Best College Essay Tutor

I am an award-winning author, journalist and corporate communications consultant. Bylines include The Wall Street Journal, NPR's magazine and Village Voice Media - among 200-plus published articles. My consulting clients include the World Bank, World Vision International and George Washington University. Helping hundreds of clients with college essays, I've assessed and addressed the competitive marketplace, enabling compelling prose positioned for admission. With my support, college essays... Read more

Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading, Writing, English, Proofreading, SAT Writing, ACT Reading

I?m here to help you write successful applications, which will unlock opportunities and advance your career. Whether you?re working on a college essay, a grant application, or an English paper, I?ll help you leverage the power of writing and discover your inner Hemingway. About Me After graduating from Northwestern University in 2017 with a degree in Communications and English, I was selected as an AmeriCorps Teaching Fellow and trained in a one-on-one teaching program that?s ?the most com... Read more

Reading, Writing, English, ESL/ESOL, Literature, Proofreading

I'm Maddy! I graduated from Pitzer College (of the Claremont Colleges) with honors; my degree is in Sociology, Organizational Studies, and Politics. I'm a Fulbright Scholar and completed a Fulbright fellowship teaching English in Malaysia. Subsequently, I taught Social Studies at a prestigious high school English Program in Thailand. Throughout this time, I worked with US students on college essay coaching, executive functioning, and writing. I'm back in the US and am excited to continue work... Read more

Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading, Study Skills, Writing, English, ESL/ESOL, Government & Politics

Hi! I'm Kevin C., a former high school and college teacher with a Ph.D. in English (UCLA). Since 2012, I have specialized in tutoring students in the PSAT, SAT, and ACT; providing essay coaching and proofreading for the college essay; and teaching reading and writing skills for grades 6-12. I recognize that I'm one of the more pricey tutors on Wyzant, but, with my experience, I am very efficient at helping students reach their goals. I am always happy to provide an advance estimate of how ... Read more

American History, Vocabulary, Grammar, European History, Reading, Writing, English, SAT Math

My primary focus is helping university applicants with strategizing, planning, and revising their application essays: - College essays - Transfer essays - Graduate school essays - Scholarship essays With twenty-five years' experience in teaching writing, I've earned a solid reputation for helping applicants garner admission to universities like Yale, Columbia, MIT, Princeton, and Brown. (See below.) PUTTING YOUR MIND AT EASE The college application process can be immensely daunting, for stud... Read more

American History, European History, Writing, English, Literature, College Counseling, Social Studies

I can help you craft an absolutely phenomenal college essay that will truly "wow" the admissions committee. With admission rates to top-tier colleges at record lows, having a memorable and impactful college application essay that sets you apart is absolutely essential - the essay must be nothing less than spectacular. I will present you as not just an excellent candidate, but as an absolutely *extraordinary* one! Students that I've worked with have been accepted to the most preeminent colleg... Read more

Writing, College Counseling

Hi! My name is Jordan. I'm a recent grad from Columbia University with hundreds of hours of writing tutoring and English teaching experience! I've been tutoring academic and fictional essay writing, SAT Reading and Writing, the TOEFL, and college essay writing for over eight years. While at Columbia, I also designed the community-facing Columbia University ESOL curriculum and taught the graduating ESOL class. As a college application consultant, I have helped my students gain admission to Co... Read more

Grammar, Reading, Writing, English, ESL/ESOL, Literature, Proofreading, SAT Reading

College Essays: I help students through the difficult but rewarding process of writing collge essays that stand out to admissions officers. Students benefit from my guidance on every step of the process, from brainstorming compelling essay ideas and drafting several versions to polishing the final product that showcases their unique story, strengths and aspirations. My students have been admitted to Brown and Cornell and are pursuing M.I.T., Carnegie Mellon, Amherst, Michigan and other elite ... Read more

Writing

Hello Everyone! I'm an enthusiastic tutor and teacher with 25 years of experience. The best thing about tutoring is being able to tailor the lesson to the individual's needs. Over the years, my list of methods and resources has grown long. Whether your needs are short-term, such as writing a college essay, or long-term, such as improving your English speaking and pronunciation, I can help you. Since high school, I've had a passion for education and helping others learn. Since then, I've... Read more

French, Writing, English, ESL/ESOL

I majored in English at Tufts University where I graduated Summa Cum Laude with Highest Thesis Honors, then proceeded to get my PhD in English from USC. Nearly the whole time, I supported myself tutoring everything from math to the SAT to college essays. I have worked at other tutoring companies, test prep companies, and colleges. I know all the ins and outs of the tutoring world, working in curriculum design, tutor training, and, of course, on the other end of the classroom. As a writing pr... Read more

Algebra 1, Algebra 2, American History, Vocabulary, Grammar, European History, Geometry, Reading