The Best essay Tutors in New York City, NY

As a former admissions representative at Northwestern University, I understand what colleges are looking for through their application essay requirements, and walk my students through every part of the process. In my career, I have helped students with thousands of essays from the first draft to final...See Daniel's full profile

“Medical school rankings don’t matter!” - I can’t tell you how many times I heard this phrase while applying. A year later, I was offered a full-tuition scholarship to Cornell Medical School in NYC and will be matriculating in August. And let me tell you - the other MD schools I was accepted to were not able to...See Tea's full profile

Unsure about your college entrance essay? I help students write winning essays that compel admissions officers to move students from "maybe?" to "accepted!" To briefly explain the process, I start by exploring a student's qualities. Together, we then sort through these qualities...See Ari's full profile

I specialize in high level test prep and essay writing – including college admissions essays. Whether preparing for the SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT, TOEFL, or HSPT, your student will be well on his or her way to a jump in their scores and a mastery of test taking strategies. When it comes to essays...See James's full profile

I help you navigate both standard admissions and the high-pressure environment of merit-based scholarship interviews. My Strategy: Connection > Memorization We work in three high-yield phases: The Narrative Audit: We review your strengths and essays to craft a cohesive, "human" story that...See Tyler'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...See Daniel's full profile

I graduated from Columbia University with a 3.9 GPA, majoring in Comparative Literature, where I was awarded the Helen Marie Carlson Prize for outstanding writing. For more than four years, I have worked one-on-one with high school and university students on over 120 essays, research papers, literary analyses,...See Laetitia's full profile

While curating a powerful and creative essay is not the sole component of the college application, it is certainly a major factor in one's chance for success and can really be the "make or break" factor. With my background in English literature and composition, I am able to guide students as they...See Katrine's full profile

We have worked together to build their applications, including personal statements and supplemental essays, as well as practice mock interviews. I also have significant experience working with college students, helping with essay writing, lab reports, and the job application process. See Taylor's full profile

I authored a book with a mainstream press, and I've written dozens of articles for places like The New York Times, Washington Post, and WSJ. I've been helping students with their essays for decades.See Alex's full profile

I have extensive experience writing and revising personal statements for competitive undergraduate, medical, and fellowship programs, with a focus on crafting compelling narratives that highlight an applicant’s unique background, goals, and motivations. My expertise includes tailoring each statement to the specific...See Joel's full profile

I am pursuing a BS in Teaching English and a Creative Writing minor at NYU, where I was accepted into the application-only Intensive Seminar in Poetry and Creative Nonfiction courses—the highest-level creative writing classes in the department's sequences. The writing world is multidimensional: to highlight how quality...See Erica's full profile

Also known as the Application Essay Master, I have guided students and professionals through the process of writing/editing winning personal statements and application essays since 2014. My essay expertise encompasses a wide range of fields such medical, dental, pharmaceuticals, physician...See Andrea's full profile

As a professional journalist, I regularly write about historical topics for national publications like Smithsonian Magazine and have been interviewed by the History Channel. I've taken numerous classes and wrote several academic essays on medieval, early modern, and contemporary European history, incl. the...See Nicholas'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

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 out and help you tell it in an unforgettable way. See Alan's full profile

...write organized, coherent texts. These skills allowed me to write books, theses, and a dissertation. I've helped students learn to write term papers and answer essay questions with time limits, compose speeches and presentations, and put together effective letters. I look forward to helping you!...See Jennifer's full profile

I am a Brown University graduate and a former course assistant who regularly evaluated and coached student writing and analytical essays. I specialize in academic and college essay writing, helping middle and high school students develop clear structure, strong arguments, and an authentic personal voice. My...See Grace'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...See Skyler's full profile

I graduated summa cum laude with my BA in 2017 and received my MA in English Literature in 2021. I have been tutoring students for the past 7 years and I specialize in college essay writing, and I teach my own University Writing course for undergraduates at Columbia. I understand that the essay writing...See Ashley's full profile

As a non-traditional student, I recognized the power of a great essay, and I was able to use the essay portion of my college applications to help me gain admission to Harvard University. While in college, I studied English with a focus in writing where I learned how to craft solid critical essays...See Benjamin's full profile

How can you be expected to know it all? Add to that essays, short stories, compositions, novel, and (oh no!) poetry!! With years of experience as a high school, university, as well as adult learner experience, I will offer you tips for reaching your goals. Whether business emails, academic essays,...See Suzie's full profile

I help students become confident and skilled in writing essays. They will learn how to craft strong, thesis driven arguments and analysis, And, they will learn to become better and more confident readers. And, they will have fun! See Jonathan's full profile

As a certified high school teacher, I have experience teaching all levels of English, including IB and AP English, as well as creative writing. I have tutored high school students and worked with students on their application essays to both undergraduate and graduate programs. When it comes to application...See Lucy's full profile

I have a particular interest in assisting students with college application essays. I understand that the admissions process can often be overwhelming, and my objective is to demystify it by offering clear, actionable feedback in a supportive environment. I assist students in developing compelling essay...See Serena's full profile