The Best College Counseling Tutors in Mount Vernon, NY

I have extensive experience in college counseling, successfully guiding ~10 students to secure admissions into Ivy League schools, the Air Force Academy, and top public universities. My expertise lies in crafting authentic narratives that showcase each student's unique strengths and qualities. I focus on...See Rishikesh's full profile

I am an Ivy League college student at Brown University and I am an executive functioning expert! I have completed over 300 hours of neuroscience research, worked at a teen mental health hotline, volunteered with an Alzheimer's organization for the past 9 years, served as class representative, and played the harp in an...See Samantha's full profile

I’m a certified college counselor who has edited hundreds of admissions essays. I’ll help you choose a strong topic and tell your story. My goal is that you leave the lesson feeling less stressed and with something written down. Over the past few years, my students have been admitted into Cornell, Yale, UMich, UIUC...See Sophie's full profile

I've extensive experience (10+ yrs) editing students' personal statements for college and graduate/professional school (e.g. residency, law school, medicine). I take a tailored, individualized approach, aiming to capture the authentic voices of my students. My clients have expressed great satisfaction with the results. See Sam's full profile

Over the last three years, I have provided feedback on over 30 juniors’ and seniors’ common application and supplemental essays throughout the brainstorming, drafting, revising, and editing process. Talking them through their goals for the particular essay and working with the student’s needs ensured that I ended...See Emmie's full profile

I'm a Brown University grad with a concentration in Economics. I applied to 20+ schools in high school and was accepted into 16. I understand what it takes to succeed in high school and college courses and how to tailor an application to best reflect the applicant.See Anisa's full profile

Everyone knows how arcane and confusing the college admissions process is, but fewer know that this confusion is created on purpose. I help demystify that process and guide students and their parents through choosing, preparing for, and applying to university. I'm highly knowledgeable and have worked with students who...See Ethan's full profile

Chinenye received her Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University and a Master of Public Health from Columbia University. While at Cornell, she was an academic student advisor that guided students in areas such as course scheduling, scholarship applications, and academic opportunities both inside and outside the...See Chinenye's full profile

Daniel is an admissions reader at UCSD. He earned his bachelor's degrees from Northwestern University and later earned his master's degree at the Kellogg School of Management. In addition, Daniel served as an Admissions Representative at Northwestern, working closely with the admissions committee and learned how to...See Daniel's full profile

Lisa is an expert writer and teacher of writing; she has experience as a corporate writing trainer, private writing tutor and college adjunct composition professor. She is a member of the New York State Association for College Admissions Counseling.See Lisa's full profile

I'm currently a 3rd year Pediatrics resident physician, graduate of Mount Sinai medical school and the Columbia University Premed Program with a 4.0 GPA. I’m committed to helping aspiring doctors navigate the challenges of med school admissions and make their dream of becoming a physician a reality. I was a member of...See Kaitlyn's full profile

I have served as an alumni interviewer for the Georgetown University Alumni Admissions Program, where I conducted interviews with undergraduate applicants. I have also advised students on their essays and applications who have gained admission to top schools including Columbia University, Dartmouth College, Duke...See Alexandra's full profile

I have been counseling high school students since 2016. I am skilled in assessing strengths and weaknesses, and crafting a compelling personal narrative that shines through in your personal statement. I know how to make students stand out amongst other applicants, and know what Ivy League schools want to see. I have also...See Christine's full profile

For several years I worked as Director of Undergraduate Studies and Undergraduate Advisor in a Humanities Department in the City University of New York. I have lots of experience helping students adjust to college life, learning what the resources by them are, strategizing course selection, joining clubs, building...See Jessica's full profile

Over the past several years, I’ve helped dozens of students write the essays that got them into the colleges of their dreams. These essays can be especially challenging for even the best writers: the stakes are high, and the essays demand writing skills that are different from those taught in most English classes....See Skyler's full profile

I am a Certified Career Development, Emotional Intelligence, and Life Coach with extensive experience guiding students through the college planning and application process. I support students in selecting the right schools, developing strong personal statements, and building application strategies that reflect their...See Charlie's full profile

Since 2014, I have worked with high school, college, and post-graduate students, collaborating on ideas, editing, and proofreading application essays, personal statements, and statements of purpose. My expertise extends beyond merely correcting grammatical errors; I focus on enhancing the clarity, readability,...See Andrea's full profile

I have taught at the university and high school levels, so I have an unusually broad perspective on how the two different types of education relate to each other. High school students often do not quite appreciate the extent to which college courses require much more self-directed discovery and exploration of resources,...See Raj's full profile

I am an experienced college admissions coach who has helped high school and transfer applicants submit successful applications to schools including Princeton University, Cornell University, Duke University, Columbia University, Washington University in St. Louis, Boston University, and more. I provide assistance with...See Julie's full profile

Since I started college 10 years ago, I have successfully guided high school students through the application process and during their college years. We have worked together to build their applications, including personal statements and supplemental essays, as well as practice mock interviews. I also have significant...See Taylor's full profile

I am a published author enrolled at Yale Law School. I graduated summa cum laude from the University of Chicago, where I studied History and Literature. I scored in the 99th percentile on the LSAT and the 99th percentile on the SAT. My students have gotten into their dream schools. I can help you craft a compelling...See Claire's full profile

Certification as an IEC from University of California - Irvine (expected 2026), Laura has supported people on their path well before certification as a certified teacher and expert performance counselor. A member of CMPC for mental performance in high stakes situations, a strong negotiation and relationship management...See LAURA's full profile

As an interviewer for applicants to Harvard University and an alumna of the Spence School in Manhattan, I am quite familiar with the college application process. I have met and interviewed many students applying to Harvard over the last several years, so I am well versed in both the existing competition for coveted spots...See JC's full profile

I have worked primarily with international students interested in studying in the US, but have also worked with American students looking to earn their degrees abroad or in the US. I completed the UCLA College Counseling Graduate Certificate in 2017.See Eli's full profile

Over the past decade, my students have been admitted to every Top 10 school. I have been admissions and scholarship reader at two top national universities, giving me insight into the selection process. I help students not only select the right school but the tell the story that will be noticed – rather than ignored...See Timothy's full profile