The Best college essay Tutors in Silver Spring, MD

While earning business degrees from the University of Virginia (B.S.) and UCLA Anderson School (MBA), I also worked for my alma maters’ Admissions Committee as a student or alumni rep. Your high school teenager doesn't need an English teacher; he/she needs a Storytelling teacher. My background in Hollywood film/TV...See Kenneth's full profile

I’ve also worked with young professionals and retirees looking to improve their writing skills. I’ve proofread work correspondence, personal statements, cover letters, college application essays (undergraduate, graduate, law school, medical school, and business school), fictional writing exercises,...See Ben's full profile

I specialize in the college admissions process, college essays, and the SAT. In high school, I graduated as an IB Diploma recipient with a 4.52 GPA. As for test scores, I scored in the 99+ percentile on the SAT with a perfect score in Critical Reading. I was accepted to Harvard (attended), Yale, Princeton,...See Olivia's full profile

I have worked with juniors/seniors on their college essays, SAT test prep, curriculum vitae, and brainstorming ways to bolster their resumes based on their career/college aspirations. I also held a semester-long graduate assistantship as an academic advisor where I assisted students with course planning,...See Danielle's full profile

I have several years of experience volunteering as a college admissions mentor, supporting high school students through the application and preparation process. I assist seniors with building balanced college lists, developing compelling personal statements, and strengthening supplemental essays with clear structure and...See Eunice's full profile

I am a former admissions rep at Northwestern University, now working with students to craft compelling college application personal statements. The key to a strong personal statement is developing a strong "Application Brand" that highlights a student's unique traits and interests, in turn allowing them to tell a...See Daniel's full profile

In additional to test prep, I have helped several dozen high school and college students craft winning essays for scholarships, exclusive residential programs (TASP/TASS) and internships, Common Application personal statements, and college supplemental essays. I'm a 2017 graduate in Economics...See Zakiy's full profile

I have tutored students and helped them write college essays for the last 3 years. I have experience advising students on what they should write about given the essay prompts and their own life experiences, and I also have experience helping polish their essays and making them stand out!See Henry's full profile

I’ve worked with students of all ages — from upper elementary through college and graduate school — helping them build confidence, sharpen their skills, and access high-level academic and career opportunities. I tutor in reading, writing, and math (grades 3–12), SAT/ACT prep, college essays, and...See Michael's full profile

As an AP Lang teacher, I give the college essay as an assignment. Formerly, I worked in the writer center working nearly exclusively on common app/college essays from September through December at a highly competitive school. See Trisan's full profile

I have taught biology, calculus, algebra, precalculus, genetics, chemistry, Spanish, English, essay writing, history, and more. Additionally, I’ve guided students with resume building, cover letter development, and college essay applications. Currently, I am a tutor at Howard University, where I help students...See Amaya's full profile

...counselor. With 20+ years of training and professional experience, I have enjoyed multiple roles in the field, including evaluating college applications and college essays for a research university's undergraduate admissions office; training in college counseling at the Harvard Summer Institute on College Admissions; serving...See Susannah's full profile

I hold a Master's degree and have taught middle and high school English, focusing on evidence-based writing and clear, confident expression. I have also supported students with college essays and professional writing, ensuring their unique voices shine. I tailor each session to build skills in organization,...See Bassel's full profile

Hello, my name is Alex! I've worked with dozens of students to help make their college essays stand out! Essays are your chance to show the admissions team who you are beyond the grades and test scores, and I can help make your essays insightful, polished, and unforgettable! In addition, I can also made...See Alex's full profile

Not only can I help you attain a greater command of the written word, but I can support your endeavors across multiple forms of writing: academic, professional, college admission essays, etc. Patiently, I can assist young writers with spelling and grammar, proper sentence structure and skillfully crafted...See Nancy's full profile

I’ve had careers in teaching, publishing, and corporate banking. I have master’s degrees in writing and business administration and graduated from Washington & Lee and Northwestern universities. Given the above, I teach what I know: writing, SAT Verbal, college counseling, and career development. I’ve taught...See Robert's full profile

Craft a personal statement that captivates and showcases your unique story. As a former Columbia University admissions interviewer, I offer invaluable insider perspective on what makes an application essay truly stand out. I can guide you through brainstorming compelling topics, structuring a memorable narrative, and...See Jeremy's full profile

Teaching is very inspiring to me -- often, I learn as much from my students as they do from me! I specialize in Literature, Proofreading, and General Writing. I am particularly passionate about editing college application essays. Currently, I am in graduate school for epidemiology, so public health and...See Molly's full profile

I have helped many students write essays that got them in Ivies, UCs, and other Top 20 Schools. Last year I helped students get into Duke, Cornell, Northwestern, Johns Hopkins, UCLA, Berkeley, and other great schools. When I was an instructor at UCLA, I mentored local undergraduates, advising them on choosing coursework...See Adam's full profile

Hey, I’m Aahil! I am an incoming freshman at the University of Michigan studying Economics and English. I recently graduated from TJHSST (#1 public STEM High School). In the last application cycle, I applied to 27 colleges and aimed for t20 schools. Unlike most other tutors and accepted candidates, I was not in the...See Aahil's full profile

As a public health practitioner & consultant, I try to bring what I learned in the classroom into my tutoring approaches. I utilize a holistic learning approach that is personalized to each individuals needs. Encompassing unique methods such as test preparation, college essays or interview preparation, sets...See Makayla's full profile

My name is Sarah; thank you for stopping by my profile:) After a two year hiatus due to being abroad, I am excited to be resuming tutoring. I specialize in college applications, essay writing, and homework help. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Cornell University in 2023 with a double major in...See Sarah's full profile

Specialty: College/university ESSAYS, APPLICATIONS, undergraduate and graduate RESEARCH WRITINGS. I have used my academic and professional career to hone my writing skills. I have spent most of my time in university writing research papers, critical essays, and theses. My work has been well received,...See Dan's full profile

I began tutoring as a graduate student, working as a Writing Center tutor at my university, and also for private tutoring companies, helping students with everything from improving their vocabulary for the SAT, to tackling ESL concerns, to penning the most compelling college essays. During my doctoral studies, I...See Jennifer's full profile

I am an award-winning author and journalist with bylines in The Wall Street Journal, NPR's magazine, and Village Voice Media (200+ articles published). As a communications consultant, my clients include the World Bank, World Vision International and George Washington University. I taught writing at Arizona State...See Amy's full profile