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Harvard/Pomona Grad Essay & ACT Tutor

$100/hour
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About
Hi, I’m Victoria. I work with motivated students and families on college admissions strategy, with a particular focus on the personal statement and supplemental essays, as well as ACT English and Reading. With over 8 years of experience, I guide students through a structured, thoughtful process that helps them develop clear, compelling applications. My work goes beyond quick edits or surface-level test prep. I help students find their voice, communicate their ideas effectively, and present themselves in a way that stands out in a highly competitive admissions landscape. I hold a BA from Pomona College, where I graduated with honors for my senior thesis, and an ALM from Harvard University. I am currently completing a second master’s degree in Business Psychology at Franklin University, and I am a member of Mensa. I previously built a base of 50+ five-star reviews before stepping away to focus on my work as a professional singer, and I am now accepting a limited number of students again. As both a tutor and a parent of a high school senior, I understand the pressure families face and bring a calm, focused approach to what can otherwise feel overwhelming. My students have been accepted to schools including the University of Chicago, MIT, and Duke. I offer: • Personal statement and supplemental essay development (from concept to final draft) • ACT English and Reading tutoring • College admissions strategy and application guidance I keep a limited number of students in order to provide focused, high-quality support. If this sounds like the right fit, I’d be glad to connect. References available upon request
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Hired 72 times

Serves Saugus, MA

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8 years in business

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2019

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Student grade level

10th grade

11th grade

12th grade

Test type

ACT

Doesn’t offer: PSAT, SAT1, SAT2, GED, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, TOEFL

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Reading

Writing

Math

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Jackie D.

Jun 4, 2019

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I can not say enough about my experience with this tutor! My twenty year old daughter needed help studying for a very important test. If she passed she would be accepted into an Honors Program for Salem State. Vickie was very knowledgeable. I felt I had put my daughter's future in very capable hands. I can't express my gratitude.

Details: College • General reading and writing • Intermediate • Standardized test prep • Once a week • 60 minutes • The reading and writing tutor travels to me • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

Reading and Writing Tutoring
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Xiomara E.

Jan 31, 2023

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I’m so grateful to have met Victoria and I seriously cannot thank her enough for helping me out on such a big chapter of my life. Will be recommending her to everyone!

Details: Editing • Proofreading • Copyediting • Non-fiction manuscripts • Speech writing • Press release writing • Business plan writing • Government & public services • Fewer than 2,000 words • A single project • Remotely (phone or internet)

Writing and Editing Services
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Qingchuan L.

Sep 22, 2022

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Vicki is very professional and detail-oriented. She pays close attention to requirements and keeps communicating with me fast. She improved my essay and was always happy to revise more.

Details: Editing • Substantive or developmental editing • Formatting and fact checking • Proofreading • Copyediting • Information technology • Fewer than 2,000 words • A single project • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

Writing and Editing Services
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Leo S.

Sep 7, 2022

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Vicki was professional! She helped me with all of my College Prep, and I couldn’t thank her anymore.

Details: Completing applications • Writing essays • Selecting colleges • High school Senior • More than once a week • Remotely (phone or internet) • At the pro’s location

College Admissions Counseling
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Kashish P.

May 12, 2022

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Details: 11th grade • SAT1 • Reading • Writing • Not yet scheduled • My home, venue, etc.

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