The Best college essay Tutors in Pasadena, CA

As a writing coach, my aim is to draw out the powerful stories that each of my students has to tell, whether they are working on college admissions essays or on medical, law, and graduate school personal statements. Whatever the context, I am passionate about helping each of my students craft a compelling...See Calina's full profile

I earned my BA in Public Health- Biostatistics, with Honors, from UC Berkeley (full scholarship) and my medical degree from Western University (partial scholarship). What I help with: - College admissions - I advise high school students applying to college: essays, school lists, and interviews — plus...See Jamie's full profile

I'm Kyra, a Harvard University graduate and academic coach with 8+ years of experience helping students succeed academically. I have worked with more than 100 students in ACT/SAT preparation, academic subjects, and college application essays. I take a holistic approach to tutoring, helping...See Kyra'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

I’ve been a professional writing coach since 2016, advising university applicants on their college essays. Taught academic writing at UC Berkeley, 2001-2011. Directed 30 senior theses at Berkeley, primarily through individual consultation and mentoring. Published book with Harvard University Press in 2013...See Ben'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

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...See Vick'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

Adult students report greater workplace success in their written communication, and I've helped high school students earn scores of 5 on their AP Literature & Language exams and raise class scores into the "A" range. I love to help students write impactful college admissions essays that...See Brandy's full profile

... I’ve helped students of all ages—from elementary school through adult learners—become more confident writers and storytellers. Whether you’re crafting a college essay, revising a creative project, tackling a challenging assignment, or developing a screenplay, I provide thoughtful guidance tailored to your goals. My ...See Ariana's full profile

I hold an MA in English and Theater Education from NYU and a BA in Performance Studies from Northwestern. I love working with students, and I have a special passion for coaching teen writers (on college admission essays and creative/persuasive/expository projects) and helping readers unlock...See Lyssa's full profile

...professionally in Washington, D.C. writing health policy briefs, memos, and public-facing analysis. I’ve also helped students brainstorm, structure, and revise college application essays, transfer essays, personal statements, and academic papers so their writing feels sharper, more personal, and more persuasive. My goal is to improve...See Parth's full profile

Having interviewed applicants for the Ivy League university, Dartmouth College as an alumni volunteer, I know what top schools are looking for. That's how I'll ensure you or your child has an edge over the competition. My specialty is guiding students through the college application essay. I...See Will's full profile

I have five years experience teaching, tutoring, and designing curriculum at the middle, high school and college levels and have worked with students on their college application essays independently, for private tutoring companies, and for independent schools. My teaching experience includes both classroom...See Alexandra's full profile

The beginning of my academic journey started at my local community college where I was proudly involved in esteemed academic honors programs. I later successfully transferred to U.C. Berkeley (go bears!) where I pursued dual bachelor's degrees in Public Health and Psychology, graduating with honors. Finally, I am a...See Pateel's full profile

I have a BS in English and have significant experience with both creative and scientific writing. I have helped students on the verbal, critical reading, and writing sections of standardized tests, and have also assisted students with their college essays.See Pallavi's full profile

In addition to my independent coaching work, I spent several years working with students and writing about college essays for College Essay Guy, and I have also worked with boutique admissions counseling services in Los Angeles. My clients have gained admission to the full range of Ivies, Stanford, MIT,...See Gabriel's full profile

Hi there! I've been editing and tutoring professionally for 8+ years, ever since I graduated from Yale (cum laude, double majoring in history and film). I also hold an MFA in screenwriting from USC. I've worked as both an independent and agency-contracted tutor, helping students of all ages: middle and high school,...See Sebastian's full profile

With business communications and storytelling expertise which has gotten me featured in "The Huffington Post," "Business Rockstars," and other publications, I work with students to build an application strategy and write the college essays that gives them their best chance of success.See Lisa's full profile

I help students strengthen organization, argumentation, clarity, and storytelling while preserving their authentic voice. I can assist with academic essays, Common App and supplemental college essays, personal statements, statements of purpose, and research or fellowship applications from initial brainstorming...See Daniella's full profile

Whether you are tackling a creative or academic assignment, I can help you articulate and develop your ideas into polished, compelling work. Many students who come to me for test prep end up seeking help with college admission essays. See Sonya's full profile

I have a B.A. in Film Studies from Yale University, where I graduated cum laude with distinction and won the Yale Film Prize. I received both a Master's in Communication and a Master's of Fine Arts in Film/Video Production from the University of Iowa, where I was an Iowa Fellow. I was a Fulbright Fellow in Paris, France,...See Kathleen'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

in most high school subjects, with an expertise in and emphasis on Math (Pre-Algebra through Calculus AB), English (AP Literature and Language, British and World Literature, College Application Essays, Writing and Composition, SAT Verbal, SAT Grammar & Essay, ACT Reading & English), History (AP U.S....See Colin's full profile

Over the course of my 5+ years as a private tutor and academic editor, I have helped hundreds of clients achieve their writing goals, spanning assignments that include high-school essays, college admissions essays, and top-tier scientific articles published in Nature and Science. My teaching style...See Robert's full profile