The Best College Counseling Tutors in Pasadena, CA

I'm Janet. I am an expert proofreader with more than twenty years of experience assisting students of all levels, high school, graduate, post graduate and professionals with the writing and editing of professional, academic, and scholarly manuscripts, admission essays, and case studies. I can provide all levels of...See Janet's full profile

Hello! I’ve had many outstanding opportunities to either tutor individually or teach at academic organizations, and I really enjoy working with students. Having studied in both Korea and the United States, I have a unique perspective and deep appreciation for Korean and English language/culture. I moved to the United...See Christine'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 am an experienced college essay consultant and writing coach who is committed to supporting students in crafting thoughtful, compelling, and authentic personal statements for college and graduate school admissions. I provide my students with a structured process for drafting their essays and actionable steps for...See Calina's full profile

Having completed my PhD, I have succeeded at every level of academic achievement; with almost 20 years of teaching experience, I can help your child do the same. My focus is on helping your student ace his or her life changing tests! It's great to watch students succeed beyond their wildest dreams, and it's also...See James's full profile

My students have been admitted to Harvard, Yale (3), Stanford, Princeton, Brown (2), Penn (2), Cornell (2), MIT, UChicago, Duke (2), Dartmouth, Northwestern (2), Georgetown, Emory (2), Johns Hopkins, UC Berkeley, UCLA, NYU, CMU, UT Austin, UW, and many more. How does a student with a 3.5 GPA make it to the top of the...See Rayner'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

I specialize in helping students craft compelling college essays to set their applications apart. College essays offer a unique opportunity to speak directly to admissions officers, and I guide students through every stage of the process - from brainstorming to final draft. MY BACKGROUND: I am a Brown University...See Alexandra's full profile

I have worked at InGenius Prep (a college admissions counseling program) to help undergraduate and graduate applicants apply to Top-100 universities (e.g., Ivy Leagues, UCs, UK colleges). My students' fields range widely from humanities/social sciences (e.g., film, political science, education) to...See Ashley's full profile

Hello! My name is Ben L. and I am a medical student at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. I earned my BA in Psychology from Cornell University, where I also triple minored in Biology, European Studies, and Theatre. I have years of tutoring experience helping students prepare for the SAT and ACT, improving students'...See Benjamin's full profile

Hi there! I've been editing and tutoring for 7+ years, ever since I graduated from Yale (cum laude, double majoring in history and film). I then went on to obtain an MFA in screenwriting from USC. Throughout all this time, I have worked as both an independent and contract tutor with various companies, helping students of...See Sebastian's full profile

Hello! My name is Daria, and I am currently a graduate student specializing in Chemical Biology. I hold a B.S. in Biochemistry with minors in Science Education, Global Health, and Professional Writing. I have successfully completed the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSETs) in both General Science and Life...See Daria's full profile

After graduating with a 3.8 from Northwestern University, where I double-majored in Theatre and International Studies and minored in Film & Media Studies, I moved to LA where I now work as a writer. My own college essay got me into Northwestern, Wesleyan, NYU, University of Michigan, and Barnard. College essays I have...See Arianna's full profile

Hi there! My name is Vick. I graduated from MIT (majored in Finance) in 2020 and have tutored for over 10 years. I specialize in SAT and ACT prep as well as College Admissions (personal statements and interview prep). I can help students brainstorm, draft, edit, and refine their college application essays and plan...See Vick's full profile

Hi folks! My name is Ryan. I'm a full-time tutor and former physicist/astronomer with an excellent background in math, science, and English composition. I have 15 years teaching/tutoring experience with high school and college students. My primary subjects are physics, chemistry and math (from Algebra 1 to Calc II and...See Ryan'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

TEST PREP: Perfect scores on the GRE Quantitative & Verbal Reasoning sections (170's), the SAT Math & Reading Sections (800's), and the SAT Math II Subject Test (800). I also have 5's on the AP BC Calculus Exam and both Physics C exams (Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism). MATH: During high school I...See Sean's full profile

"I strongly endorse James Feuer as an educator of standardized tests, English, history, public speaking, and interview skills. James is a thoughtful, diligent, and sensitive tutor who can quickly sense a student’s strengths and weaknesses and quickly adapt his engaging teaching methods to his students’ particular...See JAMES's full profile

College essays are a crucial part of the application process. They are your opportunity to make a lasting impression on admission committees, and to distinguish yourself from other applicants through creative, skillfully written, and memorable essays. Working with a proven, experienced coach will make a huge impact on...See Gabriel's full profile

Greetings! My name is Lisa, and I am here to help you craft the most compelling college essay possible so you can achieve your college admissions goals. I have personally interviewed dozens of students for Stanford so I know what makes an application stand out from the crowd and shine! I have been blessed to...See Lisa's full profile

I've passed the CSET General Science I and II, as well as the CSET Chemistry test. I am a tutor with 10 years of experience preparing students for university, for standardized tests, and for their own academic pursuits in mathematics, science, and English. I have been employed at a number of quality...See Scott's full profile

Hello, I am Marc Andrew C., a current PhD student at the University of Michigan studying Applied Mathematics (with a Master's Degree expected by May 2025). At the University of Michigan, I have taught both Math 115 and 116 (Calculus I and Calculus II), TA'd for graduate level mathematics and currently have a 3.94/4 GPA....See Marc Andrew's full profile

I help students write compelling, effective college essays. The college application process is daunting — especially when it comes to writing about yourself. Drawing on twenty years' teaching experience and my background as an author published with Harvard University Press, I help students overcome their fears and...See Ben's full profile

Welcome, new students! In summary: knowledgeable, efficient, and responsive business/writing tutor for projects at the college level. About me and the way I tutor: My insatiable curiosity and passion for learning fuel my highly effective tutoring sessions. My students love my flexibility, responsiveness, and the...See Amalynne's full profile

I’ve been a tutor/teaching assistant since 2009, working with students from pre-K through college on subjects including language, performing arts, college counseling/standardized test prep, and college-level coursework. In college I was a volunteer tutor/teaching assistant in community schools, a...See Amani's full profile