The Best College Counseling Tutors in Pasadena, CA

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

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

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

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

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’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

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

Hey there! I help students and families approach college applications with a clear plan, not just a pile of deadlines and directives. I work with students on school lists, essays, activity descriptions, transfer applications, and overall application strategy, with an emphasis on making the student’s story come through...See Parth'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 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 have 6 years of classroom teaching experience. I am a member of the faculty at an elite private boarding school in Southern California, where I also serve on the college committee. I advise juniors on their post-graduation academic goals and plans.See Jacob'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

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

I’ve been an editor and college counselor for 8+ years, ever since I graduated from Yale (cum laude, double majoring in history and film, and sports editor of the newspaper). Independently and through agencies, I've helped countless students gain admittance to their top choice colleges and grad schools (MFA, MBA,...See Sebastian's full profile

I have counseled hundreds of students -- including high school, college, and graduate school -- regarding the application procedure to numerous competitive colleges and graduate (e.g., PhD, J.D., and M.A.) programs. I am especially adept at extracting important experiences and adapting them to the contours of a...See Colin's full profile

My goal as your tutor is to help you craft a stand-out college application. I can work with you from the brainstorming stage through final proofreading to ensure that your application is polished and represents you as a student. I am currently a third-year Sociology PhD student at the University of Southern California....See Katherine's full profile

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

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

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

At UCLA, I worked as New Student Advisor and counseled hundreds of students on their first quarter at UCLA, evaluated their incoming coursework, and recommended them to resources. I have also worked with the California Transfer Initiative, directly advising community college transfer students on course transferability...See Daria'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 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 hold a PhD in Biomedical Engineering and have mentored high school and college students as they navigate academic, research, and career decisions. I help students prepare for their next steps by identifying meaningful activities, research experiences, leadership opportunities, and other ways to build toward their...See Daniella'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

I will assist your student in navigating the college admissions process using my personal experience and training. I have 100+ hours of experience writing four biographical profiles, seven personal statements, and 10+ supplemental essays, and I have firsthand experience with the Common Application, UC Application,...See Luca's full profile