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Sean P. Near Redwood City, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sean P.
80/hour

Near Redwood City, CA

Stanford Grad For Mathematics / Science / English

Writing Proofreading College essays

5.0 (5)
80/hour
73 hours tutoring
Response time: 10 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Writing Proofreading College essays

Jeffrey N. Near Redwood City, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jeffrey N.
125/hour

Near Redwood City, CA

Yale/Cambridge/Berkeley Graduate for Counseling and Writing

Since 2020, he has helped almost 60 students get selected for a distinction by The New York Times and four students to win first prize. Every year half of his students receive gold and silver keys from Scholastic. From 2015-25, he provided college counseling and essay editing for multiple students...

5.0 (324)
125/hour
799 hours tutoring
Response time: 44 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Since 2020, he has helped almost 60 students get selected for a distinction by The New York Times and four students to win first prize. Every year half of his students receive gold and silver keys from Scholastic. From 2015-25, he provided college counseling and essay editing for multiple students...

Henry D. Near Redwood City, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Henry D.
200/hour

Near Redwood City, CA

Yale Grad Skilled in Essay Writing - College Essays, AP Classes, Etc

I recently graduated summa cum laude from Yale University, and have had great success with essay writing ranging from applications to class assignments. This includes AP classes (5s in AP Lang, AP Lit, APUSH, AP World History, etc), college application essays (3 ivy league acceptances), and collegiate...

5.0 (22)
200/hour
71 hours tutoring

I recently graduated summa cum laude from Yale University, and have had great success with essay writing ranging from applications to class assignments. This includes AP classes (5s in AP Lang, AP Lit, APUSH, AP World History, etc), college application essays (3 ivy league acceptances), and collegiate...

John K. Near Redwood City, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
John K.
199/hour

Near Redwood City, CA

Professional College Consultant and Essay Specialist

For over ten years, I have worked with students to craft powerful personal narratives as part of their college application strategies. I worked for two years as an essay specialist for CollegeVine and for six years as a senior admissions consultant for a boutique college consultancy.

5.0 (226)
199/hour
784 hours tutoring

For over ten years, I have worked with students to craft powerful personal narratives as part of their college application strategies. I worked for two years as an essay specialist for CollegeVine and for six years as a senior admissions consultant for a boutique college consultancy.

Julia G. Near Redwood City, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Julia G.
120/hour

Near Redwood City, CA

Stanford Math, Writing/Reading, & College Prep Tutor

I am pursuing a creative writing minor, and am also currently working on publishing an academic analysis of new media. I have assisted students of all levels with their writing assignments, including analytical essays, college essays, and creative assignments.

5.0 (21)
120/hour
136 hours tutoring

I am pursuing a creative writing minor, and am also currently working on publishing an academic analysis of new media. I have assisted students of all levels with their writing assignments, including analytical essays, college essays, and creative assignments.

Jennifer K. Near Redwood City, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jennifer K.
95/hour

Near Redwood City, CA

College Counselor and AP Language and Literature teacher

As well as helping students create a timeline for their high school years, compile a list of extra curricular activities and achievements, choose the appropriate standardized tests,and explore college options, I provide ongoing assistance with the college essays, proofreading, editing and helping the student...

5.0 (13)
95/hour
18 hours tutoring

As well as helping students create a timeline for their high school years, compile a list of extra curricular activities and achievements, choose the appropriate standardized tests,and explore college options, I provide ongoing assistance with the college essays, proofreading, editing and helping the student...

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Evan W.
169/hour

Personal Statement / College Essay Professional, Short Answers Too

I have experience writing college essays, completing college applications and advising students on what tests are recommended for what schools. I have experience in California submitting to state schools, the UC system and the common app. I...

5.0 (2230)
169/hour
11,851 hours tutoring
Response time: 18 minutesNote that average response time is based on Evan’s active hours, which are 3:00 pm - 9:00 am UTC.

I have experience writing college essays, completing college applications and advising students on what tests are recommended for what schools. I have experience in California submitting to state schools, the UC system and the common app. I...

Near Redwood City, CA Tutoring
Laurie B.
110/hour

College Essay Pro: Undergraduate/Graduate/Transfers

I have worked for several international college admissions companies for over six years, along with helping my own students. I have assisted with applications to top U.S. schools, including UC schools. I have extensive experience with graduate...

5.0 (568)
110/hour
1,029 hours tutoring
Response time: 38 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have worked for several international college admissions companies for over six years, along with helping my own students. I have assisted with applications to top U.S. schools, including UC schools. I have extensive experience with graduate...

Near Redwood City, CA Tutoring
Calina C.
300/hour

Harvard Grad/Duke PhD: Expert Writing Coach, College Essay Consultant

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...

5.0 (40)
300/hour
125 hours tutoring

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...

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Sharon T.
55/hour

College Essay and Application Tutor/Consultant and Writing Tutor

Many of my students have also contacted me to guide them in their academic writing assignments. Applying to college and writing college essays is an exciting investment in your future. At times it can be overwhelming and you need someone...

5.0 (1135)
55/hour
3,421 hours tutoring

Many of my students have also contacted me to guide them in their academic writing assignments. Applying to college and writing college essays is an exciting investment in your future. At times it can be overwhelming and you need someone...

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Jasmine G.
100/hour

Harvard-Trained Essay Coach

I have extensive experience crafting successful college essays for multiple top universities. I completed Harvard University’s in-person course, “The Introduction to the College Essay,” where I learned advanced techniques for...

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5.0 (23)
100/hour
109 hours tutoring
Response time: 30 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have extensive experience crafting successful college essays for multiple top universities. I completed Harvard University’s in-person course, “The Introduction to the College Essay,” where I learned advanced techniques for...

Near Redwood City, CA Tutoring
David K.
40/hour

T20 College Admissions Essay Coach & Access Counselor

I have guided students toward Top 20 college admissions results through personalized college access and application counseling. I work with students to identify their strengths, clarify their academic and personal goals, and develop cohesive...

4.9 (21)
40/hour
172 hours tutoring

I have guided students toward Top 20 college admissions results through personalized college access and application counseling. I work with students to identify their strengths, clarify their academic and personal goals, and develop cohesive...

Near Redwood City, CA Tutoring
Leah A.
150/hour

College Essay Writing and Editing Specialist

I have 2+ years of experience assisting students in college essay writing. I help with brainstorming ideas, formatting essay outlines, and editing essay drafts. I can assist with personal statements and secondary essays. I have also taken...

5.0 (202)
150/hour
545 hours tutoring

I have 2+ years of experience assisting students in college essay writing. I help with brainstorming ideas, formatting essay outlines, and editing essay drafts. I can assist with personal statements and secondary essays. I have also taken...

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Mark L.
134/hour

Elite College Essay Coach/UC & Ivy Admissions Expert based in CA

I've helped thousands of students secure spots at Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, Harvard, Yale and other elite institutions. My expertise centers on college application essays transforming ideas into compelling narratives that...

5.0 (15)
134/hour
50 hours tutoring

I've helped thousands of students secure spots at Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, Harvard, Yale and other elite institutions. My expertise centers on college application essays transforming ideas into compelling narratives that...

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Rachel B.
95/hour

Ivy League College Essay and Personal Statement Writing Coach

I thoroughly enjoy helping students discover their written voice to tell the stories only they can tell. I have proven methods of crafting the ideal college essay and grad school personal statement, from the brainstorming process for the...

5.0 (78)
95/hour
322 hours tutoring

I thoroughly enjoy helping students discover their written voice to tell the stories only they can tell. I have proven methods of crafting the ideal college essay and grad school personal statement, from the brainstorming process for the...

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Gabriel N.
299/hour

College Admission from Stanford & Coca-Cola Scholar

I have supported students in gaining admission to Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Stanford, and other highly selective universities, as well as earning competitive scholarships such as the Coca-Cola Scholarship. My own college essay was selected...

5.0 (62)
299/hour
181 hours tutoring

I have supported students in gaining admission to Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Stanford, and other highly selective universities, as well as earning competitive scholarships such as the Coca-Cola Scholarship. My own college essay was selected...

Near Redwood City, CA Tutoring
Aric D.
120/hour

Elite Writing Coach | AP, Essays, & College Prep Expert

With over 8 years of experience teaching writing at elite institutions like UCLA and a top Chicago prep school, I’ve helped hundreds of students transform their writing from average to exceptional. I specialize in structure, clarity, thesis...

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5.0 (276)
120/hour
865 hours tutoring
Response time: 43 minutesNote that average response time is based on Aric’s active hours, which are 10:00 pm - 8:00 am UTC.

With over 8 years of experience teaching writing at elite institutions like UCLA and a top Chicago prep school, I’ve helped hundreds of students transform their writing from average to exceptional. I specialize in structure, clarity, thesis...

Near Redwood City, CA Tutoring
Alexandra W.
85/hour

Experienced 12th Grade Teacher Who Reads College Essays + Writes Recs.

As a full time 12th grade Social Studies teacher, I have spent much time with Seniors reviewing college applications, essays, supplements, etc. I have also written over 35 college letters of recommendation for a variety of students...

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5.0 (307)
85/hour
693 hours tutoring
Response time: 54 minutesNote that average response time is based on Alexandra’s active hours, which are 5:00 am - 5:00 am UTC.

As a full time 12th grade Social Studies teacher, I have spent much time with Seniors reviewing college applications, essays, supplements, etc. I have also written over 35 college letters of recommendation for a variety of students...

Near Redwood City, CA Tutoring
Ben U.
495/hour

Berkeley PhD, Harvard Author – Writing Coach for College Essays

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...

5.0 (488)
495/hour
1,776 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 minutesNote that average response time is based on Ben’s active hours, which are 4:00 pm - 2:00 am UTC.

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...

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Eitan G.
599/hour

Author, NYU MFA in Fiction, NYU MBA, College Application Essays Expert

Over the last eight years, I have developed a unique personal statement production process that has helped dozens of students craft authentic, powerful, and engaging college application essays. My methods are effective and proven and...

5.0 (373)
599/hour
1,996 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Over the last eight years, I have developed a unique personal statement production process that has helped dozens of students craft authentic, powerful, and engaging college application essays. My methods are effective and proven and...

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Brian O.
70/hour

Experienced College Essay Tutor

I have worked with a number of students on their college essays and applications, each time helping their craft powerful and engaging answers to unique sets of questions for respective college application.

5.0 (48)
70/hour
166 hours tutoring

I have worked with a number of students on their college essays and applications, each time helping their craft powerful and engaging answers to unique sets of questions for respective college application.

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Alexandra W.
100/hour

College Application Essay Writing Coach

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,...

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5.0 (23)
100/hour
176 hours tutoring
Response time: 56 minutesNote that average response time is based on Alexandra’s active hours, which are 11:00 pm - 2:00 pm UTC.

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,...

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Kenneth O.
250/hour

College Essay and Application Strategic Positioning Expert

I have over 3,500 hours of one-on-one coaching experience helping students through college applications. I hold an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and an MFA in Creative Writing, which together inform how I teach both the...

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5.0 (1652)
250/hour
3,787 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutesNote that average response time is based on Kenneth’s active hours, which are 2:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.

I have over 3,500 hours of one-on-one coaching experience helping students through college applications. I hold an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and an MFA in Creative Writing, which together inform how I teach both the...

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Silvana P.
250/hour

Princeton Grad | College Essay & UC PIQ Expert | Ivy League Admissions

I am a Princeton University graduate (B.A. in Neuroscience) and college admissions specialist with over six years of professional experience in college counseling, college essay coaching, and application strategy. I have guided hundreds of...

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5.0 (162)
250/hour
555 hours tutoring
Response time: 25 minutesNote that average response time is based on Silvana’s active hours, which are 10:00 pm - 9:00 am UTC.

I am a Princeton University graduate (B.A. in Neuroscience) and college admissions specialist with over six years of professional experience in college counseling, college essay coaching, and application strategy. I have guided hundreds of...

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Inna E.
325/hour

Johns Hopkins Advising Team; Columbia Grad; Governor's Speechwriter

As a member of the Johns Hopkins University Advising team, I have helped alumni and students craft compelling narratives for admission into elite grad school, research, and professional programs. I love supporting high school students and...

5.0 (21)
325/hour
39 hours tutoring

As a member of the Johns Hopkins University Advising team, I have helped alumni and students craft compelling narratives for admission into elite grad school, research, and professional programs. I love supporting high school students and...

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