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Rich S.
50/hour

College Writing Coach | Essays, Editing & Proofreading

...and seven years at the University of California, San Diego, helping them develop, edit, and significantly improve their essays and research papers. I also completed a 240-page dissertation over five years involving extensive archival research in ...

5.0 (14)
50/hour
46 hours tutoring

...and seven years at the University of California, San Diego, helping them develop, edit, and significantly improve their essays and research papers. I also completed a 240-page dissertation over five years involving extensive archival research in ...

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Sophia B.
125/hour

MD Candidate | College Admissions & Essay Mentor

I am a current MD candidate at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and a Northwestern University graduate, offering personalized college counseling and academic advising for high school students applying to selective universities....

5.0 (4)
125/hour
33 hours tutoring
Response time: 37 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I am a current MD candidate at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and a Northwestern University graduate, offering personalized college counseling and academic advising for high school students applying to selective universities....

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Mark R.
55/hour

Essay Writing - Experienced Tutor

In 2021, I defended my doctoral dissertation, which consisted of 60,000 words. This dissertation was approved without edits, without additions, or without the need for revisions -- approved by a panel of PhD readers, who praised the quality of...

4.9 (198)
55/hour
598 hours tutoring
Response time: 50 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

In 2021, I defended my doctoral dissertation, which consisted of 60,000 words. This dissertation was approved without edits, without additions, or without the need for revisions -- approved by a panel of PhD readers, who praised the quality of...

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Ben G.
85/hour

Assists Prospective Students with Application Essay Writing Process

On Wyzant's platform alone, I’ve worked with prospective college, graduate, law school, med school, and vet school students to help them develop their application essays. I assist them with the various aspects of the writing process...

5.0 (1525)
85/hour
7,498 hours tutoring
Response time: 18 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

On Wyzant's platform alone, I’ve worked with prospective college, graduate, law school, med school, and vet school students to help them develop their application essays. I assist them with the various aspects of the writing process...

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Rachel B.
95/hour

Ivy League tutor in academic, business and essay writing

I discovered my love for teaching as a TA in college, and now have years of experience tutoring one-on-one in academic writing, business writing, reading comprehension, grammar, college essays, graduate school personal statements, resumes...

5.0 (77)
95/hour
310 hours tutoring

I discovered my love for teaching as a TA in college, and now have years of experience tutoring one-on-one in academic writing, business writing, reading comprehension, grammar, college essays, graduate school personal statements, resumes...

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David S.
110/hour

PhD Writing Tutor|Academic Essays, College Papers, Personal Statements

My goal is not simply to improve one paper—it is to help you become a better writer. I can help with: College and high school essays Academic and research papers Personal statements and application essays Thesis and...

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5.0 (125)
110/hour
201 hours tutoring
Response time: 32 minutesNote that average response time is based on David’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 7:00 am UTC.

My goal is not simply to improve one paper—it is to help you become a better writer. I can help with: College and high school essays Academic and research papers Personal statements and application essays Thesis and...

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Silvana P.
300/hour

Princeton Grad| Ivy League College Essay and Writing Expert

I am a Princeton University graduate with over six years of professional experience in academic writing instruction, college essay coaching, and college application support. I specialize in helping students craft standout college...

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5.0 (158)
300/hour
542 hours tutoring
Response time: 33 minutesNote that average response time is based on Silvana’s active hours, which are 10:00 pm - 9:00 am UTC.

I am a Princeton University graduate with over six years of professional experience in academic writing instruction, college essay coaching, and college application support. I specialize in helping students craft standout college...

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Aric D.
120/hour

College Admissions Coach | Ivy Acceptances & Standout Essays

With over five years of experience and 100+ students admitted to top schools (including Harvard, Yale, UCLA, and Notre Dame), I guide every step of the process, from school selection to final essay polish. My specialty is helping students...

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5.0 (270)
120/hour
850 hours tutoring
Response time: 46 minutesNote that average response time is based on Aric’s active hours, which are 10:00 pm - 8:00 am UTC.

With over five years of experience and 100+ students admitted to top schools (including Harvard, Yale, UCLA, and Notre Dame), I guide every step of the process, from school selection to final essay polish. My specialty is helping students...

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Kenneth O.
250/hour

College Essay and Application Strategic Positioning Expert

...Cornell, and UT Austin. My work covers college list development, the Common Application, the personal statement, supplemental essays, the activities section, and interview preparation. I have over 1,500 five-star reviews. ...

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5.0 (1649)
250/hour
3,780 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutesNote that average response time is based on Kenneth’s active hours, which are 2:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.

...Cornell, and UT Austin. My work covers college list development, the Common Application, the personal statement, supplemental essays, the activities section, and interview preparation. I have over 1,500 five-star reviews. ...

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Youmna A.
200/hour

Georgetown Honors Grad | Thesis, Essays, Applications, Storytelling

Through years of writing and editing essays on complex topics, I have developed strong skills in grammar, storytelling, and critical reasoning. I graduated from Georgetown University, where I completed an honors thesis in international...

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5.0 (314)
200/hour
889 hours tutoring

Through years of writing and editing essays on complex topics, I have developed strong skills in grammar, storytelling, and critical reasoning. I graduated from Georgetown University, where I completed an honors thesis in international...

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Adam M.
36/hour

Experienced essay writing tutor

I have more than 10 years of experience assisting students with essay writing. This experience includes four years of classroom teaching and both in-person and virtual tutoring. My focus as an essay writing tutor includes the...

5.0 (1564)
36/hour
5,284 hours tutoring
Response time: 24 minutesNote that average response time is based on Adam’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 3:00 am UTC.

I have more than 10 years of experience assisting students with essay writing. This experience includes four years of classroom teaching and both in-person and virtual tutoring. My focus as an essay writing tutor includes the...

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Brian O.
70/hour

Experienced College Essay Tutor

I have worked with a number of students on their college essays and applications, each time helping their craft powerful and engaging answers to unique sets of questions for respective college application.

5.0 (47)
70/hour
161 hours tutoring

I have worked with a number of students on their college essays and applications, each time helping their craft powerful and engaging answers to unique sets of questions for respective college application.

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Aneel B.
125/hour

Oxford DPhil & Harvard-Trained Essay Writing Coach

.... I help students find their authentic voice and develop compelling, honest narratives for college essays, personal statements, scholarship essays, and other application materials....

5.0 (11)
125/hour
27 hours tutoring

.... I help students find their authentic voice and develop compelling, honest narratives for college essays, personal statements, scholarship essays, and other application materials....

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Kelsey R.
350/hour

Professional Proofreader - Applications/Essays/Articles/Dissertations

...their writing through expert proofreading. I have worked with dozens of writers on college and graduate school application essays, academic papers and theses, research proposals, scholarly articles, policy reports, and book manuscripts. Whether you ...

5.0 (136)
350/hour
737 hours tutoring
Response time: 33 minutesNote that average response time is based on Kelsey’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 9:00 am UTC.

...their writing through expert proofreading. I have worked with dozens of writers on college and graduate school application essays, academic papers and theses, research proposals, scholarly articles, policy reports, and book manuscripts. Whether you ...

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Ann K.
150/hour

English Tutor with 11 Years' Experience in Essay Writing and Analysis

I bring over 11 years of experience tutoring English language and literature across a wide range of ages and learning levels. My primary specialization lies in essay construction, with a focus on developing clear thesis-driven arguments,...

5.0 (166)
150/hour
1,470 hours tutoring
Response time: 34 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I bring over 11 years of experience tutoring English language and literature across a wide range of ages and learning levels. My primary specialization lies in essay construction, with a focus on developing clear thesis-driven arguments,...

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Marc F.
85/hour

AP English Teacher, 30 Yrs | Thesis, Evidence, Argument

I have developed original curriculum in academic argumentation and have coached students through personal essays, persuasive writing, literary analysis, and standardized test writing including SAT and AP-level work. Whether a student needs...

5.0 (28)
85/hour
85 hours tutoring

I have developed original curriculum in academic argumentation and have coached students through personal essays, persuasive writing, literary analysis, and standardized test writing including SAT and AP-level work. Whether a student needs...

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Ben U.
450/hour

Berkeley PhD, Harvard Author – Essays & Admissions Strategy Expert

Since 2016, I’ve guided students through every step of the college application process — from refining a school list and planning timelines to crafting standout essays and shaping a cohesive narrative. Before that, I taught academic...

5.0 (487)
450/hour
1,768 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 minutesNote that average response time is based on Ben’s active hours, which are 4:00 pm - 2:00 am UTC.

Since 2016, I’ve guided students through every step of the college application process — from refining a school list and planning timelines to crafting standout essays and shaping a cohesive narrative. Before that, I taught academic...

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Byung M.
400/hour

4+ Years of Teaching Experience in College Essays & Academic Writing

I have guided and helped more than ten high school students with college essays for Ivy League universities and top 25 universities. Many of these students reached their college admission goals through my writing advice. I have helped more...

5.0 (45)
400/hour
350 hours tutoring
Response time: 53 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have guided and helped more than ten high school students with college essays for Ivy League universities and top 25 universities. Many of these students reached their college admission goals through my writing advice. I have helped more...

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Isabelle M.
85/hour

Ivy League Grad | 8+ Years Experience | SAT & College Essay Specialist

I help students build skills, manage time, and approach the test with clarity and confidence. College Essays From brainstorming to final edits, I guide students in writing strong, authentic essays that reflect their voice and...

5.0 (53)
85/hour
171 hours tutoring
Response time: 51 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I help students build skills, manage time, and approach the test with clarity and confidence. College Essays From brainstorming to final edits, I guide students in writing strong, authentic essays that reflect their voice and...

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Derek R.
65/hour

College Essay Writing Coach: Common App & Supplemental Essays

I focus on shaping a cohesive narrative that feels authentic and stands out. I have experience guiding students from initial ideas to polished final essays that effectively communicate their strengths.

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5.0 (55)
65/hour
117 hours tutoring
Response time: 27 minutesNote that average response time is based on Derek’s active hours, which are 9:00 pm - 1:00 pm UTC.

I focus on shaping a cohesive narrative that feels authentic and stands out. I have experience guiding students from initial ideas to polished final essays that effectively communicate their strengths.

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Alexia E.
35/hour

Honors Graduate Offering Essay & Writing Skills Support

My approach to tutoring is rooted in my experience mentoring university peers through rigorous academic projects and presentations. I specialize in helping students break down difficult readings and structure their writing assignments effectively....

5.0 (13)
35/hour
50 hours tutoring

My approach to tutoring is rooted in my experience mentoring university peers through rigorous academic projects and presentations. I specialize in helping students break down difficult readings and structure their writing assignments effectively....

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Kylie J.
235/hour

BA in English with 10+ Years of Teaching Experience

I have a degree in English and over ten years of experience tutoring students in essay writing. I've helped students at various academic levels develop clear thesis statements, organize ideas effectively, and strengthen arguments with...

5.0 (257)
235/hour
1,356 hours tutoring
Response time: 29 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have a degree in English and over ten years of experience tutoring students in essay writing. I've helped students at various academic levels develop clear thesis statements, organize ideas effectively, and strengthen arguments with...

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Margaret M.
28/hour

Lehigh University Writing & Essay Tutor | High School & College Essays

I’m a senior at Lehigh University studying philosophy and have experience helping students strengthen their college application essays. I specialize in Common App personal statements, supplemental essays, and other application...

5.0 (5)
28/hour
14 hours tutoring

I’m a senior at Lehigh University studying philosophy and have experience helping students strengthen their college application essays. I specialize in Common App personal statements, supplemental essays, and other application...

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Zachary W.
200/hour

Social Studies Teacher | Expert in Thesis Statements & Essays

I have taught a wide range of social studies classes, guiding students in writing various types of papers and essays. My experience includes helping students develop strong thesis statements and construct well-organized, evidence-based...

5.0 (49)
200/hour
244 hours tutoring
Response time: 48 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have taught a wide range of social studies classes, guiding students in writing various types of papers and essays. My experience includes helping students develop strong thesis statements and construct well-organized, evidence-based...

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Kristelle M.
50/hour

Knowledgable Writer for College Essays

I have a philosophy degree that has experience writing a multitude of essays. I wrote multiple essays while applying to college and got into every school I applied to. I have experience with editing and making sure to have a...

5.0 (227)
50/hour
290 hours tutoring

I have a philosophy degree that has experience writing a multitude of essays. I wrote multiple essays while applying to college and got into every school I applied to. I have experience with editing and making sure to have a...

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Tyler is an honest, patient and caring tutor. He’s helped me with several of my college classes over the past year, and my essay writing and confidence has improved immensely. He truly cares about my improvement, and I can tell he really loves helping people learn! Would enthusiastically recommend him!
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Clement was an amazing teacher. He helped me brainstorm in depth and interesting college essays by showing me my weaknesses and helping me strengthen my passions. The time he spends with you is spent brainstorming and creating essay topics that are thought provoking and fun to write. He is an overall amazing tutor.
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