The Best college essay Tutors in Iowa

Iowa City, IA

Harvard, Oxford, Rhodes Scholar | Essay, Admissions, & Writing Expert

I’ve worked with students across disciplines and ability levels, and I specialize in helping ambitious, thoughtful students refine their voice — whether for a personal statement, a college essay, or a high-level research paper. I aim... See Yen's full profile

Decorah, IA

College English Professor With 5 Years of Teaching Experience

I continued my education at the Iowa Writers' Workshop, where I earned my M.F.A. in Fiction in 2022. Whether it's college admissions essays, personal narratives or position papers, my approach to tutoring starts with... See Jeremiah's full profile

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. See Brian's full profile

College Essay Specialist and Harvard Grad

I specialize in helping technical thinkers become unforgettable storytellers, and we don’t submit until the college essay is top-percentile quality. If you’re aiming for the best, let’s make sure your college essay becomes the... See Razi's full profile

College Application Essay Expert

And as we move through each step of the essay writing process, you'll find yourself engaged with the essential elements of college application essay writing: Understanding the nuances of each prompt to generate your unique... See Marianne's full profile

Conquer the College Essay with Author, Journalist and Writing Teacher

I am an award-winning author and journalist with bylines in The Wall Street Journal, NPR's magazine, and Village Voice Media (200+ articles published). As a communications consultant, my clients include the World Bank, World Vision International... See Amy's full profile

Author, NYU MFA in Fiction, NYU MBA, College Application Essays Expert

Over the last eight years, I have developed a unique personal statement production process that has helped dozens of students craft authentic, powerful, and engaging college application essays. My methods are effective and proven and... See Eitan's full profile

Teacher specializing in academic writing, proofreading, and APA format

...writing consultant. I support undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students on assignments ranging from introductory college essays to doctoral dissertations. Additionally, I provide strategies for understanding a prompt, developing a thesis, organizing... See Kristine's full profile

Proofreading, specializing in personal essays and college statements

I am an editing and proofreading tutor specializing in college essays and graduate school personal statements. See Karen's full profile

Admissions Expert with 20+ years in Higher Education Advising

I specialize in Medical School Admissions and can help with other Health Professional Schools, Graduate Schools, and College essays. For medical school applications, I can help with personal statements, activities essays, other primary... See Rachel's full profile

Award-winning Harvard Grad / College Essay and Application Consultant

Throughout my tutoring career, I have helped numerous clients refine and polish academic papers, college essays, and applications. Whether you need assistance with your writing style, grammar, vocabulary, or paper structure, I can use my... See Teagan's full profile

Top-tier Personal Statement & College Essay Writing Coach with PhD

I have tremendous experience over nearly two decades helping students gain acceptance to the top universities in the country (and beyond), including all of the Ivy League schools, Stanford, MIT, Duke, Northwestern, UChicago, Oxford, UMich, Johns... See Phillip's full profile

Top Yale Grad, Admissions & College Essay Mentor

HELPING YOU SHOWCASE YOUR STRENGTHS I tutor in many subjects, but my chief focus is assisting students with their university applications, particularly their admissions essays. Drawing on ideas from leading experts, I’ve developed a unique,... See Jonathan's full profile

Stanford grad, certified ELA teacher: college essays, writing

My goal: I am a credentialed English teacher with a decade of teaching experience and a master's of teaching from Stanford. I am to use my experience to empower students to craft compelling personal statements that represent their authentic voice... See Amy's full profile

Harvard Grad Specializing in College Essays, Writing, and Resumes

Hello! I'm Carolina, and I love helping people develop their reading and writing skills. My true passion is creative writing -- I'm currently a screenwriter with representation in LA -- but I also have extensive experience with academic and... See Carolina's full profile

English tutor and PhD w/ 3+ years experience in college essay coaching

Since 2017, I've helped students write the essays that have gained them admission to the colleges and graduate schools of their dreams. I can help at any stage in the process, from brainstorming ideas to revising early drafts to proofreading the... See Nathan's full profile

AP Seminar, AP Research, & AP Lang / High School & College Essays

I also have several years of experience in proofreading and guiding students through revision in dual credit & AP English essays, college admission essays, and scholarship essays. I look forward to working with you to meet... See Zach's full profile

Certified ELA Educator: College Essays, Writing, Reading Comprehension

This may come by helping students with writing coursework (college or high school), navigating college applications, reviewing college application essays, writing scholarship essays, organizing content, and/or study skills.... See Julie's full profile

Expert Ivy/Top-Tier College Essay Coach, English PhD, Former UCLA Prof

For the past seven years, I have helped students and professionals develop powerful, successful personal statements for college, graduate/law/medical school, and summer program admissions. As a PhD in English, a former professor, and a longtime... See Gabriel's full profile

College/Application Essays -Top Editor

Colleges accept you based on your potential. I help both students and their parents understand how to frame the essay application and supplemental questions. Additionally, I help students and parents with the entire search process:, essays,... See Robert's full profile

Ace Your College Essays: Guidance from a Former Columbia Interviewer

Craft a personal statement that captivates and showcases your unique story. As a former Columbia University admissions interviewer, I offer invaluable insider perspective on what makes an application essay truly stand out. I can guide you through... See Jeremy's full profile

Former Instructor at UCLA Specializing in College Essays

I have helped many students write essays that got them in Ivies, UCs, and other Top 20 Schools. Last year I helped students get into Duke, Cornell, Northwestern, Johns Hopkins, UCLA, Berkeley, and other great schools. When I was an instructor at... See Adam's full profile

College Essay and Application Strategic Positioning Expert

I have over 3,500 hours of one-on-one coaching experience helping students through college applications. I hold an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and an MFA in Creative Writing, which together inform how I teach both the... See Kenneth's full profile

Yale & MIT grad, College Essay expert, Life & career coach

I have extensive experience in the college and Master's degree admissions process with degrees from Yale University (Economics and American Studies double-major, Honors, Early Decision, Gates Millennium Scholar) and Master's degree in City... See Julie's full profile

Berkeley PhD, Harvard Author – Writing Coach for College Essays

I’ve been a professional writing coach since 2016, advising university applicants on their college essays. Taught academic writing at UC Berkeley, 2001-2011. Directed 30 senior theses at Berkeley, primarily through individual consultation... See Ben's full profile