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College Counselor + Former Ivy League Interviewer
Will W.

5.0 (17 ratings)

116 hours tutoring

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**Update: I'm able to take 2 more students for the 2025 application season!

I'm new to Wyzant, but I have a 10+ year record of getting students into Cornell, Dartmouth, Columbia, UPenn, Northwestern, Duke, the UC system, and many more top universities. I'll help you craft an application that is perfectly tailored to your dream school and your unique background.

Whatever you need help with, let's chat! I'd love to tell you how I can help and why I'll be a great fit.

UNIVERSITY...

**Update: I'm able to take 2 more students for the 2025 application season!

I'm new to Wyzant, but I have a 10+ year record of getting students into Cornell, Dartmouth, Columbia, UPenn, Northwestern, Duke, the UC system, and many more top universities. I'll help you craft an application that is perfectly tailored to your dream school and your unique background.

Whatever you need help with, let's chat! I'd love to tell you how I can help and why I'll be a great fit.

UNIVERSITY PREP:
You deserve 1-on-1 attention from an experienced counselor who cares! As a university prep expert, I've been featured in Variety Magazine and flown to 10 cities in Asia to run workshops about tailoring applications to elite universities.

Having interviewed applicants for 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 experience as a writer in Hollywood enables me to help students find their creative voice and craft undeniable essays. You can find my most recent film on Amazon, with another being produced by A+E Networks this year!

My other focuses are creative writing and filmmaking. I directed a feature documentary which won "Best International Doc" at the Laughlin Film Festival and I've sold four scripts in Hollywood.

*Where have my students been accepted?
Brown, Dartmouth, Cornell, Duke, Columbia, USC School of Engineering, Boston University (pre-med), Purdue, Virginia Tech, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Oberlin College, Colorado School of Mines, Rochester Institute of Technology, the UC system & many more!

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Education

Dartmouth College
English
Alumni of University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Graduate Coursework

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  • Hourly Rate: $420
  • Rate details: Please notify me 12 hours before changing or cancelling a session so that I have time to fill that time slot.
  • Lesson cancellation: 12 hours notice required

  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

ADHD

ADHD

As a tutor, I have trained with a top PhD in Los Angeles who specializes in executive functioning coaching. This means that I have a wealth of knowledge and resources to identify and adjust for learning challenges, whether it is a fixed mindset or a learning disorder. My students have learned how to approach their goals and obstacles with a can-do attitude, exceptional organizational skills, and a willingness to work hard despite adversity.
Career Development

Career Development

I have been flown to China to coach students on the process of finding the right internships, building a resume, and setting goals in hopes of getting into a top university. The goal is always to enter the workforce with an edge over the competition, and I work with them to find creative ways to demonstrate their aptitude. The resources I use are from the books, What Color Is Your Parachute, The 4-Hour Work Week, Mindset, and more.
College Counseling

College Counseling

College is one of the big decisions you'll make in your life, so you and your family deserve an experienced counselor who cares, and will give you 1-on-1 attention. As a college prep expert, I have been featured in Variety Magazine and flown to China to do workshops for one of the country's largest education companies. I've spoken to over 500 families in over 10 cities about tailoring applications to elite American universities. 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 believe everybody has a story to tell, and together we can tell that story in a way that fits the specific criteria admissions officers hope to find. *Where have my students been accepted? Brown University, Columbia University, USC Viterbi School of Engineering, Purdue University, Virginia Tech, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Oberlin College, Colorado School of Mines, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Rochester Institute of Technology, Embry-Riddle, St. Louis University, San Diego State University, UCSD and more! (Please note that I have never been an employee of Dartmouth College, am not currently conducting interviews, and cannot influence the admissions decision for you.)
English

English

I've worked in tandem with a PhD learning specialist who focused on study skills, so I combine his strategies with my ability to help out with homework and make learning fun and engaging. A lot of what I do is help kids cultivate time management, connect with their motivation, and catch up (and then excel) in school. I think I'd be able to help!
Film

Film

As a one-man production team, I directed a feature documentary in Nepal and Nicaragua which won "Best International Documentary" at the Laughlin Film Festival. And I won a spot in the CAPE New Writer's Fellowship for screenwriting. I have several projects currently in development.
Interview Prep

Interview Prep

As an alumni volunteer, I interviewed applicants to Dartmouth College and submitted detailed reports to the Admissions Department. Ivy League and other top schools have specific qualities they look for, and the interview is an an important place to shine.
Study Skills

Study Skills

Tutored math up to 7th grade for 5 years. Tutored students with learning challenges.
Writing

Writing

Dartmouth College English major, graduated cum laude with honors
SAT Writing

Examples of Expertise

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

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Exceptional mentor

Will W. is the man to help you with the application process. He is very patient and truly cares if you succeed. Will help me tremendously with brainstorming and editing essays. He knows the ins and outs of the process and will help identify and fix any fatal mistakes. Each lesson was very productive and helpful, he was very attentive to all of my needs and ideas, and gave great suggestions to improve my writing. His recommendations are well thought-out and spectacular in strategy. I cannot be more grateful for the help and guidance Will provided me. Thank you, Will.

Bryan, 5 lessons with Will

Fantastic tutor!

We have been searching for a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and experienced tutor for some time now. We could not be happier that we finally found Will. Our 3rd grader son has ADHD and has struggled with meeting grade level math standards. Will has taken the initiative not just to make sure the assignments get done but also to ensure that our son is developing essential executive functioning and study skills at the same time. Plus, our son really enjoys working with Will and looks forward to his tutoring sessions. We are grateful to have found Will and would recommend him without reservation!

Estalyn, 6 lessons with Will

Incredible professional

Will has read and provided feedback on several of my son's essay. Will is an outstanding coach, his feedback has been both at the big picture as well as small details. More importantly, Will cares. He goes out the way to give guidance outside of class context as well. Cannot be more grateful!! Will will also help my son do interview prep as well.

BIBHUDATTA, 2 lessons with Will
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