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 6 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

North Liberty, IA

Patient and Knowledgeable Math and ASL Tutor

I have helped multiple college students with proofreading and helping them write their own college papers and essays, all of those papers have received Bs to As depending on whether or not the student decided to take my advice. See Samantha's full profile

Experienced College Essay & Personal Statement Mentor

I have successfully written and guided personal statements for my own college applications, gaining admission to top schools and earning substantial scholarships. I work step-by-step with students to uncover their core story and craft a statement... See Jasmine's full profile

Experienced 12th Grade Teacher Who Reads College Essays + Writes Recs.

As a full time 12th grade Social Studies teacher, I have spent much time with Seniors reviewing college applications, essays, supplements, etc. I have also written over 35 college letters of recommendation for a variety of students... See Alexandra's full profile

College Admission from Stanford & Coca-Cola Scholar

I have supported students in gaining admission to Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Stanford, and other highly selective universities, as well as earning competitive scholarships such as the Coca-Cola Scholarship. My own college essay was selected... See Gabriel'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

College Essay Expert - STEM & Pre-Med Admissions Specialist

I have helped hundreds of students craft authentic and compelling college essays that highlight their authenticity. My experience in molecular biology and genetics research at Princeton University gives me a unique understanding of the... See Emily's full profile

Professional Editor and Proofreader

I have worked as a professional editor/proofreader for five years and have edited everything from tea blogs to fantasy novels. My speciality is academic writing (such as college essays) but I can proofread almost anything! See Stephanie's full profile

Master's - Journalism, BA - English lit, Post-bac - creative writing

...and Seattle - Continue to work as freelance writer, editor, copy-editor, proofreader - Have helped many students with college essays... See Linda's full profile

Johns Hopkins Advising Team; Columbia Grad; Governor's Speechwriter

As a member of the Johns Hopkins University Advising team, I have helped alumni and students craft compelling narratives for admission into elite grad school, research, and professional programs. I love supporting high school students and... See Inna'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

College Essay Writing and Editing Specialist

I have 2+ years of experience assisting students in college essay writing. I help with brainstorming ideas, formatting essay outlines, and editing essay drafts. I can assist with personal statements and secondary essays. I have also taken... See Leah's full profile

Highly Experienced College Essay Specialist, Undergraduate/Graduate

For over five years, I assisted high school students with college essays, resumes, and cover letters for internships. I have also helped with graduate school applications, primarily in the medical and business fields. I work for four... See Laurie's full profile

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

Cornell Student with Extensive Experience in College Essays

I've worked with high school seniors navigating their college applications, streamlining their thoughts into narratives that help them stand out in front of college admission officers. From word flow to content structure, every piece needs to come... See Yang'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

Top Yale Grad, Expert College Admissions & Essay Mentor

A writing mentor for 30 years, I've worked chiefly with college applicants since 2013. Drawing on ideas from leading experts, I’ve developed a unique, strategic approach to help you choose exactly the right topic for every essay, organize your... See Jonathan's full profile

Harvard & Oxford Grad - College Essay Writing and Advising Expert

I studied at Harvard and continued on a full scholarship at the University of Oxford, where I taught Ancient Greek for 3 years after graduation. I specialize in college essay writing and admissions consulting, and SAT / ACT prep.... See Cole's full profile

Princeton Grad | College Essay & UC PIQ Expert | Ivy League Admissions

I am a Princeton University graduate (B.A. in Neuroscience) and college admissions specialist with over six years of professional experience in college counseling, college essay coaching, and application strategy. I have guided hundreds of... See Silvana's full profile

Ivy League Grad | 8+ Years Experience | SAT & College Essay Specialist

Hi, I’m Isabelle — a certified teacher with a Master’s in Education from UMass Amherst and a B.A. from Columbia University. I specialize in SAT prep, college essays, academic writing, and creative writing, combining subject expertise... See Isabelle's full profile

4+ Years of Teaching Experience in College Essays & Academic Writing

I have guided and helped more than ten high school students with college essays for Ivy League universities and top 25 universities. Many of these students reached their college admission goals through my writing advice. I have helped more... See Byung's full profile

97+ Grades on All College Essays; My Students Win Scholarships

Between an Associate in Arts and Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration degree, I have never scored below 97% on a major college essay. I have learned how to use APA and MLA format, how to structure papers effectively, and... See Sarah's full profile

College Essay Coach Helping Students Tell Authentic, Standout Stories

I’ve helped many students craft standout personal statements for college and scholarship applications. With an MA in Education from Stanford and years of teaching and coaching experience, I specialize in helping students find their voice and... See Gail's full profile

Expert College Essay Coach & Test Prep Tutor; PhD from UChicago

Hi! I'm Dr. Kelsey R., and I'm a writing coach, tutor, and award-winning researcher with a PhD from the University of Chicago and a BA from Brown. For 12+ years, I have taught hundreds of high school, college, and graduate students how to think... See Kelsey's full profile