The Best Personal Statements Tutors in Staten Island, NY

A professional writing mentor, I've worked chiefly with university applicants since 2013; full time since 2018. Essay Mentor for Fulbright Commission, 2015-2020, helping extremely promising students apply to top-tier universities. Have taught creative nonfiction and other genres over 25 years. Certificate in teaching...See Jonathan's full profile

When I applied to college with my own personal statement, I got into Princeton University, the University of Virginia, and the College of William & Mary, among other universities. As a tutor through Wyzant, I have experience helping other students craft their own personal statements and have had great...See Riley's full profile

I’m a Harvard‑trained Ph.D. who secured offers from Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, and other top programs—and was awarded the prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. I now help applicants transform draft ideas into personal statements that command attention, earn interview invites, and unlock funding....See Ethan's full profile

Hi! I’m Jenna (she/they), a writing professor with a BA in History from Dartmouth College (summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa), an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Virginia, and a PhD in American Studies from the Freie Universitaet Berlin. I’ve worked as a tutor for two decades, coaching dozens of students...See Jenna's full profile

I help students and professionals craft compelling personal statements for school, scholarships, and other applications, focusing on clarity, narrative flow, and authentic self-expression. Drawing on my background in clinical psychology and years of tutoring experience, I guide clients in articulating their...See Talia'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 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

With fifteen years of experience as an educator and therapist, and over seven years as an editor, I can promise to help your teen tackle every step of their college personal statement with confidence and creativity. Over the years, I've edited college applications not only on Wyzant's platform, but...See Paul's full profile

I’m committed to helping aspiring doctors navigate the challenges of med school admissions and make their dream of becoming a physician a reality. I was a member of the Mount Sinai admissions committee, reviewing hundreds of personal statements and conducting interviews and served as a med student peer mentor. I...See Kaitlyn's full profile

Hi! I am a current professional engineer who has extensive tutoring experience in standardized exam preparation (SAT/ACT/PSAT/AP exams), admittance exams (SSAT/ISEE) and all aspects of elementary and high school curricula. I genuinely enjoy helping students achieve their goals and feel confident about their skills, two...See Leigha's full profile

I've extensive experience (10+ yrs) editing students' personal statements for college and graduate/professional school (e.g. residency, law school, medicine). I take a tailored, individualized approach, aiming to capture the authentic voices of my students. My clients have expressed great...See Sam's full profile

Personal statements are the foundation for any admissions application. They need to have thoughtful stories, demonstrate compelling personal qualities, and showcase your professional potential. I focus on helping students write stellar personal statements for all the major applications: Common Application,...See Srivarun's full profile

I love helping students of all ages and educational backgrounds refine and strengthen their writing. I have tutored high school, college, and law students in essay writing, personal statements, legal memoranda, and research papers. My work extends to Bar Exam takers, with whom I have worked for the past 3 years as...See Katie's full profile

I am a former admissions rep at Northwestern University, now working with students to craft compelling college application personal statements. The key to a strong personal statement is developing a strong "Application Brand" that highlights a student's unique traits and interests, in turn...See Daniel'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

I specialize in coaching students through the personal statement process for college admissions, scholarship applications, and academic programs. Many of my students have been admitted to top universities such as Harvard, Princeton, MIT. With a background in writing, editing, and admissions preparation, I help...See Nick's full profile

In college and law school, I peer-reviewed my classmates' personal statements for law school, medical school, STEM graduate school and prestigious post-grad fellowships as a member of the UChicago Rosenzweig Scholars program. As a practicing lawyer, I have informally reviewed and edited law school...See Maheema'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 interview prospective students for Duke University, so I am very familiar with what schools are looking for in applicants. I will help you select your ideal schools, craft impactful personal statements, polish your applications, ace your interviews, get accepted, and even earn scholarships.See Brad's full profile

I provide flexible, client-centered tutoring to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students based on their individual learning needs in the field of Liberal Art and the Humanities. Subjects I have taught in the past include: College Application Preparation; Graduate School Application Preparation; East Asian...See Shawn's full profile

As a middle and high school English teacher for six years, I provided thorough feedback on students' writing assignments. For the most part, I taught juniors and seniors, many of whom asked me to review Personal Statements such as college application essays. I helped students revise and proofread their...See Katie's full profile

I am a veteran history teacher who has supported students making applications to college. I work with students to develop authentic reflections about their lives and experiences. I believe strongly in coaching students to present themselves honestly and holistically to build the strongest application possible.See Amy's full profile

I have helped over 70 students craft compelling personal statements for private school, college, and graduate admissions. While an undergraduate at Brown, I worked closely with the writing center and took graduate-level english courses. I also have personal experience crafting personal statements, which...See Madison'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

Hi, I'm Dora! I am a recent graduate from Harvard University with an Honors degree in Social Studies with a secondary field in Psychology and a language citation in Spanish. I am passionate about the power of education and believe that cultivating confidence and willingness to learn is the key to academic success....See Dora's full profile