
College Admissions Counseling in Los Angeles
Navigate the college admissions process with personalized one-on-one guidance from Jonathan Wolf Tutoring. We help Los Angeles students identify right-fit colleges, develop strong applications, refine essays, and confidently manage each step of the admissions process.
Personalized College Counseling for Every Student
Every student’s college journey is different. Our individualized approach considers academic interests, goals, strengths, and priorities to create a clear admissions strategy and provide experienced guidance from the initial college search through final applications.




College Search & Strategy
Applications & Planning
College Essay Coaching
Admissions Guidance
Identify right-fit colleges and build a thoughtful school list based on each student’s academic profile, interests, goals, and priorities.
Navigate application requirements, timelines, the Common Application, UC applications, and important admissions deadlines.
Develop authentic, compelling personal statements and supplemental essays that communicate each student’s experiences, interests, and individual voice.
Receive personalized support with interviews, scholarships, financial aid, application decisions, and the many important details involved in the college admissions process.


Helping Students Build Confidence & Achieve Their Goals
For over a decade, Jonathan and his team of tutors have delivered excellent academic tutoring, customized standardized test preparation, and expert college and graduate school counseling services to thousands of students ranging in age from 10 to 25. Our company offers one-on-one, customized online tutoring in every academic subject, from junior high up through college, including APs.

Hey 👋 I'm Jonathan
I’m Jonathan, a Yale graduate and educator with over two decades of experience helping students build confidence, strengthen their skills, and reach their academic goals.
I’m Jonathan, a Yale graduate and educator with over two decades of experience helping students build confidence, strengthen their skills, and reach their academic goals.
Jonathan Wolf began working with my daughter during Christmas & other breaks when we would visit Los Angeles from Italy. She would always return to Italy ahead of her class and we continued with online tutoring until we moved back to Los Angeles two years ago. Jonathan worked with Sophie, building her confidence and love of learning. With Jonathan’s help the transition to a new curriculum and school system was seamless. He is kind, brilliant and an excellent instructor - not only in teaching the lessons but making learning enjoyable and instilling the value of it. With his patience and teaching skills my daughter has excelled with her studies. My honor roll student is grateful to him and so is this mom.
Deborah Martin
Jonathan was a knowledgeable and calming presence during such an intense time. He and his team offered wonderful tutoring to my Senior in Math and Science for the ACT. Jonathan then personally helped with creating a college list and advising us on the many decisions we had to make in navigating the college application process. He was instrumental in helping our teenager organize, write, refine and submit all applications. Throughout, he remained unflappable and encouraging. From testing to applications, he was with us every step of the way. Thank you very much, Jonathan!
Jill Bodie
I don't know what we would have done without Jonathan's assistance and guidance in navigating the college admissions process. He was immensely helpful to my senior with his knowledge and expertise in selecting the right colleges and in helping her to produce excellent essays. I am so very grateful for his assistance, particularly with respect to encouraging my senior to apply to colleges within her reach that she didn't think she could get into. This is a very stressful time, and Jonathan made it that much easier (and bearable!). I would not hesitate to recommend Jonathan Wolf Tutoring!
Sharon Urias
Jonathan is far more than a college "counselor", he is a partner for your child who helps them navigate the crazy complexities of the application process, yet intentionally stops short of telling them "what to do." He helped our son understand what he wanted from his college experience, and who he was as an applicant, then helped him figure out how to let that shine through on his applications with honesty and integrity. Jonathan does not take any sort of cookie cutter approach, he's all about knowing your child and helping them to better know themselves in the context of this stressful time. Highly recommend you speak with him if any of the above resonates with what your family is looking for.
Joel Delman
Jonathan helped me navigate the MBA admissions process and guided me in crafting a compelling narrative that authentically reflected my story. He offered invaluable insights, including effective brainstorming techniques and storytelling guidance. Working with Jonathan was incredibly informative, especially as someone who hadn’t actively written or edited in over four years and was preparing to re-enter a rigorous learning environment. He is flexible, knowledgeable, and truly a delight to work with. With Jonathan’s support throughout the process, I was able to secure a full-ride scholarship and a fellowship to my dream school. Thank you!
Sarah Sternberg
I have worked with Jonathan Wolf Tutoring for about over 7 years now, and his level of professionalism and knowledge for education makes him the best tutor I have worked with. From preparing for AP exams to standardized test and college/graduate school personal statements, Jonathan has the resources necessary to help a student throughout their entire educational journey. Over the years, I have seen the personal improvements from a 10 point increase on my ACT to helping me hone the scope of my personal statements. The success that I have experienced as an Ivy League graduate and future graduate student at a top law school can most certainly be attributed to his tutoring services.
Hassan Smith
Jonathan is not only a great tutor but he is also very knowledgeable about the college admissions process. I have been using Jonathan Wolf Tutoring for over four years now and cannot recommend him enough. He really worked with me to find the best ways to improve my writing and test scores. When tutoring for the SAT, Jonathan and Nick gave great tips on time management and how to work through content quickly but also accurately. Working with them led me to a 200+ point increase on my SAT overall. Additionally, Jonathan was able to give me great advice and college supplements to make them more captivating and polished. I am so happy and grateful to have worked with Jonathan and will continue to do so on my journey to graduate school.
Arianna
I have worked with Jonathan Wolf Tutoring for about over 7 years now, and his level of professionalism and knowledge for education makes him the best tutor I have worked with. From preparing for AP exams to standardized test and college/graduate school personal statements, Jonathan has the resources necessary to help a student throughout their entire educational journey. Over the years, I have seen the personal improvements from a 10 point increase on my ACT to helping me hone the scope of my personal statements. The success that I have experienced as an Ivy League graduate student at a top law school can most certainly be attributed to his tutoring services.
Hassan Smith
We hired Jonathan Wolf Tutoring to help our twin sons with their college applications, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the results. Referred to us by a trusted friend, Jonathan worked with both boys on their personal statements, essays, and college selection based on their goals. What we appreciated most was how he kept them on track at their own pace, creating a stress-free environment. Thanks to Jonathan, both boys were accepted into their top-choice universities. His coaching is top-notch, affordable, and truly takes the stress out of the college application process. We’ve already shared his contact information with many other parents. Highly recommend!
Kathy Ulepic
We hired Jonathan Wolf Tutoring to help our twin sons with their college applications, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the results. Referred to us by a trusted friend, Jonathan worked with both boys on their personal statements, essays, and college selection based on their goals. What we appreciated most was how he kept them on track at their own pace, creating a stress-free environment. Thanks to Jonathan, both boys were accepted into their top-choice universities. His coaching is top-notch, affordable, and truly takes the stress out of the college application process. We’ve already shared his contact information with many other parents. Highly recommend!
Kathy Ulepic

Jonathan’s students have earned admission to many of the nation’s leading colleges and universities, including:
Amherst • Bowdoin • Carnegie Mellon • Dartmouth • Duke • Georgetown • Johns Hopkins • Northwestern • NYU
and many more.
College Counseling & College Application Essay Coaching
Tutoring & College Admissions Support Across Los Angeles
Beverly Hills
Private tutoring, test prep & college admissions support.
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Brentwood
Personalized academic support tailored to each student.
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Santa Monica
Expert tutoring and test prep near the beach and beyond.
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Pacific Palisades
Serving students and families in the Palisades community.
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Malibu
Flexible tutoring options for Malibu students and families.
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We work with students and families throughout Los Angeles via Zoom and other online tutoring platforms.
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