The Best College Counseling Tutors in Palatine, IL

Near Palatine, IL

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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Ivy League Student for College Application Tutoring and Essay Editing

I am a current student at the University of Pennsylvania studying Neurobiology and pursuing minors in Chinese and Chemistry. I have taught K-12 students math/science for 5+ years and have mentored multiple high school students through the entire college application process for 2+ years. As a current college student, my... See Katherine's full profile

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TOP 10% WYZANT TUTOR!!! 655 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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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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Experienced MIT-Educated Tutor in STEM, Test Prep, & College Apps

With a passion for sharing knowledge and guiding individuals to achieve their goals, I have taught countless subjects in STEM, test prep, and college applications for the past 16 years. From middle school students to adults, I create individualized plans for clients to progress quickly through their needs! I graduated... See Alexander'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

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

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

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

High-Level College Admission Essay 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

Experienced College Professor Specializing in College Counseling

Dr. S.’s College Counseling services provide comprehensive support for your college admission process, regardless of your intended major. She will guide you in crafting compelling essays and polished resumes that stand out to admissions... See Dr. Beth's full profile

Former UNC Professor Helping Students Craft Standout Essays

In addition to tutoring through Wyzant, I assist students with college essays and applications as an Essay Specialist with College Essay Guy, an industry leader in college counseling, I am also an author myself, with published work... See Erica'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

Georgetown Humanities Grad, Experienced Writing Tutor

Hello! My name is Brogan, and I am a recent graduate of Georgetown University, where I majored in Classics, with concentrations in Greek and Latin. I studied the works of a variety of ancient authors, including Vergil, Caesar, Cicero, Horace,... See Brogan'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

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

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, and 2025 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... See Abigail'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

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

UCLA PhD Specializing in College Essays, PIQs, and Supplements

My name is Adam D. and I received a PhD in Archaeology at UCLA. Prior to graduate school, I completed my BA from Boston University (Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa). I have helped a diverse group of students with common application essays,... See Adam's full profile

Yale, UCSF, Cornell & Columbia | Interview Prep: MD, PA, NP, Nursing

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... See Tyler'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

Certified College Counselor - College Apps/Essay, SAT, ACT, AP English

As an undergrad, I was fortunate to study abroad in Oxford, England. I obtained my College Counseling Specialized Certificate from UCSD and am a proud member of Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA) and National Association for... See Jesse'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

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