Gabrielle M.
4 lessons
Laurie helped my son with his college essay as well as his preparation for the ACT. My son enjoys working with her and she is very good about making time to meet with him.
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Danielle H.
165/hourSan Diego, CA
Essay Pro- Professor- Medical School, Grad School & College essays
I am a private university professor and essay coach- students love my expertise and support to help them submit their best essays! For my mentoring, I was awarded Professor of the Year. I serve on admissions committees and help you craft your story and goals with what committee readers are looking for in mind.
5.0 (27)
64 hours tutoring
I am a private university professor and essay coach- students love my expertise and support to help them submit their best essays! For my mentoring, I was awarded Professor of the Year. I serve on admissions committees and help you craft your story and goals with what committee readers are looking for in mind.
Knowledgeable and patient tutor
I just had my first session with Danielle this week, and she was incredibly helpful with my application essay. She made it much more persuasive and clear. Danielle is very knowledgeable, patient, and thorough. I highly recommend h... - Angela, 7 lessons with Danielle
Jill M.
100/hourSan Diego, CA
College Essay Tutor 7+ years of experience
As part of my service experience I have sat on numerous admission committees for colleges and university-led programs. I have over ten years of experience helping students with undergraduate (including B.S./M.D programs) and graduate applications, and I know what colleges are looking for when they read application...
4.9 (484)
2,596 hours tutoring
As part of my service experience I have sat on numerous admission committees for colleges and university-led programs. I have over ten years of experience helping students with undergraduate (including B.S./M.D programs) and graduate applications, and I know what colleges are looking for when they read application...
Satisfied
Jill helped my daughter with an important high school English paper. Jill provided great feedback and assistance. Lauren's teacher gave her high marks with the help of Jill. Would highly recommend. Thank you! - Tiffanie
Michael L.
45/hourSan Diego, CA
PhD in English with 20+ Years of Teaching Experience
Associate Professor of English at a Community College with 20+ years of teaching writing, literature, creative writing, and essay writing. During this time I have edited and helped students write college application essays, letters of recommendation, graduate, law, and medicine applications, grant...
5.0 (8)
16 hours tutoring
Associate Professor of English at a Community College with 20+ years of teaching writing, literature, creative writing, and essay writing. During this time I have edited and helped students write college application essays, letters of recommendation, graduate, law, and medicine applications, grant...
Meagan M.
129/hourSan Diego, CA
Tufts Grad | Tutor for College Application Essays & Test Prep
As a Tufts University graduate with over twelve years of experience teaching and tutoring, my mission is to help students reach their full academic potential. My specialties are college admissions essays, standardized test prep (SAT and ACT), English, math, and Spanish. I adjust my teaching method to how...
5.0 (48)
310 hours tutoring
Response time: 11 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.
As a Tufts University graduate with over twelve years of experience teaching and tutoring, my mission is to help students reach their full academic potential. My specialties are college admissions essays, standardized test prep (SAT and ACT), English, math, and Spanish. I adjust my teaching method to how...
Great tutor
Meagan has been helping my son with SAT tutoring and preparing him with sentence structuring, expression of ideas, english conventions, and quantitative/qualitative data. She has been accommodating to my son schedule and needs, an... - Lindsay, 20 lessons with Meagan
Dylan J.
50/hourSan Diego, CA
MBA and MPP Grad Specializing in High School and College Tutoring
I really enjoy tutoring high school students in AP/regular US Government & Politics and helping students prepare for the writing sections of the ACT and SAT; I also have extensive experience supporting students with college applications, essay writing, and other college preparation activities. For...
5.0 (3)
12 hours tutoring
I really enjoy tutoring high school students in AP/regular US Government & Politics and helping students prepare for the writing sections of the ACT and SAT; I also have extensive experience supporting students with college applications, essay writing, and other college preparation activities. For...
Kelly B.
100/hourSan Diego, CA
Patient communication coach empowering professionals and students
I love consulting, coaching, and teaching! But I especially like working with people who need help with communication. I have had the honor of supporting hundreds of students and professionals with interviews, public speaking, marketing/sales presentations, college/grad school admissions, personal statements, and more....
5.0 (165)
623 hours tutoring
Response time: 18 minutesNote that average response time is based on Kelly’s active hours, which are 3:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.
I love consulting, coaching, and teaching! But I especially like working with people who need help with communication. I have had the honor of supporting hundreds of students and professionals with interviews, public speaking, marketing/sales presentations, college/grad school admissions, personal statements, and more....
Amazing and wonderful teacher and person 10/10 recommend!!!
Kelly worked with me regarding my personal statement to residency. He took my initial draft and turned it into a masterpiece. In the few lessons I had with Kelly, I can tell he is an extraordinary teacher and person. Coming from a... - Saad, 3 lessons with Kelly
Shreya S.
50/hourSan Diego, CA
PhD Scientist & Admissions Essay Mentor | College & Grad Essay Coach
As a published scientist and former Cornell University graduate admissions reviewer, I specialize in teaching students how to write high-impact academic and application essays. Having evaluated dozens of portfolios and authored multiple peer-reviewed publications, I know exactly how to guide writers in refining...
5.0 (5)
8 hours tutoring
As a published scientist and former Cornell University graduate admissions reviewer, I specialize in teaching students how to write high-impact academic and application essays. Having evaluated dozens of portfolios and authored multiple peer-reviewed publications, I know exactly how to guide writers in refining...
Marion F.
40/hourSan Diego, CA
I help students enjoy learning another language
I love learning foreign languages and I want to transmit that love to you! Oral language is unique to human beings. I think it's fascinating how languages have developed over time and the differences between them from the alphabets they use to the grammar they've developed and their vocabulary and expressions. I...
5.0 (61)
113 hours tutoring
I love learning foreign languages and I want to transmit that love to you! Oral language is unique to human beings. I think it's fascinating how languages have developed over time and the differences between them from the alphabets they use to the grammar they've developed and their vocabulary and expressions. I...
Outstanding French Tutor
Marion does a great job explaining concepts in a clear manner. She makes very efficient use of time and tailored a curriculum to meet my son’s needs. She answered questions completely and explained the French language in a way t... - Kristen, 8 lessons with Marion
Susan M.
44/hourSan Diego, CA
Essay Writing for College Application Essays and All Essay Projects
I wrote varied essay topics for many novels including The Old Man and the Sea, Great Gatsby, Of Mice and Men and Romeo and Juliet. I taught students to write College Application Essays in many classes including students in International programs. Helping students to write excellent/successful writing...
4.9 (67)
340 hours tutoring
I wrote varied essay topics for many novels including The Old Man and the Sea, Great Gatsby, Of Mice and Men and Romeo and Juliet. I taught students to write College Application Essays in many classes including students in International programs. Helping students to write excellent/successful writing...
Supportive, kind and patient writing tutor
I feel so lucky to have found Susan. Working with my 8-year-old son who has been resistant to writing, Susan is encouraging, supportive, and caring. It is evidenct that she genuinely loves teaching the joy of writing. Susan has pr... - Tamar, 34 lessons with Susan
Mary S.
70/hourNear San Diego, CA
English Tutor with 15+ Years Experience
My grammar expertise has also proven useful in proofreading and editing. I am happy to teach concepts or work with a student on a specific paper or assignment including college essays and resumes.
5.0 (1175)
3,797 hours tutoring
My grammar expertise has also proven useful in proofreading and editing. I am happy to teach concepts or work with a student on a specific paper or assignment including college essays and resumes.
Mary really goes above and beyond
Needed a language arts teacher for my son (10th grade). Mary was very patient and attentive. She knew the materials well to assist with reading comprehension. She even reviewed his essays and gave effective feedback. Highly recomm... - Stephanie, 25 lessons with Mary
Eric P.
50/hourNear San Diego, CA
UCSD Student tutoring in Science, Economics, and Math
Hi! I’m a UC San Diego student studying Biology and Chemistry on the pre-med track. I worked as a tutor at my high school for three years, helping students improve their understanding and grades. I graduated with a weighted 4.8 GPA and was nominated for Valedictorian, having taken 9 AP and 7 IB classes. I earned a 5 on...
5.0 (11)
66 hours tutoring
Hi! I’m a UC San Diego student studying Biology and Chemistry on the pre-med track. I worked as a tutor at my high school for three years, helping students improve their understanding and grades. I graduated with a weighted 4.8 GPA and was nominated for Valedictorian, having taken 9 AP and 7 IB classes. I earned a 5 on...
Michael M.
28/hourNear San Diego, CA
Academic Writing and Humanities Tutor | College Essays, ELA, ESL
I specialize in academic writing, research papers, argumentative and literary analysis essays, thesis development, MLA and APA formatting, AP exam preparation, and college application essays. I'm also TEFL certified through the Peace Corps and have taught English in Ethiopia, Ecuador, and India. Beyond...
Today
5.0 (73)
201 hours tutoring
Response time: 44 minutesNote that average response time is based on Michael’s active hours, which are 11:00 pm - 1:00 pm UTC.
I specialize in academic writing, research papers, argumentative and literary analysis essays, thesis development, MLA and APA formatting, AP exam preparation, and college application essays. I'm also TEFL certified through the Peace Corps and have taught English in Ethiopia, Ecuador, and India. Beyond...
Excellent Tutor Who Truly Cares
Michael is an outstanding tutor! From our very first lesson, he took the time to understand my goals and created a clear plan to help me improve my English for the TOEFL exam. He is patient, knowledgeable, encouraging, and explain... - Julio
Nicole P.
40/hourNear San Diego, CA
Biology, Physiology, Spanish, French
...both the United States and Mexico), I understand what elements are needed to be a successful applicant. My specific strengths are in writing and polishing college essays, as this is a central part of the application process at any academic level, for any degree and in all countries. I have not only undergone the process ...
4.8 (28)
159 hours tutoring
...both the United States and Mexico), I understand what elements are needed to be a successful applicant. My specific strengths are in writing and polishing college essays, as this is a central part of the application process at any academic level, for any degree and in all countries. I have not only undergone the process ...
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Eitan G.
599/hourAuthor, 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 (368)
1,943 hours tutoring
Response time: 26 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...
Exceptional College Essay Tutoring – Highly Recommend!
I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks to Eitan for his incredible work with our daughter on her college essay last summer. Thanks to his exceptional guidance and expertise on her essay, our daughter was accepted into a remarkable... - Bianca, 6 lessons with Eitan
Gabriel N.
299/hourCollege 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 (58)
173 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...
Calina C.
300/hourHarvard 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 (38)
120 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...
Exceptional college essay writing tutor!
Calina has worked with my daughter over several sessions on college application essays. She is patient and does a wonderful job of drawing out my daughter's voice in her essays by asking probing questions to get her to think deep... - Suzanne, 15 lessons with Calina
Jasmine G.
80/hourExperienced College Essay & Personal Statement Mentor
I have successfully written and guided personal statements for my own college applications, gaining admission to top schools and earning substantial scholarships. I work step-by-step with students to uncover their core story and craft a statement...
Tomorrow
5.0 (10)
45 hours tutoring
Response time: 37 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.
I have successfully written and guided personal statements for my own college applications, gaining admission to top schools and earning substantial scholarships. I work step-by-step with students to uncover their core story and craft a statement...
Benjamin P.
200/hourHarvard Grad and College Essay Consultant
After graduating from Harvard with a degree in English, I've worked with students to discover the stories only they can tell and transform them into compelling college essays. Together, we'll identify the experiences, values, and...
5.0 (29)
146 hours tutoring
Response time: 33 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.
After graduating from Harvard with a degree in English, I've worked with students to discover the stories only they can tell and transform them into compelling college essays. Together, we'll identify the experiences, values, and...
Knowledgeable and Talented Teacher
Benjamin is an exceptionally knowledgeable and talented teacher and writer. He has helped my daughter develop her personal essay, and his feedback is always detailed, clear, and insightful. He encourages her to think more deeply a... - Willow, 15 lessons with Benjamin
Yang W.
130/hourCornell Student with Extensive Experience in College Essays
I've worked with high school seniors navigating their college applications, streamlining their thoughts into narratives that help them stand out in front of college admission officers. From word flow to content structure, every piece needs to come...
5.0 (53)
130 hours tutoring
Response time: 40 minutesNote that average response time is based on Yang’s active hours, which are 9:00 pm - 9:00 am UTC.
I've worked with high school seniors navigating their college applications, streamlining their thoughts into narratives that help them stand out in front of college admission officers. From word flow to content structure, every piece needs to come...
Cole W.
295/hourHarvard & Oxford Grad - College Essay Writing and Advising Expert
I studied at Harvard and continued on a full scholarship at the University of Oxford, where I taught Ancient Greek for 3 years after graduation. I specialize in college essay writing and admissions consulting, and SAT / ACT prep....
5.0 (10)
35 hours tutoring
I studied at Harvard and continued on a full scholarship at the University of Oxford, where I taught Ancient Greek for 3 years after graduation. I specialize in college essay writing and admissions consulting, and SAT / ACT prep....
An *amazing* tutor
Cole is extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable! It's difficult not to (a) learn a lot from him and (b) have fun while doing it :) I greatly look forward to working with him more this summer! - Sophie
Ben U.
575/hourBerkeley 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 (473)
1,718 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutesNote that average response time is based on Ben’s active hours, which are 3:00 pm - 1:00 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...
Harvard, Stanford, Yale & MIT
I was accepted to Harvard, Stanford, Yale and MIT, and I cannot thank Ben enough for his help. His college consulting goes far beyond editing. He pushed me to think deeply about my experiences so my college essays actually reflect... - Maria, 11 lessons with Ben
Mark L.
134/hourElite 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)
35 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...
Silvana P.
300/hourPrinceton 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 (142)
466 hours tutoring
Response time: 36 minutesNote that average response time is based on Silvana’s active hours, which are 9:00 pm - 8:00 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...
Amazing with College Essays!
Simply stated, Silvana is fabulous! My daughter is a high school senior applying to selective colleges. We hired a private counselor to proof her essays but when my daughter got pneumonia, she missed all the deadlines for proofr... - Heather, 5 lessons with Silvana
Kenneth O.
360/hourCollege 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 (1638)
3,720 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 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...
Exceeded all expections
I came to Kenneth filled with self-doubt about my abilities as a writer. He filled me with confidence and assured me that he was going to help. And boy, did he help. He helped me write one of the deepest, insightful, and raw essay... - Shira, 2 lessons with Kenneth
Jonathan K.
540/hourTop Yale Grad, Expert College Admissions & Essay Mentor
A writing mentor for 30 years, I've worked chiefly with college applicants since 2013. Drawing on ideas from leading experts, I’ve developed a unique, strategic approach to help you choose exactly the right topic for every essay, organize your...
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5.0 (2610)
6,840 hours tutoring
Response time: 11 minutesNote that average response time is based on Jonathan’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 6:00 am UTC.
A writing mentor for 30 years, I've worked chiefly with college applicants since 2013. Drawing on ideas from leading experts, I’ve developed a unique, strategic approach to help you choose exactly the right topic for every essay, organize your...
The Best Essay Tutor I Could Have Asked for
Jon was amazing from the first time I met with him. From day one, he brought enthusiasm, passion, and a genuine care for both me and my work that made all the difference in my writing process. The way he guided me throughout the e... - Nick, 46 lessons with Jonathan
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Lisa Y.
6 lessons
Kenneth helped give my son direction, insight, and focus in writing his college essay. The words are my sons but Ken gave him a way to think which greatly improved the overall essay. Thanks!
Kathy K.
1 lesson
Brian gave my daughter insightful thoughts about how she could improve her college essay. As a result of the session, she's ready to apply to her early decision school. I'm glad we found him.
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