The Best college essay Tutors in Washington, DC

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

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

I have since subbed as a teacher and done private one-on-one tutoring in the DC area. I have experience in a variety of subjects including social studies, history, English, Reading, College Prep and essay writing. I also excel in organization and executive functioning skills from my time at The Lab...See Micaela's full profile

Hi, I'm Josh. I'm a summa-cum-laude graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Political Science and Russian Politics. While at Penn, I was trained as a writing tutor specializing in Metacognitive Reflective Writing (MCW). Rather than simply "fixing" an essay, I guide students through a process of...See Josh's full profile

I specialize in the humanities, particularly history (U.S., European, and World), art history, English, literature, and writing skills. I offer targeted strategies for standardized test prep, and college application essay help as well. My academic training allows me to translate complex ideas into...See Terra'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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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

With experience tutoring high school and college students in essay writing, I have helped students draft clear, cohesive, and compelling essays. I guide students through each stage of the writing process, starting with brainstorming and outlining, and advancing to the final draft. Whether for class...See Ireti'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. Please reach out with any inquiries -...See Zakiy's full profile

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

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 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

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

Hi! My name is Edward, but most students call me Eddie. I can help you master AMC (American Math Competition), ACT, AP Calculus, and college applications/essays. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Computational Cognitive Science, where I studied how people think, learn,...See Edward's full profile