The Best Personal Statements Tutors in Los Angeles, CA

I help students build strong skills in reading, writing, public speaking and critical thinking. Throughout my career, I have helped numerous graduating seniors, including my son and daughter, to write compelling personal statements that led to acceptances in their preferred colleges/universities, including...See Diana's full profile

In my nearly 15 years as a freelance creative, professional writer, and writing coach, I have developed a deep and thorough understanding of what institutions are looking for when it comes to personal statements. I have supported numerous students in developing unique and compelling statements, which have helped...See Brandy's full profile

As a third-year, non-traditional medical student, I’ve written personal statements for undergraduate, postbaccalaureate, and medical school programs. I understand how competitive admissions can be, and how powerful a compelling, authentic, story-driven essay is in helping an applicant stand out. Your...See Jonathan's full profile

With more than 20 years of college admissions experience, I have perfected the craft of helping students build, develop, and write the perfect personal statement. I am globally recognized as a leader in college prep programs and understanding what constitutes a consummate personal statement. I handled two...See Janet's full profile

Besides being a UCLA graduate, I am a current medical student and underwent numerous, extensive application processes to get into medical school, which included a personal statement that earned 5 medical school interviews. I have significant experience with reviewing and editing essays and medical school...See Ryan's full profile

I'm a professional writer and editor who specializes in helping students craft standout personal statements for university applications. Over the past five years, I've guided students into top universities through essays that highlight their authentic voice and unique story. My background in creative...See Tara's full profile

I help students develop thoughtful, compelling personal statements that communicate their experiences, interests, and goals with clarity and authenticity. As a graduate of Stanford University and an experienced writing tutor, I have extensive experience helping students strengthen structure, refine language, and...See Zelig's full profile

I also have a 100+ page honors dissertation and several published papers in neuroscience that I am co-author on. With my students, I approach essay writing and personal statements from many angles. My bookshelf includes several titles I love, including "100 Successful College Application Essays." I...See Matthew's full profile

I work with students to construct cohesive and well-structured essays in which their unique voice can stand out among the others. I understand what admissions committees seek out in personal statements and how to help shape an essay in order for them to see your value. In my past, I have taken several college...See David's full profile

My strongest area is personal statement strategy and revision—helping applicants turn real experiences into a clear, compelling narrative that sounds authentic, fits the prompt, and stands out to busy reviewers. As an M.D. and current postdoctoral neurocognitive research fellow, I'm trained to write with...See Ray's full profile

I’m a writer, award-winning performer, and current Univeristy of Southern California (USC) student with acceptances from top schools including NYU, Boston University, University of Miami, and more. I specialize in helping students craft personal statements that are authentic, strategic, and memorable, whether...See Janani's full profile

I have extensive experience crafting personal statements for competitive academic, medical, and professional opportunities. During my own college admissions process, I applied to 15 undergraduate programs and did not receive a single rejection, earning admission to institutions including Stanford, Yale, Johns...See Diego's full profile

I have extended experience crafting and editing personal statements for all levels of education and employment. Whether the student is applying to a private school, college, graduate program or a job, I make sure there is an arc and personality included in the statement. I also refine the grammar and make sure the...See Evan's full profile

I help students craft personal statements that don’t just check boxes — they connect. With a Harvard MPH and years of experience in writing, storytelling, and behavioral psychology, I guide students to find the thread that makes their story stand out. Whether it’s for college, grad school, fellowships, or...See Muriel's full profile

When applying for the University of Southern California, personal statements were the one thing that help me stand out. I wrote a personal statement on my trip to my country of origin: Egypt. My personal statement was so highly respected that my reviewing admissions faculty requested a meeting with...See John's full profile

I have helped college and graduate students write personal statements and for about 8 years. My goal is to help the student find depth within themselves and share a compelling story that demonstrates that they are the perfect fit for the program. Many of my students were accepted into their college of choice and...See Sharon's full profile

I am a 2024 Yale graduate (Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry) and was admitted to Yale in single-choice / restrictive early action. Having successfully been through high-stakes application writing, I learned how to make personal essays compelling and persuasive, while simultaneously enabling applicants' true voice...See Sara's full profile

I have assisted many students with their personal statements over the years, from high schoolers to medical students. In doing so, I have developed a system, based on my experience as an Operations Officer with Youth Mentoring Connection in Los Angeles, called TALL that emphasizes personal statements as...See Ray's full profile

I am a writing coach for high school seniors who are applying to the University of California, which has several personal interest questions that need to be answered in 350 words or less. These students are often also applying to private schools that require the personal statement in the common app. Within our...See MARY's full profile

Over the past 3+ years, I have supported students in crafting powerful essays that capture the essence of their life journey and future goals. I've helped candidates get into the following schools: Yale, Berkeley, MIT, Columbia, Stanford, UPenn, UC Davis, U Michigan, UT Austin, Georgia Tech, RISD, SAIC, Pratt & CalArts....See Hassan's full profile

I have worked successfully with several students on personal statements. These students have gone on to their dream schools including top NYC schools, Ivy League, Stanford, UChicago, Amherst, etc. I am very experienced in working with students to create a package that reflects their strengths and shows them to be...See Kyra's full profile

...several selective scholarship opportunities, I have extensive experience with crafting successful personal statements. Not only have I helped students successfully earn their way into several colleges with my personal statement advice, but I have helped with selective internship opportunities as well, using my experience ...See Malcolm's full profile

I have worked with students to craft their personal statements for college applications, fellowships, masters degrees, internships, and job! These students have gone on to attend colleges like Stanford and uPenn. Others have excelled in Fellowships and their respective jobs. I will work closely with you to...See Vick's full profile

I've spent over a decade tutoring students of all ages in writing, with a deep specialization in college application essays and the personal statement, which I believe is the single most powerful tool you have in any application. I know how to help you find the best story only you can tell, how to sharpen...See Olivia's full profile

My experience in this area includes serving as a volunteer admission screener for both MIT and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, both of which required my review of applicant personal statements and other admission submissions from candidates.  In addition, both for Wyzant and on behalf of my...See Dr. Eugene's full profile