Joan O.
6 lessons
Ljiljana was friendly, patient, and encouraging as she worked with my 9th grade granddaughter. She was very knowledgeable with the Algebra subject of graphing and linear equations. My grandaughter learned a lot from her lessons.
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Michael W.
145/hourNear Mission Viejo, CA
College Essay Expert
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...
5.0 (131)
538 hours tutoring
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...
Phoebe C.
222/hourNear Mission Viejo, 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)
11,181 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
Claudia G.
65/hourNear Mission Viejo, CA
Academic Writing Tutor | Essays, Research Papers & College Admissions
Rather than simply correcting mistakes, I work collaboratively with students to strengthen their critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and writing skills. Whether you’re preparing a college admissions essay, developing a personal statement, or completing a research paper, my goal is to provide...
5.0 (2)
17 hours tutoring
Rather than simply correcting mistakes, I work collaboratively with students to strengthen their critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and writing skills. Whether you’re preparing a college admissions essay, developing a personal statement, or completing a research paper, my goal is to provide...
Hassan A.
100/hourNear Mission Viejo, 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: 15 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
Emmi K.
117/hourNear Mission Viejo, 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...
Jordan S.
80/hourNear Mission Viejo, 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 (245)
1,218 hours tutoring
Response time: 57 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.
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
Adrien L.
38/hourNear Mission Viejo, CA
Univ Prof Coaching Writing, Public Speaking, AP & SAT Prep
As a Writing Center Director during that time, I have had the joy of working with students (from all fields of study and all skill levels) develop their academic projects as well as their college entrance essays, resumes, graduate research projects, and other career-related writing. I’m glad to work with...
This week
5.0 (1423)
5,576 hours tutoring
As a Writing Center Director during that time, I have had the joy of working with students (from all fields of study and all skill levels) develop their academic projects as well as their college entrance essays, resumes, graduate research projects, and other career-related writing. I’m glad to work with...
Easy-going and Personal...
It has been a pleasure working with Adrien on my essays. Her conversational approach to reviewing my writing made the whole experience easy-going and personal. Beyond syntax/grammar, Adrien has helped tremendously in organizing th... - STACY, 9 lessons with Adrien
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Gabriel N.
299/hourCollege 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...
5.0 (58)
173 hours tutoring
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...
Jasmine G.
80/hourExperienced 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...
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5.0 (10)
45 hours tutoring
Response time: 40 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.
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...
Emily S.
150/hourCollege 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...
5.0 (26)
55 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
Inna E.
295/hourJohns 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...
5.0 (19)
31 hours tutoring
Response time: 38 minutesNote that average response time is based on Inna’s active hours, which are 2:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.
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
Yang W.
130/hourCornell 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...
5.0 (53)
123 hours tutoring
Response time: 40 minutesNote that average response time is based on Yang’s active hours, which are 9:00 pm - 9:00 am UTC.
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...
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...
This week
5.0 (2606)
6,837 hours tutoring
Response time: 11 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
Alexandra W.
85/hourExperienced 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...
5.0 (307)
674 hours tutoring
Response time: 18 minutesNote that average response time is based on Alexandra’s active hours, which are 4:00 am - 4:00 am UTC.
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...
Very Knowledgeable and Responsive
Extremely helpful with correcting my essays and pinpointing my weaknesses. She especially taught me how to make my sentences more concise and to the point, which is necessary for essay writing. Highly Recommend! - Abigail, 30 lessons with Alexandra
Silvana P.
300/hourPrinceton 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...
This week
5.0 (140)
456 hours tutoring
Response time: 36 minutesNote that average response time is based on Silvana’s active hours, which are 9:00 pm - 8:00 am UTC.
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...
Amazing with College Essays!
Simply stated, Silvana is fabulous! My daughter is a high school senior applying to selective colleges. We hired a private counselor to proof her essays but when my daughter got pneumonia, she missed all the deadlines for proofr... - Heather, 5 lessons with Silvana
Mark L.
134/hourElite College Essay Coach/UC & Ivy Admissions Expert based in CA
I've helped thousands of students secure spots at Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, Harvard, Yale and other elite institutions. My expertise centers on college application essays transforming ideas into compelling narratives that...
5.0 (15)
35 hours tutoring
I've helped thousands of students secure spots at Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, Harvard, Yale and other elite institutions. My expertise centers on college application essays transforming ideas into compelling narratives that...
Aric D.
120/hourElite Writing Coach | AP, Essays, & College Prep Expert
With over 8 years of experience teaching writing at elite institutions like UCLA and a top Chicago prep school, I’ve helped hundreds of students transform their writing from average to exceptional. I specialize in structure, clarity, thesis...
Tomorrow
5.0 (259)
811 hours tutoring
Response time: 42 minutesNote that average response time is based on Aric’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 7:00 am UTC.
With over 8 years of experience teaching writing at elite institutions like UCLA and a top Chicago prep school, I’ve helped hundreds of students transform their writing from average to exceptional. I specialize in structure, clarity, thesis...
fantastic teacher!
Aric is an outstanding teacher. My daughter Aima has taken two lessons with him, during which Aric successfully identified the fundamental reason why she had been struggling to improve her writing. In subsequent tutoring sessions,... - Li, 115 lessons with Aric
Cole W.
295/hourHarvard & 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....
5.0 (10)
35 hours tutoring
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....
An *amazing* tutor
Cole is extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable! It's difficult not to (a) learn a lot from him and (b) have fun while doing it :) I greatly look forward to working with him more this summer! - Sophie
Eitan G.
599/hourAuthor, 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...
5.0 (368)
1,936 hours tutoring
Response time: 27 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.
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...
Exceptional College Essay Tutoring – Highly Recommend!
I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks to Eitan for his incredible work with our daughter on her college essay last summer. Thanks to his exceptional guidance and expertise on her essay, our daughter was accepted into a remarkable... - Bianca, 6 lessons with Eitan
Calina C.
300/hourHarvard Grad/Duke PhD: Expert Writing Coach, College Essay Consultant
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...
5.0 (37)
120 hours tutoring
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...
Exceptional college essay writing tutor!
Calina has worked with my daughter over several sessions on college application essays. She is patient and does a wonderful job of drawing out my daughter's voice in her essays by asking probing questions to get her to think deep... - Suzanne, 15 lessons with Calina
Ben U.
495/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 (473)
1,713 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 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
Brian O.
70/hourExperienced 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.
5.0 (41)
138 hours tutoring
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.
Fantastic tutor!
Brian helped me further develop my idea for my college essay. Before I was lost and had no more than an idea, after just 30 minutes I left with new found inspiration and direction. I fully recommend Brian! - Krisztina , 2 lessons with Brian
Leah A.
150/hourCollege 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...
5.0 (201)
521 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, 35 lessons with Leah
Evan W.
169/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 (2220)
11,772 hours tutoring
Response time: 23 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
Kenneth O.
250/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...
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5.0 (1634)
3,714 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 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
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Emma W.
38 lessons
Love Anna's calm and focused demeanor, her overall approach to the subject. She makes sure all the concepts are solid, gives just enough scaffolding, and is very encouraging. She's a great find!
Kelly E.
7 lessons
Very patient, has more than one strategy. Really encouraging. Great at building confidence. Would definitely use again. Would love to work with her more often. I am very busy and it is hard pre arrange.
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