienced French Professor, Novelist, French & English Tutor

I have over fourteen years of experience editing and critiquing both fiction and non-fiction for other writers, and I love helping students with their creative writing assignments and college essays. I was also an English professor at a...

5.0 (733)
100/hour
3,357 hours tutoring
Response time: 33 minutes

I have over fourteen years of experience editing and critiquing both fiction and non-fiction for other writers, and I love helping students with their creative writing assignments and college essays. I was also an English professor at a...

Near Durham, NC Tutoring
Julie S.
200/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, Columbia, the University of...

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5.0 (465)
200/hour
1,682 hours tutoring

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, Columbia, the University of...

Near Durham, NC Tutoring
Julie K.
98/hour

Certified ELA Educator: College Essays, Writing, Reading Comprehension

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....

InstantBook
This week
5.0 (264)
98/hour
1,110 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutes

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....

Near Durham, NC Tutoring
Teagan L.
600/hour

Award-winning Harvard Grad / College Essay and Application Consultant

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...

5.0 (797)
600/hour
3,263 hours tutoring
Response time: 19 minutes

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...

Near Durham, NC Tutoring
Kristine W.
65/hour

Teacher specializing in academic writing, proofreading, and APA format

...writing consultant. I support undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students on assignments ranging from introductory college essays to doctoral dissertations. Additionally, I provide strategies for understanding a prompt, developing a thesis, organizing...

5.0 (214)
65/hour
1,108 hours tutoring
Response time: 55 minutes

...writing consultant. I support undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students on assignments ranging from introductory college essays to doctoral dissertations. Additionally, I provide strategies for understanding a prompt, developing a thesis, organizing...

Near Durham, NC Tutoring
Phillip P.
285/hour

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

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...

5.0 (939)
285/hour
3,356 hours tutoring
Response time: 31 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...

Near Durham, NC Tutoring
Barbara L.
215/hour

College Essay Consultant

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...

5.0 (248)
215/hour
1,269 hours tutoring
Response time: 11 minutes

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...

Near Durham, NC Tutoring
Karen K.
125/hour

Proofreading, specializing in personal essays and college statements

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

4.9 (346)
125/hour
1,670 hours tutoring
Response time: 48 minutes

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

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Eitan G.
450/hour

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

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...

5.0 (312)
450/hour
1,369 hours tutoring
Response time: 21 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...

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Amy A.
150/hour

Conquer the College Essay with Author, Journalist and Writing Teacher

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...

5.0 (1792)
150/hour
8,988 hours tutoring
Response time: 42 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...

Near Durham, NC Tutoring
Jeremy S.
297/hour

Ace Your College Essays: Guidance from a Former Columbia Interviewer

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...

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5.0 (529)
297/hour
2,306 hours tutoring

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...

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