The Best College Counseling Tutors in Evanston, IL

Evanston, IL

College and Grad School Application Essay Help

I have been helping students with college and grad school applications for more than a decade. This past year alone, I worked with more than 80 students, helping them with Common Applications essays, supplemental essays, and grad school applications/ personal statements (MBA and computer science programs; law school,... See Linda's full profile

Evanston, IL

Instructor/Writer

I have been a writing instructor at the City Colleges of Chicago for nearly 30 years. In addition, I am a published author and creative writer, and I have written for the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Public radio. I have tutored many students specifically in crafting strong essays for college applications. I have a real... See Jeff's full profile

Near Evanston, IL

Don't go to any college - go to the RIGHT college for you. Talk to me

I attended two major name universities plus the U.S. Naval War College. I have helped four of my own children visit, select and apply to four wildly different colleges, including one on full scholarship. At some point, all these college visits and applications turned into a sort of hobby. I have visited dozens of... See Timothy's full profile

Near Evanston, IL

College Prep Mentor and Harvard Interviewer

It is a joy to help students identify -- and craft compelling applications to -- the right colleges for them. I have helped students better understand themselves, understand who specific colleges seek, and put together total applications that show a student's authentic self beyond grades and test scores. I have been... See Valerie's full profile

Near Evanston, IL

T20 University STEM Grad Eager to Support Applicants

I graduated from Rice University with my B.S. in Chemistry, and am currently attending Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. My own experiences helped me learn key elements to successful applications. Throughout my undergraduate career, I supported family friends with their applications, helping them... See Fatima's full profile

Near Evanston, IL

Notre Dame Graduate Who Can Make Your Application Stand Out

I've helped many people hone their college (and law school and medical school) essays to make them stand out and shine amongst every other application submitted. I know how to translate your unique standpoint and personality into words, to make sure that you come across in a way that shows that you're special and worth... See Molly's full profile

Near Evanston, IL

Ivy League Student for College Application Tutoring and Essay Editing

I have worked as an Advising Fellow with Matriculate for the past three years, guiding high school students through every stage of the college application process. 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... See Katherine's full profile

Near Evanston, IL

BS in Mathematical Finance + Statistics | 3 yrs of Tutoring Experience

I offer college admissions counseling and essay coaching. I spent years preparing for the college admissions process and was ultimately admitted to the University of Pennsylvania (Wharton), Columbia, Brown, and Cornell (all Ivy League schools), as well as UChicago, Duke, Northwestern, Carnegie Mellon, NYU,... See Keshav's full profile

Near Evanston, IL

CMU & UChicago Grad | STEM, Test Prep, & Admissions Specialist

My approach to college counseling is rooted in my own success navigating the admissions process for several elite universities. I successfully secured acceptances to Carnegie Mellon, Duke, Cornell, Emory, and the University of Chicago by crafting a cohesive narrative that highlighted my analytical and STEM-focused... See Rajeev's full profile

Near Evanston, IL

Medical School Admissions Team Member and Interviewer

Hey everyone! My name is Mark. I am a medical resident at one of the top ten hospitals in the US with over ten years of experience of providing college, medical, and graduate school admissions support as well as tutoring at high school, university, and graduate level. I have over 5 years of experience as a Medical School... See Mark's full profile

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prep school and college admissions coach of 12 years

I have been coaching students in admissions to selective prep boarding schools, selective colleges, and grad schools in general, STEM, and arts programs. Our sessions would cover planning, portfolio review, essay coaching, interview prep, and much more. I have helped secure full rides to top US college-prep boarding... See Kate's full profile

Near Evanston, IL

Experienced Advisor

I have been through the pre-medical process, have attended graduate school, as well as gained admission into medical school. I have helped numerous peers and colleagues apply and get into professional health programs- from MPH programs to medical school to nursing school. I have helped clients prepare for community... See Hason's full profile

Near Evanston, IL

College Counseling and Academic Planning Adivsor

I hold a B.S. and M.S. and have personal experience navigating higher education, from the college application process to selecting coursework and choosing academic paths. I use this experience to help students identify colleges that align with their interests and goals, prepare strong application materials, and craft... See Nicole's full profile

Near Evanston, IL

Humanities PhD, 10+ Years of Experience Writing/Editing Applications

For 3 years, I worked as a Writing Tutor and helped college students in a variety of fields apply to their graduate programs of choice. In the past 7+ years, I have successfully applied to multiple graduate programs and over $7,000 in grants. I look forward to helping any students who desire advice in how to navigate... See Andrew's full profile

Near Evanston, IL

Medical Student at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

I was a medical school applicant during the 2023-2024 admissions cycle and was invited to interview at 10 MD schools across the country. I have experiences editing personal statements and secondary essays, as well as helping students prepare for interviews (behavioral/traditional and MMIs). See Samiya's full profile

Near Evanston, IL

School Counselor with 10+ years of college counseling experience

I am a licensed educator and counselor with 10+ years of college counseling experience with a proven track record placing students in selective colleges and prestigious internships. Guidance navigating the entire college admissions landscape- whether it’s getting into your dream school or figuring out what your... See Nadia's full profile

Experienced College Professor Specializing in College Counseling

Dr. S.’s College Counseling services provide comprehensive support for your college admission process, regardless of your intended major. She will guide you in crafting compelling essays and polished resumes that stand out to admissions... See Dr. Beth's full profile

Medical School, Grad + Undergrad Admissions Cheerleader + Expert Edits

Before applying to medical school, I successfully conquered undergraduate admissions, transfer admissions, and graduate school admissions - every time securing an offer for admission to my top choice program on my first round of applications. I... See Arielle's full profile

Incoming Freshman at top BSMD + 3x Ivy League Admit

I have studied college admissions for over 3 years as a first-generation and low-income student. I got into Stanford, Yale, Princeton, Columbia (with a likely letter), University of Pittsburgh's BSMD (GAP), University of Rochester’s BSMD (REMS),... See Nadia's full profile

MD Candidate | College Admissions & Essay Mentor

I am a current MD candidate at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and a Northwestern University graduate, offering personalized college counseling and academic advising for high school students applying to selective... See Sophia's full profile

College Scholarship Guidance: Experience Earning 8 Major Scholarships

I have experience helping high school and college students navigate the scholarship application process, including identifying opportunities, understanding application requirements, and developing strong application materials. I have personally... See Giovanna's full profile

Master's in College Counseling with Four Years Employment Experience

I obtained a Master's degree in College Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1999. I then worked as a College Counselor at the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School in Rockville, Maryland for four years. There, I helped... See Susan's full profile

College Counselor

I have a Master's Degree in School Counseling. I was licensed as a K-12 Guidance Counselor in the state of Vermont for over 15 years. I worked as a college counselor for 22 years in schools and currently work privately as a college counselor. See Linda's full profile

Former College Admissions Counselor | Expert in Applications & Essays

I am a former college admissions counselor with extensive experience helping students successfully navigate the college application process. I have worked in college admissions offices, giving me insider knowledge of what top schools look for. I... See David F.'s full profile

Northwestern Grad College Counselor with a Track Record of Success

I graduated from Northwestern University with honors in 2017 with prior study at New York University, making me a two-time veteran of the daunting college admissions process myself. Since then, I've worked diligently as a high-level academic... See Michael's full profile