The Best college essay Tutors in Santa Monica, CA

I have experience tutoring students from pre-k to 8th in all subjects. For high school and college students, I tutor in English, essay writing, proofreading, editing, and help with college application essays. You know what is best for your child & I am excited to work in partnership with you! My...See Christina's full profile

I'm Brooke; I have a Stanford BA and USC MFA and have been tutoring 1:1 and in group settings for 20+ years. I've coached several students to perfect SAT or ACT scores and scored perfectly on both exams as an adult. My college essay students have been admitted to Stanford, MIT, Harvard, Princeton, Yale,...See Brooke's full profile

I have three years of experience as a writing tutor working with college students on essays, research papers, and academic writing across disciplines. I focus on helping students improve structure, clarity, argumentation, and style while maintaining their own voice. I also currently work as an English...See Zelig's full profile

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 undergraduate students to gain admission into the schools of their dreams. My...See Inna's full profile

I have won several prestigious writing awards, including the Nicholl Fellowship, Samuel Goldwyn Award and UCLA Television Writing Competition (First Place). I have also assisted students with their college essays and helped many other writers with their screenplays and other forms of writing over the past 10+...See Randall's full profile

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 and mentoring. Published book with Harvard University Press in 2013...See Ben's full profile

With a PhD in Music Composition from UCLA and years of experience as a professional composer, trumpeter, and arranger, I am passionate about helping students of all ages unlock their musical potential. My background is rooted in both high-level academic rigor and practical, professional performance. I earned my...See Austin's full profile

My goal is to not only teach how to write a script, but how to make sure you are having fun while you do. I specialize in television and film writing but also have experience teaching students how to write statements of purpose, college entrance essays, short stories, and narrative podcasts. Furthermore,...See Omid'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...See Claudia's full profile

The beginning of my academic journey started at my local community college where I was proudly involved in esteemed academic honors programs. I later successfully transferred to U.C. Berkeley (go bears!) where I pursued dual bachelor's degrees in Public Health and Psychology, graduating with honors. Finally, I am a...See Pateel'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

Hey! I'm Nick. For almost 10 years now, I've been a leading test prep guru and writing coach based in sunny Southern California, though my students stretch across the country and even across the Atlantic. My writing has been published in over a dozen outlets, and I’ve helped hundreds of students perfect...See Nick's full profile

I have an extensive background teaching writing and working with students of all ages. I'm especially skilled at helping students feel empowered as they become confident writers. I have experience working with students on: college application essays, middle and high school in-school essays and English...See Stephanie's full profile

As a teaching assistant, I have assisted many students in developing their research writing skills. As a college counselor, I have worked with students on their personal narratives and college essays. In my spare time, I have been a proofreader, ghostwriter, and hobby writer. I am an author on a neuropsychiatry...See Amani's full profile

I hold an MA in English and Theater Education from NYU and a BA in Performance Studies from Northwestern. I love working with students, and I have a special passion for coaching teen writers (on college admission essays and creative/persuasive/expository projects) and helping readers unlock...See Lyssa's full profile

Michael is a Harvard and Teach For America alumnus, former Harvard interviewer, IECA member, and SAT/ACT/ISEE and college essay specialist with over two decades of experience helping students gain admission to highly selective colleges and private schools. As co-founder of an LA-based boutique...See Michael's full profile

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 resonate with admissions officers. I am a UC Berkeley and Harvard graduate...See Mark's full profile

I’m a writer, award-winning performer, and current Univeristy of Southern California (USC) student with acceptances from top schools including NYU, Boston University, University of Miami, and more. I specialize in helping students craft personal statements that are authentic, strategic, and memorable, whether you’re...See Janani's full profile

For the past seven years, I have helped students and professionals develop powerful, successful personal statements for college, graduate/law/medical school, and summer program admissions. As a PhD in English, a former professor, and a longtime higher education professional, I have expert writing skills as well as a...See Gabriel's full profile

Having interviewed applicants for the Ivy League university, Dartmouth College as an alumni volunteer, I know what top schools are looking for. That's how I'll ensure you or your child has an edge over the competition. My specialty is guiding students through the college application essay. I...See Will'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...See Ara's full profile

Over the past four years, I’ve tutored students privately and worked as a contractor with two private tutoring firms, working across SAT/ACT prep, LSAT fundamentals, college essays, application strategy, academic writing, and reading/math support. When I work with a student, I try to make the...See Parth'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...See Josh'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

Since 2017, I've helped students write the essays that have gained them admission to the colleges and graduate schools of their dreams. I can help at any stage in the process, from brainstorming ideas to revising early drafts to proofreading the final draft.See Nathan's full profile