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College application professionals near Oakland, CA

College application assistance pros in Oakland, CA review transcripts, edit essays, format CVs and audit application portals while researching school profiles, deadlines and brief CV prep. Their guidance may also help local students navigate the Bay Area's competitive admissions landscape.

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Avatar for Penn/Columbia Grad: Admissions Coach
Avatar for Penn/Columbia Grad: Admissions Coach
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Penn/Columbia Grad: Admissions Coach
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Penn/Columbia Grad: Admissions Coach

Exceptional 5.0

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Exceptional 5.0

(15)

  • 13 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Oakland, CA
  • 13 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Oakland, CA
Shyam N. says, "I heard of Fatima through a mutual connection and I am very happy that I contacted her when I did. Fatima helped to guide me in the right direction and helped me transform my essays from monotone dialogues to enticing, concise snippets of my identity which definitely would’ve stood out to admissions officers. When the work was complete, I was astonished that I had written what I had. In addition to being an excellent coach, Fatima truly cared about me as a person and throughout the waiting process for decisions, Fatima made sure to encourage me and make sure I was in good spirits. I strongly urge anyone who wants to craft intriguing supplements and essays for competitive colleges to reach out to Fatima. You will regret it if you do not!"See more
Shyam N. says, "I heard of Fatima through a mutual connection and I am very happy that I contacted her when I did. Fatima helped to guide me in the right direction and helped me transform my essays from monotone dialogues to enticing, concise snippets of my identity which definitely would’ve stood out to admissions officers. When the work was complete, I was astonished that I had written what I had. In addition to being an excellent coach, Fatima truly cared about me as a person and throughout the waiting process for decisions, Fatima made sure to encourage me and make sure I was in good spirits. I strongly urge anyone who wants to craft intriguing supplements and essays for competitive colleges to reach out to Fatima. You will regret it if you do not!"
Avatar for Amogh Pande (Ivy League, 1600 SAT/36 ACT)
Avatar for Amogh Pande (Ivy League, 1600 SAT/36 ACT)
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Amogh Pande (Ivy League, 1600 SAT/36 ACT)
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Amogh Pande (Ivy League, 1600 SAT/36 ACT)

Exceptional 5.0

(10)

Exceptional 5.0

(10)

Great value
  • 12 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Oakland, CA
  • 12 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Oakland, CA
Lorie B. says, "Amogh is one of the most considerate and king college tutors I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Not only did he get me into UW Seattle, but he is still with me every step of the admissions process. He is an incredible individual and a wonderful person that can easily count as a friend, as well as a tutor. I couldn’t recommend him more!"See more
Lorie B. says, "Amogh is one of the most considerate and king college tutors I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Not only did he get me into UW Seattle, but he is still with me every step of the admissions process. He is an incredible individual and a wonderful person that can easily count as a friend, as well as a tutor. I couldn’t recommend him more!"
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Avatar for Professor Madan
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Professor Madan
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Professor Madan
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New on Thumbtack
  • 1 hire on Thumbtack
  • Serves Oakland, CA
  • 1 hire on Thumbtack
  • Serves Oakland, CA
Hello, I am a college professor with 15 years of experience in academic advising, teaching, and student success strategy. I offer a complimentary 30-minute initial consultation to discuss your goals and determine the best path forward — with no obligation. I partner with high school students, aspiring college students and parents to create real, measurable results through personalized, structured guidance. Every student’s path is different. I provide tailored support based on individual goals, strengths, and challenges - whether that involves course selection, degree planning, college applications, college transfer application, academic recovery, resume building, or career direction. My approach combines clear roadmaps, accountability, and compassionate mentorship so students feel confident, organized, and empowered at every step of their academic journey.See more
Hello, I am a college professor with 15 years of experience in academic advising, teaching, and student success strategy. I offer a complimentary 30-minute initial consultation to discuss your goals and determine the best path forward — with no obligation. I partner with high school students, aspiring college students and parents to create real, measurable results through personalized, structured guidance. Every student’s path is different. I provide tailored support based on individual goals, strengths, and challenges - whether that involves course selection, degree planning, college applications, college transfer application, academic recovery, resume building, or career direction. My approach combines clear roadmaps, accountability, and compassionate mentorship so students feel confident, organized, and empowered at every step of their academic journey.
Avatar for Tam W Minton MS College Admissions Advisor
Avatar for Tam W Minton MS College Admissions Advisor
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Tam W Minton MS College Admissions Advisor
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Tam W Minton MS College Admissions Advisor

Exceptional 5.0

(18)

Exceptional 5.0

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  • 29 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Oakland, CA
  • 29 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Oakland, CA
Sujeet V. says, "Tam has been amazing with my daughter. We went from not knowing how to approach, navigate and get results to empowering my daughter to drive everything independently. She met with her every week, kept things simple yet very productive; from researching colleges, to essays and applying to scholarship - everything was very well covered. No constraints on number of meetings or unwanted complexities. Tam is very very knowledgeable, reachable and responsive. As parents we were very minimally involved because my daughter felt extremely empowered. We have not got all our results yet but my daughter already got admission from key colleges so we are really happy. I would definitely hire her for my next kid who will go to high school next year."See more
Sujeet V. says, "Tam has been amazing with my daughter. We went from not knowing how to approach, navigate and get results to empowering my daughter to drive everything independently. She met with her every week, kept things simple yet very productive; from researching colleges, to essays and applying to scholarship - everything was very well covered. No constraints on number of meetings or unwanted complexities. Tam is very very knowledgeable, reachable and responsive. As parents we were very minimally involved because my daughter felt extremely empowered. We have not got all our results yet but my daughter already got admission from key colleges so we are really happy. I would definitely hire her for my next kid who will go to high school next year."

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