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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 (31)
60/hour
46 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutes

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...

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...

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...

Philly G. Chicago Heights, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Philly G.
25/hour

Chicago Heights, IL

Experienced Freelance Writer Specializing in Essay Writing

As an Assistant Youth Program Coordinator at the YWCA, I mentored high school students through academic development and college application preparation, helping them articulate their achievements and personal growth through both group...

4.2 (5)
25/hour
36 hours tutoring

As an Assistant Youth Program Coordinator at the YWCA, I mentored high school students through academic development and college application preparation, helping them articulate their achievements and personal growth through both group...

Chhavi P. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Chhavi P.
55/hour

Chicago, IL

Study with me!Top-rated SAT/ACT, Writing, History, and Test Prep Tutor

I have completed my Bachelors and Masters Degrees, and am in college for my teaching credits. I have helped several High School students with their college application essays, and guided them with regard to choosing their streams of study,...

4.9 (159)
55/hour
471 hours tutoring

I have completed my Bachelors and Masters Degrees, and am in college for my teaching credits. I have helped several High School students with their college application essays, and guided them with regard to choosing their streams of study,...

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
1,549 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 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...

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...

Tim M. Tinley Park, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Tim M.
35/hour

Tinley Park, IL

College Counseling | Essays, Applications, and Admissions Strategy

I help high school and college students navigate the college admissions process with clear, personalized guidance, from school selection to application strategy and essays. With a background in History and Political Science (magna cum laude), a...

5.0 (7)
35/hour
33 hours tutoring

I help high school and college students navigate the college admissions process with clear, personalized guidance, from school selection to application strategy and essays. With a background in History and Political Science (magna cum laude), a...

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
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.

Becky S. Saint Louis, MO, available for online & in-person tutoring
Becky S.
40/hour

Saint Louis, MO

Yale Graduate & Medical Student for College Counseling

I am a Yale graduate and current medical student with experience mentoring high school students through the college application process. I help students identify strong personal themes, craft compelling and authentic essays, and build...

5.0 (6)
40/hour
14 hours tutoring

I am a Yale graduate and current medical student with experience mentoring high school students through the college application process. I help students identify strong personal themes, craft compelling and authentic essays, and build...

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...

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...

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
53 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...

Theodore S. Rockford, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Theodore 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
2,122 hours tutoring
Response time: 30 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...

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...

Alexis C. Champaign, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alexis C.
80/hour

Champaign, IL

Certified Teacher - AP Lang and Literature

...analysis essay writing, argumentative essay writing, rhetorical analysis essay writing, synthesis essay writing, and college application essay writing. My knowledge and expertise span across on-track English, honors English, and AP English. I currently...

5.0 (6)
80/hour
58 hours tutoring

...analysis essay writing, argumentative essay writing, rhetorical analysis essay writing, synthesis essay writing, and college application essay writing. My knowledge and expertise span across on-track English, honors English, and AP English. I currently...

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...

Mark S. Oak Park, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mark S.
79/hour

Oak Park, IL

Physician, Admissions Specialist, and Science teacher

College and high school students, I can help you to: Understand your science courses, Craft an academic scholarship application; and Write a college application.

5.0 (4)
79/hour
15 hours tutoring
Response time: 13 minutes

College and high school students, I can help you to: Understand your science courses, Craft an academic scholarship application; and Write a college application.

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...

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...

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 (276)
100/hour
963 hours tutoring

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...

Emma J. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Emma J.
60/hour

Chicago, IL

Journalist with 8+ Years of Tutoring Experience

I've tutored students in analytical/argumentative writing for eight years and have also helped students craft compelling personal essays for college applications and creative writing courses. I'd love to work with anyone who...

5.0 (4)
60/hour
5 hours tutoring

I've tutored students in analytical/argumentative writing for eight years and have also helped students craft compelling personal essays for college applications and creative writing courses. I'd love to work with anyone who...

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...

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 (1736)
100/hour
3,664 hours tutoring
Response time: 1 minute

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...

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
109 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...

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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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