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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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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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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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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
165 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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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
3,785 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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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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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...

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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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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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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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Jesse S.
300/hour

Certified College Counselor -- College Essay Story Strategy

As a Certified College Counselor, HECA/NACAC member, and creative writer, I help students uncover the experiences, values, and stories that can make their college applications stand out. Through my College Essay Blueprint, I personally...

5.0 (2276)
300/hour
6,488 hours tutoring
Response time: 18 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

As a Certified College Counselor, HECA/NACAC member, and creative writer, I help students uncover the experiences, values, and stories that can make their college applications stand out. Through my College Essay Blueprint, I personally...

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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
551 hours tutoring
Response time: 34 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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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...

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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...

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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 (275)
120/hour
862 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...

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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
3,420 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...

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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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Aneel B.
100/hour

Harvard/Oxford Writing Coach for College Essays & Personal Statements

I am a Harvard- and Oxford-trained writing coach who helps students craft authentic, compelling college essays, personal statements, and application materials. I studied at McGill, Harvard Medical School, and the University of Oxford, where...

5.0 (15)
100/hour
29 hours tutoring

I am a Harvard- and Oxford-trained writing coach who helps students craft authentic, compelling college essays, personal statements, and application materials. I studied at McGill, Harvard Medical School, and the University of Oxford, where...

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Byung M.
400/hour

4+ Years of Teaching Experience in College Essays & Academic Writing

I have guided and helped more than ten high school students with college essays for Ivy League universities and top 25 universities. Many of these students reached their college admission goals through my writing advice. I have helped more...

5.0 (48)
400/hour
356 hours tutoring
Response time: 55 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have guided and helped more than ten high school students with college essays for Ivy League universities and top 25 universities. Many of these students reached their college admission goals through my writing advice. I have helped more...

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Isabelle M.
85/hour

Ivy League Grad | 8+ Years Experience | SAT & College Essay Specialist

Hi, I’m Isabelle — a certified teacher with a Master’s in Education from UMass Amherst and a B.A. from Columbia University. I specialize in SAT prep, college essays, academic writing, and creative writing, combining subject expertise...

5.0 (57)
85/hour
172 hours tutoring

Hi, I’m Isabelle — a certified teacher with a Master’s in Education from UMass Amherst and a B.A. from Columbia University. I specialize in SAT prep, college essays, academic writing, and creative writing, combining subject expertise...

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Michael M.
28/hour

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...

5.0 (81)
28/hour
237 hours tutoring
Response time: 39 minutesNote that average response time is based on Michael’s active hours, which are 12:00 am - 2:00 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...

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Susan F.
40/hour

Experienced ELA teacher plus test prep & college essay coaching

I graduated summa cum laude with an M.A. in English Language and Literature and have spent over twenty years teaching English to students in grades 4-12. I believe every student learns differently, and I pride myself on creating personalized...

5.0 (309)
40/hour
1,470 hours tutoring
Response time: 46 minutesNote that average response time is based on Susan’s active hours, which are 8:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.

I graduated summa cum laude with an M.A. in English Language and Literature and have spent over twenty years teaching English to students in grades 4-12. I believe every student learns differently, and I pride myself on creating personalized...

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Margaret M.
28/hour

Lehigh University Writing & Essay Tutor | High School & College Essays

I’m a senior at Lehigh University studying philosophy and have experience helping students strengthen their college application essays. I specialize in Common App personal statements, supplemental essays, and other application...

5.0 (6)
28/hour
16 hours tutoring

I’m a senior at Lehigh University studying philosophy and have experience helping students strengthen their college application essays. I specialize in Common App personal statements, supplemental essays, and other application...

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Kristelle M.
50/hour

Knowledgable Writer for College Essays

I have a philosophy degree that has experience writing a multitude of essays. I wrote multiple essays while applying to college and got into every school I applied to. I have experience with editing and making sure to have a structured, complete...

5.0 (228)
50/hour
291 hours tutoring

I have a philosophy degree that has experience writing a multitude of essays. I wrote multiple essays while applying to college and got into every school I applied to. I have experience with editing and making sure to have a structured, complete...

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