The Best College Counseling Tutors in Mount Vernon, NY

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 help students make the college application process feel more organized and less stressful. My main focus is helping students choose strong essay topics, develop personal statements, revise supplemental essays, and present their experiences in a clear and genuine way. I also help with application planning, school...See Steven's full profile

A professional writing mentor, I've worked chiefly with university applicants since 2013; full time since 2018. Essay Mentor for Fulbright Commission, 2015-2020, helping extremely promising students apply to top-tier universities. Have taught creative nonfiction and other genres over 25 years. Certificate in teaching...See Jonathan's full profile

I have applied to and helped other students to many academic institutions. Strong background in using common app, ERAS, AMCAS, etc. I can help with making schedules, writing essays, and any other organizational skills needed for rigorous courses.See Mehak'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 currently work in a high school and frequently help students with letters of recommendation etc related to their high school application process. I have successfully applied myself for several programs including a master's and a doctoral program. I am familiar with common app as well as other common essay styles...See Caitlin's full profile

As you search for a university that’s the “right fit,” one critical challenge is to prove you’re also the right fit for them! But how to do so? By writing a persuasive Personal Essay/Personal Statement that proves your comparative-advantage and value-added, while effectively “humanizing” you, as well. I’ll...See Michael'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

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 currently a PhD student and have helped students perfect their personal statements and other aspects of their college applications for both undergraduate and graduate school. I can help with all steps of the essay writing process from brainstorming ideas to proofreading the final draft. The students that I have...See Bhumi's full profile

As a first-generation college student, I independently navigated the entire college application process and went on to graduate from New York University with a B.S. in Applied Psychology. I have experience mentoring first-year and transfer students through NYU's Peer Mentor Program and have supported middle and high...See Tiana's full profile

I have a PhD, so I can guide you through success at every level of your Academic Journey. Also, I have 15 years experience teaching at the Undergraduate, Graduate, and PhD level. Finally, I have been coaching students through their admissions test, admissions essays, and admissions interviews for almost a decade - both...See James'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

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

Hi! I am a college counselor and essay coach both independently through elite private tutoring agencies. I coach undergraduate and master's applicants with all aspects of their applications, including resumes, essays, short responses, interview prep, activities, and college lists. My students have been admitted to top...See Michael's full profile

I am an MBA student at Columba Business School and have extensive experience in writing graduate and undergraduate school essays. I can review both graduate essays and undergraduate and provide advice regarding essays, interviews, and crafting stories. I attended Northwestern University undergraduate. See Kemi's full profile

I was accepted to 8 of top 25 schools and I am currently attending Princeton University (ranked #1 in the US). Outside of my own application experience, I have years of experience tutoring standardized tests (SAT and ACT), assisting with college essays and application plans, and advising high school students. I have also...See Daniel'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

Applying to college, law school, medical school or business school is difficult. Having assistance is almost a necessity with the new complexities of the application process. My tutoring sessions begin by articulating topics preferred within the application process and working directly with students to increase the...See Matthew'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've helped hundreds of students with scholarship and college essay applications. I've also worked on budgeting, successfully finding scholarships, and more!See Megan's full profile

I believe that a great interview reveals that you did the groundwork to learn about the position, demonstrates the quality of your character, and leaves the interviewer with a concise message about who you are. I'm excited to help you get into your dream school! Qualifications: I am qualified to assist with preparing...See Tyler'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

I teach a number of first-year college courses and work directly as a tutor with college students to help them develop important study skills and to discuss course management and career planning. I am adept at coaching students to establish clear goals for their college careers and beyond. I can also trouble shoot issues...See Charlotte's full profile

I've constructed a "College Applications Prep" guidance program, where I help students 1-on-1 with organizing deadlines (Early Decision, Early Action, Regular Decision) as well as brainstorming, editing, proofreading college entrance essays such as the Common App. Building this college application includes resume &...See Vindhyaa's full profile