The Best college essay Tutors in Los Angeles, CA

Over the last ten years, I have helped over 1000 students with their college application essays. I specialize in the Common Application essays as well as the University of California personal insight questions. See John's full profile

I have five years experience teaching, tutoring, and designing curriculum at the middle, high school and college levels and have worked with students on their college application essays independently, for private tutoring companies, and for independent schools. My teaching experience includes both classroom...See Alexandra's full profile

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 higher education professional, I have expert writing skills as well as a...See Gabriel's full profile

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 and mentoring. Published book with Harvard University Press in 2013...See Ben's full profile

I have over 20 years of working in high schools and colleges where I helped students with all types of essays, including private high school and college admission essays. I also served as an admission officer at the high school and college levels for several years. Lastly, I served as an alumni interviewer...See Ara's full profile

... and the growth of self-esteem that can accompany great academic achievement. I specialize in high level test prep and essay writing – including college admissions essays. Whether preparing for the SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT, TOEFL, or HSPT, your student will be well on his or her way to a jump in their scores and a mastery...See James's full profile

I have extensive experience coaching students to optimize their college essays and scholarship applications, stemming from my experience scoring 5's on AP exams such as Literature, World History, US History, and Government. As a recent college applicant, UCLA student, and recipient of the UCLA Alumni...See Audrey's full profile

I am a specialist in College Essay writing and have been coaching students for over a decade. I have had students get accepted to Sarah Lawrence College, Chapman University, University of Colorado Boulder, Lawrence University, CSUN, and many others. I also consult with students and parents on what schools would be...See Josh's full profile

I'm Jakob, a graduate from UCLA with a BA with highest honors in History and Political Science and a current JD candidate at Berkeley Law School. Over five years of coaching students applying for undergraduate and professional graduate programs, I've embraced a method of individualized tutoring and support that...See Jakob's full profile

In the past ten years, I have assisted approximately 75 students in applying to college. I have taken them through the process of picking a slate of colleges (composed of reach schools down to safety schools), filling out the Common Application, determining the requirements for each school, choosing recommenders, signing...See Deirdre's full profile

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.See William's full profile

I have a BS in English and have significant experience with both creative and scientific writing. I have helped students on the verbal, critical reading, and writing sections of standardized tests, and have also assisted students with their college essays.See Pallavi's full profile

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...See Emmi's full profile

My assistance in the college process includes, but is not limited to, forming a targeted balanced list of schools (taking into account admission chances), editing and brainstorming for compelling and winning college essays, application assistance, scholarship search, assistance with financial forms, transfer...See Pam's full profile

Hey! I'm Nick. For almost 10 years now, I've been a leading test prep guru and writing coach based in sunny Southern California, though my students stretch across the country and even across the Atlantic. My writing has been published in over a dozen outlets, and I’ve helped hundreds of students perfect...See Nick's full profile

As a recent college graduate myself, I know the hard work students put in throughout high school through their activities, classes, and more. So far, I have helped 5 students find a list of colleges that fit their profile and interests, edited their college essays, including the big "Common Application"...See Shwetha's full profile

Great knowledge and experience with literature, high school English, college English, essay research and formatting. Guide students to strengthen various historical, academic creative, and college admissions essays.See Mel's full profile

I specialize in helping students write personal, gripping, and moving college application essays designed to grab the attention of admissions offices and make candidates stand out. Together a student and I will discuss potential topics and collaborate to create an essay that really captures both their voice...See Claudia's full profile

As a writing coach, my aim is to draw out the powerful stories that each of my students has to tell, whether they are working on college admissions essays or on medical, law, and graduate school personal statements. Whatever the context, I am passionate about helping each of my students craft a compelling...See Calina's full profile

in most high school subjects, with an expertise in and emphasis on Math (Pre-Algebra through Calculus AB), English (AP Literature and Language, British and World Literature, College Application Essays, Writing and Composition, SAT Verbal, SAT Grammar & Essay, ACT Reading & English), History (AP U.S....See Colin's full profile

Ever wonder about the differences between a UC, CSU, and community college? Not sure if you will qualify for financial aid? I have worked with hundreds of students in choosing colleges, applying for financial aid and writing application essays. Students also appreciate my coaching on how to choose classes and how to...See Michael's full profile

As a teaching assistant, I have assisted many students in developing their research writing skills. As a college counselor, I have worked with students on their personal narratives and college essays. In my spare time, I have been a proofreader, ghostwriter, and hobby writer. I am an author on a neuropsychiatry...See Amani's full profile

Hi, I'm Dr. Nicole. I have a PhD in health psychology and have served as a dissertation-level research and writing coach for 8 years. I have successfully guided numerous psychology graduate students to earning their PhDs or PsyDs. This means that I have the expertise to provide you with the same level of coaching you...See Nicole's full profile

I am a Duke Honors graduate with several years of experience working with high school students. I specialize in building strong personal statements and applications and can also select courses, extracurriculars, and colleges for the right student. My students have gained admission to Stanford, Harvard, Princeton,...See Rayner's full profile

...their curiosity and imagination genes, and, yes, also see their grades improve. I provide the following services: * one time editing of high school, college, or university essay assignments * writing assistance on school essays - from brainstorming to final draft * college admissions personal statement/insight questions feedback...See Gloria's full profile