The Best College Counseling Tutors in Oakland, CA

Oakland, CA

PhD in AI Ethics with 10+ Years of Teaching Experience

I have three postgraduate degrees in fields spanning both STEM and the humanities (history, sociology, AI). I have applied for and received degrees with honors from prestigious universities including Northwestern (US), Cambridge (UK), and Berkeley (US). I have 2 years of peer college tutoring experience including review... See Thomas's full profile

Oakland, CA

Adjunct Professor with over 10 year experience

I have extensive experience supporting students through the college counseling process, including application strategy, essay development, and navigating academic and extracurricular planning. I have worked with high school students and young adults to help them identify strengths, clarify goals, and build... See Mary's full profile

Near Oakland, CA

Northwestern Graduate | College Admissions & Essay Coach

I am a recent Northwestern University graduate with firsthand experience navigating the competitive college admissions process and over six years of tutoring, mentoring, and teaching experience. I currently work with students on college applications, helping them develop a thoughtful application strategy and communicate... See Cheryl's full profile

Near Oakland, CA

College Counseling

Guide high school students through the brainstorming, drafting, and revision process for college application essays. Help students identify authentic personal narratives, strengthen structure and voice, and develop compelling essays tailored to competitive admissions. Support students applying to selective universities... See RD's full profile

Near Oakland, CA

Medical School Application Coach and Physician

I specialize in providing personalized, high-touch medical school application coaching, helping applicants develop a cohesive strategy that reflects their individual experiences, strengths, and goals. My approach combines comprehensive application review and strategy with intensive essay editing, ensuring every component... See Sohini's full profile

Near Oakland, CA

Admissions Expert and Experienced Educator

I've served on admissions and award committees, and know what a successful application looks like at a top ranked university. I've leveraged this information to help my mentees build compelling application packages that have won them acceptance to schools including MIT, Stanford, and NYU with significant competitive... See Aaron's full profile

Near Oakland, CA

Success with Yale, Columbia, Brown, Duke, etc. Expert Essay Editor

I have worked with students from an extremely wide range of income levels and backgrounds to craft their most personal, compelling college essays. I also guide students through the Common App and UC Application processes with two respected institutions. I pride myself on my ability to fit my essay editing pace to the one... See Nathan's full profile

Near Oakland, CA

College Admissions Coach with 12+ Years of Experience

I have worked with over 40 students on their college applications, including the personal statement, supplemental essay questions, and other parts of the process. Students of mine have been admitted to universities including Cornell, University of Notre Dame, UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, Lewis & Clark, San José State... See Richard's full profile

Near Oakland, CA

College Essay Consultant

I am a Stanford Graduate with over six years of tutoring experience. During my time at Stanford, I participated in the highly competitive SLE program and worked as a teaching assistant for the University. I specialize in helping students develop persuasive and substantial arguments that also highlight their unique voices. See Raymond's full profile

Near Oakland, CA

Peer Counselor

I worked with underserved populations to provide comprehensive academic counseling. This involved creating detailed four-year plans, giving guidance with academic deadlines, and providing resources for students to seek academic help or major advertising. During the pandemic, we had to adapt to virtual one-on-one... See Christopher's full profile

Near Oakland, CA

Harvard and Columbia Alumni with Admissions Committee Experience

I have worked for 5 years as both an interviewer for Harvard College and an undergraduate admissions counselor for a private company. I am experienced in the college selection process and have had my mentees accepted to elite colleges and universities, including Columbia, UPenn, Princeton, Yale, Brown, Dartmouth,... See Annelise's full profile

Near Oakland, CA

Highly Experienced Tutor

I have a Master's in Clinical Social Work from Fordham University and many years of success working collaboratively with school-based college counselors to help students and their families navigate the college application process. I assist students with developing and editing their personal statements and supplemental... See Jason's full profile

Near Oakland, CA

Certified English teacher with 10+ years of experience

I have taught personal narrative writing to hundreds of juniors during my years as an English teacher. Student success stories include admissions to Northwestern, University of Michigan, Harvard, and Pomona; I helped each of them craft their personal statement, compile their list of activities, and write supplemental and... See Amy's full profile

Near Oakland, CA

Harvard Graduate, College Consultant, and Former High School Teacher

I have worked extensively with high schoolers over the last 3 years to improve their writing. I have advised over 15+ students in how to craft the perfect college application, not only providing feedback on their essays, but also helping them to reflect on the experiences that have made them the person they are today.... See Will's full profile

Near Oakland, CA

5 Years of International College Counseling

I have been helping students to choose universities and graduate school programs, applications, essays, financial aid, and interviewing since 2015. I am familiar with boarding schools and universities in the US, UK, Germany, Switzerland, and Spain. See Jeffrey's full profile

Harvard/Berkeley graduate with admissions experience at both schools

As a Harvard and UC Berkeley graduate, I have spent the last 20 years guiding thousands of students from across the country and the globe to get acceptances at Stanford, UCLA, Berkeley, Harvard, Yale and other top universities. Specializing in UC... See Mark's full profile

Experienced Interviewer at UC and Ivy League Hospital + Medical School

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... See Tyler's full profile

Former College Admissions Counselor | Expert in Applications & Essays

I am a former college admissions counselor with extensive experience helping students successfully navigate the college application process. I have worked in college admissions offices, giving me insider knowledge of what top schools look for. I... See David F.'s full profile

Current College Student Offering Full College Admissions Guidance

I recently navigated the college admissions process myself, applying to over 60 colleges, gaining acceptance to multiple top universities, and receiving over $640,000 in scholarships. I have experience guiding students through every step of the... See Jasmine's full profile

Harvard PhD | Mentor, essay magician, and mock interviewer

I am a Harvard PhD who applied to 12 top-tier graduate schools and received interviews and offers from all of them. I have mentored 10+ students in their graduate applications, who have proceeded to matriculate at top schools such as Harvard,... See Nghia's full profile

College Admissions Consultant - STEM & Pre-Med Focus

I am a STEM-focused college consultant with over a decade of experience supporting more than 1,000 students from K–12 through college admissions. My students have been accepted to top universities such as Ivies and top UC's. I specialize in... See Emily's full profile

College counseling experienced tutor

I have worked with 11-12th graders to create and finalize a college list, write their common application essay and their supplements. I have acted as an official mentor through a National College Expedition for two years and continue to work with... See Aliya's full profile

Stanford & Coca-Cola Scholar College Counseling

Proven success guiding students to admission at top universities including Harvard, Yale, Columbia, and Stanford through strategic essay coaching and application planning. Firsthand expertise in the full admissions process, graduating... See Gabriel's full profile

BA from Yale, MFA with 8+ years of College Counseling Exp.

I’ve been an editor and college counselor for 8+ years, ever since I graduated from Yale (cum laude, double majoring in history and film, and sports editor of the newspaper). Independently and through agencies, I've helped countless students... See Sebastian's full profile

Stanford Graduate and Incoming Medical Student for College Counseling

I was admitted to Stanford University for undergraduate study and graduated with a B.A. in Classics and a minor in Biology. During my own college admissions process, I applied to 15 undergraduate programs and did not receive a single rejection,... See Diego's full profile