The Best College Counseling Tutors in San Mateo, CA

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Stanford undergraduate with Ivy League acceptances

I recently went through the college application process and was accepted to many elite universities, including but not limited to Stanford, MIT, Columbia, University of Pennsylvania, and Brown. I have reviewed many of my close friends' applications and essays specifically, leading to acceptances from Columbia, Duke,... See Annika's full profile

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Success with Yale, Columbia, Brown, Duke, etc. Expert Essay Editor

I have worked with students from an extremely wide range of income levels and backgrounds to craft their most personal, compelling college essays. I also guide students through the Common App and UC Application processes with two respected institutions. I pride myself on my ability to fit my essay editing pace to the one... See Nathan's full profile

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(Ivy League Grad) College Counselor with 3+ Years Experience

I've worked for multiple college counseling companies and have helped many students achieve their college dreams. I can help you find colleges that fit your profile and interests, find the "right" activities to do and classes to take, and fill out the application and write amazing personal... See Kevin's full profile

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Yale Grad with Several Ivy League + Top School Acceptances

I am a recent Yale grad who is attending Stanford for graduate school. After my own personal success in the college application process (3 Ivy League acceptances and acceptances to other top schools), I have helped others go through the process. I now have significant experience in this work, including helping edit... See Henry's full profile

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Admissions Expert and Experienced Educator

I've served on admissions and award committees, and know what a successful application looks like at a top ranked university. I've leveraged this information to help my mentees build compelling application packages that have won them acceptance to schools including MIT, Stanford, and NYU with significant competitive... See Aaron's full profile

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5 Years of International College Counseling

I have been helping students to choose universities and graduate school programs, applications, essays, financial aid, and interviewing since 2015. I am familiar with boarding schools and universities in the US, UK, Germany, Switzerland, and Spain. See Jeffrey's full profile

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MD with 5+ of pre-med prep experience

I have experience mentoring students in their applications to undergraduate and graduate programs. This includes application building, essay editing, interview prep an more. My approach to mentorship and guidance is to help students find their voice to best show admissions committees how wonderful they are! See Kimberly's full profile

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College Admissions Advisor

I'm a recent University of Michigan graduate who has successfully navigated the competitive college admissions process, earning acceptance to multiple top programs including UCSD and UIUC. Through my personal journey of handling everything from standardized test prep to crafting compelling essays, I've gained deep... See Altjin's full profile

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College Counselor and AP Language and Literature teacher

Assisting students to navigate the complex and often confusing college application process is something I have been doing as a college counselor at a Bay Area high school for 4 years. As well as helping students create a timeline for their high school years, compile a list of extra curricular activities and achievements,... See Jennifer's full profile

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Harvard PhD | Mentor, essay magician, and mock interviewer

I am a Harvard PhD who applied to 12 top-tier graduate schools and received interviews and offers from all of them. I have mentored 10+ students in their graduate applications, who have proceeded to matriculate at top schools such as Harvard, Stanford, Yale, and UC Berkeley. I can help review your essays, identify your... See Nghia's full profile

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Stanford MA/Berkeley MBA with 2 Years of College Counseling Experience

I have a Masters in Media Studies from Stanford University and an MBA from UC Berkeley Haas Business School. I have 2 years of experience counseling 20+ high school students on their college application process and editing their personal statements to help them get admitted to the college of their dreams. In addition, I... See Dong's full profile

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Medical School Application Coach and Physician

I specialize in providing personalized, high-touch medical school application coaching, helping applicants develop a cohesive strategy that reflects their individual experiences, strengths, and goals. My approach combines comprehensive application review and strategy with intensive essay editing, ensuring every component... See Sohini's full profile

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Admissions Consultant

I have over six years of experience as an essay specialist and education consultant in college admissions at two different companies, CollegeVine and H&C Education Consulting. I have worked with clients in leadership development, capstone project formulation, school list creation, essay ideation and drafting, and... See John's full profile

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Peer Counselor

I worked with underserved populations to provide comprehensive academic counseling. This involved creating detailed four-year plans, giving guidance with academic deadlines, and providing resources for students to seek academic help or major advertising. During the pandemic, we had to adapt to virtual one-on-one... See Christopher's full profile

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Stanford Engineering PhD with 7 Years of College Counseling Experience

I received my B.S. from Caltech, and I am currently a Ph.D. candidate at Stanford. I have gone through two rounds of successful university applications myself, and I was admitted to multiple top-ranking universities (including Stanford, Harvard, MIT, Caltech, University of Pennsylvania, and Johns Hopkins). Applying what... See Beatriz's full profile

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Harvard Graduate, College Consultant, and Former High School Teacher

I have worked extensively with high schoolers over the last 3 years to improve their writing. I have advised over 15+ students in how to craft the perfect college application, not only providing feedback on their essays, but also helping them to reflect on the experiences that have made them the person they are today.... See Will's full profile

Perfect Record of Success for Interview and Essay Coaching

For over 10 years, I have helped students prepare for interviews using a unique approach that adds realism for the student. I often am able to predict which questions schools will ask. In addition, I show the student how to do the research they... See Aaron's full profile

Personalized College Counseling and Tutoring for All Learners

I have 10 years of experience supporting high school students preparing for the SAT, as well as a background in college counseling, so I am prepared to support students in understanding both the material, as well as how their test scores... See Alannah's full profile

Former AdCom Member: Ivy League Med Student w/ 100% Acceptance Rate!

Accepting clients for AMCAS! I have experience serving on my premedical postbac's admissions committee and conducting admissions interviews at my medical school, providing insight into application processes and what college admissions counselors... See Ashlynn's full profile

Cornell University graduate with college counseling experience

I went to Cornell University and was also accepted into a few other elite schools. I have experience brainstorming for and editing college essays. I can also help you figure out what you should look for in a college and how to come up with a good... See Serena's full profile

Experienced Interviewer at UC and Ivy League Hospital + Medical School

I believe that a great interview reveals that you did the groundwork to learn about the position, demonstrates the quality of your character, and leaves the interviewer with a concise message about who you are. I'm excited to help you get into... See Tyler's full profile

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

I have assisted students through their college journeys since 2016. Since then, I have run large college essay workshops and have worked privately with individuals applying to top schools such as Stanford University, The University of Chicago,... See Eitan's full profile

Expert College Counselor | Ivy League Grad with In-Depth Admissions XP

I attended Brown University for undergraduate. I attended the top Post baccalaureate program in the country. I am Teach for America Fellow I am excellent at applying and getting into prestigious programs and know how to pass on the tips and... See Torin's full profile

Top-tier College Counselor & Writing Coach w/ PhD in Ed Leadership

I have nearly two decades of experience with helping students gain acceptance to the top universities in the country (and beyond), including all of the Ivy League schools, Stanford, MIT, Duke, Northwestern, UChicago, Oxford, UMich, Johns Hopkins,... See Phillip's full profile

MIT Ph.D. with 10+ Years Counseling Students in Higher Education

I have extensive experience in College Counseling, specifically in helping students identify academic opportunities that align with their long-term career goals and turn their stories into narratives that an admissions committee will love.... See Manoshi's full profile