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Harvard-grad, Common App, College Admissions Essays, & UC PIQ expert
Kenneth O.

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2,756 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $300
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Harvard-grad, Common App, College Admissions Essays, & UC PIQ expert
Harvard-grad, Common App, College Admissions Essays, & UC PIQ expert
Kenneth O.

5.0 (1,251 ratings)

2,756 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (1,251 ratings)

2,756 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Kenneth

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Top 1% tutor on Wyzant.

College admissions essays are more important than ever. Let me help you find the best stories you have to positively differentiate yourself (yes, that is a deliberate split infinitive).

From a blinking cursor or a blank page to early drafts to final, polished college admissions essays, I have the expertise to guide you through the process. Common App, UC PIQs, Apply Texas, etc.

With a Master of Education degree from Harvard University, a Master of Fine...

Top 1% tutor on Wyzant.

College admissions essays are more important than ever. Let me help you find the best stories you have to positively differentiate yourself (yes, that is a deliberate split infinitive).

From a blinking cursor or a blank page to early drafts to final, polished college admissions essays, I have the expertise to guide you through the process. Common App, UC PIQs, Apply Texas, etc.

With a Master of Education degree from Harvard University, a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, and a Board-certified life coach, I (via Personal Safety, Inc, a 501(c)(3) charity) have positioned myself to be able to coach, to tutor, and/or to nurture others. My greatest passion is helping people get from where they are to where they want to be. I can help you find your story and how to present it for your readers to get to know you better.

I infuse my sense of humor and positivity into nearly all aspects of my life, including tutoring.

Recent admission successes (students attending) include Harvard, Columbia (undergrad, masters, Ph.D.), Cornell (freshman, transfer), UPenn (undergrad and masters), Dartmouth, Johns Hopkins (BME), UChicago, Villanova, Duke, UCLA, UC-Berkeley, UMich, The New School (masters w/50% scholarship), San Diego, Georgia Tech, UGA, Purdue, U of Virginia, Virginia Tech, Babson, Tulane, Pitt, Case Western, Emory, and UMass-Amherst.

PLEASE NOTE: In order to help the greatest number of clients, a 100% CANCELATION CHARGE WILL BE ASSESSED FOR ANY APPOINTMENTS CANCELED WITHIN 12 HOURS OF THE SCHEDULED STARTING TIME. Thank you for your understanding.

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Education

University of Utah
Mass Communications
Harvard Grad School of Education
MEd
National University
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $300
  • Rate details: NOTE: 12 hour cancellation policy. Full charges will be assessed if less than 12 hours notice given. Thank you.
  • Lesson cancellation: 12 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 12/22/2021

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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English

SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

The SAT Reading section causes many people great amounts of stress. I can help you understand the mechanics of how the SAT Reading is made in order to employ the best strategies to navigate through it. It's a puzzle and a game. Let me help you learn how to play it well! SAT Reading help is here!
SAT Writing,

SAT Writing

In high school, I hated writing. Hated it. So I feel your pain. Now, I have earned two Master's in Education, one from Harvard, and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. I am a published author, lyricist, playwright, and screenwriter. I can help you get through this test with strategies that are proven and relatively easy to learn (even if you are hate writing like I did).
Writing

Writing

I can help you find your voice and your story for Common App essays, Coalition App essays, college application essays, and college admission essays. Writing college application admission essays need not be stressful. Each of you has unique stories to tell. I can help you find that story so that you can write your own, best college admissions essays. I would be honored to help you prepare for the Common App essay writing. I am a published author, screenwriter, and lyricist. I have served as an editor of a peer-reviewed journal and have extensive experience with academic writing as well as college essays (Common App and program specific) and statements of purpose. My clients have earned admissions into (among others) Columbia, Harvard, UPenn, Dartmouth, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, NYU, USC, UCLA, Duke, ASU, U of Arizona, UMich, Miami (Foote Fellowship) as well as grad school, law school and veterinarian programs.

Homeschool

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I passed the TExES Math 4-8 and Math 8-12 exams required of aspiring teachers. This included basic math, algebra, geometry, trig, pre-calc, and probability & statistics. My approach is to simplify the more challenging topics through practical, everyday applications (whenever possible).
SAT Math,

SAT Math

If you need SAT Math help, I'm here! I can help you both with subject matter expertise in Math as well as to understand how the test is made and how not to fall into the test maker's traps. As a former Princeton Review tutor, I have learned the ins and the outs of standardized tests and have helped many students improve their SAT Math scores Remember, the SAT Math test only tests your ability to do SAT Math. It's not really a math test!
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

The SAT Reading section causes many people great amounts of stress. I can help you understand the mechanics of how the SAT Reading is made in order to employ the best strategies to navigate through it. It's a puzzle and a game. Let me help you learn how to play it well! SAT Reading help is here!
Writing

Writing

I can help you find your voice and your story for Common App essays, Coalition App essays, college application essays, and college admission essays. Writing college application admission essays need not be stressful. Each of you has unique stories to tell. I can help you find that story so that you can write your own, best college admissions essays. I would be honored to help you prepare for the Common App essay writing. I am a published author, screenwriter, and lyricist. I have served as an editor of a peer-reviewed journal and have extensive experience with academic writing as well as college essays (Common App and program specific) and statements of purpose. My clients have earned admissions into (among others) Columbia, Harvard, UPenn, Dartmouth, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, NYU, USC, UCLA, Duke, ASU, U of Arizona, UMich, Miami (Foote Fellowship) as well as grad school, law school and veterinarian programs.

Math

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I passed the TExES Math 4-8 and Math 8-12 exams required of aspiring teachers. This included basic math, algebra, geometry, trig, pre-calc, and probability & statistics. My approach is to simplify the more challenging topics through practical, everyday applications (whenever possible).
SAT Math

SAT Math

If you need SAT Math help, I'm here! I can help you both with subject matter expertise in Math as well as to understand how the test is made and how not to fall into the test maker's traps. As a former Princeton Review tutor, I have learned the ins and the outs of standardized tests and have helped many students improve their SAT Math scores Remember, the SAT Math test only tests your ability to do SAT Math. It's not really a math test!

Most Popular

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I passed the TExES Math 4-8 and Math 8-12 exams required of aspiring teachers. This included basic math, algebra, geometry, trig, pre-calc, and probability & statistics. My approach is to simplify the more challenging topics through practical, everyday applications (whenever possible).
Writing

Writing

I can help you find your voice and your story for Common App essays, Coalition App essays, college application essays, and college admission essays. Writing college application admission essays need not be stressful. Each of you has unique stories to tell. I can help you find that story so that you can write your own, best college admissions essays. I would be honored to help you prepare for the Common App essay writing. I am a published author, screenwriter, and lyricist. I have served as an editor of a peer-reviewed journal and have extensive experience with academic writing as well as college essays (Common App and program specific) and statements of purpose. My clients have earned admissions into (among others) Columbia, Harvard, UPenn, Dartmouth, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, NYU, USC, UCLA, Duke, ASU, U of Arizona, UMich, Miami (Foote Fellowship) as well as grad school, law school and veterinarian programs.

Other

College Counseling

College Counseling

With five college degrees earned, I have extensive experience with essay and personal statement writing. Additionally, I understand the holistic approach taken by the top schools. As a result, I can give guidance on how to put one's best foot forward, so to speak.

Summer

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I passed the TExES Math 4-8 and Math 8-12 exams required of aspiring teachers. This included basic math, algebra, geometry, trig, pre-calc, and probability & statistics. My approach is to simplify the more challenging topics through practical, everyday applications (whenever possible).
SAT Math,

SAT Math

If you need SAT Math help, I'm here! I can help you both with subject matter expertise in Math as well as to understand how the test is made and how not to fall into the test maker's traps. As a former Princeton Review tutor, I have learned the ins and the outs of standardized tests and have helped many students improve their SAT Math scores Remember, the SAT Math test only tests your ability to do SAT Math. It's not really a math test!
Writing

Writing

I can help you find your voice and your story for Common App essays, Coalition App essays, college application essays, and college admission essays. Writing college application admission essays need not be stressful. Each of you has unique stories to tell. I can help you find that story so that you can write your own, best college admissions essays. I would be honored to help you prepare for the Common App essay writing. I am a published author, screenwriter, and lyricist. I have served as an editor of a peer-reviewed journal and have extensive experience with academic writing as well as college essays (Common App and program specific) and statements of purpose. My clients have earned admissions into (among others) Columbia, Harvard, UPenn, Dartmouth, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, NYU, USC, UCLA, Duke, ASU, U of Arizona, UMich, Miami (Foote Fellowship) as well as grad school, law school and veterinarian programs.

Test Preparation

College Counseling,

College Counseling

With five college degrees earned, I have extensive experience with essay and personal statement writing. Additionally, I understand the holistic approach taken by the top schools. As a result, I can give guidance on how to put one's best foot forward, so to speak.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

If you need SAT Math help, I'm here! I can help you both with subject matter expertise in Math as well as to understand how the test is made and how not to fall into the test maker's traps. As a former Princeton Review tutor, I have learned the ins and the outs of standardized tests and have helped many students improve their SAT Math scores Remember, the SAT Math test only tests your ability to do SAT Math. It's not really a math test!
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

The SAT Reading section causes many people great amounts of stress. I can help you understand the mechanics of how the SAT Reading is made in order to employ the best strategies to navigate through it. It's a puzzle and a game. Let me help you learn how to play it well! SAT Reading help is here!
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

In high school, I hated writing. Hated it. So I feel your pain. Now, I have earned two Master's in Education, one from Harvard, and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. I am a published author, lyricist, playwright, and screenwriter. I can help you get through this test with strategies that are proven and relatively easy to learn (even if you are hate writing like I did).

Examples of Expertise

Kenneth has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 9 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

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Ratings and Reviews

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Knows exactly what colleges want

Kenneth has blown me away with his humor during in-class conversations and precisely logical edits for my essays. He works hard to keep my messages sounding original while at the same time tackling what the admission officers want. I feel confident about my writing pieces after working with him. Kenneth also takes great measures to utilize time to the best.

Hong, 10 lessons with Kenneth

Perfect for Ivy Leagues UC

Our sessions are extremely productive and we get a bunch done. We already finished my ED application and now we’re doing the UCs and so far everything is going absolutely fantastic. Ken truly is an expert

Kirill, 15 lessons with Kenneth

Great resource!

Kenneth got right to business helping frame up the college application essay process. He provided enough guidance to give my son the confidence he needed to craft an effective and authentic essay. He’s very knowledgeable and effective. I highly recommend!

Leah, 1 lesson with Kenneth

College App Challenge’s

My Godson is so excited to work on his essays now because of Kenneth. He really motivated him to write. Great job Kenneth. Wish we would have found you sooner.

Gloria, 3 lessons with Kenneth

Efficient and Helpful Tutor

I found these tutoring sessions very helpful. They assisted me in finding my voice for my college essays, and the whole process was efficient and overall beneficial. Definitely recommend!

Arjun, 2 lessons with Kenneth

Your expertise in teaching has put my mind at ease

With your guidance, my kid has gained so much confident, she enjoyed every minute of your lesson as well as your marvelous sense of humor! You are the spark, the inspiration, thank you so much!

Zemin, 4 lessons with Kenneth

A great writing coach

My daughter has been working with Kenneth on her college essay. He's been very helpful in making her essay to the next level. We highly recommend anyone who's seeking advice on improving their college essay.

Kay, 14 lessons with Kenneth

Easy to work with, inspiring tutor.

Kenneth is easy to work with. He can guide you ideas to write. I feel things are easier to accomplish when I work with Kenneth. I will continue to work with him in the future.

Wennifred, 4 lessons with Kenneth

very high quality and quantity

In just a few sessions we got more done than what I got done in 3 times the amount of time. And the quality of the resulting writing is way better! Definitely recommend.

Kirill, 15 lessons with Kenneth
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