The Best college essay Tutors in Oakland, CA

Through feedback that is both technical (the X's and O's of writing) and power-affirming (asking writers to think deeply about their effect on the reader), I have helped dozens of students get into colleges. In particular, I excel at coaching for the Personal Insight Question (PIQ), a college essay form...See Ward's full profile

My name is Meghan and I am a College Admission Essay Specialist, Fulbright Teaching Alumnus, and Summa Cum Laude graduate from the University of California, Davis. I currently work for multiple companies and non-profits developing curricula, teaching, and coaching writing for college admissions...See Meghan's full profile

As we learned writing together, many of my students have expressed much greater confidence overall, and have happily earned improved scores with the SAT, ACT, and other high-stakes testing as well as success with college essays.See Stephen's full profile

Hi! I graduated in 2022 with my PhD in Evolutionary Biology, with a focus in wildlife conservation. As a science PhD, I have a lot of experience in applying statistical tests and tools towards understanding data, whether that be in excel, R or python. I also worked in industry as a data scientist for two years, so I have...See Nadya's full profile

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...See Nathan's full profile

I know how to make your college and scholarship application essays shine! Students whose essays I helped craft have gotten accepted and offered scholarships at: Minerva, Amherst, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Pomona College, and more.See Aaron's full profile

I’ve been a private tutor for many years and also work onsite as a tutor at a college prep high school in San Francisco, CA. I provide academic support for all subjects K-12 and assist college students with math and writing. I’m also highly experienced with test prep for the SSAT, HSPT, SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, CBEST,...See Jason's full profile

I'm Richard, a current Materials Engineer at UCLA with a proposed specialization in nuclear engineering (and even more specifically, thorium-232 reactors!). Throughout my time at high school and even college, I've tutored my peers and have held classes regarding academics along with other hobbies of mine (chess,...See Richard's full profile

I'm Sarina. I graduated from Barnard, Columbia University with a major in Economics and a minor in South Asian Studies and Education. I worked at Goldman Sachs for the last year and am now a Master's Student at Columbia's Teacher's College. I have helped multiple students with college applications and my students have...See Sarina's full profile

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

My name is Charlotte and I am an Architect and Educator with a passion for communicating complex ideas in simple terms that everyone can understand. I have several years of experience helping students with high school, college, and graduate school writing. I specialize in college application essays, helping...See Charlotte's full profile

Since 2020, he has helped almost 60 students get selected for a distinction by The New York Times and four students to win first prize. Every year half of his students receive gold and silver keys from Scholastic. From 2015-25, he provided college counseling and essay editing for multiple students...See Jeffrey's full profile

I have successfully written and guided personal statements for my own college applications, gaining admission to top schools and earning substantial scholarships. I work step-by-step with students to uncover their core story and craft a statement that authentically reflects their experiences and goals. I emphasize...See Jasmine's full profile

Hello, I'm Dr. Halder, an Emergency Medicine resident physician and medical school application coach with 4 years of experience helping pre-medical students develop their story, strengthen their applications, and navigate the medical school admissions process. You can find more information about me at haldermd .com. I...See Sohini's full profile

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...See RD's full profile

My academic research focused on adolescent social–emotional development and cultural/gender psychology, with earlier training in cognitive aspects of depression, resulting in multiple peer-reviewed publications. I bring this academic background to my work as a tutor, writing coach, and college essay...See Kalpa's full profile

With a particular strength in helping students with SAT and ACT preparation, as well as editing college admissions essays, I am a Princeton Review-trained tutor for the SAT and have years of experience helping students navigate admissions tests. I have also worked for an organization that specializes in...See Mary's full profile

Hello, I am an educator who begins working with each student precisely where they are, and from there growth and expansion happens. We collaborate together in regards to your goals. I aim to make it educational and fun. My name is Sara B. For over 20 years, I have been tutoring students of all ages from K-6th,...See Sara's full profile

My goal: I am a credentialed English teacher with a decade of teaching experience and a master's of teaching from Stanford. I am to use my experience to empower students to craft compelling personal statements that represent their authentic voice and story. I am committed to guiding students through every step of the...See Amy's full profile

If you are a college student, then I can help you edit and revise your papers to make your words look better and sound better. Looking to get into college? I can help you plan, draft, and polish your college application essays. In addition to my teaching experience, I am also a published author who can...See David's full profile

In terms of my qualifications, I have over 8 years of experience in writing, editing, and mentoring students in diverse fields such as Computer Science, Public Health, Environmental Science, and Political Science. I previously mentored three undergraduate students in college essay writing with acceptances to USC...See Angela's full profile

Majored in English Literature at University of Pittsburgh and am currently writing a screenplay. Recently worked with college student to successfully complete his final college essays, in which he received an A.See GLENN's full profile

I am a law graduate, holding a J.D from Seattle University School of Law. My undergraduate studies were in Political Science and History at the University of Michigan. With my legal training and educational background, I have expertise in English, writing, editing, grammar, and reading. In addition to editing and writing...See Amy's full profile

I have extensive tutoring experience with students from elementary school to college and beyond, including those for whom English is a second language, helping with writing (college essays), speaking, reading comprehension and retention, critical thinking, homework, time management, study and organizational...See Janene's full profile

I have over eight years of history teaching experience, working abroad at an American School in Morocco after college and in numerous Arizona schools after returning to the United States. I served as a peer tutor in high school, and edited college admissions essays while attending university. By giving...See Anthony's full profile