The Best College Counseling Tutors in Santa Monica, CA

I have counseled hundreds of students -- including high school, college, and graduate school -- regarding the application procedure to numerous competitive colleges and graduate (e.g., PhD, J.D., and M.A.) programs. I am especially adept at extracting important experiences and adapting them to the contours of a...See Colin'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

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

As a Harvard and UC Berkeley graduate, I have spent the last 20 years guiding thousands of students from across the country and the globe to get acceptances at Stanford, UCLA, Berkeley, Harvard, Yale and other top universities. Specializing in UC PIQs and Common App essays, I help students transform authentic stories...See Mark's full profile

I have 25 years of experience in college counseling, having guided students through the college admissions process while working for the Los Angeles County Office of Education. My expertise includes helping students identify the right colleges, navigate financial aid, and craft compelling applications. As someone...See Michael'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

...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

Over the past three years of admissions counseling, I have gotten dozens of students accepted to Stanford, Harvard, Northwestern, Brown, Yale Columbia, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and countless other top universities. Together, we will perfect your portfolio to best express you in all your glory, making you stand out amidst the...See Arianna's full profile

I have years of experience in helping students craft a unique and compelling personal statement for their college application. I also specialize in film school application prep, both undergraduate and graduate programs. I received B.A. degrees in Communication Arts (Radio/TV/Film) and English Literature from UW-Madison...See Christine's full profile

As the Operations Officer for Youth Mentoring Connection in Los Angeles for the last 7 years, I have assisted a number of youth with college counseling. I specialize in finding resources that are often under the radar, such as the College Corps program here in California. With my current assigned mentee, Kevin...See Ray'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 earned my UCLA Certificate (with distinction) in College Counseling in 2011. It included a 65 hour Practicum completed at Malibu High School in their College Office. I have been successfully counseling students independently for the past 7 years ( transfers, freshman, and international students), helping them...See Pam'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

I’m a Brown University graduate with a degree in Political Science and a former Brown University Writing Fellow, where I served as a writing coach for fellow students. I have five years experience teaching, tutoring, and designing curriculum at the middle, high school and college levels and have worked with students on...See Alexandra's full profile

With over six years of experience, I have helped my students earn admission into their dream schools such as UCLA, Berkeley, NYU, Barnard, Boston, Pepperdine, and more. As a professional actor and writer with my BA in English from UCLA, I specialize in storytelling, which is one of the most crucial components of the...See Jy'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 handled two separate Graduate and Post-Graduate Studies departments at New York University. I am an expert on what constitutes a stellar admission package and can assist with all admission essays, PIQs, and personal statements. I have assisted graduate students, undergraduates, medical and law school applicants. I...See Janet'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 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 a contracted college consultant specializing in assisting students from around the world to pursue their college goals at Ivy League and peer institutions.See Amani'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

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 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 received a full tuition scholarship to USC as an undergraduate, and was recruited a year early through an academic merit recruitment program. At USC, I was a National Merit Scholar and was enrolled in their Honors Core Curriculum, known as Thematic Option. Had I not been admitted to USC a year early, I would have...See Scott'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