The Best College Counseling Tutors in Paterson, NJ

I am a qualified professional with 10+ years working in public schools in urban, suburban, and rural environments. My family spent a great deal of my childhood in Europe and the international education I received helped me become an avid achiever. After graduating from a military base high school, I attended college...See Shelley's full profile

Hi! I’m Em, a junior at Cornell studying Industrial and Labor Relations on the pre-law track. As a current student, I can connect with students and engage them in the material, along with providing study and writing tips, many of which I currently employ in my own schoolwork. Growing up in NYC, I am familiar with...See Emmie's full profile

Hello! My name is Derek, and I am a doctor completing neurosurgery residency at NYU Langone Health. Simultaneously, I offer college and medical school essay and application consulting. I previously attended the NYU Grossman School of Medicine where I received the Klara and Larry Silverstein Merit Scholarship and was...See Derek's full profile

Hi, I’m Andrea, a native English speaker originally from New York City. I joined Wyzant in 2019, but my journey as a tutor began in 1999, when I joined the Peace Corps. I have developed a deep understanding of students' needs in editing, proofreading, brainstorming, advising, and co-writing admissions essays, personal...See Andrea's full profile

I help you stop sounding like an applicant and start sounding like a future colleague. QUICK FACTS: - YALE, UCSF, CORNELL & COLUMBIA | THE INSIDER EDGE: Get the perspective of an expert who has worked within the nation’s most elite medical systems. - CONNECTION-BASED COACHING: Move past "robot" answers to create a...See Tyler's full profile

Personally, I have won a highly competitive national fellowship, a two-year graduate fellowship to Oxford and numerous competitive summer research awards. I was also invited to speak by the Williams College fellowships office on the subject of college counseling and fellowships specifically.See Joseph's full profile

Serena holds a degree in Financial Economics and Business Management from Columbia University. As a college essay editor, Serena strives to elevate her students’ writing with a dynamic, individualized approach to editing. She’s best equipped to facilitate flow, alter pace, refine prose, polish intros and conclusions,...See Serena's full profile

I received a 1580 on the SAT and have spent the last decade extensively studying the structure of the test to discover unorthodox test-taking strategies through standardized pattern analysis. On average, my students see an increase of 80-150 points over a two week period. I also work in helping students write...See Brian's full profile

Hello, my name is Jaclyn! I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Muhlenberg College with a BA in Business Administration and Dance. During my four years at Muhlenberg, I was a tutor for the academic resource center in subjects such as writing, business, and dance. Since then, I have been tutoring for an additional four years...See Jaclyn's full profile

I am an English professor, college advisor, and tutor with almost 15 years experience teaching college and high school. I support students through the entire college application process, from selecting classes freshman year of HS, to enrolling in meaningful summer programs, navigating extracurriculars, and developing a...See Katrine's full profile

Hi, I'm Kaitlyn! I'm currently a 3rd year Pediatrics resident physician, graduate of Mount Sinai medical school with a dual MD and Master's degree and Columbia University with a 4.0 GPA. I’m committed to helping students navigate the challenges of the admissions process, whether it be for competitive NYC high schools,...See Kaitlyn's full profile

I have an MBA from Columbia Business School and BA from Northwestern University. I can provide advice on insight on how to navigate undergraduate internship recruiting and general career advice. I’ve mostly spent my career in marketing and sales. My MBA was focused on marketing, and I can also give advice on brand...See Kemi's full profile

Hello! I’m currently a 6th-year Clinical Psychology doctoral fellow at Columbia University, specializing in psychology, research methods, and statistics (SPSS, R, and Excel). With over 12 years of tutoring experience, I’ve worked with students across high school, college, and graduate school levels. Over the past 6...See Angela's full profile

For nine years, I have worked for a premier college admissions company, helping students get into their first-choice universities -- including the Ivy League, prestigious liberal arts universities, big state schools, and small regional colleges. I help students with college counseling (including personal...See Craig's full profile

I have helped numerous high-achieving students with the application process to selective colleges and grad schools. I have helped my students choose colleges, boost their scores to meet their target, and to craft and fine-tune successful college essays/personal statements and applications. I am very knowledgeable about...See Olya's full profile

I am Samuel, a Professional Engineer and National Registered Scientist, prepared and passed all the licensing exams by self-study; therefore, I have substantial knowledge accumulation in mathematics, chemistry, and biology. I hold Bachelor's and Master's degree both in Environmental Engineering, with straight A GPA in...See Samuel's full profile

College counseling involves thinking about who you are, what your goals are, and where you want to be. My expertise in college counseling comes from years as a communications professor as well as a career in foreign exchange as a counselor (for families, schools, and students). Often, I work with clients...See Suzie's full profile

My professional focus is helping university applicants with strategizing, planning, and revising their application essays -- for undergrad and grad programs, as well as transfers. (I also coach speech & debate and help students with academic writing, especially in history and English.) With over twenty-five years'...See Jonathan's full profile

I am dual-certified in psychology and history, and hold degrees from Princeton and Smith. I am a high school teacher with a total of 22 years of teaching experience in both psychology and history. I have completed all my coursework in my doctoral program in history and am currently writing my dissertation. My areas of...See Sue's full profile

My motto is Labor Omnia Vincit (Latin for "Work Conquers All"). It mirrors my belief that any goal can be accomplished via guided effort. I am passionate about instilling the knowledge, skills, and confidence that people need to achieve their dreams. For over two decades, I have helped thousands surpass their goals,...See Brad's full profile

Lisa is an expert writer and teacher of writing; she has experience as a corporate writing trainer, private writing tutor and college adjunct composition professor. She is a member of the New York State Association for College Admissions Counseling.See Lisa's full profile

I understand what top schools are looking for and how to help you get into the best school for you. I also contract with four educational consulting firms, including two firms that are members of the National Association for College Admissions Counseling, where I have honed my winning methods with...See Alexandra's full profile

Applying to universities/colleges has never been more competitive or challenging. Learning how university/college admissions counselors review and assess applications and essays from someone who was on the “front lines” can provide a key edge in the application process. I am a former college admissions counselor who...See Emma's full profile

I have experience brainstorming, reviewing, and editing personal statements, admission applications, and resumes. I also assist with interview prep (I have experience being an admission interviewer!), college list selection, and overall college counseling. Beyond the classroom, I am heavily involved and...See Chinenye's full profile

*** Received Top 10% Tutor Award for 2023 *** Matthew remains a pillar within the bar prep community for exam strategies and preparation services. This esteemed Syracuse tutor has worked directly with bar exam companies both as an essay grader and private tutor. Additionally, Matthew has drafted hundreds of MBE...See Matthew's full profile