The Best Essay Writing Tutors in Manhattan, NY

I'm a UChicago graduate (BA and MA in History), former graduate teaching/research assistant at UCSB's history department, and professional journalist whose writing has appeared in national and major city publications. As a teaching assistant, I designed lesson plans, led discussion sections, graded assignments, and...See Nicholas's full profile

I have successfully written essays for every stage of my academic journey (college, medical school, residency). As part of the admissions team at my medical school, I have a strong understanding of what programs look for. I have reviewed and edited personal statements and secondaries for 3 students who were all admitted...See Elizabeth's full profile

While in college, I studied English with a focus in writing where I learned how to craft solid critical essays whether they were five pages or 105! On top of this, I worked in my school's writing center, helping other students with their essays. I also worked with students of all ages on their essay writing...See Benjamin's full profile

I’ve published more than ten peer-reviewed research articles and have years of experience mentoring students through academic writing projects. I work with high school and college students on everything from brainstorming and structure to editing for clarity and impact. My focus is on helping students build confidence...See Madison's full profile

I have over 10 years of experience helping students create authentic, engaging college application essays that highlight their strengths and individuality. I guide students through every stage of the process; brainstorming, structuring, and refining personal statements and supplemental essays—while making the process...See Neil's full profile

I'm a Columbia University graduate with a degree and background in Finance and Economics, plus a passion for helping people. Today, I own and operate a Real Estate Private Equity group which 1) sources new properties for sale, 2) underwrites the deals, 3) conducts debt & equity capital formation, 4) acquires the...See Sal's full profile

I have extensive experience guiding students in essay writing across academic and creative contexts. I specialize in crafting clear, compelling arguments, structuring essays effectively, and improving grammar, style, and clarity. I have helped learners at high school, college, and professional levels to develop...See Jade's full profile

Hi, I'm Theo. I'm a recent graduate of Columbia University. I double majored in computer science and philosophy, with a minor in mathematics. My GPA is 3.82. I also scored a 176 on the LSAT and a 33 on the ACT. I know what it's like to struggle in class. I had a lot of trouble in my math and science courses in high...See Theo's full profile

I can help you craft a phenomenal college essay that will truly "wow" the admissions committee. With admission rates to top-tier colleges at record lows, having a truly impactful essay that set you apart is absolutely essential – it must be nothing less than spectacular. Students that I've worked with have been...See Dennis's full profile

There are tricks to hack reading and writing: breaking down practice questions with a formulaic approach, applying poetry analysis strategies to prose. I am a firm believer in teaching essay and creative writing strategies early on; younger students can grasp college-level writing strategies too. I am also...See Erica's full profile

From teaching students to build paragraphs and essays in middle school to guiding young adults developing sophisticated personal essays to get into their choice colleges, I am a passionate educator ready to help my students succeed in essay writing. I work with students at their level, assessing what they need to...See Caitlin's full profile

I’m a Rice University graduate with a double major in Political Science and Finance, and I have extensive experience tutoring students of different ages in writing, college counseling, and academic skills development. I work closely with students to strengthen their writing across subjects, navigate the college...See Liza's full profile

I'm a professional, published writer. I authored a book with a mainstream press, and I've written dozens of articles for places like The New York Times, Washington Post, and WSJ. I've been helping students with their essays for decades.See Alex's full profile

I have over a decade of experience helping students strengthen their academic writing, as a college instructor. As a tutor, I have helped students develop successful application essays for college and graduate school. I'm happy to work with students at all phases of the writing process, from brainstorming and translating...See Elizabeth's full profile

Hello! I am a former admissions representative at Northwestern University and admissions reader at UCSD. I now work as an independent college admissions application consultant, and I would love to help you get into your dream school. I have two specialties in my practice: Application Consulting and Candidacy Development....See Daniel's full profile

I help with everything from essay "final polishes," fixing sentence grammar and punctuation, to crafting a well-honed essay from the ground up. I can help with English analysis essays, personal writing, college applications, creative works, and everything in-between. See Robin's full profile

Professional Educators License Homeschool parent and leader Content creator for corporate communications Toastmasters International Public Speaking Regional champion Skilled in MLA, APA, Chicago-Style, outlining, essay writing, compelling story telling I am an imaginative person who is skilled at creating...See LAURA's full profile

I taught essay writing on the college level at UNC. My academic focus of interest has always been "the essay." I helped establish a writing program at a college, together with the editor of the Best Essays series of books that come out every year. I went on to become a commentary writer and essayist,...See Olya's full profile

As a tutor, I value the opportunity to foster that same environment, offering students tailored tools that are often overlooked in a classroom setting. Over the past four years, I've logged 100+ hours of one-on-one tutoring in high school math, biology, and college essay writing. My teaching style mirrors...See Olivia's full profile

I’ve studied advanced academic and creative writing at Cornell University and have experience writing across disciplines—from literary analysis to original neuroscience research. My essay writing background includes publishing research papers as well as crafting essays on short fiction, scientific topics, and...See Daniel's full profile

With 12 years of experience as an essay revisionist, I’ve developed a strong foundation in grammar, structure, and clear written communication. This background has naturally extended into tutoring students for SAT English and other standardized exams, where I focus on both the mechanics of grammar and the strategy...See Princess's full profile

My name is Lavender and I am a junior at Hunter College in the Thomas Hunter Honors Program who has maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout college. I graduated from Stuyvesant High School in 2023 with a 3.7 GPA and during my time at Stuyvesant, I tutored two small groups of 3-4 students in SHSAT prep through a mentorship...See Lavender's full profile

...first! ⭐Easy-to-learn techniques for mastering some of the trickiest GRE Quant topics, such as Rates, Combinatorics, Sets, Age Problems, & more! ⭐A unique essay writing method taught nowhere else to produce a simple, yet nuanced response to the GRE Analytical Writing Assessment within the time limits! Test preparation tutoring...See Meeraj's full profile

I have been tutoring students in essay writing for over 10 years across a range of subjects, including English, History, Business, and even Math. In addition to these areas, I have extensive experience helping students craft compelling College Application Essays. My expertise lies in guiding students to develop...See Jaclyn's full profile

I have done extensive doctoral work on global history subjects and have been in contact with historians in Britain, France, and Israel. At Baruch College I helped foreign born history students improve their essay writing and served as teaching and research assistant to the Chair of the History Department. Finally,...See Michael's full profile