The Best college essay Tutors in Pasadena, CA

With my students, I approach essay writing and personal statements from many angles. My bookshelf includes several titles I love, including "100 Successful College Application Essays." I like this entry especially because it shows a wide diversity of writing styles that I can share with my...See Matthew's full profile

Hi! My name is Amber and I will give you detailed feedback on your college academic or admissions essay. I will make suggested edits, and tell you exactly what you need to do to stand out or get an A. I graduated from Chapman University with my BA in Psychology in 2024. I graduated with a 4.0 GPA, and developed a...See Amber's full profile

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

After studying history at Yale and Cambridge, I have worked as a high school educator for nearly a decade, mentoring students at top boarding and day schools in the United States, where I also have served as an academic advisor and on college admissions committees. I know how stressful junior spring and senior fall...See Jacob'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’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

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

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

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

My goal is to not only teach how to write a script, but how to make sure you are having fun while you do. I specialize in television and film writing but also have experience teaching students how to write statements of purpose, college entrance essays, short stories, and narrative podcasts. Furthermore,...See Omid'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 wrote a college application essay that got me accepted to NYU for undergrad, where I majored in literature with a focus on Shakespeare. After college I applied to law school and composed application essays that were so strong that USC, which was ranked as the 16th best school in the country at the time,...See Marc's full profile

...their curiosity and imagination genes, and, yes, also see their grades improve. I provide the following services: * one time editing of high school, college, or university essay assignments * writing assistance on school essays - from brainstorming to final draft * college admissions personal statement/insight questions feedback...See Gloria'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

Great knowledge and experience with literature, high school English, college English, essay research and formatting. Guide students to strengthen various historical, academic creative, and college admissions essays.See Mel'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 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

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

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

Michael is a Harvard and Teach For America alumnus, former Harvard interviewer, IECA member, and SAT/ACT/ISEE and college essay specialist with over two decades of experience helping students gain admission to highly selective colleges and private schools. As co-founder of an LA-based boutique...See Michael'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

...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

I’m a writer, award-winning performer, and current Univeristy of Southern California (USC) student with acceptances from top schools including NYU, Boston University, University of Miami, and more. I specialize in helping students craft personal statements that are authentic, strategic, and memorable, whether you’re...See Janani's full profile

I am a successful proofreader, specifically with college essays. I have a great attention ro detail and an excellent grasp of spelling, grammar, and pronunciation. Most recently while I was getting my MSN degree, I read and wrote papers on scholarly articles for evidence-based practice (EBP). EBP integrates the...See Zahra's full profile