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2+ years
Alicia
Private school admissions essays ask young writers to do something surprisingly difficult: sound mature without sounding rehearsed. Alicia is particularly skilled at drawing out a middle schooler's genuine interests and personality, then coaching them to express those ideas in clear, confident prose...
Columbia University
Master's/Graduate
University of Saint Joseph
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Private high school applications ask young writers to do something surprisingly difficult: be reflective and specific about who they are at twelve or thirteen years old. Eric excels at drawing out a student's genuine voice through targeted questions, then teaching them how to organize those ideas in...
University of Chicago
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Alana
Having navigated the admissions process at Yale and later earned a Fulbright to Imperial College London, Alana knows firsthand how a well-crafted personal essay can open doors — and she brings that insight down to the middle school level, where the challenge is distilling a young person's personalit...
Yale University
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Bilge
Private school admissions essays ask younger writers to do something surprisingly difficult: be genuine and specific in a very short space. Bilge approaches these essays by first drawing out the details that make a student memorable — a particular curiosity, a moment of growth, a quirky interest — t...
Wesleyan University
Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Middle East Technical University
Bachelor's
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
Certified Tutor
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
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
6+ years
Rhea
I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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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Erika
I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...
Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
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Frequently Asked Questions
The application essay is often one of the most important components of a private school application. While grades and test scores show academic ability, essays reveal your personality, values, and writing skills—qualities that help admissions committees understand who you are as a person. A strong essay can significantly strengthen your application and sometimes make the difference in competitive admissions decisions.
In your first session, a tutor will get to know your writing style, understand the specific essay prompts you're working on, and identify your strengths and areas for improvement. They'll ask about your brainstorming process, review any drafts you have, and create a personalized plan to help you develop a compelling essay that showcases your authentic voice. This foundation ensures all future sessions build on what works best for you.
Many students struggle with finding an authentic topic that stands out, organizing their thoughts into a coherent structure, and balancing showing rather than telling their story. Others get stuck on writer's block, overthink their voice, or spend too much time revising without clear direction. Personalized tutoring helps you work through these challenges with targeted feedback and strategies tailored to your specific needs.
Tutors provide detailed, constructive feedback on multiple drafts—addressing everything from thesis clarity and paragraph organization to word choice and sentence flow. Rather than just marking errors, they explain why certain changes strengthen your writing and guide you through the revision process so you understand how to improve. This ongoing support helps you develop stronger writing skills that extend beyond just this one essay.
Your authentic voice comes from writing naturally about what matters to you, rather than trying to sound like what you think admissions committees want to hear. A tutor can help you distinguish between formal academic writing and genuine personal voice, showing you how to maintain professionalism while letting your personality shine through. They'll help you find the right balance so your essay sounds like you—just your best self.
Most students benefit from starting 2-3 months before their application deadline, which allows time for brainstorming, multiple drafts, and thoughtful revision. Depending on where you're starting—whether you have a topic or are still brainstorming—you might meet weekly or bi-weekly for 4-8 sessions. Your tutor will help you create a realistic timeline based on your specific needs and the application deadlines you're working toward.
Yes, tutors work with all types of application essay prompts—personal narratives, "Why do you want to attend this school?" essays, creative prompts, and more. Each prompt requires a different approach, and an experienced tutor understands how to help you craft a focused, compelling response that directly addresses what's being asked. They'll help you develop strategies for analyzing any prompt and structuring your response effectively.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in application essays and understand what private schools are looking for. You can reach out with information about your target schools, application deadlines, and where you are in the writing process. A tutor will be matched with you based on your specific needs, and you can begin working together right away to strengthen your essays.
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