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The Best college essay Tutors in Marin County, CA

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Janene F.

55/hour

Novato, CA

Lively, experienced tutor in reading, writing and presentation skills

5.0 (31)

109 hours tutoring

I have extensive tutoring experience with students from elementary school to college and beyond, including those for whom English is a second language, helping with writing (college essays), speaking, reading comprehension and retention,...

Mary M.

75/hour

Oakland, CA

College Educator & Experienced Academic Writing Coach

5.0 (11)

16 hours tutoring

As an adjunct lecturer at Hunter College, I guided undergraduates through research papers and APA-style scientific writing, and I have also coached students through college application essays. I help writers develop ideas, structure...

Nathan Y.

275/hour

San Francisco, CA

Success with Yale, Columbia, Brown, Duke, etc. Expert Essay Editor

5.0 (12)

28 hours tutoring

I have worked with students from an extremely wide range of income levels and backgrounds to craft their most personal, compelling college essays. I also guide students through the Common App and UC Application processes with two respected...

Most Helpful College Counselor in such a short period of time

I could not have found Nathan at a better time! I was desperately behind and struggling with my college applications, and Nathan not only very clearly explained how I could best display my strengths and explain the weaknesses of m... - Angela , 4 lessons with Nathan

Eugene S.

67/hour

Berkeley, CA

UC Berkeley Engineering Junior| 4.0 GPA | SAT 1550 | IB/AP Tutor

5.0 (2)

7 hours tutoring

Rising junior at UC Berkeley College of Engineering with a 4.0 GPA. Available for online tutoring in SAT, TOEFL, IB/AP Math, and Physics, as well as IB IA & EE writing, college activity planning, application essays, mathematical modeling...

Raymond M.

150/hour

Alameda, CA

College Essay Consultant

5.0 (37)

438 hours tutoring

I am a Stanford Graduate with over six years of tutoring experience. During my time at Stanford, I participated in the highly competitive SLE program and worked as a teaching assistant for the University. I specialize in helping students develop...

GLENN T.

100/hour

San Francisco, CA

Creative, comprehensive financial consultant for English, math

4.7 (254)

829 hours tutoring

Majored in English Literature at University of Pittsburgh and am currently writing a screenplay. Recently worked with college student to successfully complete his final college essays, in which he received an A.

Sara B.

75/hour

San Francisco, CA

Patient & Knowledgeable: SAT R&W, Personal Statements, Writing, ESL

4.9 (1072)

4,290 hours tutoring

Response time: 42 minutes

Hello, I am an educator who begins working with each student precisely where they are, and from there growth and expansion happens. We collaborate together in regards to your goals. I aim to make it educational and fun. My name is Sara B....

Knowledgeable Career Development Tutor

For the past two months Sara has been helping me develop well rounded cover letters and brushing up my resume. With her help I was able to secure a winter/spring internship, and is helping me with summer internship applications. S... - Anna, 36 lessons with Sara

Amy A.

130/hour

San Francisco, CA

Stanford grad, certified ELA teacher: college essays, writing

4.9 (26)

163 hours tutoring

Response time: 50 minutes

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...

Kalpa B.

125/hour

Berkeley, CA

UCLA National Merit Scholar Academic and Essay coach

5.0 (24)

80 hours tutoring

... in multiple peer-reviewed publications. I bring this academic background to my work as a tutor, writing coach, and college essay specialist. My approach integrates rigorous academic instruction with developmentally informed strategies that support...

Great tutor

I'm a Psychology major and was having difficulty in my statistics and research methods class. Luckily, I found Kalpa on WyzAnt. She was very patient and thorough in explaining the material I did not understand. Additionally, she c... - Alexa, 3 lessons with Kalpa

Stephen B.

55/hour

San Francisco, CA

Writer with 9 Years' Teaching Experience

5.0 (227)

1,111 hours tutoring

As we learned writing together, many of my students have expressed much greater confidence overall, and have happily earned improved scores with the SAT, ACT, and other high-stakes testing as well as success with college essays.

A 10!

Stephen is a "10!" We feel so fortunate to have found him to work with our freshman student across the board in many of his subjects. Stephen is patient and skilled. - Abra, 128 lessons with Stephen

Ward S.

150/hour

Berkeley, CA

UC Essay Coach for the Personal Insight Questions (PIQ)

5.0 (46)

126 hours tutoring

...dozens of students get into colleges. In particular, I excel at coaching for the Personal Insight Question (PIQ), a college essay form unique to the UC system, and have led workshops on how to understand and use this type of essay. My students have...

Sohini H.

235/hour

San Francisco, CA

Experienced Medical School Application Coach and Physician

5.0 (42)

76 hours tutoring

Hello, I'm Dr. Halder, an Emergency Medicine resident physician and medical school application coach with 4 years of experience helping pre-medical students develop their story, strengthen their applications, and navigate the medical school...

patient and diligent!!

Online chemistry is a huge challenge and I’m so glad I have Sohini’s guidance. I was worried she wouldn’t know what to do with me because I have zero basic chemistry knowledge and am taking on an advanced class. Sohini truly took... - Lauren

Jason H.

140/hour

San Francisco, CA

Highly Experienced Tutor

4.9 (61)

153 hours tutoring

I’ve been a private tutor for many years and also work onsite as a tutor at a college prep high school in San Francisco, CA. I provide academic support for all subjects K-12 and assist college students with math and writing. I’m also highly...

Excellent

A great, clear, friendly tutor. I recommend without reservation. Jason is clear, encouraging and flexible about time and location. An excellent guide through frustrating material - Saramanda, 3 lessons with Jason

Charlotte D.

75/hour

Oakland, CA

Harvard & MIT Grad - College Essays, Personal Statements, Writing

5.0 (6)

35 hours tutoring

I have several years of experience helping students with high school, college, and graduate school writing. I specialize in college application essays, helping students showcase their unique experience & personality to even the...

Richard L.

40/hour

Berkeley, CA

UCLA Mathematics Tutor, College Essay Counseling

5.0 (2)

5 hours tutoring

I'm Richard, a current Materials Engineer at UCLA with a proposed specialization in nuclear engineering (and even more specifically, thorium-232 reactors!). Throughout my time at high school and even college, I've tutored my peers and have held...

Very helpful!

He was very helpful in explaining how it works and how to actually break down the problem and he also targeted the hardest problems which made all the rest seem easy which was super helpful! - Laura, 2 lessons with Richard

Nadya A.

70/hour

San Francisco, CA

Biology PhD specializing in data science, writing, biology, & science

5.0 (3)

8 hours tutoring

Hi! I graduated in 2022 with my PhD in Evolutionary Biology, with a focus in wildlife conservation. As a science PhD, I have a lot of experience in applying statistical tests and tools towards understanding data, whether that be in excel, R or...

Aaron S.

150/hour

San Francisco, CA

With my help, writing top-notch college essays is a breeze!

5.0 (49)

132 hours tutoring

I know how to make your college and scholarship application essays shine! Students whose essays I helped craft have gotten accepted and offered scholarships at: Minerva, Amherst, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Pomona College, and more.

Barbara S.

225/hour

Sebastopol, CA

UPenn Grad: A Seasoned College Admissions Consultant and Writing Coach

4.9 (48)

106 hours tutoring

...the application, admissions and financial aid processes, and provide guidance that enables them to produce top-notch college essays....

Love her!

I love Barbara! I learn something new every week. She makes me feel confident and ready for the SAT. - Katherine, 9 lessons with Barbara

Amy N.

70/hour

San Francisco, CA

Writing and English tutor who also specializes in job interview prep

5.0 (25)

60 hours tutoring

Response time: 9 minutes

I am a law graduate, holding a J.D from Seattle University School of Law. My undergraduate studies were in Political Science and History at the University of Michigan. With my legal training and educational background, I have expertise in English,...

Great tutor

I highly recommend Amy to anyone looking for help in English class. She did a great job organizing my essay. She was very punctual with my essay. I was worried that I wasn't going to be able to finish my essay on time but thanks t... - Julio

Anthony H.

35/hour

San Francisco, CA

History, Literature & Public Speaking Tutor

5.0 (3)

29 hours tutoring

...numerous Arizona schools after returning to the United States. I served as a peer tutor in high school, and edited college admissions essays while attending university. By giving students challenging assignments and the support to succeed, they developed...

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Emily S.

150/hour

College Essay Expert - STEM & Pre-Med Admissions Specialist

5.0 (29)

72 hours tutoring

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...

Great tutor, helped me dramatically improve my essays

Emily was amazing! I came in thinking my personal statement just needed a quick edit, but she helped me see that it could be a lot more personal and emotional. We spent time brainstorming and she helped me choose stories I never w... - Carla, 4 lessons with Emily

Leah A.

150/hour

College Essay Writing and Editing Specialist

5.0 (202)

541 hours tutoring

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...

Amazing Tutor

Leah has been an incredible tutor for my daughter. She explains concepts clearly, builds confidence, and makes learning enjoyable. We’ve already seen improvement and are continuing with regular sessions. Highly recommend! - Fred, 38 lessons with Leah

Evan W.

149/hour

Personal Statement / College Essay Professional, Short Answers Too

5.0 (2230)

11,834 hours tutoring

Response time: 23 minutes

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

Alexandra W.

100/hour

College Application Essay Writing Coach

Response time: 52 minutes

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,...

Brilliant Tutor!

Alexandra helped me with my college essay and numerous supplemental essays. I loved working with her because she made the long and challenging process easy and manageable. Her dedication and patience helped me infuse my voice in... - Adam, 38 lessons with Alexandra

Inna E.

325/hour

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

5.0 (21)

38 hours tutoring

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...

Accepted to Cornell, Columbia, Berkeley, and Duke

Inna is a miracle worker. Our son's high school is known for being highly competitive. With everyone scoring in the same range, with excellent extracurriculars, it's nearly impossible for individual students to stand out. That's w... - Solomon, 9 lessons with Inna

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Gives easy to understand help on the various math questions. Really helps with the abstract thinking that helps on the SAT. Also helped think of a thesis for the college essay and narrowed focus.

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Marlene worked with me in my college essay. She helped me organize and structure my rough draft. She then worked with me to make sure my “story” didn’t overshadow my voice. I reallly enjoyed working with Marlene!

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