The Best college essay Tutors in Los Angeles, CA

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

With business communications and storytelling expertise which has gotten me featured in "The Huffington Post," "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.See Lisa's full profile

I have years of experience in helping students craft a unique and compelling personal statement for their college application. I also specialize in film school application prep, both undergraduate and graduate programs. I received B.A. degrees in Communication Arts (Radio/TV/Film) and English Literature from UW-Madison...See Christine's full profile

I hold an MA in English and Theater Education from NYU and a BA in Performance Studies from Northwestern. I love working with students, and I have a special passion for coaching teen writers (on college admission essays and creative/persuasive/expository projects) and helping readers unlock...See Lyssa's full profile

In addition to my independent coaching work, I spent several years working with students and writing about college essays for College Essay Guy, and I have also worked with boutique admissions counseling services in Los Angeles. My clients have gained admission to the full range of Ivies, Stanford, MIT,...See Gabriel's full profile

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 portfolio to best express you in all your glory, making you stand out amidst the...See Arianna's full profile

... I’ve helped students of all ages—from elementary school through adult learners—become more confident writers and storytellers. Whether you’re crafting a college essay, revising a creative project, tackling a challenging assignment, or developing a screenplay, I provide thoughtful guidance tailored to your goals. My ...See Ariana'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

After studying history at Yale and Cambridge, I have worked as a high school educator for nearly a decade, mentoring students at top boarding and day schools in the United States, where I also have served as an academic advisor and on college admissions committees. I know how stressful junior spring and senior fall...See Jacob's full profile

I have a B.A. in Film Studies from Yale University, where I graduated cum laude with distinction and won the Yale Film Prize. I received both a Master's in Communication and a Master's of Fine Arts in Film/Video Production from the University of Iowa, where I was an Iowa Fellow. I was a Fulbright Fellow in Paris, France,...See Kathleen'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

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

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’m a writer, award-winning performer, and current Univeristy of Southern California (USC) student with acceptances from top schools including NYU, Boston University, University of Miami, and more. I specialize in helping students craft personal statements that are authentic, strategic, and memorable, whether you’re...See Janani'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

...professionally in Washington, D.C. writing health policy briefs, memos, and public-facing analysis. I’ve also helped students brainstorm, structure, and revise college application essays, transfer essays, personal statements, and academic papers so their writing feels sharper, more personal, and more persuasive. My goal is to improve...See Parth's full profile

Adult students report greater workplace success in their written communication, and I've helped high school students earn scores of 5 on their AP Literature & Language exams and raise class scores into the "A" range. I love to help students write impactful college admissions essays that...See Brandy's full profile

Hi there! I've been editing and tutoring professionally for 8+ years, ever since I graduated from Yale (cum laude, double majoring in history and film). I also hold an MFA in screenwriting from USC. I've worked as both an independent and agency-contracted tutor, helping students of all ages: middle and high school,...See Sebastian's full profile

Michael is a Harvard and Teach For America alumnus, former Harvard interviewer, IECA member, and SAT/ACT/ISEE and college essay specialist with over two decades of experience helping students gain admission to highly selective colleges and private schools. As co-founder of an LA-based boutique...See Michael's full profile

I'm Kyra, a Harvard University graduate and academic coach with 8+ years of experience helping students succeed academically. I have worked with more than 100 students in ACT/SAT preparation, academic subjects, and college application essays. I take a holistic approach to tutoring, helping...See Kyra's full profile

Whether you are tackling a creative or academic assignment, I can help you articulate and develop your ideas into polished, compelling work. Many students who come to me for test prep end up seeking help with college admission essays. See Sonya's full profile

..., pharmacy, dental, and public health applications, and graduate and PhD statements of purpose. I also help high school and transfer students with college application essays, including the Common App personal statement and supplemental essays, UC Personal Insight Questions, UC transfer applications, and “why this college...See Ray's full profile

Over the course of my 5+ years as a private tutor and academic editor, I have helped hundreds of clients achieve their writing goals, spanning assignments that include high-school essays, college admissions essays, and top-tier scientific articles published in Nature and Science. My teaching style...See Robert'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

Being an Imperial College London master's graduate with over fifteen years of experience in creative writing with thousands of satisfied clients, I believe effective and efficient storytelling is the key to a great essay.See John's full profile