The Best college application Tutors in Sherman Oaks, CA

I love students of all shapes and sizes! I love shepherding students through the process of writing an essay or understanding the Pythagorean Theorem. I particularly enjoy helping students with executive function disorder break their work into manageable chunks and GET IT DONE with a minimum of stress. I love helping...See Deirdre's full profile

I've been coaching student writers on college application and academic essays for 10 years. I specialize in helping students find their voice and develop self-confidence through brainstorming, crafting, and refining the personal essay and supplements for colleges. I currently work for and have been...See Lyssa'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...See Claudia'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...See Christine's full profile

...professional environments. Not only have I tutored students across the academic spectrum in English, but I have given editing advice on personal essays for college applications, using my own experience as a scholarship winner for several schools as a guide. ...See Malcolm's full profile

I am a tutor of History and English with twenty-five years of success in preparing students for SAT and AP tests and College Application Essays. I have taught students online all over the world: in America, Great Britain, Germany, Korea, China, and India. I have an extremely sophisticated computer system that...See Philip'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

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...See Kirsten's full profile

I wrote a college application essay that got me accepted to NYU for undergrad, where I majored in literature with a focus on Shakespeare. After college I applied to law school and composed application essays that were so strong that USC, which was ranked as the 16th best school in the country at the time, offered...See Marc's full profile

I have taught painting, drawing, and printmaking at UCLA as an assistant instructor and have worked with students of many ages, from children beginning foundational skills to college applicants preparing portfolios and adults refining their creative work. My teaching includes one on one lessons, classroom...See Ari's full profile

With my students, I approach essay writing and personal statements from many angles. My bookshelf includes several titles I love, including "100 Successful College Application Essays." I like this entry especially because it shows a wide diversity of writing styles that I can share with my students,...See Matthew'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...See Howard's full profile

As the former director of a tutoring center, I have had the privilege of helping dozens of students with the college application process, including the application itself, the college search, essays, interview coaching, and I've even been known to write a letter of recommendation when adequately impressed. My...See Jeremy's full profile

In the last two years, I've consulted with students who now attend Harvard, MIT, Cornell, Michigan, Harvey Mudd, UCLA, USC, and UC Berkeley. College Consulting services include: helping students develop a list of colleges; -organizing a student's college application "to do" list; helping...See Brooke'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...See Parth'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. and...See Colin'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'm Brandy! I'm an award-winning writer with a master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and a certificate from CMU’s Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence. I have taught college and high school for over 10 years, both in and out of the classroom. I am passionate about meeting students where they are in...See Brandy's full profile

...Stanford University for five years. This experience provided deep insight into the college selection and application process. The majority of my work was to read and rate the essays that were submitted by students in their college applications. With this foundation, I have been able to teach students how to excel in the reading...See John's full profile

National Merit scholar (given for almost-perfect (top 99%) PSAT score) and extremely high SAT scores myself Experienced with college applications Worked in admissions office at University of California: San Diego Excellent at personal response essay section of applications (which is the hardest section for...See Polet's full profile

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 process. I have helped numerous applicants successfully get into Ivy League schools, earning scholarships and merits.See John's full profile

I am a rising senior at MIT (Class of 2027) and a tutor with several years of experience tutoring students of all ages one-on-one in math, science, English, writing, standardized test prep, and college applications. Over the past eight years, I have worked in a variety of settings, including as a private...See Vanessa's full profile

For years I’ve been dedicated to helping students build the skills, mindset, and motivation to achieve their personal and academic goals. At UCLA, I even co-founded a student-led organization known as Altus Initiative to provide mentorship and college application advising for high school students. I subsequently...See Ryan's full profile

My own writing has been published in over a dozen outlets and my years of experience writing web copy have taught me how to apply that punchy style to college essays in order to grab a reader's attention. I don't believe that simply writing or editing college application essays for my students will help...See Nick'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