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Chicago, IL
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...
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...

Chicago, IL
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...
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...
Maya helped me with editing and proofreading my critical analysis essay. She is very patient, professional, and knowledgeable as a tutor. I highly recommend her! - Darius, 4 lessons with Maya

Berwyn, IL
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...
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...
I have been working with Jessica for several weeks. She's taught my daughter invaluable information, and she's patient and kind. I'm looking forward to more lessons. - Sarah, 17 lessons with Jessica

Saint Louis, MO
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...
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...

La Grange Park, IL
...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...
...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...
Michelle was an amazing tutor. She was able to help me prepare and format for a 20Page research paper. She was kind, honest and gave me great feedback. I am so graetful for her help. Book her now !! You will not regret it! - Rihaun, 2 lessons with Michele

Chicago, IL
...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...
...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...
Jason is helping my son on a weekly basis, with both AP European History and AP World History. It's been very convenient to work with 1 tutor who's very experienced and knowledgeable with both subject matters. We recommend Jason h... - Maya, 21 lessons with Jason

Evanston, IL
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...
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...
Not only did Ms. Linda offer detailed critique on the content and structure of my essay, but she also taught me new strategies for writing and editing that will benefit me in the future. Her attention to detail and genuine interes... - Gregor, 2 lessons with Linda

Saint Louis, MO
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...
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...
I was super anxious about my application but Natalia proofread it for me which helped me get through the first round! She also immensely helped me with my interviewing skills and knew exactly what to pinpoint. Honestly, I started ... - Mary, 2 lessons with Natalia

Chicago, IL
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...
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...
She was incredibly helpful and patient throughout the entire lesson. She had so much knowledge to share, and the way she explained everything made it very easy to follow along. What was supposed to be a one-hour session ended up g... - Majila, 2 lessons with Nicole

Chicago, IL
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...
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...

Rockford, IL
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...
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...
I'm not really sure if there is anyone on Wyzant, or even among any of the physics professors I've observed lecturing in top tier universities on YouTube who was even close to have broken down fundamental concepts to such explanat... - Elijah, 28 lessons with Theodore

Evanston, IL
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...
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...
Jeff is incredibly talented and has been a huge help ! i wished we would have found him sooner - he is very professional and knowledgeable with the college essay process. He is super hands on, connects well with my son and has mad... - Kimberly

Naperville, IL
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...
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...

Wentzville, MO
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...
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...

Chicago, IL
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...
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...

Woodridge, IL
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...
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...

Iowa City, IA
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.
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.

Saint Louis, MO
...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...
...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...
I worked with Kathryn to write a research paper and personal statement for my college application and I really feel like I hit the jackpot with her. Kathryn is extremely knowledgeable, unwaveringly patient, and deeply supportive.... - McKinley , 6 lessons with Kathryn

Chicago, IL
...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...
...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...

Niles, IL
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,...
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,...

Saint Louis, MO
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...
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...
Very thankful that I had the privilege to work with her. Thanks to her knowledge, patient, and ability to teach, I can happily share that I have finished my Capstone with the maximum possible grade, no corrections to be made. I wo... - Nathalie, 22 lessons with Wendi

Naperville, IL
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...
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...

Skokie, IL
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,...
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,...

Evanston, IL
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...
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...
Deborah started tutoring my son about one year ago. He was going into seventh grade and needed support to improve his writing skills (grammar, spelling, vocabulary, structure, support). What we didn't know is that my son has a l... - Lisa, 40 lessons with Deborah

Chicago, IL
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...
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...
Susan is thorough. She is adept at analyzing my paper. She is honest and kind in her critique. She explains what she plans to do and why prior to taking on a particular task. Her tutoring style helps me write my paper and helps m... - Colleen , 2 lessons with Susan
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