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Kayla M. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kayla M.
100/hour

Chicago, IL

Math and Science Tutor (Including SAT and ACT)

...successful. I have extensive experience writing and revising personal statement for college applications, and have helped mentor students through the college application process and have helped them gain acceptance to highly prestigious universities....

5.0 (220)
100/hour
469 hours tutoring

...successful. I have extensive experience writing and revising personal statement for college applications, and have helped mentor students through the college application process and have helped them gain acceptance to highly prestigious universities....

Kamden H. Wentzville, MO, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kamden H.
35/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 (2)
35/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...

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 (16)
35/hour
50 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...

Valerie B. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Valerie B.
100/hour

Chicago, IL

Harvard Law & College Alum: Law Tutoring, College Prep, Writing, More

I am a Harvard College and Harvard Law School graduate, an entrepreneur in multiple businesses, a former large-firm lawyer who has taught at UCLA Extension in Los Angeles and Kendall College in Chicago, and someone who is passionate about helping...

5.0 (274)
100/hour
945 hours tutoring
Response time: 58 minutes

I am a Harvard College and Harvard Law School graduate, an entrepreneur in multiple businesses, a former large-firm lawyer who has taught at UCLA Extension in Los Angeles and Kendall College in Chicago, and someone who is passionate about helping...

Serena B. Evanston, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Serena B.
100/hour

Evanston, IL

Experienced College Application Tutor

I was accepted into numerous universities such as Harvard, Northwestern, UCLA, and the University of Michigan. From this experience, I have curated a program on how to present your best self in college applications, which has proven to be...

5.0 (4)
100/hour
14 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 minutes

I was accepted into numerous universities such as Harvard, Northwestern, UCLA, and the University of Michigan. From this experience, I have curated a program on how to present your best self in college applications, which has proven to be...

Derek D. Saint John, IN, available for online & in-person tutoring
Derek D.
79/hour

Saint John, IN

A Modern Educator Who Keeps Things Simple and Engaging

...School. I taught 111 students, 30 or so at a time, mathematics in a classroom setting. • Assisted with countless college applications, including scholarship attainment. • Performed SAT and ACT diagnostics for all new prep students. ...

5.0 (28)
79/hour
83 hours tutoring
Response time: 7 minutes

...School. I taught 111 students, 30 or so at a time, mathematics in a classroom setting. • Assisted with countless college applications, including scholarship attainment. • Performed SAT and ACT diagnostics for all new prep students. ...

Alexander O. Addison, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alexander O.
60/hour

Addison, IL

Experienced MIT-Educated Tutor in STEM, Test Prep, & College Apps

With a passion for sharing knowledge and guiding individuals to achieve their goals, I have taught countless subjects in STEM, test prep, and college applications for the past 16 years. From middle school students to adults, I create...

5.0 (43)
60/hour
88 hours tutoring
Response time: 15 minutes

With a passion for sharing knowledge and guiding individuals to achieve their goals, I have taught countless subjects in STEM, test prep, and college applications for the past 16 years. From middle school students to adults, I create...

Ashwinee M. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ashwinee M.
85/hour

Chicago, IL

High School Science and English Teacher w/ 4 years of experience

Our duties as college counselors included helping students develop successful study skills, edit and proofread their college applications, and help students navigate the college application process. This experience gave me tremendous...

4.7 (26)
85/hour
84 hours tutoring

Our duties as college counselors included helping students develop successful study skills, edit and proofread their college applications, and help students navigate the college application process. This experience gave me tremendous...

Nicole D. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nicole D.
45/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 (3)
45/hour
13 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutes

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...

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
109 hours tutoring
Response time: 56 minutes

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...

Brian O. Iowa City, IA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Brian O.
80/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 (36)
80/hour
120 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.

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...

Timothy A. Northbrook, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Timothy A.
85/hour

Northbrook, IL

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

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...

5.0 (3)
85/hour
5 hours tutoring

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...

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
1,545 hours tutoring
Response time: 11 minutes

...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...

Theodore Arthur S. Rockford, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Theodore Arthur S.
200/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 (499)
200/hour
2,120 hours tutoring
Response time: 11 minutes

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...

Jason M. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jason M.
55/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 (638)
55/hour
2,595 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...

Stephen B. Evanston, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Stephen B.
295/hour

Evanston, IL

Experienced Test Prep/Academic Tutor with Flexible Availability

Quick Summary: I am a full-time tutor based in Chicago with 15 years experience in boosting students' scores for the ACT, SAT, PSAT, and GRE. A high test-score is a vital part of a strong application to college or graduate school. No matter what...

4.9 (70)
295/hour
144 hours tutoring

Quick Summary: I am a full-time tutor based in Chicago with 15 years experience in boosting students' scores for the ACT, SAT, PSAT, and GRE. A high test-score is a vital part of a strong application to college or graduate school. No matter what...

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
26 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,...

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
251 hours tutoring

...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...

Hason K. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Hason K.
65/hour

Chicago, IL

Experienced Advisor

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 college applications, provided pre-med...

5.0 (45)
65/hour
78 hours tutoring

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 college applications, provided pre-med...

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 (63)
150/hour
271 hours tutoring
Response time: 30 minutes

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...

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 (37)
23/hour
92 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...

Bailey B. Orland Park, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Bailey B.
35/hour

Orland Park, IL

Won $1M+ in Merit Aid | College Admissions & Essay Support

As a Morehead-Cain Scholar, my own college application process resulted in admission to more than 15 universities—including Vanderbilt, Cornell, and Yale—and over $1 million in merit scholarships. I now draw on that experience, along...

5.0 (4)
35/hour
5 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutes

As a Morehead-Cain Scholar, my own college application process resulted in admission to more than 15 universities—including Vanderbilt, Cornell, and Yale—and over $1 million in merit scholarships. I now draw on that experience, along...

Maddie S. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Maddie S.
60/hour

Chicago, IL

Brown Grad For STEM Tutoring

I have helped high school students with algebra, AP Calculus, and AP Physics, as well as guided them through the college application process by refining their essays. In college, I led small group sessions for Calculus 1 and 2 through a...

5.0 (5)
60/hour
13 hours tutoring

I have helped high school students with algebra, AP Calculus, and AP Physics, as well as guided them through the college application process by refining their essays. In college, I led small group sessions for Calculus 1 and 2 through a...

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...

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5.0 (1735)
100/hour
3,660 hours tutoring
Response time: 7 minutes

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...

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Daniel W.

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He is highly knowledgeable about the college application process and provided variable 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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