The Best Personal Statements Tutors in New York City, NY

I am a Princeton University graduate (B.A. in Neuroscience) with over six years of professional college counseling experience as a college essay and personal statement coach. I have worked with hundreds of students to craft authentic, compelling college essays that highlight their voice, intellectual curiosity,...See Silvana's full profile

I’ve reviewed hundreds of resumes and school applications, giving me a clear understanding of what truly distinguishes an exceptional personal statement. With years of experience preparing applicants for competitive Medical, PA, Nursing, and NP programs, I know exactly how to position your story for maximum...See Tyler's full profile

I've distilled years of research into cohesive narratives under tight deadlines, which means I get the technical and emotional challenges you're facing with your personal statement. My teaching approach helps students move past organizational paralysis and self-doubt by breaking the writing process into...See Mara's full profile

One of my students last year admitted to her top choice school and either admitted or waitlisted to 15 out of the 19 schools I helped her apply to. I focus on demystifying the personal statement process for my students, breaking it into clear, manageable steps so any student can craft an unforgettable personal...See Kadie's full profile

I’ve worked with a few hundred students on personal statements, helping them gain admission to the programs they were targeting. My approach centers on showing a clear, thoughtful connection between the student and the specific department, using real details from the program to demonstrate fit. I also guide...See Scott's full profile

In the several years since my admission to medical school, I have helped countless students brainstorm, edit, and perfect their personal statements, activities sections, committee letters, and secondaries. I specialize in a reflective writing style that is not too over the top but rather reflects maturity beyond...See Ashish's full profile

I am a current fourth year medical student at a top-20 medical school in the US. I have mentored over 10 students in personal statement review, including brainstorming, revisions, and storytelling refinement. I have successfully helped revamp multiple personal statements to better align applicants to school...See Taimur's full profile

I am an incoming Columbia anesthesiology resident who has helped dozens of students craft compelling, authentic personal statements that highlight their strengths and unique journeys. During my medical school application cycle, I received 21 interviews and 8 acceptances. During my residency application cycle, I...See Richard's full profile

I have helped numerous high-achieving students with the application process to selective colleges and grad schools. I have helped my students choose colleges, boost their scores to meet their target, and to craft and fine-tune successful college essays/personal statements and applications. I am very...See Olya's full profile

Hi! I’m Kelly, a sophomore at Boston University and a proud QuestBridge Scholar. I’ve been through the college application process myself and received high remarks from my advisor for my own college essay. I also have experience editing and giving feedback on essays for my peers. I enjoy helping students tell their...See Kelly's full profile

Interviewing prospective students as Chair of Duke University's Alumni Admissions Advisory Committee, I know what top schools are looking for in a strong applicant. I also won national essay writing competitions. For over 20 years, I have helped thousands get into schools such as Harvard, Stanford, and MIT. I leverage my...See Brad's full profile

I have been a practicing attorney for 7 years, 5 of which I spent as a federal law clerk. In that role, I drafted memoranda and decisions for federal judges. This required strong analytical skills, an ability to produce well-structured writing (often under time constraints), and attention to detail. I can help students...See Katie's full profile

For over a decade, I’ve assisted students craft exceptional personal statements that have helped them gain admission to top-tier colleges and universities. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine a near-final draft, I can guide you through the entire process, from brainstorming compelling...See Dennis's full profile

As a former director of the Behavioral Economics undergraduate program at Carnegie Mellon University, and over 10 years serving on PhD Admissions committee, I have extensive experience evaluating, and helping students craft personal statements for graduate programs. I have also worked with several students to help...See Saurabh's full profile

My qualifications for guiding students through personal statements come from both sides of the admissions process: getting in, and knowing how to write. I hold a bachelor's from Brown University, a master's from Cambridge, and an MD-PhD from Columbia, having navigated undergraduate, graduate, and...See Conenicus's full profile

I hold a Master's Degree in Creative Writing from the University of Denver, and am capable of helping you brainstorm, outline, write, edit, and proof-read academic papers of any level, from high school to graduate school. I also have experience helping students write admissions essays and personal statements...See Meeraj's full profile

For College Admissions, I submitted 3 different personal statements and was accepted into 3 ivy leagues and 7 Top 20 universities. During my experience at Princeton University, I submitted a personal statement that successfully earned me a position as a Scholar in the Nation's Service (SINSI). Further,...See Cynthia's full profile

I'm an admissions reader at UC San Diego and a former admissions representative at Northwestern University. The key to a strong personal statement is developing a strong "Application Brand" that highlights a student's unique traits and interests, in turn allowing them to tell a compelling...See Daniel's full profile

..., Cornell University, Duke University, Columbia University, Washington University in St. Louis, Boston University, and more. I provide assistance with personal statements and help students figure out how to share their stories in compelling ways. As an undergraduate at Princeton University, I was a tour guide and an employee...See Julie's full profile

I am also receiving a full cost-of-attendance scholarship for medical school. I would love to help with thinking through essay prompts, brainstorming ideas, editing drafts, and finalizing personal statements for college or medical school applications.See Kelly's full profile

I have extensive experience writing and revising personal statements for competitive undergraduate, medical, and fellowship programs, with a focus on crafting compelling narratives that highlight an applicant’s unique background, goals, and motivations. My expertise includes tailoring each statement to the...See Joel's full profile

Also known as the Application Essay Master, I have guided students and professionals through the process of writing/editing winning personal statements and application essays since 2014. My essay expertise encompasses a wide range of fields such medical, dental, pharmaceuticals, physician assistants, nursing,...See Andrea's full profile

I was also awarded the Fulbright Program to the UK and was a finalist for both the Rhodes Scholarship and Marshall Scholarship. For the past two years, I have advised pre-med students on applications, personal statements, and interview preparation, and I previously helped mentor applicants pursuing competitive...See Devin's full profile

In addition, as a PhD student, I have personal experience writing and reading personal statements - mine have gotten me into college, medical school, and PhD programs. I've helped numerous premed and pre-graduate students write personal statements that help use find their unique voice to tell their...See Anya's full profile

As a lawyer, I spent the first year developing legal research and writing skills, publishing thirteen briefs during that time. I currently use the nearly two decades of experience I have to help high schoolers draft personal statements, helping them organize their thoughts and articulate it on a page.See Rahul's full profile