The Best College Counseling Tutors in Santa Monica, CA

I was a double major at Yale (in two writing-intensive majors), graduating cum laude. Outside of class, I was a full-time sports editor for our university newspaper. Later, I worked as a writing tutor while completing my MFA at USC, helping students with essay writing, creative writing, and application essays.See Sebastian'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

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

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 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'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 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

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 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 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

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 been a member of academia for more than twenty years. I have specific experience advising hundreds of students on college applications and majors for undergraduate and graduate work. I worked for public and private universities as well as on both coasts in the United States. This makes me uniquely qualified to...See Howard'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 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

I graduated Summa Cum Laude as a Regents Scholar from UC San Diego and am currently pursuing my medical degree at UCLA, giving me a deep understanding of highly competitive admissions processes. My professional background includes working as a high school science teacher, where I formally mentored students through...See Mohnish'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

In the past ten years, I have assisted approximately 75 students in applying to college. I have taken them through the process of picking a slate of colleges (composed of reach schools down to safety schools), filling out the Common Application, determining the requirements for each school, choosing recommenders, signing...See Deirdre's full profile

I am a specialist in College Essay writing and have been coaching students for over a decade. I have had students get accepted to Sarah Lawrence College, Chapman University, University of Colorado Boulder, Lawrence University, CSUN, and many others. I also consult with students and parents on what schools would be best...See Josh'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

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

...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 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

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 tricks to help students get into the most selective of schools!See Torin'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