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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
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
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
I am a former medical student with two years of experience under my belt and a Bachelor's in Biology. I am currently working for a tech giant. I have years of tutoring STEM subjects and being a mentor for undergraduate students in Upstate New York. The world of science and how the human body interac...
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Bachelor's

Certified Tutor
3+ years
I am professionally employed as a E-learning Developer. I have obtained my Master degree from University of Twente Netherlands. I'm proficient in programming languages like Java, Python etc. I have over ten years of combined experience in education and development.
University
Bachelor's

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Prabhjot
I'm currently going into my senior year of college. I'm working towards my B.S in Biology. I'm interested in going into medicine. I believe that my personality and past experience would make me a great fit for medical school. I've taken a decent amount of upper level Biology and Chemistry courses in...
University
Bachelor's

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Esther
I am from Honolulu, Hawai'i and I've recently moved to Albany, New York to study speech-language pathology. My undergraduate degree in early and elementary education has prepared me for one-to-one tutoring with children from ages 3-12 and I have a deep passion in education and child development. I h...
The College of Saint Rose
Masters in Education, Speech-Language Pathology
University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Bachelor in Arts, Education

Certified Tutor
Nicole
I am a graduate of Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie, NY where I earned my Associate of Science Degree in Liberal Arts and Humanities with honors. As a student I was a member of the honors program, taking part in an accelerated classroom setting. Currently, I attend Sage College of Albany a...
Sage College of Albany
Bachelors, Business Administration and Management

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Julie
I am a creative and enthusiastic teacher who is committed to bringing out the best in each of my students. With a passion for helping my students learn and grow, I come to each session prepared to make a difference. However, I also know that learning is not something that I, alone, control. Learning...
Wellesley College
Bachelors, Religion and Philosophy
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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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