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Writer's block keeping you from finishing your college application essay? Overwhelmed by grad school applications? Always wanted to play an instrument or learn music theory, but don't know where to start? Take a deep... See Samantha's full profile
Writer's block keeping you from finishing your college application essay? Overwhelmed by grad school applications? Always wanted to play an instrument or learn music theory, but don't know where to start? Take a deep...See Samantha's full profile
Samantha was amazing! Invaluable! My daughter was in desperate need for adding more personal content and pulling together some loose strings for her college essay. She was struggling. In one session, Samantha guided her in making ... read the full review - Michele
Cary, NC
As an high school teacher, I helped students with SATs, college essays, application processes, and more. I've written letters of recommendation and seen some students go on to win full scholarships. I am also a Caldwell scholar... See Beth's full profile
As an high school teacher, I helped students with SATs, college essays, application processes, and more. I've written letters of recommendation and seen some students go on to win full scholarships. I am also a Caldwell scholar...See Beth's full profile
Beth has been such a huge help, not only to myself but to both of my kids. She has been an invaluable resource helping my daughter with her AP Spanish and AP Calculus, as well as my son with chemistry. She is extremely patient, ... read the full review - Kris, 94 lessons with Beth
Raleigh, NC
I was a college and career counselor for two years and worked for academically gifted summer camps prior. Both of these roles allowed me to assist students in their journeys of applying to college and writing college application... See Kirsten's full profile
I was a college and career counselor for two years and worked for academically gifted summer camps prior. Both of these roles allowed me to assist students in their journeys of applying to college and writing college application...See Kirsten's full profile
Cary, NC
Hi! I'm Elizabeth J. and I am a rising sophomore at UNC-Chapel Hill. I am a neuroscience and biology major with a minor in chemistry. As the eldest child with parents who went to college internationally, applying to college in the U.S. was often... See Elizabeth's full profile
Hi! I'm Elizabeth J. and I am a rising sophomore at UNC-Chapel Hill. I am a neuroscience and biology major with a minor in chemistry. As the eldest child with parents who went to college internationally, applying to college in the U.S. was often...See Elizabeth's full profile
-Breaking down the writing process into achievable tasks. My students find that after just a few sessions, they have already made significant progress on their college essays. MY BACKGROUND After teaching history at UC Berkeley for ten... See Ben's full profile
-Breaking down the writing process into achievable tasks. My students find that after just a few sessions, they have already made significant progress on their college essays. MY BACKGROUND After teaching history at UC Berkeley for ten...See Ben's full profile
If you’re struggling with a tight deadline and getting your ideas down on paper, book a session with Ben. He knows just the right questions to ask and has an amazing technique for getting your essays done as fast and as well as p... read the full review - Katherine
In over 25 years of teaching high school English and tutoring students privately, I have helped hundreds of students put their best foot forward in their college essays. I have also written dozens of college recommendation letters helping... See Malcolm's full profile
In over 25 years of teaching high school English and tutoring students privately, I have helped hundreds of students put their best foot forward in their college essays. I have also written dozens of college recommendation letters helping...See Malcolm's full profile
I have worked with hundreds of students and their college essays. Most of this work was done in my high school Honors and College Prep English classes. I have also worked with many students on highlighting skills for their applications.... See Donald's full profile
I have worked with hundreds of students and their college essays. Most of this work was done in my high school Honors and College Prep English classes. I have also worked with many students on highlighting skills for their applications....See Donald's full profile
Don was Great! I needed help with a "Fiction Analysis" paper for English 102. Don was able to help me understand exactly what my professor was looking for in this assignment and then helped me with different ways that I can approa... read the full review - Christie
I have helped countless students and companies hone their essays, project proposals, and content creation for every purpose conceivable, from college essays to product catalogs. I am attuned to teaching and working outside the box. I work... See Julie's full profile
I have helped countless students and companies hone their essays, project proposals, and content creation for every purpose conceivable, from college essays to product catalogs. I am attuned to teaching and working outside the box. I work...See Julie's full profile
Julie helped me craft my statement of purpose for my grad school applications. She helped me master the process of finding information to include in my essays. Julie is amazing! I could not recommend her more! ... read the full review - Meredith
I'm happy to work with you on any stage of the writing process, whether it be last-minute final edits, brainstorming content and outlining, or anything in between! College and graduate school essay coaching has been a focus of mine for the past... See Madeline's full profile
I'm happy to work with you on any stage of the writing process, whether it be last-minute final edits, brainstorming content and outlining, or anything in between! College and graduate school essay coaching has been a focus of mine for the past...See Madeline's full profile
My daughter is a very bright girl, but her ADHD makes it so hard to stay focused while doing homework, if she can actually get herself to sit down to do homework at all. After many failed attempts to push/coax her to do a mountain... read the full review - Li, 41 lessons with Madeline
I have a BA in Communication from Michigan State University. As an industry professional with 30+ years in public relations/marketing/business communications, I wrote articles, literature, proposals, presentations, press releases, and advertising... See Karen's full profile
I have a BA in Communication from Michigan State University. As an industry professional with 30+ years in public relations/marketing/business communications, I wrote articles, literature, proposals, presentations, press releases, and advertising...See Karen's full profile
Karen was honestly one of the most helpful tutors my son has ever had. He told me how she went through his college admission essays word by word, and sentence by sentence to make sure it was at its best form possible. Sure enough,... read the full review - Tooba, 5 lessons with Karen
Throughout my tutoring career, I have helped numerous clients refine and polish academic papers, college essays, and applications. Whether you need assistance with your writing style, grammar, vocabulary, or paper structure, I can use my... See Teagan's full profile
Throughout my tutoring career, I have helped numerous clients refine and polish academic papers, college essays, and applications. Whether you need assistance with your writing style, grammar, vocabulary, or paper structure, I can use my...See Teagan's full profile
Teagan has been helping my daughter with her college essays and counseling and has been exceptional! He has been patient, always positive and brings out the best in her. He clearly understands what various colleges need and guides... read the full review - Varadan, 8 lessons with Teagan
Ever since giving my first chess lesson when I was 11 years old (certainly the most exciting $2 I have ever made in my life) I have continued tutoring in almost every imaginable capacity, from ACT, to college essays, from middle school... See Razi's full profile
Ever since giving my first chess lesson when I was 11 years old (certainly the most exciting $2 I have ever made in my life) I have continued tutoring in almost every imaginable capacity, from ACT, to college essays, from middle school...See Razi's full profile
When I first started my college applications I was incredibly intimidated and didn’t know where to start. Even as the first session ended, I felt significantly more comfortable and motivated. Razi helped me from start to finish, ... read the full review - Maya, 7 lessons with Razi
I am an Ivy League alumna and veteran high school teacher. Prior to becoming a college essay consultant three years ago, I volunteered as an Alumni Admissions Ambassador for my alma mater. In that role, I conducted applicant interviews... See Barbara's full profile
I am an Ivy League alumna and veteran high school teacher. Prior to becoming a college essay consultant three years ago, I volunteered as an Alumni Admissions Ambassador for my alma mater. In that role, I conducted applicant interviews...See Barbara's full profile
I've been a writing tutor for the last 3 years. I work mostly with high school students, often on their college application essays. Additionally, I'm a Master's student at Vanderbilt with a lot of experience writing... See Benjamin's full profile
I've been a writing tutor for the last 3 years. I work mostly with high school students, often on their college application essays. Additionally, I'm a Master's student at Vanderbilt with a lot of experience writing...See Benjamin's full profile
Benjamin has been working 2x/week with both my 7th son and my 9th grade daughter in Math and ELA -especially writing. He is exceptional at not only helping them to understand the material, but to also connect with them in a way m... read the full review - Lindsay, 107 lessons with Benjamin
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... See Amy'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...See Amy's full profile
I can't imagine a better writing tutor; she absolutely exceeded my expectations. I have been in the process of applying for speech-language pathology graduate school. It is an EXTREMELY competitive program (25-35 spots and 400 app... read the full review - Marissa, 7 lessons with Amy
.... In addition, I have also worked with students on their college essays. I'm familiar with all the prompts and have read up on what college admission officers want to see in a college essay. I can provide guidance on selection of a prompt, construction... See Jonathan's full profile
.... In addition, I have also worked with students on their college essays. I'm familiar with all the prompts and have read up on what college admission officers want to see in a college essay. I can provide guidance on selection of a prompt, construction...See Jonathan's full profile
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As a PhD in English who spent nearly a decade teaching at UCLA, I have developed deep professional skills in helping students excel at college essay writing. My background as a writer and professor also gives me insights into what... See Gabriel's full profile
As a PhD in English who spent nearly a decade teaching at UCLA, I have developed deep professional skills in helping students excel at college essay writing. My background as a writer and professor also gives me insights into what...See Gabriel's full profile
I loved working with Mr. Mehlman. At first, I was nervous about using the help of someone I didn’t know with something so crucial to my life, but Mr. Mehlman’s demeanor and skills helped me build confidence as I wrote more and mor... read the full review - Mook, 13 lessons with Gabriel
I have worked as an English and GED Instructor with the SDUHSD, as a Self-Employed Private Tutor (Test Preparation, English, and College Application Essay Creation), as a Director of a Tutoring Club in Encinitas, CA, and as an... See Jesse's full profile
I have worked as an English and GED Instructor with the SDUHSD, as a Self-Employed Private Tutor (Test Preparation, English, and College Application Essay Creation), as a Director of a Tutoring Club in Encinitas, CA, and as an...See Jesse's full profile
My son's passion is computer science/math and it takes a much more talented educator to engage him in Language Arts ... Jesse is that educator! Jesse has done a wonderful job helping prep my son prep for AP Language and SAT. J... read the full review - Flora, 34 lessons with Jesse
My role is to guide students and support them through the writing process, and to help them craft strong, compelling narratives that hew closely to their own voice. For college applications, essays usually include the personal... See Helene's full profile
My role is to guide students and support them through the writing process, and to help them craft strong, compelling narratives that hew closely to their own voice. For college applications, essays usually include the personal...See Helene's full profile
Helene has been assisting my son with his essays and she has been an amazing help. She is part counselor, part editor, and part cheerleader. She is able to help him clarify his ideas and express them clearly in his voice, not hers... read the full review - Linda, 12 lessons with Helene
Need help ensuring that you have a balanced list of college applications, so you thrive both academically and socially? Want guidance in drafting your college application essays: personal statement / UC personal insight... See Andrea's full profile
Need help ensuring that you have a balanced list of college applications, so you thrive both academically and socially? Want guidance in drafting your college application essays: personal statement / UC personal insight...See Andrea's full profile
You need to have Andrea on your student’s AP World History (“APWH”) team if you want your child to dominate the class, not just do well. My son began working with Andrea the summer before starting APWH. She initially helped him f... read the full review - Toni, 184 lessons with Andrea
A professional writing mentor, I have worked chiefly with university applicants since 2013; full time the last 5 years. Essay Mentor for Fulbright Commission, 2015-2020, working with extremely promising applicants to help them in applying to... See Jonathan's full profile
A professional writing mentor, I have worked chiefly with university applicants since 2013; full time the last 5 years. Essay Mentor for Fulbright Commission, 2015-2020, working with extremely promising applicants to help them in applying to...See Jonathan's full profile
Jonathan helped our daughter prepare essays for almost 20 schools. He worked with her weekly over several months to generate strategies for how to approach each application (e.g., which supplemental essays to choose if there is a... read the full review - Nahid, 92 lessons with Jonathan
I have assisted students through their college journeys since 2016. Since then, I have run large college essay workshops and have worked privately with individuals applying to top schools such as Stanford University, The University of... See Eitan's full profile
I have assisted students through their college journeys since 2016. Since then, I have run large college essay workshops and have worked privately with individuals applying to top schools such as Stanford University, The University of...See Eitan's full profile
Eitan is so knowledgeable about the structure, grammar, and wording of essays and always gives extremely helpful feedback. He is very patient and is willing to go out of his way to help his students succeed. He not only helps with... read the full review - Elena, 24 lessons with Eitan
My Unique Approach I've learned to decode and analyze what institutions and organizations seek in applicants. When it comes to college essays, my approach is guided by information that comes directly from the source: the admissions... See Tara's full profile
My Unique Approach I've learned to decode and analyze what institutions and organizations seek in applicants. When it comes to college essays, my approach is guided by information that comes directly from the source: the admissions...See Tara's full profile
She has been a HUGE help for our son who struggles with writing. She’s extremely thorough making sure we’re covering all writing prompts for all the different colleges that my son wants to apply to and guiding him through the writ... read the full review - Natalie, 6 lessons with Tara
Since 2017, I've helped students write the essays that have gained them admission to the colleges and graduate schools of their dreams. I can help at any stage in the process, from brainstorming ideas to revising early drafts to proofreading the... See Nathan's full profile
Since 2017, I've helped students write the essays that have gained them admission to the colleges and graduate schools of their dreams. I can help at any stage in the process, from brainstorming ideas to revising early drafts to proofreading the...See Nathan's full profile
Nathan is wonderful! He helped my son tremendously with his college application essays. From the Common App personal statement to the supplemental essays for the Ivies to the safety schools, Nathan provided expert guidance with br... read the full review - Kathryn, 10 lessons with Nathan
I've worked with over 100 students in all areas of the college application process, whether it be standardized testing, the college search itself, or writing a successful college application essay. Over the past 5 years most of... See Henrik's full profile
I've worked with over 100 students in all areas of the college application process, whether it be standardized testing, the college search itself, or writing a successful college application essay. Over the past 5 years most of...See Henrik's full profile
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