The Best College Counseling Tutors in Newark, NJ

Hi, I’m Andrea, a native English speaker originally from New York City. I joined Wyzant in 2019, but my journey as a tutor began in 1999, when I joined the Peace Corps. I have developed a deep understanding of students' needs in editing, proofreading, brainstorming, advising, and co-writing admissions essays, personal...See Andrea's full profile

I have extensive experience in college counseling, advising over 50 students per year as a college professor. I have guided numerous high school students through the college application process, mentoring their research projects and strengthening their applications. My support has helped students gain admission to...See Sadegh's full profile

I teach math in an independent school in NYC, and have also worked in math ed-tech. Prior to that, I was a college professor at the University of Rochester. I love explaining things clearly and seeing understanding blossom in a student. To help a student understand something, the key is to make it concrete,...See Raj's full profile

I have spent the past seven years guiding hundreds of students through every phase of the college admissions process, from standardized test prep, through developing standout extracurriculars, all the way to brainstorming and editing college essays. My students have gained admission to Harvard, Yale, Columbia, and...See Ari's full profile

I am a qualified professional with 10+ years working in public schools in urban, suburban, and rural environments. My family spent a great deal of my childhood in Europe and the international education I received helped me become an avid achiever. After graduating from a military base high school, I attended college...See Shelley's full profile

Hi! I'm Tiana, a current graduate student at New York University. I have obtained my Bachelor of Science from NYU as well and have been tutoring students for 4+ years now. Working with students and helping them achieve their goals is what is most important to me. I think what makes a student successful in a class is the...See Tiana's full profile

I am a writer, filmmaker and screenwriter passionate about helping learners of all ages achieve their learning goals. I have experience in teaching high school and college age students in particular, but enjoy working with all types of students at any age. I enjoy being able to help students improve their writing...See Robin's full profile

Member, New Jersey Association for College Admission Counseling (NJACAC). I am a professional writer with a New York Times background. I taught writing for 9 years at Drew University in New Jersey. I have become schooled in the intricacies of the college selection and application process, as well as the...See Stephen's full profile

Personally, I have won a highly competitive national fellowship, a two-year graduate fellowship to Oxford and numerous competitive summer research awards. I was also invited to speak by the Williams College fellowships office on the subject of college counseling and fellowships specifically.See Joseph's full profile

Hi! I’m Brant, currently pursuing a degree in Economics with minors in Sociology and Entrepreneurship at Wake Forest University. My passion for mathematics and helping others succeed has led me to tutor students in my local community, particularly in SAT and ACT math subjects. I’ve consistently achieved an 800 on...See Brant'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

As an undergraduate student mentor and later as a graduate student mentor, I counseled several other students with their college applications, gave them feedback on their personal essays and discussed elements of their resume and how to edit them. I also mentored college students with their research projects as well as...See Andra's full profile

Hello! My name is Riley, and I am a rising junior at Princeton University. I have completed 6 Advanced Placement Courses (US History, Language, Psychology, Statistics, US Government, Biology). Princeton was the only Ivy League I applied for, and I was also accepted into the University of Virginia and the College of...See Riley's full profile

Serena holds a degree in Financial Economics and Business Management from Columbia University. As a college essay editor, Serena strives to elevate her students’ writing with a dynamic, individualized approach to editing. She’s best equipped to facilitate flow, alter pace, refine prose, polish intros and conclusions,...See Serena's full profile

Hi everyone! My name is Romi, and I am an undergraduate student at Harvard University studying biology, history of science, and economics on a pre-med track. Because of this, I have extensive knowledge of various STEM subjects such as biology, chemistry, and math until BC Calculus. I have tutored children in these...See Romi's full profile

My name is Colin, nice to meet you! I live in Brooklyn and work at a social policy and education research nonprofit. I have extensive experience offering private tutoring for students at a range of age and ability levels (and across several subjects). My “specialties” are in math and writing, but feel free to reach...See Colin's full profile

I graduated from Brown University with a degree in biology and completed my PhD at Columbia University in Biomedical Engineering. My undergraduate thesis was an in-depth project on cancer immunology. My graduate work was funded by the National Space Technology and Research Fellowship through NASA, and crosses the fields...See Simon's full profile

I have helped numerous high-achieving students with the application process to selective colleges and grad schools. I have helped my students choose colleges, boost their scores to meet their target, and to craft and fine-tune successful college essays/personal statements and applications. I am very knowledgeable about...See Olya's full profile

I understand what top schools are looking for and how to help you get into the best school for you. I also contract with four educational consulting firms, including two firms that are members of the National Association for College Admissions Counseling, where I have honed my winning methods with...See Alexandra's full profile

I am a writer and teacher with more than 5 years' experience teaching reading, writing, college counseling, and a variety of other subjects. I graduated from Harvard University in 2019 with a degree in Comparative Literature, where I was awarded the Edward Eager Memorial Prize for Poetry. Since graduating, I...See Carl's full profile

Hello! I am Aysha! I am a QuestBridge Match Scholar attending Haverford College with a full scholarship and a recipient of the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine linkage program. I have spent the past eight years tutoring independently with elementary school children. I have successfully tutored...See Aysha's full profile

I have an MBA from Columbia Business School and BA from Northwestern University. I can provide advice on insight on how to navigate undergraduate internship recruiting and general career advice. I’ve mostly spent my career in marketing and sales. My MBA was focused on marketing, and I can also give advice on brand...See Kemi'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

College counseling involves thinking about who you are, what your goals are, and where you want to be. My expertise in college counseling comes from years as a communications professor as well as a career in foreign exchange as a counselor (for families, schools, and students). Often, I work with clients...See Suzie's full profile

I help you stop sounding like an applicant and start sounding like a future colleague. QUICK FACTS: - YALE, UCSF, CORNELL & COLUMBIA | THE INSIDER EDGE: Get the perspective of an expert who has worked within the nation’s most elite medical systems. - CONNECTION-BASED COACHING: Move past "robot" answers to create a...See Tyler's full profile