Liz S.
28 lessons
We worked on the Common app/college essay; we brainstormed ideas; feedback was very helpful; and Geraldine was amiable and easy to talk to.
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Olivia K.
40/hourNear Laguna Beach, CA
UC Irvine Grad: ESL, AP Tutoring & Test Prep, & College Essay Editing
Hello! My name is Olivia, and I am a results-driven and long-term skills-focused virtual and in-person educator with 5+ years of experience supporting learners at every stage — from elementary school students building foundational literacy skills to AP high school students, ESL Learners, college students, and adult...
5.0 (6)
26 hours tutoring
Response time: 19 minutesNote that average response time is based on Olivia’s active hours, which are 12:00 am - 12:00 pm UTC.
Hello! My name is Olivia, and I am a results-driven and long-term skills-focused virtual and in-person educator with 5+ years of experience supporting learners at every stage — from elementary school students building foundational literacy skills to AP high school students, ESL Learners, college students, and adult...
Awesome tutor
Olivia has been tutoring my son for the last 4 sessions in history and I can tell that he feels more confident with writing his essay. She is very helpful with the writing process, making an outline and most importantly, she has b... - Mindy , 7 lessons with Olivia
William T.
300/hourNear Laguna Beach, CA
Admissions Officer with 10+ Years of Experience
I am a former college counselor and current admissions officer. I have helped students own their college application process while assisting them with college research and developing their college essays.
5.0 (151)
285 hours tutoring
I am a former college counselor and current admissions officer. I have helped students own their college application process while assisting them with college research and developing their college essays.
Responsive and Productive Tutor
It was a pleasure having William review and provide feedback on my college application essays. He clearly understood the expectations for each prompt, while also empowering me to discover those insights myself. He has always been ... - Taiman, 9 lessons with William
Emmi K.
117/hourNear Laguna Beach, CA
Former College Counselor with 1,000s of Students of Experience
I'm a former high school teacher and college counselor specializing in helping students prepare powerful personal statements that WOW college admissions offices. I've been helping students prepare strong college admissions essays since 2009. During my time as a college counselor at a private...
5.0 (28)
66 hours tutoring
I'm a former high school teacher and college counselor specializing in helping students prepare powerful personal statements that WOW college admissions offices. I've been helping students prepare strong college admissions essays since 2009. During my time as a college counselor at a private...
Hassan A.
100/hourNear Laguna Beach, CA
College App Essay Tutor
As an English Language Arts faculty at two international colleges, I have mentored 100+ students, helping them to hone their writing skills and articulate who they want to be with more impact and confidence. I offer support at all stages of the college application essay writing process: brainstorming,...
5.0 (157)
662 hours tutoring
Response time: 30 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.
As an English Language Arts faculty at two international colleges, I have mentored 100+ students, helping them to hone their writing skills and articulate who they want to be with more impact and confidence. I offer support at all stages of the college application essay writing process: brainstorming,...
Honest Review
I worked with Hassan for the past 7 months on college essays, academic papers, and personal writing. Since our first meeting, Hassan has been flawless at catching punctuation, spelling, and structural mistakes. At the same time, h... - Ryan, 9 lessons with Hassan
Phoebe C.
222/hourNear Laguna Beach, CA
UNMATCHED Professional English Services!
College/Grad School Application Essays: These essays are NOT like ANY kind of writing students usually do in school, and most of the time students are going about their college essays the wrong way. I am extremely skilled at not only helping a student create the kind of essay colleges are looking for, but...
5.0 (3224)
11,116 hours tutoring
College/Grad School Application Essays: These essays are NOT like ANY kind of writing students usually do in school, and most of the time students are going about their college essays the wrong way. I am extremely skilled at not only helping a student create the kind of essay colleges are looking for, but...
Goes above and beyond and pushes you there too
What more can I say about Phoebe that hasn't already been said... it is all true, she really is a fantastic tutor that goes beyond what a normal "tutor" does in every sense. Phoebe will take any confusion or doubts you have about ... - Laura, 19 lessons with Phoebe
Janie L.
50/hourNear Laguna Beach, CA
Effective for English Language Arts (ELA) & Writing - PREP FOR SUMMER!
I have a Bachelors and also masters degrees in education and writing. I have been an AP Literature teacher and taught college level composition and writing courses.I have helped guide many students through college prep, essay writing, and skills improvement. Work with me for the summer to help students...
4.9 (53)
322 hours tutoring
I have a Bachelors and also masters degrees in education and writing. I have been an AP Literature teacher and taught college level composition and writing courses.I have helped guide many students through college prep, essay writing, and skills improvement. Work with me for the summer to help students...
Jordan S.
95/hourNear Laguna Beach, CA
SAT, AP & IB Prep with a Patient, Engaging UCLA Grad
I also completed the IB Diploma Program and earned strong scores in AP and IB English, so I understand the expectations of rigorous academic programs from both the student and tutor side. My main areas of focus include SAT preparation, AP and IB coursework, essay writing, college application essays, and...
5.0 (238)
1,142 hours tutoring
I also completed the IB Diploma Program and earned strong scores in AP and IB English, so I understand the expectations of rigorous academic programs from both the student and tutor side. My main areas of focus include SAT preparation, AP and IB coursework, essay writing, college application essays, and...
Better grades
My daughter feels more motivated and has improved her grades. She says Jordan is patient and teaches her different methods to complete her work - Adriana, 52 lessons with Jordan
Rita R.
35/hourNear Laguna Beach, CA
Expert Reading, Writing, and More Tutor!
I have been an editor for many years, all kinds of editing jobs, from websites, blogs, ghost writing, college applications, essays for school and more.
4.8 (5)
10 hours tutoring
I have been an editor for many years, all kinds of editing jobs, from websites, blogs, ghost writing, college applications, essays for school and more.
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Arianna E.
150/hourCollege Essay Specialist, acceptances to Ivy Leagues
Over the past three years of admissions counseling, I have gotten dozens of students accepted to Stanford, Harvard, Northwestern, Brown, Yale Columbia, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and countless other top universities. Together, we will perfect your...
5.0 (34)
139 hours tutoring
Response time: 41 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.
Over the past three years of admissions counseling, I have gotten dozens of students accepted to Stanford, Harvard, Northwestern, Brown, Yale Columbia, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and countless other top universities. Together, we will perfect your...
Exceptional College Expert
Arianna didn’t just give me the same information you can find online, she took the time to give detailed information about each school I was interested in. She helped me develop my applications and fine-tuned each essay by tailori... - Daniela Vasiliki, 3 lessons with Arianna
Ben U.
550/hourBerkeley 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...
5.0 (451)
1,642 hours tutoring
Response time: 13 minutesNote that average response time is based on Ben’s active hours, which are 3:00 pm - 1:00 am UTC.
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...
Harvard, Stanford, Yale & MIT
I was accepted to Harvard, Stanford, Yale and MIT, and I cannot thank Ben enough for his help. His college consulting goes far beyond editing. He pushed me to think deeply about my experiences so my college essays actually reflect... - Maria, 11 lessons with Ben
Adam W.
220/hourAdmissions & College Essay Coach | College Essays & Grad Applications
I have directed academic writing centers and specialized admissions programs for over fifteen years, helping students successfully navigate undergraduate, graduate, law, and medical school applications. My comprehensive coaching guides students...
5.0 (3887)
11,448 hours tutoring
I have directed academic writing centers and specialized admissions programs for over fifteen years, helping students successfully navigate undergraduate, graduate, law, and medical school applications. My comprehensive coaching guides students...
100% the Best tutor there is
As a STEM kid, working with Adam for 4 years was crucial in developing my writing and historical reasoning skills, as his exceptional guidance in AP World History, AP Language, AP Gov, and AP Literature has directly contributed to... - Anna, 182 lessons with Adam
Phillip P.
285/hourTop-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...
5.0 (1012)
3,881 hours tutoring
Response time: 51 minutesNote that average response time is based on Phillip’s active hours, which are 11:00 am - 3:00 am UTC.
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...
Best English tutor ever!
Phillip has been tutoring both my high school sons for the last year and a half. They are each different writers so I can write from the perspective of two different types of tutoring that Phillip provides. For my older son, he is... - Deborah, 34 lessons with Phillip
Kenneth O.
367/hourCollege 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...
Tomorrow
5.0 (1608)
3,588 hours tutoring
Response time: 14 minutesNote that average response time is based on Kenneth’s active hours, which are 2:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.
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...
Exceeded all expections
I came to Kenneth filled with self-doubt about my abilities as a writer. He filled me with confidence and assured me that he was going to help. And boy, did he help. He helped me write one of the deepest, insightful, and raw essay... - Shira, 2 lessons with Kenneth
Jonathan K.
450/hourTop 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...
5.0 (2582)
6,748 hours tutoring
Response time: 17 minutesNote that average response time is based on Jonathan’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 6:00 am UTC.
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...
The Best Essay Tutor I Could Have Asked for
Jon was amazing from the first time I met with him. From day one, he brought enthusiasm, passion, and a genuine care for both me and my work that made all the difference in my writing process. The way he guided me throughout the e... - Nick, 46 lessons with Jonathan
Julie K.
127/hourCertified 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....
5.0 (297)
1,215 hours tutoring
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....
Top Tutor - A Complete Professional
If you are looking for a tutor, you’d be doing yourself a disservice if you didn’t give Julie an opportunity to connect with you. From the very start, you will see Julie’s high level of organization, planning, and flexibility whi... - Dan, 7 lessons with Julie
Jesse S.
250/hourCertified College Counselor -- College Essay Story Strategy
As a Certified College Counselor, HECA/NACAC member, and creative writer, I help students uncover the experiences, values, and stories that can make their college applications stand out. Through my College Essay Blueprint, I personally...
5.0 (2265)
6,399 hours tutoring
Response time: 32 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.
As a Certified College Counselor, HECA/NACAC member, and creative writer, I help students uncover the experiences, values, and stories that can make their college applications stand out. Through my College Essay Blueprint, I personally...
Highly Recommend
We feel so lucky to have found Jesse! He first worked with our daughter during her junior year for AP English Literature and Composition. Working with Jesse, our daughter’s in-class essays immediately improved. They continued to w... - Christian, 23 lessons with Jesse
Sharon T.
55/hourCollege Essay and Application Tutor/Consultant and Writing Tutor
Many of my students have also contacted me to guide them in their academic writing assignments. Applying to college and writing college essays is an exciting investment in your future. At times it can be overwhelming and you need someone...
5.0 (1100)
3,248 hours tutoring
Response time: 49 minutesNote that average response time is based on Sharon’s active hours, which are 3:00 pm - 6:00 am UTC.
Many of my students have also contacted me to guide them in their academic writing assignments. Applying to college and writing college essays is an exciting investment in your future. At times it can be overwhelming and you need someone...
So helpful! Goes above and beyond
Sharon has recently been helping my daughter edit and improve her college essay. So kind and helpful! She has also started helping my daughter prepare for supplemental essays which weren't even on our radar yet. Highly recommend ... - Cristina, 4 lessons with Sharon
Evan W.
149/hourPersonal Statement / College Essay Professional, Short Answers Too
I have experience writing college essays, completing college applications and advising students on what tests are recommended for what schools. I have experience in California submitting to state schools, the UC system and the common app. I...
5.0 (2207)
11,582 hours tutoring
Response time: 13 minutesNote that average response time is based on Evan’s active hours, which are 2:00 pm - 8:00 am UTC.
I have experience writing college essays, completing college applications and advising students on what tests are recommended for what schools. I have experience in California submitting to state schools, the UC system and the common app. I...
5-STAR TUTOR - PATIENT & RESULTS ORIENTED!
Evan worked with my child to prepare for the ISEE test, and he went above and beyond to arm my child with the tools and confidence to ACE the test! His initial diagnosis of the areas for my child to work on was spot-on, and he cre... - Anne, 27 lessons with Evan
Lisa T.
199/hourStanford Grad & Alum Interviewer/Top College Essay & Admissions Expert
..." "Business Rockstars," and other publications, I work with students to build an application strategy and write the college essays that gives them their best chance of success....
5.0 (369)
1,121 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutesNote that average response time is based on Lisa’s active hours, which are 4:00 pm - 7:00 am UTC.
..." "Business Rockstars," and other publications, I work with students to build an application strategy and write the college essays that gives them their best chance of success....
Excellent Tutor
My daughter met with Lisa to help with her applications to Cornell and Stanford. She was knowledgeable,patient and very thorough. At the end, my daughter was accepted to both! My daughter is now a future Cardinal. Again thanks ... - Douglas, 4 lessons with Lisa
Teagan L.
600/hourAward-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...
5.0 (861)
3,469 hours tutoring
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...
Extremely talented and exceptional
Teagan has been helping my daughter with her college essays and counseling and has been exceptional! He has been patient, always positive and brings out the best in her. He clearly understands what various colleges need and guides... - Varadan, 8 lessons with Teagan
Marianne B.
215/hourCollege 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...
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5.0 (1921)
7,093 hours tutoring
Response time: 39 minutesNote that average response time is based on Marianne’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 1:00 am UTC.
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...
Spectacular college essay tutor/coach
Marianne helped my daughter tremendously, to brainstorm, edit and craft her college personal statement and supplemental essays. Her feedback was extensive and detailed. Marianne was helpful in keeping my daughter, a notorious proc... - Inoka, 10 lessons with Marianne
Jeremy S.
297/hourAce 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...
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5.0 (598)
2,696 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutesNote that average response time is based on Jeremy’s active hours, which are 9:00 am - 9:00 am UTC.
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...
Jeremy S was truly wonderful!
Thank you, Jeremy, for working with my daughter on her college essay. You are / were excellent - empathic, listen-first, a domain expert and helpful coach! We are excited for our second session with you! - Dan, 3 lessons with Jeremy
Amy A.
130/hourStanford 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...
4.9 (26)
162 hours tutoring
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...
Shelley L.
125/hourSuccessful College Application Essay Coach
... University of Wisconsin, Yale (early action) and many other wonderful schools. When I work with you on your college application essays, my goal is to help you write attention-getting, authentic and meaningful essays. Ultimately, we are looking ...
4.8 (380)
1,922 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response time is based on Shelley’s active hours, which are 4:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.
... University of Wisconsin, Yale (early action) and many other wonderful schools. When I work with you on your college application essays, my goal is to help you write attention-getting, authentic and meaningful essays. Ultimately, we are looking ...
Incredibly knowledgeable and patient
Shelly is absolutely extraordinary and so knowledgeable as she helps my senior through the college application process. She is brilliant and reliable, and understands exactly what he needs in order to succeed in this process. - Stephanie , 8 lessons with Shelley
Kristine W.
68/hourTeacher 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. My focus is primarily working with students in higher education. Additionally, I provide...
5.0 (325)
1,432 hours tutoring
...writing consultant. I support undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students on assignments ranging from introductory college essays to doctoral dissertations. My focus is primarily working with students in higher education. Additionally, I provide...
AMAZING
Kristine has been an incredible help to me with my writing. She is incredibly knowledgeable about APA guidelines, a very patient teacher, and very detailed in her work. She responds quickly to requests, and is timely in return of ... - Charlie, 25 lessons with Kristine
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Suzanne P.
4 lessons
Through conversation, Sonya has done a fabulous job of drawing ideas/experiences out of my son to help him formulate the content for his college essay.
Nishal D.
3 lessons
Kenneth helped me with my college essay and helped me improve my writing techniques! I definitely recommend him if you need help with any type of writing!
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