The Best Writing Tutors in New York City, NY

Having completed a PhD, I have been coaching and editing writing at EVERY level of academic writing. I help people at every stage - from conceptualization and research - to final editing and formatting. In addition, I taught writing skills to students preparing for the SAT and ACT for the past seven...See James's full profile

I am a Princeton University graduate with over six years of professional experience in academic writing instruction, college essay coaching, and college application support. I specialize in helping students craft standout college applications and develop clear, authentic, and engaging writing. Whether you...See Silvana's full profile

I’m Em, a senior at Cornell studying Industrial and Labor Relations on the pre-law track. As a current student, I can connect with students and engage them in the material while providing study and writing tips, many of which I currently employ in my own work. Growing up in NYC, I am familiar with the high...See Emmie's full profile

I have been counseling students on both their college applications, essays, and overall search for 3 years with a focus on the student's needs and their intended career plans. I focus on the development and writing of the student's personal statement and supplemental essays in order to best reflect their...See Jaclyn's full profile

In this capacity, I have tutored numerous people who needed strategies for writing impromptu essays that are well-organized, supported by evidence, and completed within time limits. I hold a Master's Degree in Creative Writing from the University of Denver, and am capable of helping you brainstorm,...See Meeraj's full profile

I completed three years of fiction creative writing workshop experience at the University of Houston and it has shaped me to whip up quick critiques for fiction and essay materials. I am the Editor of InStory Houston and Mosaics magazine and know the mechanics of writing quality stories and essays for...See Caroline's full profile

I double-majored in History and Creative Writing at Columbia, and have been helping high school and college students with their term papers since 2008. The term papers have been about everything from the modern New York subway system to classical theater to Chinese history. See Avi's full profile

I work on a variety of projects, both academic and professional. I have many samples that I can send, and I also have a writer's website that explains all the ways I can help you in your writing, academic, and marketing text projects. Feel free to contact me here, and you can see my credentials by adding a...See Andrea's full profile

Three of my mentees have won National Medals from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Essay Mentor, Fulbright Commission, 2015-2020. Teacher-Consultant, National Writing Project. Top honors from Yale; MEd from Tufts. Certificate in Creative Writing, UC Berkeley.See Jonathan'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

I focus on clarity, structure, and voice, ensuring each essay reflects the student’s individuality while meeting the highest standards of academic writing. Over the years, I’ve helped students gain admission to top universities by refining their writing into memorable, persuasive narratives.See Alex's full profile

I hold an undergraduate degree in Philosophy, a writing degree that I received top marks. I am able to assist in writing essays, resumes, papers, and other statements. I am also able to provide help and opinions on how to write better. See Kemi'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...See Erica's full profile

Along with tutoring, Jonathan teaches writing at Fordham U. Jonathan is thrilled to be living in NYC again. Academic essays Personal Statements for college applications Creative writing SAT/ACT -- English sections Jonathan loves helping students grow more confident in their writing and...See Jonathan's full profile

I am an English professor, college advisor, and tutor with almost 15 years of experience teaching college and high school. I support students through the entire college application process, from selecting classes freshman year of HS, to enrolling in meaningful summer programs, navigating extracurriculars, and developing...See Katrine's full profile

Additionally, I work with middle and high school students who need extra support with grade-level writing curricula, as well as advanced young learners who want to strengthen their writing skills outside the classroom or submit to writing competitions. I look forward to meeting you!See Julie's full profile

I hold an MFA in Fiction from New York University (4.0 GPA). I have multiple short stories published online and in print, and I received scholarships to study at multiple prestigious creative writing workshops after my MFA, including Bread Loaf Writers Conference, Aspen Words, A Public Space, and One Story. I am...See Emma's full profile

...Vanderbilt, Case Western, UChicago, WashU, UCSD, UCI, Georgetown, GW, UWashington, BU, Dartmouth, UMiami, and Hofstra. For premedical students, I provide guidance on writing the most effective personal statement, AMCAS activities, and secondary essays, as well as interview preparation. During my residency application cycle, I...See Taylor's full profile

I offer tutoring for standardized tests and academic coursework. I am a former Princeton Review teacher (both group lessons and tutoring) and have been tutoring professionally since 2003 (full-time since 2012). I received my BA from the University of Pennsylvania and MA from Georgetown University. I received a perfect...See Marc's full profile

After many years of writing and editing, from my high school newspaper to my college yearbook to a company magazine, I've developed some handy tricks to help people write organized, coherent texts. These skills allowed me to write books, theses, and a dissertation. I've helped students...See Jennifer's full profile

I taught academic writing at Baruch and Hunter Colleges for many years. That comprised of teaching how to write five-paragraph essays on a wide range of topics, with warm-up writing exercises. My course also emphasized grammar, punctuation and self-editing techniques. I also taught CLIP at BMCC - how...See Bonnie's full profile

I graduated with my MFA in Creative Writing from New York University. I currently work at Columbia University to help graduate students refine their essay writing skills. I have taught craft lessons and writing workshops at NYU's College of Arts and Sciences and have me mentored students at NYU...See Naomi's full profile

Some of my qualifications include, but are not limited to the following: • 100+ hours of writing and grammar sessions with high school and college students • National AP Scholar upon receiving a 5 on 10+ AP exams taken in high school • National Gold Medalist for creative works submitted...See Ellie's full profile

I have scored in the 99th percentile (the highest possible score) of every standardized test I have taken, including the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, and IQ tests. I also won national essay writing competitions in high school. For over 20 years, I have tutored thousands of students. I leverage my International...See Brad's full profile

If you happen to be at the essay-writing stage, I am more than happy to go through your writing with you and help bring out your strengths in the way that I know admissions committees want to see. I specialize in helping students write essays that are reflective, aspirational, and mature. As I understand...See Ashish's full profile