The Best college essay Tutors in Washington, DC

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’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

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

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

Communications professional ready to help you achieve your goals. From preparing and polishing speeches and college essays to editing and proofreading important materials, I’ll help you gain the skills and confidence to shine. I’ll guide you in getting your materials ready for the classroom, the admissions...See Karen'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 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

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 am a Fulbright Scholar and Physician Assistant trained at Wake Forest University School of Medicine with an additional Master's from Johns Hopkins University. As a Fulbright scholar I specialized in English, and I have been tutoring through for 5 years. I am a writing consultant for college, graduate, physician...See Cady's full profile

I am a graduate of the University of Mary Washington who majored in Spanish. I have worked as a translator for FEMA, as a teacher in a Spanish preschool and as an ESL instructor. I have also spent a lot of time working with kids as a camp counselor and I know how to make Spanish make sense to a wide variety of learning...See Ian'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

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 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

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

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

...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 currently work in data and analytics, but am excited to spend some of my free time helping you and your children. I have the most experience tutoring for the SAT/ACT and helping craft and edit college admission essays, but I've also worked with students on a variety of topics in the past,...See Peter's full profile

...Project Management Institute (PMI). I also enjoy mentoring students to write creatively and objectively, including helping them prepare well articulated college application essays. I want to benefit the students I work with as much as possible. I feel it is important to first assess the learning requirements and objectives...See U.J.'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

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 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

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

Have assisted a well-known tutor to edit college application essays, including the Common Application and college-specific essays. As someone closer in demographic than the person I worked with, spoke directly with students to help and mentor through the college application process. Have helped numerous...See Keya's full profile

Privately, I've advised tens of high school students on their college essays, and I've noticed that the written application process between undergraduate and graduate school is truly closely analogous. The skills one builds in honing a powerful college essay pay significant dividends down the line. See Josh's full profile