The Best college essay Tutors in Santa Monica, CA

I work with many students and have a firm understanding of the competition. Furthermore, I have recently specialized in assisting students with their pre-med college application essays and interviews. I have been able to help these students synthesize their skills and drives into strong, concise...See Amalynne'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 five years experience teaching, tutoring, and designing curriculum at the middle, high school and college levels and have worked with students on their college application essays independently, for private tutoring companies, and for independent schools. My teaching experience includes both classroom...See Alexandra'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

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...See Brooke's full profile

...Purdue, University of Southern California, University of Wisconsin, Yale (early action) and many other wonderful schools. When I work with you on your college application essays, my goal is to help you write attention-getting, authentic and meaningful essays. Ultimately, we are looking for a result that makes clear what your...See Shelley'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

With business communications and storytelling expertise which has gotten me featured in "The Huffington Post," "Business Rockstars," and other publications, I work with students to build an application strategy and write the college essays that gives them their best chance of success.See Lisa's full profile

I also have assisted over 20 high school students with college planning and career development in the past through a local program. I enjoy paying forward my experiences and knowledge to help high school students perfect their resumes, college essays, letters of recommendation, and more to get into their ideal...See Peter's full profile

Being an Imperial College London master's graduate with over fifteen years of experience in creative writing with thousands of satisfied clients, I believe effective and efficient storytelling is the key to a great essay.See John'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’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

...poster presentation, slideshow presentation, and/or written essay. I have also mentored countless of students on various forms of writing (including college essays, short-form assignments, and research papers). I teach that good writing is about finding the sweet spot where the big picture and specific points supporting...See Erich's full profile

I'm Jakob, a graduate from UCLA with a BA with highest honors in History and Political Science and a current JD candidate at Berkeley Law School. Over five years of coaching students applying for undergraduate and professional graduate programs, I've embraced a method of individualized tutoring and support that...See Jakob'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 have a B.A. in Film Studies from Yale University, where I graduated cum laude with distinction and won the Yale Film Prize. I received both a Master's in Communication and a Master's of Fine Arts in Film/Video Production from the University of Iowa, where I was an Iowa Fellow. I was a Fulbright Fellow in Paris, France,...See Kathleen's full profile

in most high school subjects, with an expertise in and emphasis on Math (Pre-Algebra through Calculus AB), English (AP Literature and Language, British and World Literature, College Application Essays, Writing and Composition, SAT Verbal, SAT Grammar & Essay, ACT Reading & English), History (AP U.S....See Colin'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

Presidential Scholars, National YoungArts Foundation winners, and Cameron Impact scholars, among others, and are alumni or current students of highly selective universities in the U.S. A few things I can help you accomplish for your college essays * Write standout opening lines * Identify your story and...See Inna's full profile

Whether you are tackling a creative or academic assignment, I can help you articulate and develop your ideas into polished, compelling work. Many students who come to me for test prep end up seeking help with college admission essays. See Sonya's full profile

From college application essays to poetry and prose, I have worked with many students on the art of redrafting and redaction with impressive results on their part. As a UCLA alum with my BA in English and concentration in Creative Writing, I have honed the critical skills of editing and proofreading. See Jy's full profile

Hi there—I’m a Columbia and USC grad with over a decade of experience in writing and film. I’m here to help students become more confident in their creativity—whether you’re crafting a standout college essay, polishing your script, or tackling a tough writing assignment. I also enjoy helping students...See Ariana'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

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

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