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David F.

225/hour

Modesto, CA

UCLA Graduate Offers Premium Math, Science, and Piano

5.0 (397)

1,469 hours tutoring

As a part of the requirements for entrance to many independent schools, the ISEE tests Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Mathematics Achievement and also grades a half-hour essay. The skills needed to do well on this exam are the very skills I have been honing for many years, both...

Best Tutor Ever!!

When my dad brought up the idea of finding an ACT tutor, I was less that pleased. Having taken prep classes before, I expected tutoring to be quite similar: boring and unhelpful. Nevertheless my dad presented me with three onlin... - Keith, 68 lessons with David

David T.

100/hour

Near Modesto, CA

Counselor with record of success with Ivy League and Oxbridge apps

4.9 (67)

166 hours tutoring

Response time: 20 minutes

Personal statements and essays are a key aspect of many admissions processes. I've worked with students from around the world to craft their application narrative and successfully gain admission to many of the best universities in the US, UK and worldwide. I have 10+ year of experience providing guidance and...

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Ben U.

550/hour

Berkeley PhD, Harvard Author – Essays & Admissions Strategy Expert

5.0 (449)

1,635 hours tutoring

Response time: 13 minutes

Since 2016, I’ve guided students through every step of the college application process — from refining a school list and planning timelines to crafting standout essays and shaping a cohesive narrative. Before that, I taught academic...

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

Dana G.

150/hour

Experienced Essay Tutor Focusing on Method, Reasoning, and Purpose

5.0 (106)

370 hours tutoring

.... My fundamental goal is to help every student make each essay their own, and, hopefully, find some enjoyment and useful life skills in the process. I am happy to teach any level of essay writing, from a single well-organized paragraph to a clearly...

knowledgeable, organized, prepared

Dana came prepared and provided the exact tutoring needed. She has experience and the technique to make the session worthwhile. Will definitely use Dana as our regular tutor. - Ian, 4 lessons with Dana

Eitan G.

550/hour

Author, NYU MFA in Fiction, NYU MBA, College Application Essays Expert

5.0 (354)

1,795 hours tutoring

Response time: 21 minutes

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 can...

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

Heidi J.

90/hour

20+ Years Writing Tutor: Academic, Creative & Personal Essays

5.0 (2265)

9,748 hours tutoring

I guide students step by step, teaching them the structure of academic, creative, and personal essays. In Los Angeles, I created and led the ongoing Multi-Genre Writing Workshop for middle and high school students at the Los Angeles Public...

Big improvement

My son’s English grade has gone up to an A. His teacher mentioned that he is more confident in class, as well. Heidi knows how to teach. She comes prepared with lessons that deals with the fundamentals of writing. She doesn’t jus... - Carolyn, 152 lessons with Heidi

Adam W.

220/hour

Admissions & College Essay Coach | College Essays & Grad Applications

5.0 (3882)

11,425 hours tutoring

I specialize in the structural development and meticulous editing of the personal statement and school-specific supplemental essays, ensuring full mastery of the Common Application (Common App), Coalition App, and University of California...

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

Alan J.

225/hour

Stanford Grad for College Application Essays

5.0 (827)

2,985 hours tutoring

The personal statement is my specialty. I coach students to write highly engaging and deeply personal application essays for college and medical school. The story is in you. As an experienced journalist and filmmaker, I know how to draw it...

Highly experienced, and creative college coach

Alan worked with my son to help decide which option was best. He helped us understand what we needed to do, and what essays to write. His process made it so that after seeing a few iterations, my son can replicate it himself. With... - Vijaya, 20 lessons with Alan

Phillip P.

285/hour

Top-tier Personal Statement & College Essay Writing Coach with PhD

5.0 (1012)

3,865 hours tutoring

Response time: 52 minutes

...students craft creative, memorable personal statements and supplemental essays that distinguish them from other applicants. I help students by sharing successful example essays, brainstorming ideas, offering suggestions, and revising/editing their...

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

Aaron A.

360/hour

Perfect Record of Success for Interview and Essay Coaching

Response time: 23 minutes

I often am able to predict which questions schools will ask. In addition, I show the student how to do the research they need to impress their target schools. For essays, I'm able to help students transform their writing in an ethical...

Aaron is my savior!

If you are on the search for a tutor who is engaging, insightful, and passionate about their job, Aaron is the tutor for you. I’ve had Aaron as a tutor for both APUSH and the SAT reading portion. Aaron is like a walking, talking ... - Mehreen, 16 lessons with Aaron

Jeffrey N.

125/hour

5 Years of International College Counseling

5.0 (320)

751 hours tutoring

I have been helping students to choose universities and graduate school programs, applications, essays, financial aid, and interviewing since 2015. I am familiar with boarding schools and universities in the US, UK, Germany, Switzerland,...

Exceptional Writing Tutor and Editor

I had an outstanding experience working with Jeffrey. He is not only professional and easy to work with, but also deeply knowledgeable in his field. His guidance as an editor and writing coach was invaluable—he made the entire pro... - Michael Joseph, 3 lessons with Jeffrey

Kenneth O.

367/hour

College Essay and Application Strategic Positioning Expert

Response time: 15 minutes

...Cornell, and UT Austin. My work covers college list development, the Common Application, the personal statement, supplemental essays, the activities section, and interview preparation. I have over 1,500 five-star reviews. ...

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/hour

Top Yale Grad, Expert College Admissions & Essay Mentor

5.0 (2581)

6,748 hours tutoring

Response time: 17 minutes

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 ideas into a compelling narrative, and revise and polish your writing until it...

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

Jesse S.

250/hour

Certified College Counselor -- College Essay Story Strategy

5.0 (2265)

6,389 hours tutoring

Response time: 36 minutes

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

GiGi R.

75/hour

Freelance Writer | Editor |College Application Essay Specialist

5.0 (637)

1,862 hours tutoring

Response time: 12 minutes

I am a freelance writer specializing in content writing, editing, and proofreading. I have degrees in English, Russian, and Russian Literature with minors in French and History. I love to bring my expertise in language, reading, and writing to...

Excellent college essay reviewer

Gigi was beyond fantastic. She helped us with multiple reviews of essays for multiple colleges with a fine-toothed comb. My family is very impressed by her writing skills, she is so quick in analyzing and refining the essay. She w... - Yogita, 26 lessons with GiGi

Amy A.

175/hour

Conquer the College Essay with Author, Journalist and Writing Teacher

5.0 (1856)

9,545 hours tutoring

Response time: 41 minutes

I taught writing at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and writing classes to teens and adults in prominent academic centers in Washington, DC. Clients seeking assistance with essays for admission to...

Highly Recommended

I can't imagine a better writing tutor; she absolutely exceeded my expectations. I have been in the process of applying for speech-language pathology graduate school. It is an EXTREMELY competitive program (25-35 spots and 400 app... - Marissa, 7 lessons with Amy

Ashley T.

125/hour

M.A. in English with Expertise in Personal Statements

5.0 (330)

866 hours tutoring

As a writing instructor, I have helped numerous clients craft successful admissions essays and personal statements for graduate programs including medical school, dental school, business school, international programs, and various Ph.D....

Dissertation Editing

I cannot recommend Ashley highly enough! She is prompt, thorough, and incredibly reliable. When I needed her expertise the most, she was there, delivering exceptional work with impressive speed and precision. If I could give her t... - Althea, 5 lessons with Ashley

Razi H.

720/hour

Harvard Grad & College Essays Proofreading - 50 Best Harvard Essays

5.0 (539)

1,914 hours tutoring

I'm Razi, a proud Harvard graduate and contributor to 50 Successful Harvard Application Essays (5th Ed.), with over 1,500 hours of personal statement consulting—including deep-dive editing and proofreading—and more than a decade of...

Four Ivy Leagues

I was accepted to Harvard, Yale, Cornell, and Dartmouth—not just because of Razi’s top-tier college consulting, but because of his unmatched teaching and genuine care. Razi makes sure you understand every suggestion and idea, so y... - C, 24 lessons with Razi

Marianne B.

215/hour

College Application Essay Expert

Response time: 39 minutes

...like to be an admission professional and be unimpressed with an essay. That knowledge is my motivation for my work with students-- from across the US and worldwide-- to produce essays that gain undergrad, graduate, and transfer admission to their ...

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

Joslyn C.

150/hour

College and graduate school application essay tutor

5.0 (233)

759 hours tutoring

Response time: 27 minutes

I have helped many students achieve success with application essays (boarding school, college and graduate school). I enjoy working with students to discover and enhance their authentic voice and write compelling personal statements and...

The Essay Coach Who Finally Got Our Son Motivated to Write!

We highly recommend Joslyn for college essay coaching! Like many teenagers, our son was procrastinating on his college applications and quickly dismissed any advice my husband and I offered. Joslyn was able to build trust with him... - Paul, 7 lessons with Joslyn

Ann R.

65/hour

PhD. Theater Arts/Performnce Studies; MA English Literature & Gifted

4.9 (2213)

8,250 hours tutoring

Response time: 27 minutes

My literary and psychological essays have been reviewed and cited in high-caliber literary, psychological, educational, and medical journals. Since teaching/learning with Wyzant, I have supported PhD and MA admission and research...

Superb tutoring

Ann challenges my two girls (8 and 12) to work with the kind of advanced writing skills and concepts that most students wouldn’t learn until high school or college. With such high expectations, I find that the girls gain confidenc... - Michael, 15 lessons with Ann

Karen K.

125/hour

Proofreading, specializing in personal essays and college statements

4.9 (409)

1,812 hours tutoring

Response time: 39 minutes

I am an editing and proofreading tutor specializing in college essays and graduate school personal statements.

The MOST AMAZING College Essay Tutor & More!

My daughter and I have been meeting with Karen for over 4 months writing college essays. She is extremely knowledgeable, meticulous, and supportive. We met Karen for the first time and knew that she was the perfect match. Her pers... - Michelle, 29 lessons with Karen

Tim C.

45/hour

K-12 Reading/Writing/grammar/SAT/ACT/TESL/Coll. app essays /Job INT

4.8 (1769)

11,677 hours tutoring

SAT Writing involves mustering the basics of the structure of composition, understanding and recognizing typical grammar errors, and utilizing a sophisticated level of vocabulary (in the essay section).

Tim has been a fantastic writing instructor for my son. He is a truly supportive and effective teacher who has helped him improve his writing in so many ways. Tim focused on the fundamentals from the very first lesson. He helpe... - William, 90 lessons with Tim

Alex S.

38/hour

Former Writing Center Tutor; PhD Student in Linguistics

Response time: 20 minutes

As a Stanford graduate, I'm familiar with the level of sophistication required for entrance into top colleges. I provide tutoring for school essays, personal statements, admissions essays, and more.

Super patient and knowledgeable tutor

Alex has been super helpful with my daughter studying for the SAT. She is very stubborn when it comes to asking for help. I actually heard her on the phone the other day saying “it’s actually very helpful and my tutor is smart b... - Amy, 5 lessons with Alex

Kylie J.

135/hour

BA in English with 10+ Years of Teaching Experience

5.0 (224)

1,175 hours tutoring

Response time: 12 minutes

I have a degree in English and over ten years of experience tutoring students in essay writing. I've helped students at various academic levels develop clear thesis statements, organize ideas effectively, and strengthen arguments with...

Amazing

Patient, thoughtful, and intelligent are just a few words that come to mind when I think about how Kylie guided me through my paper. She did an amazing job helping me craft a research paper that I could be proud of. Whenever my br... - JT, 54 lessons with Kylie

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15 essay lessons

Maricruz is an amazing tutor. She is very patient, knowledgeable and professional tutor. She always returns my essay back on time, with a great quality. Highly recommended.

Montgomery H.

7 essay lessons

We went over my essay. I liked his feedback and I am now better prepared to write an sat essay. We also went over more reading and writing english questions. He helped me with some of the grammar in the writing section of the test.

Vernon U.

4 essay lessons

As far as lessons go, Andrew and I worked remotely due to an injury I suffered which didn't allow me to drive. I would write an essay under timed conditions and email it to Andrew for grading and comments. Andrew got every essay back to me within 48 hours, and the majority got back to me the next day.

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