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The Best college essay Tutors in Orange County, NC

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Michael G.

90/hour

Chapel Hill, NC

College Prof for AP Lang & Lit, Common App, and Academic Essays

5.0 (128)

732 hours tutoring

I can teach English and history to high school and college level students, but I'm also interested in working with non-traditional students. I've worked for years with students on their college entrance essays and personal...

Extremely Helpful

Michael helped me improve my essay writing a lot. He is extremely efficient in giving me comments to enhance my writing. I’ve had several lessons with him, and they’ve all been very productive. Thank you Michael! - Alicia, 5 lessons with Michael

Rebecca M.

150/hour

Chapel Hill, NC

Application Coach | Writing Consultant | Duke Grad & UNC Med Student

5.0 (26)

64 hours tutoring

Hi, I'm Rebecca! Thanks for visiting my profile 😊 A little about me- I’m passionate about helping students find clarity and confidence in their writing, especially when it comes to personal statements for college, graduate school, and...

Exceptional College Application Support—Rebecca Goes Above and Beyond!

I can't say enough amazing things about Rebecca—she is the perfect tutor for navigating the college application process! Rebecca was incredibly supportive and truly went above and beyond. I procrastinated on my supplemental essays... - Lyla, 6 lessons with Rebecca

Shreeya S.

85/hour

Chapel Hill, NC

Software Engineer & STEM Mentor | SAT, AP, CS & College Prep

4.6 (26)

198 hours tutoring

I especially enjoy mentoring students interested in STEM and Computer Science pathways in college. I help students with college preparation, resumes, essays, interview preparation, and building strong profiles for competitive...

Samantha H.

80/hour

Durham, NC

Experienced Writing Coach | Professional Harpist

4.9 (88)

404 hours tutoring

Response time: 39 minutes

Writer's block keeping you from finishing your college application essay? Overwhelmed by grad school applications? Always wanted to play an instrument or learn music theory, but don't know where to start? Take a deep...

An able guide for writing

Samantha was amazing! Invaluable! My daughter was in desperate need for adding more personal content and pulling together some loose strings for her college essay. She was struggling. In one session, Samantha guided her in making ... - Michele

Sanjana P.

50/hour

Burlington, NC

Experienced Tutor Specializing in Biology, Chemistry, and Math

5.0 (283)

751 hours tutoring

I have taken AP English, Honors English, Medieval literature, and English 101. I have had lots of experience writing college level essays and helping students learn to use better grammar and better structure.

Etinosa A.

130/hour

Cary, NC

Patient and Friendly Math/Science/English Tutor

4.9 (85)

322 hours tutoring

I can assist you in writing as well as editing your college level essays and write ups. For my younger clients I work with them in various areas including reading comprehension and vocabulary to show them ways of becoming a more...

Greatest tutor ever.

Eti will work patiently with you as long as you need and she will go above and beyond to help you with whatever you need. She is willing to meet as often as you need and makes time to help you. She's the best tutor I have ever had... - Ilana, 15 lessons with Etinosa

Serena Z.

100/hour

Cary, NC

BioEng @MIT: ISEF, STS, USABO prep, Essay editing, SAT/ACT

5.0 (4)

9 hours tutoring

Because of this multifaceted background, I’m excited to work with students across a range of areas: Science fair and research competitions (ISEF, Regeneron STS) College/summer program essays, writing competitions SAT and...

Tomeka P.

70/hour

Durham, NC

MBA + MA in Law | Expert in Academic & Professional Essay Writing

4.9 (242)

1,131 hours tutoring

My tutoring focuses on structure, grammar, critical thinking, and meeting assignment objectives. Whether you're preparing a college essay or a complex legal memo, I guide students through every step of the writing process with clarity...

5 Star Tutor

Tomeka is a five-star tutor and I'm glad that I found her. She is very knowledgeable in law and helpful for students like me who is entering a world of law, which can be intimidating. - Bre, 3 lessons with Tomeka

Beth M.

90/hour

Cary, NC

Former teacher and occasional interviewer for prestigious scholarships

4.9 (1785)

6,858 hours tutoring

Response time: 17 minutes

As an high school teacher, I helped students with SATs, college essays, application processes, and more. I've written letters of recommendation and seen some students go on to win full scholarships. I am also a Caldwell scholar...

Awesome Tutor

Beth has been such a huge help, not only to myself but to both of my kids. She has been an invaluable resource helping my daughter with her AP Spanish and AP Calculus, as well as my son with chemistry. She is extremely patient, ... - Kris, 94 lessons with Beth

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Laurie B.

95/hour

College Essay Pro: Undergraduate/Graduate/Transfers

5.0 (568)

1,023 hours tutoring

Response time: 38 minutes

I have worked for several international college admissions companies for over six years, along with helping my own students. I have assisted with applications to top U.S. schools, including UC schools. I have extensive experience with graduate...

Ben U.

450/hour

Berkeley PhD, Harvard Author – Writing Coach for College Essays

5.0 (487)

1,770 hours tutoring

Response time: 5 minutes

I’ve been a professional writing coach since 2016, advising university applicants on their college essays. Taught academic writing at UC Berkeley, 2001-2011. Directed 30 senior theses at Berkeley, primarily through individual consultation...

Harvard, Stanford, Yale & MIT

I was accepted to Harvard, Stanford, Yale and MIT, and I cannot thank Ben enough for his help. His college consulting goes far beyond editing. He pushed me to think deeply about my experiences so my college essays actually reflect... - Maria, 11 lessons with Ben

Leah A.

150/hour

College Essay Writing and Editing Specialist

5.0 (202)

541 hours tutoring

I have 2+ years of experience assisting students in college essay writing. I help with brainstorming ideas, formatting essay outlines, and editing essay drafts. I can assist with personal statements and secondary essays. I have also taken...

Amazing Tutor

Leah has been an incredible tutor for my daughter. She explains concepts clearly, builds confidence, and makes learning enjoyable. We’ve already seen improvement and are continuing with regular sessions. Highly recommend! - Fred, 38 lessons with Leah

Brian O.

70/hour

Experienced College Essay Tutor

5.0 (47)

163 hours tutoring

I have worked with a number of students on their college essays and applications, each time helping their craft powerful and engaging answers to unique sets of questions for respective college application.

Fantastic tutor!

Brian helped me further develop my idea for my college essay. Before I was lost and had no more than an idea, after just 30 minutes I left with new found inspiration and direction. I fully recommend Brian! - Krisztina , 2 lessons with Brian

David S.

95/hour

PhD Writing Tutor|Academic Essays, College Papers, Personal Statements

Response time: 31 minutes

PhD Writing Tutor | College Essays, Academic Writing, Scholarship Applications, Personal Statements I help high school, college, and graduate students become stronger, more confident writers. With more than 30 years of experience in...

Knowledgeable and Talented Teacher

David is truly the best admissions advisor I have worked with. He is incredibly knowledgeable and has a remarkable ability to see what makes a student’s story unique and compelling. His brilliant and insightful feedback has been i... - Willow, 19 lessons with David

Mark L.

134/hour

Elite College Essay Coach/UC & Ivy Admissions Expert based in CA

5.0 (15)

49 hours tutoring

I've helped thousands of students secure spots at Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, Harvard, Yale and other elite institutions. My expertise centers on college application essays transforming ideas into compelling narratives that...

Kenneth O.

250/hour

College Essay and Application Strategic Positioning Expert

Response time: 5 minutes

I have over 3,500 hours of one-on-one coaching experience helping students through college applications. I hold an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and an MFA in Creative Writing, which together inform how I teach both the...

Highly Recommended Tutor

I came to Kenneth with a self-imposed three-day deadline to submit eleven college applications, and it's safe to say I was a bit more than a little stressed. Seeing this, Kenneth immediately sprang into action and completely turne... - Melissa, 3 lessons with Kenneth

Aric D.

120/hour

Elite Writing Coach | AP, Essays, & College Prep Expert

Response time: 44 minutes

With over 8 years of experience teaching writing at elite institutions like UCLA and a top Chicago prep school, I’ve helped hundreds of students transform their writing from average to exceptional. I specialize in structure, clarity, thesis...

Highly Recommend Aric!

We are so grateful we found Aric to help our son with his college essays! He worked efficiently and was great at helping our son identify the right themes to highlight his strengths while staying true to his own voice. With such l... - Ali, 3 lessons with Aric

Alexandra W.

85/hour

Experienced 12th Grade Teacher Who Reads College Essays + Writes Recs.

Response time: 54 minutes

As a full time 12th grade Social Studies teacher, I have spent much time with Seniors reviewing college applications, essays, supplements, etc. I have also written over 35 college letters of recommendation for a variety of students...

Very Knowledgeable and Responsive

Extremely helpful with correcting my essays and pinpointing my weaknesses. She especially taught me how to make my sentences more concise and to the point, which is necessary for essay writing. Highly Recommend! - Abigail, 30 lessons with Alexandra

Inna E.

325/hour

Johns Hopkins Advising Team; Columbia Grad; Governor's Speechwriter

5.0 (21)

38 hours tutoring

As a member of the Johns Hopkins University Advising team, I have helped alumni and students craft compelling narratives for admission into elite grad school, research, and professional programs. I love supporting high school students and...

Accepted to Cornell, Columbia, Berkeley, and Duke

Inna is a miracle worker. Our son's high school is known for being highly competitive. With everyone scoring in the same range, with excellent extracurriculars, it's nearly impossible for individual students to stand out. That's w... - Solomon, 9 lessons with Inna

Yang W.

150/hour

Cornell Student with Extensive Experience in College Essays

5.0 (65)

149 hours tutoring

Response time: 41 minutes

I've worked with high school seniors navigating their college applications, streamlining their thoughts into narratives that help them stand out in front of college admission officers. From word flow to content structure, every piece needs to come...

Gabriel N.

299/hour

College Admission from Stanford & Coca-Cola Scholar

5.0 (61)

180 hours tutoring

I have supported students in gaining admission to Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Stanford, and other highly selective universities, as well as earning competitive scholarships such as the Coca-Cola Scholarship. My own college essay was selected...

Benjamin P.

200/hour

Harvard Grad and College Essay Consultant

5.0 (31)

155 hours tutoring

After graduating from Harvard with a degree in English, I've worked with students to discover the stories only they can tell and transform them into compelling college essays. Together, we'll identify the experiences, values, and...

Knowledgeable and Talented Teacher

Benjamin is an exceptionally knowledgeable and talented teacher and writer. He has helped my daughter develop her personal essay, and his feedback is always detailed, clear, and insightful. He encourages her to think more deeply a... - Willow, 15 lessons with Benjamin

Rachel B.

95/hour

Ivy League College Essay and Personal Statement Writing Coach

5.0 (77)

312 hours tutoring

I thoroughly enjoy helping students discover their written voice to tell the stories only they can tell. I have proven methods of crafting the ideal college essay and grad school personal statement, from the brainstorming process for the...

Eitan G.

699/hour

Author, NYU MFA in Fiction, NYU MBA, College Application Essays Expert

5.0 (373)

1,989 hours tutoring

Response time: 17 minutes

Over the last eight years, I have developed a unique personal statement production process that has helped dozens of students craft authentic, powerful, and engaging college application essays. My methods are effective and proven and...

Exceptional College Essay Tutoring – Highly Recommend!

I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks to Eitan for his incredible work with our daughter on her college essay last summer. Thanks to his exceptional guidance and expertise on her essay, our daughter was accepted into a remarkable... - Bianca, 6 lessons with Eitan

Silvana P.

250/hour

Princeton Grad | College Essay & UC PIQ Expert | Ivy League Admissions

Response time: 34 minutes

I am a Princeton University graduate (B.A. in Neuroscience) and college admissions specialist with over six years of professional experience in college counseling, college essay coaching, and application strategy. I have guided hundreds of...

Amazing with College Essays!

Simply stated, Silvana is fabulous! My daughter is a high school senior applying to selective colleges. We hired a private counselor to proof her essays but when my daughter got pneumonia, she missed all the deadlines for proofr... - Heather, 5 lessons with Silvana

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Ginny has done a great job helping my son with his college essay. She has a lot of positive energy and is very patient with him. He has enjoyed working with her. She's awesome!

Miriam R.

15 lessons

Carole was instrumental in helping my daughter organize her thoughts for her college essay. She patiently explained the steps for the Common App and reduced a lot of college application anxiety in our household. A fantastic college counselor!

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