The Best College Counseling Tutors in Palo Alto, CA

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College Counseling Expert with Experience in College Admission

I hold a Bachelor’s degree from New York University, where I graduated with honors and a GPA of 3.82. During my academic and professional journey, I developed expertise in strategic planning, project management, and academic counseling. My roles with organizations such as Tesla and Madison Square Garden have sharpened... See Shaun's full profile

Palo Alto, CA

(Ivy League Grad) College Counselor with 3+ Years Experience

I've worked for multiple college counseling companies and have helped many students achieve their college dreams. I can help you find colleges that fit your profile and interests, find the "right" activities to do and classes to take, and fill out the application and write amazing personal... See Kevin's full profile

Palo Alto, CA

College Counselor and AP Language and Literature teacher

Understanding the whole college application process can be overwhelming for many of you. As an academic counselor at a small private high school, I have experience working individually with students to make the process an exciting and positive one. Having taught high school English for 30 years, focusing over the last... See Jennifer's full profile

Near Palo Alto, CA

I'm an editor, writer, and English language expert

Hi, my name is Tara. I am a professional editor and writer. I double majored in English and Theatre at Santa Clara University. I also received a Master of Fine Arts from the University of West London, making me qualified to be a professor at a university level. I was a teacher's assistant throughout my time at SCU. I... See Tara's full profile

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University student at the University of California

I understand that there can be a lot of unknowns when preparing for college, but I believe my expertise and comprehensive understanding of the process can help you! As a transfer student who will be attending UCSD this Fall, I also specialize in providing College Counseling/Advising to Community College... See Allison's full profile

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Stanford PhD candidate, Chemistry Tutor and College Consultant

Hello! I'm John - I have a B.S in chemical engineering from Yale, where I took three years of chemistry in addition to a rigorous sequence of mathematics, physics, and engineering courses. I have been tutoring regularly since high school via honor societies, independently, and through various tutoring companies. I also... See John's full profile

Near Palo Alto, CA

College Application Advisor and Music Composition Teacher

Hi! My name is Annika, and I’m an undergraduate at Stanford University double majoring in Materials Engineering and Music. I offer both college or summer program application essay support, and music theory or composition lessons depending on your goals. Essay Revisions & Applications: I’ve worked with friends and... See Annika's full profile

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Stanford Engineering PhD with 7 Years of College Counseling Experience

I received my B.S. from Caltech, and I am currently a Ph.D. candidate at Stanford. I have gone through two rounds of successful university applications myself, and I was admitted to multiple top-ranking universities (including Stanford, Harvard, MIT, Caltech, University of Pennsylvania, and Johns Hopkins). Applying what... See Beatriz's full profile

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Data Scientist / Bioinformatician PhD... and occasional tutor

I'm scientist with 11 years' tutoring experience. Tutoring is something I did throughout undergrad and graduate school, I and I still tutor occasionally for the subjects I enjoy the most: Python and Biology. Some more about me: I started as a Finance major in undergrad, during which I devised and testing trading... See Thomas's full profile

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Yale Grad Tutoring SAT(1600), GRE(339), ISEF, USACO, Math, and more

Hi! My name is Henry, and I recently graduated summa cum laude with a double major in mechanical engineering and computer science from Yale University. I'm now going on to complete a master's degree in aerospace engineering at Stanford, but I'm hoping to spend some time pursuing my love of teaching as well! In terms... See Henry's full profile

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Ivy League Grad Specializing in English and Japanese

I tailor my teaching to you - for students looking for conversational practice, I ask good questions that allow you to maximize your opportunity to speak, for readers, I maximize your comprehension through not only reading practice, but comprehension questions. Whatever you want to learn, I can help! In terms of what I... See Hallie's full profile

Near Palo Alto, CA

Aerospace Engineer, Professional Tutor for Math, English, Test Prep

I was the principal instructor for a major test preparation company for a number of years, and I am certified to teach test prep for the PSAT, ACT, SAT, GMAT, and GRE. For more than ten years, I was an instructor for Math, Reading and Writing for a major after-school education program. As an Aerospace Engineer and... See Alan'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

Duke Grad College and Graduate School Essay Writing Tutor

In an extraordinarily competitive environment for college and graduate school admissions, it is crucial to differentiate one's applications with compelling personal statements and supplemental essays, and authenticity is paramount. The application... See Joslyn'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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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