The Best College Counseling Tutors in Santa Monica, CA

Hello! My name is Daria, and I am currently a graduate student specializing in Chemical Biology. I hold a B.S. in Biochemistry with minors in Science Education, Global Health, and Professional Writing. I have successfully completed the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSETs) in both General Science and Life...See Daria's full profile

For more than twenty years, I have been teaching at the university level. Education is my lifelong passion and it is one that I try to instill into all of my students. I taught thousands of students in the classroom and hundreds individually. Teaching is truly my calling and I approach each student as an individual,...See Howard's full profile

Hi! My name is Ilene. I am a graduate of UCLA School of Law and UCLA Anderson School of Management. I have a BA with honors in French Language and Literature, and an Adjunct in Management from State University of New York at Binghamton. I am a member of the California, New York and DC Bars. As part of my academic and...See Ilene's full profile

Hi! I’m Janani, an elite, results-driven tutor trained at the University of Southern California, where I studied Artificial Intelligence for Business on the Pre-Med track. With 6+ years of experience, I’ve helped students of all ages excel in AI, languages, English, Spanish, math, music, and more. My secret? A...See Janani's full profile

"I strongly endorse James Feuer as an educator of standardized tests, English, history, public speaking, and interview skills. James is a thoughtful, diligent, and sensitive tutor who can quickly sense a student’s strengths and weaknesses and quickly adapt his engaging teaching methods to his students’ particular...See JAMES's full profile

As a UCLA alum with my BA in English and Associate Degree in Spanish from Los Angeles Valley College, I am a devotee of the functions of language in communication and expression. A Summa Cum Laude UCLA graduate, I am also a professional film and television actor. I love to share with students my enthusiasm about the...See Jy's full profile

I've passed the CSET General Science I and II, as well as the CSET Chemistry test. I am a tutor with 10 years of experience preparing students for university, for standardized tests, and for their own academic pursuits in mathematics, science, and English. I have been employed at a number of quality...See Scott's full profile

I’ve been a tutor/teaching assistant since 2009, working with students from pre-K through college on subjects including language, performing arts, college counseling/standardized test prep, and college-level coursework. In college I was a volunteer tutor/teaching assistant in community schools, a...See Amani'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

Harvard-educated with 20 years guiding students to Top-Tier acceptances. UC PIQ and Common Application Personal Statement and Supplemental Essay specialist. I've helped thousands of students secure spots at Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, Harvard, Yale and other elite institutions. My expertise centers on college...See Mark's full profile

Welcome, new students! In summary: knowledgeable, efficient, and responsive business/writing tutor for projects at the college level. About me and the way I tutor: My insatiable curiosity and passion for learning fuel my highly effective tutoring sessions. My students love my flexibility, responsiveness, and the...See Amalynne'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

I help students write compelling, effective college essays. The college application process is daunting — especially when it comes to writing about yourself. Drawing on twenty years' teaching experience and my background as an author published with Harvard University Press, I help students overcome their fears and...See Ben'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 have over five years of experience counseling students on the college application process, from test prep to college selection, as well as guidance on the essay. In 2023, 100% of my college counseling students got into top schools, including Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth, U Chicago, Columbia, UC Berkeley, and...See William's full profile

As a member of the Johns Hopkins University Advising team, I help alumni and students craft compelling narratives for admission into elite grad school, research, and professional programs. I love helping high school students and undergraduate students get into the schools of their dreams. My specialty is Ivy League and...See Inna's full profile

After graduating with a 3.8 from Northwestern University, where I double-majored in Theatre and International Studies and minored in Film & Media Studies. My dream is to write and produce films, and I currently publish a personal Substack for creative fiction and non-fiction, poetry and prose. In college I was editor of...See Arianna's full profile

**Update: I'm able to take 2 more students for the 2025 application season! I'm new to Wyzant, but I have a 10+ year record of getting students into Cornell, Dartmouth, Columbia, UPenn, Northwestern, Duke, the UC system, and many more top universities. I'll help you craft an application that is perfectly tailored to...See Will'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

Hi I’m Audrey! I’m a UCLA graduate and proud Alumni Scholar with dual B.A. degrees in Political Science and Communication. With over 8 years of experience tutoring K-12 students in English, Math, and College Admissions guidance, I bring both depth and versatility to my educational approach. I’ve worked extensively...See Audrey's full profile

Hi! I'm Dr. Tammy - My passion is helping students learn and succeed! I have over 20 years of experience teaching and tutoring high school and college students. My primary focus is helping graduate and doctoral students with thesis and dissertation editing, and helping build strategies to efficiently navigate these...See Tammy's full profile

Hi! My name is Claudia and I'm an alumna of Washington University in St. Louis where I graduated with degrees in Film and French. Currently I work as a TV writer in LA, where my most recent credits include writing for the series A Million Little Things. While in college I worked as a Writing Center tutor for a mix of...See Claudia's full profile

Hi! I'm Brooke, a Stanford grad with 15+ years experience tutoring. I've coached several students to perfect SAT or ACT scores and scored perfectly on both exams myself as an adult. My college essay students have been admitted to Stanford, MIT, Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Penn, Brown, and down the list. I have 15K+ hrs...See Brooke's full profile

Hello! I’ve had many outstanding opportunities to either tutor individually or teach at academic organizations, and I really enjoy working with students. Having studied in both Korea and the United States, I have a unique perspective and deep appreciation for Korean and English language/culture. I moved to the United...See Christine's full profile

Hi! My name is Sadie, and I am a recent Latin-honor's graduate of UCLA (with a political science B.A.) currently living in LA. I am an experienced and avid writer who has developed my skills in and outside of the classroom. Through the past several years, my peers have looked to me for guidance in their own work, and I...See Sadie's full profile