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I earned my BA, MA and PhD in English Language and Literature from UNC-Chapel Hill, where I specialized in English Literature with a Medieval Studies specialty in British Languages and Literature. I have been coaching writers and guiding students to academic success since 1985. As a teaching fellow at UNC-Chapel Hill...
I earned my BA, MA and PhD in English Language and Literature from UNC-Chapel Hill, where I specialized in English Literature with a Medieval Studies specialty in British Languages and Literature. I have been coaching writers and guiding students to academic success since 1985. As a teaching fellow at UNC-Chapel Hill...
We highly recommend Steven for tutoring in English: writing, editing reading comprehension, literature. He is superb! Steven has worked with our high school son and on occasion our college daughter. He has helped with all kinds... - John, 143 lessons with Steven

Durham, NC
Writer's block keeping you from finishing your college application essay? Overwhelmed by grad school applications? Always wanted to play an instrument or learn music theory, but don't know where to start? Take a deep breath, and send me a message! I would love to work with you to overcome these...
Writer's block keeping you from finishing your college application essay? Overwhelmed by grad school applications? Always wanted to play an instrument or learn music theory, but don't know where to start? Take a deep breath, and send me a message! I would love to work with you to overcome these...
Samantha was amazing! Invaluable! My daughter was in desperate need for adding more personal content and pulling together some loose strings for her college essay. She was struggling. In one session, Samantha guided her in making ... - Michele

Durham, NC
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...
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...

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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...
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...
Michael helped me improve my essay writing a lot. He is extremely efficient in giving me comments to enhance my writing. I’ve had several lessons with him, and they’ve all been very productive. Thank you Michael! - Alicia, 5 lessons with Michael

Durham, NC
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...
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...
Tomeka is a five-star tutor and I'm glad that I found her. She is very knowledgeable in law and helpful for students like me who is entering a world of law, which can be intimidating. - Bre, 3 lessons with Tomeka

Near Durham, NC
I can assist you in writing as well as editing your college level essays and write ups. For my younger clients I work with them in various areas including reading comprehension and vocabulary to show them ways of becoming a more dynamic writer.
I can assist you in writing as well as editing your college level essays and write ups. For my younger clients I work with them in various areas including reading comprehension and vocabulary to show them ways of becoming a more dynamic writer.
Eti will work patiently with you as long as you need and she will go above and beyond to help you with whatever you need. She is willing to meet as often as you need and makes time to help you. She's the best tutor I have ever had... - Ilana, 15 lessons with Etinosa

Near Durham, NC
My teaching approach focuses on building confidence, strengthening problem-solving skills, and adapting lessons to each student’s learning style. I especially enjoy mentoring students interested in STEM and Computer Science pathways in college. I help students with college preparation, resumes, essays,...
My teaching approach focuses on building confidence, strengthening problem-solving skills, and adapting lessons to each student’s learning style. I especially enjoy mentoring students interested in STEM and Computer Science pathways in college. I help students with college preparation, resumes, essays,...

Near Durham, NC
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%.
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%.

Durham, NC
Over five years of tutoring and editing college essays, I've supported students' acceptance into medical schools and highly selective universities such as Dartmouth, MIT, Cornell, and Yale. I work with students throughout the entire college essay process, from brainstorming all the way to final...
Over five years of tutoring and editing college essays, I've supported students' acceptance into medical schools and highly selective universities such as Dartmouth, MIT, Cornell, and Yale. I work with students throughout the entire college essay process, from brainstorming all the way to final...

Near Durham, NC
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...
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...
He explained concepts easily that made me understand well. I learned how to write better with his tips and critiques. - Miley

Near Durham, NC
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...
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...
Beth has been such a huge help, not only to myself but to both of my kids. She has been an invaluable resource helping my daughter with her AP Spanish and AP Calculus, as well as my son with chemistry. She is extremely patient, ... - Kris, 94 lessons with Beth

For the past seven years, I have helped students and professionals develop powerful, successful personal statements for college, graduate/law/medical school, and summer program admissions. As a PhD in English, a former professor, and a longtime...
For the past seven years, I have helped students and professionals develop powerful, successful personal statements for college, graduate/law/medical school, and summer program admissions. As a PhD in English, a former professor, and a longtime...
I cannot recommend Gabriel highly enough to anyone looking for a college essay tutor who truly understands storytelling, admissions strategy, and the human side of this process. In just a few days, amidst an impending deadline, he... - Rummana, 7 lessons with Gabriel

I also have several years of experience in proofreading and guiding students through revision in dual credit & AP English essays, college admission essays, and scholarship essays. I look forward to working with you to meet...
I also have several years of experience in proofreading and guiding students through revision in dual credit & AP English essays, college admission essays, and scholarship essays. I look forward to working with you to meet...
My son, Arturo, is more comfortable in the math/science realm and struggles with writing. After just one session working with Zach on developing reading/writing skills, he is feeling newly motivated in terms of his big research pr... - Sonja, 11 lessons with Zach

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...
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...
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

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....
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....
If you are looking for a tutor, you’d be doing yourself a disservice if you didn’t give Julie an opportunity to connect with you. From the very start, you will see Julie’s high level of organization, planning, and flexibility whi... - Dan, 7 lessons with Julie

Hello! I'm Carolina, and I love helping people develop their reading and writing skills. My true passion is creative writing -- I'm currently a screenwriter with representation in LA -- but I also have extensive experience with academic and...
Hello! I'm Carolina, and I love helping people develop their reading and writing skills. My true passion is creative writing -- I'm currently a screenwriter with representation in LA -- but I also have extensive experience with academic and...

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...
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...
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

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...
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...
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

Colleges accept you based on your potential. I help both students and their parents understand how to frame the essay application and supplemental questions. Additionally, I help students and parents with the entire search process:, essays,...
Colleges accept you based on your potential. I help both students and their parents understand how to frame the essay application and supplemental questions. Additionally, I help students and parents with the entire search process:, essays,...
Robert is by far one of the best tutors I have had the pleasure of working with. He is ALWAYS competent and willing to help me no matter the time line. He's work is phenomenal and it still amazes me efficient he works. An assignme... - Maredith, 6 lessons with Robert

...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...
...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...
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

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...
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...
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

I specialize in Medical School Admissions and can help with other Health Professional Schools, Graduate Schools, and College essays. For medical school applications, I can help with personal statements, activities essays, other primary...
I specialize in Medical School Admissions and can help with other Health Professional Schools, Graduate Schools, and College essays. For medical school applications, I can help with personal statements, activities essays, other primary...
I originally met with another tutor from Wyzant, and after just one session, she dismissed me and told me that I would not get into medical school this cycle. I was deeply hurt by that experience, but I wasn’t ready to give up on ... - Hannah, 13 lessons with Rachel

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...
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...
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

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...
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...
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

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...
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...
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
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