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Desideria P. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Desideria P.
30/hour

Chicago, IL

Hi, my name is Desideria, but I go by Desi!

Hi! My name is Desideria, and I am a graduate student passionate about helping others succeed academically and professionally. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) from the University of Illinois...

5.0 (1)
30/hour
5 hours tutoring

Hi! My name is Desideria, and I am a graduate student passionate about helping others succeed academically and professionally. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) from the University of Illinois...

Maya T. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Maya T.
23/hour

Chicago, IL

Essay & Thesis Writing Tutor | College Applications & Academic Papers

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...

5.0 (41)
23/hour
109 hours tutoring

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...

Jessica H. Berwyn, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jessica H.
60/hour

Berwyn, IL

BA in psychology, MS in Clinical Counseling

My performance on standardized tests during the college application process was exceptional. This success allowed me to gain admission to all the universities I applied to. This experience not only demonstrates my strong academic...

5.0 (33)
60/hour
50 hours tutoring

My performance on standardized tests during the college application process was exceptional. This success allowed me to gain admission to all the universities I applied to. This experience not only demonstrates my strong academic...

Helen R. Saint Louis, MO, available for online & in-person tutoring
Helen R.
75/hour

Saint Louis, MO

Johns Hopkins Graduate, Application Expert

I enjoy helping students with all aspects of college applications. Turn to me for admissions advice, essay editing, and application planning. After receiving many acceptances, including ivy league, and admission into a highly selective...

5.0 (7)
75/hour
30 hours tutoring

I enjoy helping students with all aspects of college applications. Turn to me for admissions advice, essay editing, and application planning. After receiving many acceptances, including ivy league, and admission into a highly selective...

Michele W. La Grange Park, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michele W.
35/hour

La Grange Park, IL

Passionate Tutor Specializing in Academic Writing and Social Sciences

...methodology, and APA formatting - College essay support – Helping students craft compelling personal statements for college applications - Public speaking & presentation coaching – Teaching students how to structure and deliver impactful presentations...

5.0 (17)
35/hour
56 hours tutoring

...methodology, and APA formatting - College essay support – Helping students craft compelling personal statements for college applications - Public speaking & presentation coaching – Teaching students how to structure and deliver impactful presentations...

Jason M. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jason M.
60/hour

Chicago, IL

Incredibly Expert Tutor with 20 Years of Experience

...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 acceptance to nearly every major university in the US and several...

4.9 (687)
60/hour
2,772 hours tutoring

...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 acceptance to nearly every major university in the US and several...

Linda W. Evanston, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Linda W.
60/hour

Evanston, IL

Ivy League MA; college app. essay help; HS/AP English and French tutor

I enjoy reading and discussing literature, particularly the use of literary devices. I have helped more than 80 students with college application essays and personal statements, and they all received numerous acceptances. I enjoy helping...

5.0 (221)
60/hour
858 hours tutoring

I enjoy reading and discussing literature, particularly the use of literary devices. I have helped more than 80 students with college application essays and personal statements, and they all received numerous acceptances. I enjoy helping...

Natalia A. Saint Louis, MO, available for online & in-person tutoring
Natalia A.
60/hour

Saint Louis, MO

Ivy League Grad and Medical Student

I was accepted into 8 out of the 10 medical schools I interviewed at, and I scored in the 94th percentile in the MCAT. I have helped 100+ students edit and work on their medical and college applications/personal statements to gain...

5.0 (110)
60/hour
222 hours tutoring

I was accepted into 8 out of the 10 medical schools I interviewed at, and I scored in the 94th percentile in the MCAT. I have helped 100+ students edit and work on their medical and college applications/personal statements to gain...

Nicole D. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nicole D.
50/hour

Chicago, 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...

5.0 (4)
50/hour
14 hours tutoring

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...

Allison C. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Allison C.
80/hour

Chicago, IL

8+ Years K-College Tutor | 1580 SAT, 36 ACT | Brown University

I enjoy helping students with writing and communication, including essays, research papers, term papers, proofreading, and college applications. My specialty is standardized test preparation. For over six years, I have tutored students...

5.0 (16)
80/hour
32 hours tutoring
Response time: 49 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I enjoy helping students with writing and communication, including essays, research papers, term papers, proofreading, and college applications. My specialty is standardized test preparation. For over six years, I have tutored students...

Theodore S. Rockford, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Theodore S.
125/hour

Rockford, IL

Theoretical physicist for college application consulting

I have been awarded full PhD scholarships and fellowships in research and teaching( each worth over $500,000 in current value) in theoretical physics to MIT, Johns Hopkins and Brown University. I have been accepted at Caltech for undergraduate...

4.9 (500)
125/hour
2,126 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response time is based on Theodore’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

I have been awarded full PhD scholarships and fellowships in research and teaching( each worth over $500,000 in current value) in theoretical physics to MIT, Johns Hopkins and Brown University. I have been accepted at Caltech for undergraduate...

Jeff L. Evanston, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jeff L.
150/hour

Evanston, IL

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

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...

5.0 (64)
150/hour
282 hours tutoring

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...

Divya N. Naperville, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Divya N.
65/hour

Naperville, IL

8 years of helping students evaluate and get into their top choices

Over the last eight years, I have worked with students of all ages from college applicants to foreign medical residency applicants. I have helped 50 people get into their top choice programs all around the country. In the process of doing...

5.0 (9)
65/hour
115 hours tutoring

Over the last eight years, I have worked with students of all ages from college applicants to foreign medical residency applicants. I have helped 50 people get into their top choice programs all around the country. In the process of doing...

Kamden H. Wentzville, MO, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kamden H.
50/hour

Wentzville, MO

Princeton Student | College Essays | Former Matriculate Advisor

I am a Princeton student with extensive experience supporting students through the college application essay process. I previously served as a Matriculate advisor, helping students develop personal statements and supplemental essays while...

5.0 (3)
50/hour
5 hours tutoring

I am a Princeton student with extensive experience supporting students through the college application essay process. I previously served as a Matriculate advisor, helping students develop personal statements and supplemental essays while...

Erin H. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Erin H.
100/hour

Chicago, IL

K-12 Credentialed teacher. College Apps, Essay Writing, and French.

I currently teach an SAT/AP prep course to 30 high school seniors at the high school where I work. I also teach a college prep course to 9th graders which includes a college application and financial aid piece. At my previous school, I...

5.0 (25)
100/hour
114 hours tutoring

I currently teach an SAT/AP prep course to 30 high school seniors at the high school where I work. I also teach a college prep course to 9th graders which includes a college application and financial aid piece. At my previous school, I...

James W. Woodridge, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
James W.
70/hour

Woodridge, IL

Veteran college instructor/writing coach/ACT/SAT tutor

As a high school English teacher who has helped many juniors and seniors craft their college application letters, I am qualified to help students through all the stages of the writing process, from brainstorming, outlining, crafting and...

5.0 (96)
70/hour
332 hours tutoring

As a high school English teacher who has helped many juniors and seniors craft their college application letters, I am qualified to help students through all the stages of the writing process, from brainstorming, outlining, crafting and...

Brian O. Iowa City, IA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Brian O.
60/hour

Iowa City, IA

Experienced College Essay Tutor

I have worked with a number of students on their college essays and applications, each time helping their craft powerful and engaging answers to unique sets of questions for respective college application.

5.0 (37)
60/hour
122 hours tutoring

I have worked with a number of students on their college essays and applications, each time helping their craft powerful and engaging answers to unique sets of questions for respective college application.

Kathryn P. Saint Louis, MO, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kathryn P.
160/hour

Saint Louis, MO

English PhD: Award-Winning Instructor of Reading and Writing

...support. I particularly love working with high school seniors embarking on the exciting (yet challenging) task of college applications. I have extensive experience working with neurodiverse students, including children and teens with ADHD, autism...

5.0 (407)
160/hour
1,555 hours tutoring

...support. I particularly love working with high school seniors embarking on the exciting (yet challenging) task of college applications. I have extensive experience working with neurodiverse students, including children and teens with ADHD, autism...

Karin M. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Karin M.
64/hour

Chicago, IL

MFA Creative Writer, Cultural Critic and Writing Coach

...criticism with Third Coast Review and EDGE Media Network. Hence, she specializes in helping hundreds of students write college application essays, including the Common App, personal statements and addendum/other supplemental essays, along with internship...

5.0 (25)
64/hour
256 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutesNote that average response time is based on Karin’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 2:00 am UTC.

...criticism with Third Coast Review and EDGE Media Network. Hence, she specializes in helping hundreds of students write college application essays, including the Common App, personal statements and addendum/other supplemental essays, along with internship...

Katherine R. Niles, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Katherine R.
55/hour

Niles, 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,...

5.0 (1)
55/hour
44 hours tutoring

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,...

Wendi N. Saint Louis, MO, available for online & in-person tutoring
Wendi N.
50/hour

Saint Louis, MO

Biological Sciences, Essays, Applications, Writing Skills

I have a BS in Biochemistry from Cornell University (with honors and distinction) and a PhD in Biochemistry from The Rockefeller University, although my training also encompasses neuroscience, genetics, and molecular biology. I'm enthusiastic...

5.0 (79)
50/hour
170 hours tutoring

I have a BS in Biochemistry from Cornell University (with honors and distinction) and a PhD in Biochemistry from The Rockefeller University, although my training also encompasses neuroscience, genetics, and molecular biology. I'm enthusiastic...

Samuel S. Naperville, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Samuel S.
35/hour

Naperville, IL

Active tutor with collegepco.org

I am a college prep tutor for collegepco, an American/Korean tutoring agency. I have aided 6 students through the college application and essay process along with high-caliber ACT/SAT tutoring. You can speak with Sam Lee for...

5.0 (15)
35/hour
114 hours tutoring

I am a college prep tutor for collegepco, an American/Korean tutoring agency. I have aided 6 students through the college application and essay process along with high-caliber ACT/SAT tutoring. You can speak with Sam Lee for...

Pooya T. Skokie, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Pooya T.
100/hour

Skokie, IL

Aerospace Engineer and Experienced Teacher

After my first encounter with calculus in high school, and studying multi-variable calculus in the first year of college, I studied applications of calculus in ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations, physics,...

5.0 (8)
100/hour
18 hours tutoring

After my first encounter with calculus in high school, and studying multi-variable calculus in the first year of college, I studied applications of calculus in ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations, physics,...

Deborah P. Evanston, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Deborah P.
100/hour

Evanston, IL

CREATIVE & ACADEMIC WRITING, ITALIAN & FRENCH with a CERTIFIED TEACHER

Creative writing helps my students build confidence while improving their writing ability. I also help high school students write their personal essays for their college applications. I am enthusiastic about teaching online lessons. I...

5.0 (1738)
100/hour
3,675 hours tutoring
Response time: 45 minutesNote that average response time is based on Deborah’s active hours, which are 10:00 pm - 8:00 am UTC.

Creative writing helps my students build confidence while improving their writing ability. I also help high school students write their personal essays for their college applications. I am enthusiastic about teaching online lessons. I...

Susan Z. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Susan Z.
65/hour

Chicago, IL

UC PhD Candidate— Religion (Buddhism & Culture); Expert Writing Tutor

I'm Susan! I've been teaching and tutoring high school, college, and grad students to improve their writing for 15+ years. I have the experience and enthusiasm to help make writing papers less daunting, and to clarify class readings and key...

4.9 (82)
65/hour
219 hours tutoring

I'm Susan! I've been teaching and tutoring high school, college, and grad students to improve their writing for 15+ years. I have the experience and enthusiasm to help make writing papers less daunting, and to clarify class readings and key...

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Daniel W.

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He is highly knowledgeable about the college application process and provided valuable advice on what to include and what to avoid, helping my son’s essays stand out. Throughout the process, he was patient, responsive, and easy to work with. With his full guidance, my son was admitted early to his dream school, John Hopkins university. We are sincerely grateful for Jessie’s support and we highly recommend him!
Raiyan H.

1 lesson

His patient and encouraging approach has created an ideal learning environment where I feel comfortable asking questions and tackling challenging areas. Under his guidance, I've seen significant improvement in both my understanding of the college application process and my academic performance. Dean not only helps with exam prep and academic subjects, but also imparts valuable strategies towards applying to colleges.
Naemi M.

16 lessons

Mary Ann has been very attentive and uses her extra time for giving us information about financial side of the college application process we had not known that much besides the guidance for the college application itself. My son is very happy with her and she has been keeping him on track in order to make deadlines for early actions too. I can count on her in every aspect of college application process.
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