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4+ years
Esteban
I am a cultural anthropologist by trade, but have more than five years of experience teaching a wide arrange of topics in the social sciences and language studies. I have taught and tutored students in countries like Colombia, Mexico, Germany, Canada and the United States, but I have been able to tr...
National University of Colombia
Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Andrew
I'm from upstate New York and I love to be outside, play guitar, and work out. I have 3 siblings, so I'm used to helping people strengthen their skills and learn new ones. I love most math classes, and I'm attending Boston College in the Carroll School of Management Honors Program. I intend on major...
Boston College
Current Undergrad Student, Finance

Certified Tutor
6+ years
I am excited to tailor each and every session to a particular student's needs and preferred method of learning.
Harvard College
Bachelor in Arts, Biopsychology

Certified Tutor
9+ years
David
I am dedicated to helping students achieve their learning goals, and to making learning and mastering materials fun.
Siena College
Bachelor in Arts, History Teacher Education

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Jennifer
I am available throughout the week, including summer! Let me help you help yourself!
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Bachelors, Social Sciences and Organizational Studies

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Arielle
I am looking for additional opportunities to work with students beyond my teaching career. I am a passionate and enthusiastic teacher who has experience working at the elementary, middle and high school level. I have taught both English and Remedial Reading classes at these levels, and I have a pass...
Siena College
Bachelor in Arts, English

Certified Tutor
I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Jai
I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

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Kate
I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jeffrey
I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science
Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your first session is all about understanding your goals and writing style. A tutor will ask about your target schools, essay prompts, and any drafts you've started, then provide initial feedback on your voice and structure. This gives you a clear roadmap for how personalized 1-on-1 instruction can strengthen your essays before submission deadlines.
Tutors work with you to move beyond surface-level observations and craft a thesis that's specific, arguable, and compelling to admissions officers. Through guided questioning and targeted feedback, they help you clarify your main idea and ensure every paragraph supports it—a critical skill that separates strong essays from good ones.
Rather than generic feedback, tutors provide specific, actionable comments on each draft—identifying where your voice shines, where arguments need strengthening, and where wordiness can be tightened. This iterative process teaches you revision strategies you'll use throughout college, not just for admissions essays.
Writer's block often stems from unclear ideas or perfectionism on the first draft. Tutors help you brainstorm freely, organize your thoughts, and write a rough version without judgment—then refine it together. Many students find that talking through their ideas with a tutor breaks the mental logjam and gets words flowing.
Admissions officers read thousands of essays and can spot inauthentic writing instantly. Tutors help you balance formality with personality, encouraging you to use natural language and specific details that reveal who you are. The goal is polished writing that still sounds like you, not an overly formal version of yourself.
Ideally, start in the summer before senior year or early fall to give yourself time for multiple drafts and revisions. For students in Albany with busy school schedules across our 13 school districts, beginning early means you won't feel rushed and can focus on quality over speed. Even if you're already working on essays, personalized tutoring can significantly improve your drafts before deadlines.
Absolutely. Tutors can work with you on your main Common App essay, supplemental essays for specific schools, and short-answer prompts. Each essay requires a different approach, and personalized instruction ensures you're tailoring your voice and content to what each school is looking for.
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