The Best essay Tutors in Philadelphia, PA

I founded a college admissions mentoring service for first-generation immigrant high schoolers, and thus have experience with helping with the college search, essay writing, application proofreading, etc. See Lekhya's full profile

I tutor English comprehension, reading, study skills, essay organization and writing. I am also a trained SAT verbal skills tutor.See Patsy's full profile

I also scored in the 98th percentile in CARS for the MCAT, so I am happy to tutor that if needed as well as provide insight into the preparation process as a whole. Please feel free to reach out for college essay help. I can read, comment, and provide feedback in whatever manner is most helpful to you. I have a...See Anisha's full profile

Finally, I had a second minor in English, and I published an undergraduate thesis as a member of the Honors program at my school. I worked at my school's Writing Center, so I have assisted many students with editing, reorganizing, and proofreading their essays and other writing. Please reach out of you...See Caroline's full profile

With experience tutoring high school and college students in essay writing, I have helped students draft clear, cohesive, and compelling essays. I guide students through each stage of the writing process, starting with brainstorming and outlining, and advancing to the final draft. Whether for class...See Ireti's full profile

I offer help with essay brainstorming, writing, editing, and proofreading. I've been helping students with their college essays for two years now, with previous students now attending UC Berkeley, Rice University, USC, University of Pennsylvania, etc. I've also previously tutored middle and high...See Daeun's full profile

I have an English Degree and a Law Degree. I earned both with honors and have a particular interest in Russian literature. I have published many essays, articles and scholarly papers and have earned many writing awards.See Deborah's full profile

With firsthand experience of what it takes to succeed on these exams, I’ve developed strategies and a “formula” that I believe can help any student improve their score. Beyond test prep, I can help students with crafting a compelling essay, editing a thesis, or developing strong academic arguments. As a...See Mona's full profile

In 35 years of teaching English, I learned to specialize in analytical or 'college' writing. Organizing essays, using proper sentence structure, and avoiding common writing errors are strengths of mine. I have several different formats to help students write more clearly and to be more organized.See Donald's full profile

... a strict, low character count. I took a Johns Hopkins secondary essay class that gave me great insights into secondary essay strategy, and I also developed several techniques to expand upon themes in my AMCAS and personal statement in my secondary essays to present a polished "story" that really emphasized who I was as...See Maggie's full profile

I specialize in helping students gain confidence in how to better comprehend both basic and college-level texts, in addition to helping them write clearer and sharper essays. My approach is to get a sense of where an individual needs work, and they tailor a plan to help bolster those skill sets. My focus will be...See Joseph's full profile

I am admitted to practice law in New York and California, and have been practicing for three years. I graduated cum laude from NYU School of Law in 2013. Services I can provide include editing practice essays and practice skills tests, explaining issues you are struggling with, helping you memorize vast amounts...See Lauren's full profile

I've worked with students 1:1 to develop and refine their college essays and personal statements for 15+ years. I have also taught workshops on writing personal statements and application essays. My students have been accepted to Harvard, Yale, UPenn, Howard, Georgetown, and many other schools and...See Kirstin's full profile

I have over 10 years of experience tutoring students in writing, from crafting compelling college application essays to mastering academic and creative projects. As a Duke University student and merit scholarship recipient, I’ve developed strong skills in critical writing, structuring arguments, and refining...See Ace's full profile

I scored a 326 overall on the GRE with a 164 on the verbal section, 162 on the quantitative section, and 5.0 on the essay. I've been tutoring high school and college students for test prep and academic subjects for over ten years.See Matthew's full profile

Drawing on my background as a college professor and applicant myself, I focus on helping students find their authentic story and present it with clarity and purpose. My guidance helps students highlight their achievements, growth, and unique perspective, while ensuring their essays are polished, professional, and...See Xavier's full profile

I've reviewed and edited numerous personal statements for classmates and friends, helping them refine their voice and narrative. I specialize in storytelling, structure, tone, and grammar, with a focus on making each essay memorable and authentic. My feedback is strategic, supportive, and designed to help...See Ish's full profile

Naturally, I do not, and will not write a student essay. I help with brainstorming ideas and thesis statements, developing the sentence and essay structure, improving diction to avoid faulty grammar, or moving paragraphs around to emphasize a point. Above all, I want the student's personality, skills,...See Lisa's full profile

I have been helping high school students with their college application essays (Common App and supplemental essays) for 10 years. I have also helped college students with their graduate program and internship application essays. Lastly, I have helped adults to write and revise their personal...See Cynthia's full profile

Successful admissions process to Yale University, University of Pennsylvania Medical school, and Wharton School of Business. Experience as professional writer at National Public Radio. Have provided editorial support on countless admissions essays for students that went on to attend top universities and medical...See Ariela's full profile

I am a former professor of creative writing and published author who can help you write a stand-out, honest, authentic and engaging personal essay that employs the narrative techniques admissions counselors look for, such as characterization, point of view, and meaningful insight and reflection. I also know what...See Joanna's full profile

Writing has been a large part of my career, and I have extensive experience with many forms of essay writing. I have tutored students in many forms of essays, including persuasive, informative, and narrative essays, as well as personal statements and scientific reports. I teach everything from...See Kate's full profile

I am a former legal writing professor and legal editor and have worked throughout my career with students at all levels — those who love to write and those who don’t — to help them get their thoughts on paper in a way that is compelling and informative. My essay coaching students have had considerable...See Jennifer's full profile

I have tutored and coached several students in their last few years of high school until their graduation in order to support the process of examining their options and finding out more about themselves in order to generate a focused game plan of career interests, college selection and application essay writing. I...See Rabbi's full profile

I’m a test-taking coach who, for more than 30 years, has been teaching strategies to help you score your best on the GRE. I give you templates to write a compelling “Issue Essay” and craft a superior “Argument Essay”. These are templates that have worked for years and contain all of the...See Angela's full profile