The Best Personal Statements Tutors in Los Angeles, CA

For the past seven years, I have helped students and professionals develop powerful, successful personal statements for college, graduate/law/medical school, and summer program admissions. As a PhD in English, a former professor, and a longtime higher education professional, I have expert writing skills...See Gabriel's full profile

I have extensive experience helping students craft powerful, polished personal statements for college and graduate school admissions. My background in Human Biology at UCLA and years of tutoring have taught me how to guide students in developing clear narratives, strong structure, and authentic voices in their...See Mira's full profile

Hi there! I’m Hassan, a college admissions and writing coach with 10+ years of experience empowering students to tell their best story and unlock their full potential! Here’s what I offer: • Applying to college, grad school, law school, med school, or residency programs? I can support you with brainstorming,...See Hassan'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

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 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

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

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 Duke Honors graduate and admissions strategist specializing in powerful college and graduate school essays. My students have been admitted to Yale, Cornell, Brown, Stanford, and Berkeley—with many receiving merit scholarships, honors program offers, and personal recognition from admissions officers. Together,...See Rayner'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 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

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've been coaching student writers on their college and grad school personal statements for 10 years. I specialize in helping students find their voice and develop self-confidence through brainstorming, crafting, and refining the PS. I currently work for and have been extensively trained by College Essay Guy. See Lyssa's full profile

I'm a former high school teacher and college counselor specializing in helping students prepare powerful personal statements that WOW college admissions offices. I've been helping students prepare strong college admissions essays since 2009. During my time as a college counselor at a private school in...See Emmi'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 over five years of experience helping students craft and refine their personal statements, Common App, supplemental, and UC application essays. Currently a UCLA student, I bring firsthand knowledge of the college application process and an insider perspective on what admissions committees look for. I...See Francesca'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

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

I’ve helped dozens of students craft standout personal statements and navigate the college admissions process with confidence. As a full-ride scholarship recipient, I know what it takes to write compelling essays that capture your unique story. I specialize in helping students find their voice, build cohesive...See Audrey's full profile

I have written my own personal statement that got me into New York University for college, and another personal statement to be accepted into the MFA program at the University of San Francisco. I have also tutored high school students from the private school Immaculate Conception Academy on choosing the...See Yimin's full profile

Since 2015, I’ve helped students craft standout personal statements for college, medical school, law school, MBA programs, PhDs, and competitive internships. My clients have been admitted to Ivy League universities, top U.S. graduate programs, and selective summer opportunities. Many have received full-ride...See Ben'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

...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

During undergrad I held merit and research-based scholarships in biochemistry, neuropsychopharmacology, and bioethics, experiences that sharpened my ability to articulate academic and personal achievements. I guide applicants through medical school and scholarship personal statements by crafting authentic...See Alex's full profile

...hundreds of students craft personal statements they're proud of -- essays that have helped them gain admission to their first choice colleges and graduate programs. Along the way, students become more confident writers and learn to express their unique voice and background. Since personal statements are so important to an ...See Ariana's full profile