The Best College Counseling Tutors in Pasadena, CA

Many of the students I have worked with have been admitted to competitive 4-year programs. The accumulation of these academic, professional and personal experiences have developed my skill set for college counseling. See Pateel's full profile

As a former college English professor, and now as a high school Humanities department chair and teacher, I have more than a decade of experience teaching high school and college students and supporting them at a variety of stages in their academic journeys--including the application process. As a writing coach, my aim...See Calina's full profile

As a Stanford alum and alum interviewer, I have interviewed dozens of students throughout the college admissions process. Because of that experience, I know what makes an application stand out from the crowd and shine, and can work with with students to emphasize those qualities which will most appeal to an admissions...See Lisa's full profile

I was a double major at Yale (in two writing-intensive majors), graduating cum laude. Outside of class, I was a full-time sports editor for our university newspaper. Later, I worked as a writing tutor while completing my MFA at USC, helping students with essay writing, creative writing, and application essays.See Sebastian's full profile

I’m a Brown University graduate with a degree in Political Science and a former Brown University Writing Fellow, where I served as a writing coach for fellow students. I have five years experience teaching, tutoring, and designing curriculum at the middle, high school and college levels and have worked with students on...See Alexandra's full profile

Over the past three years of admissions counseling, I have gotten dozens of students accepted to Stanford, Harvard, Northwestern, Brown, Yale Columbia, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and countless other top universities. Together, we will perfect your portfolio to best express you in all your glory, making you stand out amidst the...See Arianna's full profile

I have a PhD in English and have served for over ten years as a university College Admissions evaluator. I also have assisted many students in preparing their undergraduate and graduate school applications, from identifying target schools, assistance with essay writing and revision, and support in completing...See Maria's full profile

After being accepted early decision at Yale University, I served as a Tour Guide and Senior Presenter with the Admissions department. Later I was accepted to a full-ride graduate program (MFA in Poetry at Boston University) which included a teaching fellowship stipend and an all-expenses paid trip. I enjoy telling my...See Sean's full profile

I am very familiar with undergraduate admissions regarding ACT/SAT/AP testing/Personal statement writing preparation, having achieved acceptances to UCLA, UC Berkeley, UCSD, UCD, BU, UCSC, and UCI as an undergrad. I am also familiar with the GRE test for graduate school applications and personal statement writing for...See Wesley's full profile

I have a proven track record in college counseling. My students in the past few years have been accepted to Brown, Penn, Princeton, Cornell, UC Berkeley, UCLA and USC. I also work with international students applying to universities in Canada with acceptances to McGill, University of Toronto and University of...See Angela's full profile

As an experienced college admissions essay coach, I have a demonstrated track record of helping students achieve admissions success. I hold a PhD in English Literature from UCLA, where I spent nearly a decade teaching, and where I gained a keen firsthand understanding of elite admissions committees. In addition to my...See Gabriel's full profile

I am a UCLA graduate and a medical student, both of which require thoughtful and creative writing as part of the admissions process. Additionally, I have over 50 hours of experience helping students with their college applications through service organizations at UCLA. I am also passionate about mentorship and co-founded...See Ryan's full profile

I received a full tuition scholarship to USC as an undergraduate, and was recruited a year early through an academic merit recruitment program. At USC, I was a National Merit Scholar and was enrolled in their Honors Core Curriculum, known as Thematic Option. Had I not been admitted to USC a year early, I would have...See Scott's full profile

During much of that time, I've used those people-reading methods to better understand the individual needs and skills of a countless number of students, and in the form of college counseling and life coaching, encouraged them to follow their passions wherever they may lead. In addition, as CEO of a tutoring...See Eric's full profile

I am currently licensed as a CPA in California and work as an IT professional in the Business Intelligence industry and my professional consulting skills translate very well over to the college counseling work. See Keith's full profile

Since 2017, I've helped students write the essays that have gained them admission to the colleges and graduate schools of their dreams. I can help at any stage in the process, from brainstorming ideas to revising early drafts to proofreading the final draft.See Nathan's full profile

I’ve helped applicants gain admission to top-tier universities across the US, including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, MIT, and UC Berkeley. Since 2016, I’ve guided students through every step of the college application process — from refining a school list and planning timelines to crafting standout essays and shaping a...See Ben's full profile

I have worked with five separate high school students to help them prepare for the college applications process. Together, we generate a schedule and study plan that will improve performance on the required standardized tests. I also provide guidelines as to the content, tone, and structure of the personal statement....See Ryan's full profile

As the Operations Officer for Youth Mentoring Connection in Los Angeles for the last 7 years, I have assisted a number of youth with college counseling. I specialize in finding resources that are often under the radar, such as the College Corps program here in California. With my current assigned mentee, Kevin...See Ray's full profile

Over the past 10 years, I have worked with countless students to write college application essays that highlight their unique strengths, personalities, and background. Having worked with admissions officers for high school and university levels, I have a strong understanding of what colleges are looking for in an essay....See Vick's full profile

In the past ten years, I have assisted approximately 75 students in applying to college. I have taken them through the process of picking a slate of colleges (composed of reach schools down to safety schools), filling out the Common Application, determining the requirements for each school, choosing recommenders, signing...See Deirdre's full profile

I have years of experience in helping students craft a unique and compelling personal statement for their college application. I also specialize in film school application prep, both undergraduate and graduate programs. I received B.A. degrees in Communication Arts (Radio/TV/Film) and English Literature from UW-Madison...See Christine's full profile

I am a contracted college consultant specializing in assisting students from around the world to pursue their college goals at Ivy League and peer institutions.See Amani's full profile

I handled two separate Graduate and Post-Graduate Studies departments at New York University. I am an expert on what constitutes a stellar admission package and can assist with all admission essays, PIQs, and personal statements. I have assisted graduate students, undergraduates, medical and law school applicants. I...See Janet's full profile

I studied AI for Business at USC (4% acceptance rate) and have worked under mentors from Stanford, UPenn, and Cornell, bringing insider strategy and storytelling expertise to every student I coach. For 5+ years, I’ve helped high school students craft personal statements, supplements, and college essays, as my students...See Janani's full profile