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The Best college essay Tutors in San Jose, CA

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Zahid R.

150/hour

San Jose, CA

Experienced college-level tutor

5.0 (14)

51 hours tutoring

I have written many scientific essays for graduate-level courses, argumentative essays as a debate coach, college essays and Dental admission essays. On a university level, I have recieved an A for two English classes and an A- on a graduate-level scientific writing course.

Daniel M.

40/hour

San Jose, CA

Award-Winning Playwright and Teacher

5.0 (2)

5 hours tutoring

I’m an award winning playwright and actor. I’m a SAG-Eligible actor with a degree from the University of San Francisco. I’ve been an actor since 2006 with extensive experience acting in commercials, industrials, web series, TV shows, feature films, and stage productions. I know how to act for the camera as well as...

Julia G.

120/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Stanford Math, Writing/Reading, & College Prep Tutor

5.0 (21)

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.

Henry D.

200/hour

Near San Jose, CA

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

5.0 (22)

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...

SPARKED MY DAUGHTER IN ENGINEERING

We contacted Henry to help our daughter with her science fair engineering project, and it was one of the best decisions we made this year. From the first session to the last, he was a patient, organized and encouraging guide. Fir... - Sheza, 13 lessons with Henry

John K.

199/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Professional College Consultant and Essay Specialist

5.0 (226)

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.

very knowledgeable and excellent tutor

He has been helping my son with AP chemistry. My son really appreciates his knowledge about chemistry and likes his clear explanations. Also, he is very responsive to my questions about my son's progress. I highly recommend him a... - Jenny, 21 lessons with John

Sean P.

80/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Stanford Grad For Mathematics / Science / English

5.0 (5)

71 hours tutoring

Writing Proofreading College essays

Sean is super sharp. Great guy!

Sean helped me with some general chemistry tutoring. I'm a very rusty, untraditional student. Currently pursuing a second career. That being said, I haven't been to school formally in about 10 years. Sean met me where I was at and... - Chris, 3 lessons with Sean

Alex O.

86/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Stanford Graduate for Tutor: Pre-Algebra thru Calculus and Sciences!

4.8 (57)

222 hours tutoring

*** Accepting students for end of year and summer*** * Available for UC and college application questions and essay help! * ***Also available for remote sessions!*** Having graduated at the top of my class in high school and having graduated from Stanford University with an engineering degree, I am confident in my...

Huge improvement with his help

I studied with the help of Alex for one semester and saw a drastic change in performance after his lessons. My performance during the first semester of 10th grade was constantly at a borderline C-. My test results always came up d... - Donnesh, 20 lessons with Alex

Jennifer K.

95/hour

Near San Jose, CA

College Counselor and AP Language and Literature teacher

5.0 (13)

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...

Jeffrey N.

125/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Yale/Cambridge/Berkeley Graduate for Counseling and Writing

5.0 (321)

788 hours tutoring

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...

Exceptional Writing Tutor and Editor

I had an outstanding experience working with Jeffrey. He is not only professional and easy to work with, but also deeply knowledgeable in his field. His guidance as an editor and writing coach was invaluable—he made the entire pro... - Michael Joseph, 3 lessons with Jeffrey

Dong L.

50/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Results-Oriented Tutor Specializing in SAT Test Prep

5.0 (2)

6 hours tutoring

My name is Dong and I have a BA and MA in Media Studies from Stanford University, as well as a MBA from UC Berkeley Haas Business School. I have 2 years of 1-on-1 tutoring experience in helping 12 high school students improve their SAT test scores by 100-200 points--and being admitted to the college of their dreams. I...

Very knowledgeable

Dong helps with whatever you need. He uses his own experience and knowledge and if he doesn’t t know he’ll quickly research it on the spot. Helped with finding scholarly articles and with him time flew by. - Timothy, 3 lessons with Dong

Marshal H.

74/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Experienced Ivy League Tutor in Math, Physics, College Prep, and more

5.0 (32)

148 hours tutoring

I graduated Cornell University with a Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering. While I am most experienced tutoring math, physics, and helping students write/edit college application essays, I am also more than familiar with tutoring subjects including astronomy, economics, business,...

Excellent tutor: Knowledgeable and patient

Marshal worked with my son on Algebra 2 concepts. This was our initial visit but it was a good one. He was on-time, personable, courteous, and well-spoken. Marshal was able to relate to my son, identify his strength and weaknes... - Michelle

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Kenneth O.

300/hour

College Essay and Application Strategic Positioning Expert

Response time: 4 minutes

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

Yang W.

110/hour

Cornell Student with Extensive Experience in College Essays

5.0 (53)

121 hours tutoring

Response time: 41 minutes

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...

Jonathan K.

450/hour

Top Yale Grad, Expert College Admissions & Essay Mentor

Response time: 11 minutes

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

Leah A.

150/hour

College Essay Writing and Editing Specialist

5.0 (201)

516 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...

Amazing Tutor

Leah has been an incredible tutor for my daughter. She explains concepts clearly, builds confidence, and makes learning enjoyable. We’ve already seen improvement and are continuing with regular sessions. Highly recommend! - Fred, 33 lessons with Leah

Evan W.

169/hour

Personal Statement / College Essay Professional, Short Answers Too

5.0 (2220)

11,757 hours tutoring

Response time: 23 minutes

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-STAR TUTOR - PATIENT & RESULTS ORIENTED!

Evan worked with my child to prepare for the ISEE test, and he went above and beyond to arm my child with the tools and confidence to ACE the test! His initial diagnosis of the areas for my child to work on was spot-on, and he cre... - Anne, 27 lessons with Evan

Xeni T.

200/hour

Harvard PhD | College Essays |Humanities Tutoring

5.0 (58)

169 hours tutoring

I'll review the material and provide an estimate of time and cost before beginning. Quick turnaround is available for college essay editing, including last-minute requests, depending on my availability. I hold a PhD in Comparative...

So thankful for her help!

She is a wonderful tutor—responsible, patient, and always willing to help, even with last-minute requests. She supported the college essay process with care and insight, bringing clarity and smooth flow to their writing. Her guida... - Mingcheng, 4 lessons with Xeni

Jasmine G.

80/hour

Experienced College Essay & Personal Statement Mentor

Response time: 35 minutes

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...

Brian O.

70/hour

Experienced College Essay Tutor

5.0 (40)

134 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.

Fantastic tutor!

Brian helped me further develop my idea for my college essay. Before I was lost and had no more than an idea, after just 30 minutes I left with new found inspiration and direction. I fully recommend Brian! - Krisztina , 2 lessons with Brian

Alexandra W.

85/hour

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

5.0 (307)

674 hours tutoring

Response time: 19 minutes

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...

Very Knowledgeable and Responsive

Extremely helpful with correcting my essays and pinpointing my weaknesses. She especially taught me how to make my sentences more concise and to the point, which is necessary for essay writing. Highly Recommend! - Abigail, 30 lessons with Alexandra

Inna E.

295/hour

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

5.0 (18)

28 hours tutoring

Response time: 38 minutes

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...

Accepted to Cornell, Columbia, Berkeley, and Duke

Inna is a miracle worker. Our son's high school is known for being highly competitive. With everyone scoring in the same range, with excellent extracurriculars, it's nearly impossible for individual students to stand out. That's w... - Solomon, 9 lessons with Inna

Silvana P.

300/hour

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

Response time: 38 minutes

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

Cole W.

295/hour

Harvard & Oxford Grad - College Essay Writing and Advising Expert

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

Emily S.

150/hour

College Essay Expert - STEM & Pre-Med Admissions Specialist

5.0 (26)

54 hours tutoring

I have helped hundreds of students craft authentic and compelling college essays that highlight their authenticity. My experience in molecular biology and genetics research at Princeton University gives me a unique understanding of the...

Great tutor, helped me dramatically improve my essays

Emily was amazing! I came in thinking my personal statement just needed a quick edit, but she helped me see that it could be a lot more personal and emotional. We spent time brainstorming and she helped me choose stories I never w... - Carla, 4 lessons with Emily

Ben U.

495/hour

Berkeley PhD, Harvard Author – Writing Coach for College Essays

5.0 (473)

1,706 hours tutoring

Response time: 6 minutes

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

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Ann O.

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She is the best tutor I have ever dealt with. Very easy to talk to, my daughter feels comfortable with her and feels she can open up to her about her college essay. Thank you Carole!

Jean H.

15 lessons

Julie was extremely patient and very helpful getting our daughter prepared for her SAT and college essay. Our daughter has a very busy schedule and Julie was able to work online to make it for our daughter.

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We contacted Amy to help my daughter with her college essay . That was the best decision we have made . She responded fast and helped my daughter write a great essay . We couldn't be happier. Thanks Amy !

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