The Best College Counseling Tutors in Palatine, IL

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TOP 10% WYZANT TUTOR!!! 630 FIVE STAR RATINGS!!! ACT/SAT!!!

I provided college and career counseling at the University of IL. We would discuss with students issues such as entrance exams, placement tests, enrollment procedures, CLEP/AP exams, ratings of schools, essay writing, and mock interviewing. See Michael's full profile

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It's all about knowing your history and geography

I am a retired reserve military officer, having served in 2 branches of the armed forces, and also just recently retired from a civilian technology career with a well known silicon valley company. My wife and I are recent empty nesters. In the military I was an intelligence officer and logistician, and in my... See Timothy's full profile

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AP High School Teacher specializing in Psychology & College Essays

Hi, I'm Melissa! I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Loyola University before I began my career as a high school teacher. I have 17 years of experience in a high school classroom, 14 of which I have taught AP Psychology. I love to help students earn college credit while learning amazing information about their own lives... See Melissa's full profile

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Senior at Northwestern University

I am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience and Global Health at Northwestern University, where I have consistently been recognized on the Dean’s List every quarter. My strong academic background, combined with my selection for competitive research fellowships, reflects my commitment to both scientific... See Nandhini's full profile

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Expert Economics-Math Tutor (W&M/Oxford/Fed/CFA)(12 Years Credit)

Students and parents! With my tutoring of masters and PhD candidates at top universities worldwide, 12 years of university credit plus a CFA charter, successful record-breaking triple course loads, Federal Reserve Board experience, and teaching a Forbes top 10 EdTech start-up's most advanced intensive week-long data... See Lewis's full profile

Expert Tutor: SAT, GRE, ACT, ASVAB, English, Writing, Interviews, Math

Anxious about your Digital SAT, ACT, GRE, or ASVAB? Struggling with math, writing, or English? Need an admissions essay that helps you stand out? Feeling nervous about an interview? I can help. I’m an educator at heart, with degrees in... See Hanees's full profile

Effective Medical School/College Admissions Consultant

Hi! My name is Jennifer. I have worked in undergrad and medical school admissions, learning the ins and outs behind these very competitive admissions processes. Since then, I have transitioned into education consulting full-time and have worked... See Jennifer's full profile

Master's in College Counseling with Four Years Employment Experience

I obtained a Master's degree in College Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1999. I then worked as a College Counselor at the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School in Rockville, Maryland for four years. There, I helped... See Susan's full profile

Perfect Score Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalc, Calculus & SAT Math Tutor

Ranked in the top 1% of Wyzant Tutors in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, & 2024 My name is Abbey, and I would love to be your tutor. I have been tutoring for over 15 years. I am a former MIT student, and I graduated from UAlbany with a BS... See Abigail's full profile

Cornell University graduate with college counseling experience

I went to Cornell University and was also accepted into a few other elite schools. I have experience brainstorming for and editing college essays. I can also help you figure out what you should look for in a college and how to come up with a good... See Serena's full profile

Expert College Essay Consultant & Academic Writing Specialist

As one of Wyzant's highest-performing writing tutors, I successfully guide students toward writing that is vivid, concise, and polished by showing them science-backed ways to write clearly for a reader. My students learn to analyze their... See Marianne's full profile

Learn the Keys to College Admissions from the BEST!

My experience with college counseling includes school choice, SAT prep, admissions essays, filling out the Common App, and mock interviews. An admissions essay has a main goal of positively differentiating the author from the crowd. This... See Kenneth's full profile

Top Yale Grad, Essay Mentor: College Essays, Transfers, & Grad School

My professional focus is helping university applicants with strategizing, planning, and revising their application essays -- for undergrad and grad programs, as well as transfers. (I also coach speech & debate and help students with academic... See Jonathan's full profile

Harvard Graduate with Extensive College Counseling Experience

I have counseled many highly competitive high school students on the best strategies to refine their college essays, interviews, and overall applications. Personally, I was accepted to Harvard, Columbia, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and other private... See Teagan's full profile

Harvard Grad & College Counseling Expert - 50 Best Harvard Essays

I'm Razi, a proud Harvard graduate, Harvard alumni interviewer, and contributor to 50 Successful Harvard Application Essays (5th Ed.), with over 1,500 hours of one-on-one college counseling experience and more than a decade in... See Razi's full profile

I am dedicated to helping you become the best you can be!

Hello, and welcome to my Wyzant page for Light the Way Tutoring and College Planning! My name is Courtney, and I have been a tutor for 9 years and a college planner for 3 years. I earned an Associates degree in Liberal Arts & Sciences from Monroe... See Courtney's full profile

Expert Tutor|Ivy League Grad| Econ Math Test Prep| 8+ Years Experience

Hi, I’m Torin! I’m a Brown University Honors grad with a double major in Applied Mathematics and Economics, and a Teach For America Fellow with over 8 years of experience helping students excel in Economics, Math, Physics, Test Prep, and STEM... See Torin's full profile

Award-winning PhD Educator: Writing, Lit, SAT/ACT, College Admissions

I have over two decades of experience in education, serving as an AP English teacher, assistant principal, principal, curriculum director, and education consultant. My Bachelor's degree is in English Language & Literature, my Master's degree is in... See Phillip's full profile

Boston College/ Harvard SAT/ACT/ISEE/SSAT/College App Success

One of the most wonderful aspects of teaching is that no matter how often I teach or read something, students will still find something new in it to teach me. Teaching is finding out what really matters to the student and approaching the subject... See Barbara'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

Published Author, NYU MFA in Writing, NYU MBA, College Essay Expert

...ranging from literature and history to public speaking and various standardized tests. However, my primary focus is college counseling, specifically supporting students through their college application essays. Constructing the college essay, or any... See Eitan's full profile

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... See Jeffrey's full profile

Students Average 515! | Top 0.23% Wyzant Tutor | 6000+ Hrs One-on-One

*Limited space remaining for 2025 testers!! Hi! I am the founder of an MCAT prep business, with over 6000 hours and six years of full-time, one-on-one MCAT consulting. I'm excited to help you maximize your potential on your exam!... See Arielle's full profile

MIT Ph.D. with 10+ Years Counseling Students in Higher Education

I have extensive experience in College Counseling, specifically in helping students identify academic opportunities that align with their long-term career goals and turn their stories into narratives that an admissions committee will love.... See Manoshi's full profile

Experienced Undergraduate and High School Tutor

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,... See Brant's full profile