The Best College Counseling Tutors in Santa Monica, CA

I am currently a member of the Johns Hopkins Student Advising Team. I help JHU undergraduate students and alumni apply to graduate programs, including medical school and law school. A founding member of Impact Admissions, I completed the Columbia Teachers College College Advising Program and have worked with numerous,...See Inna's full profile

I have been assisting and advising high school college applicants for years. I have served as an alumni interviewer for Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania. I have interviewed dozens of applicants and routinely advise them on how best to present themselves to achieve success in their college...See Alan's full profile

...profile through college essays/extracurriculars/majors to a niche that will maximize your chances of admission at top-ranked schools. Year after year, my college counseling students have earned acceptance to every Ivy League school, MIT, Stanford, Georgetown (my alma mater), Duke, Carnegie Mellon, Northwestern, and more. ...See Nick's full profile

I studied how I could make myself as strong an applicant as possible and have been informally giving advice for years about how to improve one's chances. Now I consistently have college admissions counseling appointments on Wyzant. See Alex's full profile

I've worked with multiple education companies over the last 8 years as a college essay and admissions consultant and lead instructor, guiding students to write essays that give them an edge in the admissions process. One example of a success story: I've had a student in the mid 1500's (out of 2400) on her SAT who got...See Brooke's full profile

I have personally coached students to be accepted into Ivy League schools, Stanford, Oxford, MIT, and other top schools in the US, UK, and Canada. I am a master of the college admissions process, having been accepted to more than 10 top schools in my own admissions process and helping students achieve the same results....See Tara's full profile

With 7+ years of experience mentoring students and a background as a PhD candidate and career coach at UCLA, I help high school students navigate every stage of the college application process. From building a strong college list to crafting compelling personal statements and activity descriptions, I offer tailored...See Kirsten's full profile

I am a graduate of Imperial College of London with a Master's Degree and work there as an Ambassador and Social Leader. Imperial College is one of the top 10 universities in the world. Having graduated from Imperial College and Berklee College, I have the expertise to help you in your college application and admissions...See John's full profile

As an experienced college admissions essay coach, I have a demonstrated track record of helping students achieve admissions success. I hold a PhD in English Literature from UCLA, where I spent nearly a decade teaching, and where I gained a keen firsthand understanding of elite admissions committees. In addition to my...See Gabriel's full profile

As an interviewer for a top medical school who has edited 50+ personal statements, CVs, and supplemental applications, I have extensive experience editing college and graduate school personal statements. My goal is to help you to craft a unique, powerful story and succeed through goal-setting to become a unique applicant...See Terri's full profile

My goal as your tutor is to help you craft a stand-out college application. I can work with you from the brainstorming stage through final proofreading to ensure that your application is polished and represents you as a student. I am currently a third-year Sociology PhD student at the University of Southern California....See Katherine's full profile

A Dartmouth College graduate and active alumni interviewer for Dartmouth admissions, I have spent years guiding students through every stage of the college application process: from crafting a compelling personal narrative (the most important step!) to building a strategic school list fit to their interests. My...See Olivia's full profile

I have worked at several companies that specialize in College Counseling in addition to helping with ACT and SAT tutoring. I graduated from an Ivy League school and have mentored students applying to Cornell. I have also assisted students in preparing for their interviews at schools across the United States. See Jacqueline's full profile

I have over 20 years of working in high schools and colleges where I helped students with all types of essays, including private high school and college admission essays. I also served as an admission officer at the high school and college levels for several years. Lastly, I served as an alumni interviewer for an Ivy...See Ara's full profile

I have experience mentoring applicants on all aspects of the admissions process including essay writing, portfolio building, testing, and the application itself. I am an expert in demystifying college admissions and helping students from all fields gain admission to their dream schools. Additionally, I have expertise in...See Austin's full profile

I studied AI for Business at USC (4% acceptance rate) and have worked under mentors from Stanford, UPenn, and Cornell, bringing insider strategy and storytelling expertise to every student I coach. For 5+ years, I’ve helped high school students craft personal statements, supplements, and college essays, as my students...See Janani's full profile

I have 6 years of classroom teaching experience. I am a member of the faculty at an elite private boarding school in Southern California, where I also serve on the college committee. I advise juniors on their post-graduation academic goals and plans.See Jacob's full profile

Every year my college counseling students get into top schools, including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Dartmouth, U Chicago, Columbia, UC Berkeley, MIT, Cambridge (UK) and Georgia Tech. I consider the college admission process as a part of education itself. When a student views the many programs of study available, it...See William's full profile

Hi! I am an expert at getting students into degree programs of their choice - my last group of students gained admission to UC Berkeley, UCLA, UCSD, USC, Cal Poly SLO, SDSU, and more. Whether you are looking for advice on application strategy, or help with writing a memorable essay that won't fatigue an admissions...See Arya's full profile

I was admitted to every University of California campus as well as several top private universities, including NYU. Throughout the application process, I developed strong skills in academic planning, personal statement writing, and strategic admissions preparation. I’ve mentored multiple students, supporting them with...See Audrey's full profile

I am currently licensed as a CPA in California and work as an IT professional in the Business Intelligence industry and my professional consulting skills translate very well over to the college counseling work. See Keith's full profile

Hey there! I help students and families approach college applications with a clear plan, not just a pile of deadlines and directives. I work with students on school lists, essays, activity descriptions, transfer applications, and overall application strategy, with an emphasis on making the student’s story come through...See Parth's full profile

I specialize in helping students write personal, gripping, and moving college application essays designed to grab the attention of admissions offices and make candidates stand out. Together a student and I will discuss potential topics and collaborate to create an essay that really captures both their voice and unique...See Claudia's full profile

During much of that time, I've used those people-reading methods to better understand the individual needs and skills of a countless number of students, and in the form of college counseling and life coaching, encouraged them to follow their passions wherever they may lead. In addition, as CEO of a tutoring...See Eric's full profile

I’ve been an editor and college counselor for 8+ years, ever since I graduated from Yale (cum laude, double majoring in history and film, and sports editor of the newspaper). Independently and through agencies, I've helped countless students gain admittance to their top choice colleges and grad schools (MFA, MBA,...See Sebastian's full profile