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Jamie

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Jamie

Bachelor in Arts
Jamie's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

Jamie has spent years helping students write application essays that admissions officers remember — not because they follow a formula, but because they sound like the person who wrote them. She digs into brainstorming before a single word hits the page, pushing students past generic topic choices to...

Education

Princeton University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600
ACT
35
Straley

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Straley

Master's/Graduate
Straley's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra

I hold a Master's degree from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and a Bachelor's degree from Johns Hopkins University. I tutored GED math for 3 years in college, so I have experience breaking down concepts for students with a variety of learning styles. I've also informally tutored oth...

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Master's/Graduate

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor

Sarah

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Sarah

Bachelor's
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math
Elementary School Math
Calculus 1

A strong application essay doesn't list accomplishments — it reveals how a student thinks. Sarah went through the college admissions process at Johns Hopkins and understands what selective schools look for: a clear narrative voice, specific moments that carry meaning, and authentic reflection rather...

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor's

Bo Hyun

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Bo Hyun

MPH
Bo's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Algebra
Biostatistics
Biology

A compelling college essay doesn't summarize a résumé — it reveals how a student thinks. Bo Hyun walks students through the process of identifying a specific, authentic angle and shaping it into a narrative that admissions officers remember. Her own graduate school application experience gives her a...

Education

Johns Hopkins University

MPH

Yoonseo Linda

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Yoonseo Linda

Bachelor's (in progress)
Yoonseo's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math
Elementary School Math

A college essay that tries to sound impressive almost always falls flat — admissions officers at schools like Johns Hopkins want an authentic voice and a specific story. As a current Johns Hopkins freshman who recently went through the application process herself, Yoonseo knows firsthand what resona...

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor's (in progress)

Jane

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Jane

Bachelor's
Jane's other Tutor Subjects
11th Grade AP Microeconomics
11th Grade AP Macroeconomics
11th Grade AP Economics
SAT Math

I am currently enrolled in the Master's in Accounting program at UNC Chapel Hill and hold a Bachelor's in Economics from Johns Hopkins University. Additionally, I have over 2 years of tutoring experience in subjects such as Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance, Macroeconomics, and Microeconomics....

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor's

Kinverli

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Kinverli

Bachelor's (in progress)
Kinverli's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Algebra
Elementary School Math
College Essays

I am Kinverli, currently pursuing my Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at Johns Hopkins University. As a dedicated tutor with over 5 years of experience, I am extremely passionate about fostering a enriching environment for students to learn- not only new subjects- soft and technical traits for ...

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor's (in progress)

Kate

Certified Tutor

Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

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 ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Jessica

Certified Tutor

Jessica

PHD, Medicine
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry

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...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Jai

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Jai's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Electrical Engineering
ACT Writing

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'...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
35

Frequently Asked Questions

Your first session is all about understanding your goals and writing style. A tutor will discuss which colleges you're applying to, review any essay prompts you're working on, and assess your current writing level. This helps create a personalized plan focused on strengthening your voice, organizing your ideas clearly, and crafting essays that stand out to admissions officers.

Many students struggle with finding their authentic voice while trying to impress admissions committees, or they get stuck on how to tell a compelling story within tight word limits. Others wrestle with essay structure—knowing how to hook readers in the opening, develop ideas logically, and wrap up with impact. A tutor can help you break through writer's block, refine your narrative, and ensure every sentence serves a purpose.

Tutors provide personalized feedback on everything from your overall argument and story arc to sentence-level clarity and word choice. Rather than just marking errors, they'll explain why certain revisions strengthen your writing and help you develop an editing eye for your own work. This iterative process—writing, getting feedback, revising—is how students craft essays that genuinely reflect who they are.

Ideally, start in the summer before senior year or early fall so you have time to brainstorm, draft, and revise without rushing. If you're already in the thick of application season, tutors can still help you polish essays quickly and tackle multiple prompts efficiently. The earlier you begin, the more time you have to develop your ideas and let your authentic voice shine through.

Baltimore's strong academic community means admissions officers expect thoughtful, well-crafted essays from the area. Whether you're applying from one of the city's competitive public schools or independent institutions, colleges want to see how you think critically and express yourself clearly. Tutors familiar with college admissions can help you meet these high expectations and highlight what makes your story unique.

Your voice is the unique way you think and express ideas—it's what makes your essay sound like you, not a generic template. Tutors help you find this voice by encouraging you to write authentically about experiences that matter to you, using specific details and examples rather than clichés. Through revision and feedback, you'll learn to trust your perspective and let it guide your writing.

Absolutely. Tutors work with you across all your essays—Common App essays, supplemental prompts, and school-specific questions. They help you identify core themes in your story so you can adapt them thoughtfully for different prompts, rather than writing entirely new essays each time. This approach saves time and ensures consistency in how you present yourself to colleges.

Grammar is the technical foundation—correct punctuation, sentence structure, and word usage. Style is how you use language to create impact—word choice, sentence rhythm, and tone. While both matter, admissions essays especially need strong style because they want to hear your voice and see how you think. Tutors help you master grammar so it never distracts from your message, then elevate your style to make your essay memorable.

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