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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. Jonathan also provided timely, thoughtful reviews of my essay drafts and application materials. 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, Jonathan!
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Jonathan is super experienced in this process! He’s seriously amazing and gets straight to the point and doesn’t waste any time throughout the process. He helped me write my PIQs in ways I never would have thought and gets down into all the little detailed to really make your writing the best it can be!
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We are so grateful to Jonathan for everything he has done for our daughter. He started tutoring her in English in 8th grade and supported her all the way through high school. His patience, encouragement, and dedication helped her become a stronger, more confident reader and writer. She has now graduated from high school and is heading to NYU. We truly appreciate the positive impact Jonathan had on her academic journey and highly recommend him to anyone looking for an exceptional English tutor.
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Jonathan is far more than a 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.
What Parents and Students say about Jonathan Wolf Tutoring
For over a decade, Jonathan Wolf Tutoring has provided personalized academic tutoring, SAT and ACT test prep, and college admissions counseling to students throughout Los Angeles and online nationwide.
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“We’re here to help students and their parents with our highly personalized approach to SAT/ACT preparation, college and graduate school admissions counseling, academic tutoring, advising, and more. We care deeply about our students and take pride in their success. For us, education isn’t just a business. It’s a calling.”
Jonathan Wolf, President
JONATHAN WOLF TUTORING, LLC
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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!
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We can’t say enough great things about Jonathan. He really took the time to get to know our daughter which is so important during this process. She was struggling to choose topics to write about and Jonathan helped her brainstorm to discover impactful essay ideas. He really helped her find her voice and she looked forward to her weekly meetings. He is knowledgeable, professional, patient and kind. He made the whole college application craziness a lot less stressful for all of us. Overall Jonathan was super helpful and left a huge impact on our daughter and her college application process!
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This is definitely NOT one size fits all college counseling and test prep! If you want an individualized experience tailored to your specific student’s goals and needs, this is the place for you! Jonathan worked with both my sons as a college counselor, and also did test prep with them for the ACT, SAT and APs. They are both very different, but he worked really well with them both. As a tutor, Jonathan knew exactly when and how to push them to excel, and when to pull back. He was very intuitive in figuring out the right strategy for each boy. As a college counselor, Jonathan was exceptional. He was knowledgeable, and did a superb job figuring out the right approach for each school on the list.
He was great at helping my boys figure out how to show themselves in the best possible light, while making sure the applications were still honest and real. He helped them show colleges who they were, but in a way that appealed to the schools on their lists. The lists of schools Jonathan put together for us were exceptional. For each boy, the list was thoughtful and realistic. It was very apparent why he selected those schools for each individual boy. There is no cookie cutter list, because Jonathan takes the time to really think about what would work best for each student, and where he thinks they would thrive.
College Counseling & College Application Essay Coaching
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.
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Jonathan helped make the college admissions process manageable and low stress for my high school senior. He gave excellent advice and guidance. He is also professional and kind. Jonathan came highly recommended and exceeded all of our expectations, and we are grateful for his help and support. He and his team are outstanding and I couldn't recommend them more highly to anyone looking for tutoring or college advising.
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Jonathan helped our daughter with initial assessment on which colleges to apply to based on her academic qualifications as well as future career interests. Jonathan assisted with college application prep and completion and meeting deadlines. Prior to applying, Jonathan perfectly predicted which colleges would accept my daughter and suggested a couple reach schools. I recommend Jonathan as an essential part of the college application and selection process. He’s a pro.
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Working with Mr. Wolf was one of the most valuable parts of my application process. He provided clear, honest guidance on my personal statement and secondary essays, helping me refine my ideas, strengthen my narrative, and approach each prompt with intention.
His feedback pushed me to think more critically about how I was presenting my experiences, and it made a noticeable difference in the quality of my writing. I truly believe his support played a major role in my success, including my acceptance to a top-choice medical school.
I’m very grateful for his time, insight, and dedication, and I confidently recommend him to anyone going through the application process.
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I️ have worked with Jonathan Wolf for 7+ years. He has assisted me in writing dozens of assignments (at a high school and college level).
Jonathan is an incredible writer and tutor. He is bright, knowledgeable, kind, and helpful. Working with him has greatly improved my writing abilities. I️ highly recommend his tutoring services to anyone in school or anyone who just wants to grow as a writer.
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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!
Personalized Tutoring, Test Prep & College Counseling Services
Private, Personalized Test Preparation via Zoom
Customized tutoring to help students maximize their potential on the SAT, ACT, AP, ISEE, and SSAT.
College Admissions Counseling, Essay Coaching & Application Assistance
Personalized college counseling and essay coaching to build strong applications and find the right-fit schools.
Personalized academic tutoring, test preparation, and college admissions guidance designed around each student’s goals.
Personalized Academic Tutoring for Students
One-on-one tutoring tailored to each student’s learning needs, goals, and academic success.
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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 can not 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 on my personal statement 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.
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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 a Ivy League graduate and future graduate student at a top law school can most certainly be attributed to his tutoring services.
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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.
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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 hesitiate to recommend Jonathan Wolf Tutoring!
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The college admissions process is bonkers. There are a lot of salespeople looking to prey on a parent’s anxiety about helping their child get into college. We had the additional circumstance of my daughter’s college counselor at her school quitting and leaving the kids to fend for themselves. Looking for assistance outside of school, I was dismayed by both the exorbitant fees and sales-y pitches. Thankfully a friend recommended that I call Jonathan. Calm and serious but also appropriately affable, Jonathan allowed my daughter to get to where she needed to be in her writing on her own time. He patiently worked with her through one idea and one ‘okay’ essay, and then let her arrive at a new topic, giving valuable feedback on what became a truly excellent personal statement. When several adults recommended she change it, he helped her maintain her belief in the beauty of her piece and the integrity of her writing. He also helped my daughter immensely with her activities list and resume. My daughter had some amazing accomplishments to share, but she is very modest. Jonathan helped her edit the descriptions to reveal their importance and significance without sounding “braggy.”
Jonathan was completely flexible and understanding, two crucial qualities for someone working with a busy teen in her senior year. He also put me at ease, answering anxious texts and emails promptly, and even on his day off. There was no question I had that he couldn’t answer. He also helped us come up with a fee that worked for our family. It is clear that he is not in this for the money, and that his only concern is that your child is happy and working to their full potential.
With the help of Jonathan’s employee, Nick, my daughter was able to raise her ACT score by five points.
My daughter was accepted Early Decision to Northwestern (Go Wildcats!) and has been named a Posse Scholar (Also currently a Semi-Finalist for the Coca Cola Scholarship, among others).
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Jonathan Wolf has helped my son prepare for the ACT. He is an excellent tutor and so are all the members of his team. He fully prepares the student to reach their highest level. He is a true professional. I highly recommend him for anyone needing college prep or test prep!
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Jonathan helped my son with his college applications and this journey is finally complete for us. I appreciate that he was conservative and realistic about my son’s college aspirations. His guidance led us in the right direction and my son will be going to his first choice next fall. Thank you!!!
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Jonathan provided excellent services for my high school student after being recommended by a friend. He is unparalleled in his tutoring and very knowledgable in the college admission process with many years of experience. He is truly invested in the success of the student. I wholeheartedly recommend using Jonathan. I am sure we will use him again in the future!
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Jonathan is just really good at what he does. We worked together on my Law School applications, and his knowledge and insights into the process helped immensely. He's masterful at getting you to communicate effectively, and he brought out some of the best writing I have ever produced. 100% recommend.
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Mr. Wolf helped me with my personal statements as well as my other college writing supplements and cleared my doubts on the college application process and which term to apply for. Because of his help, I have gotten acceptances from all six schools that I applied to. Without him, I don't know how many acceptances I would have gotten! The approach he uses with coaching us for our college writing supplements (including the personal statement) goes in-depth and is really good!
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Jon is purely outstanding! We greatly appreciated his prompt response, professionalism, genuine care, and experience. He went above and beyond what is expected in helping us navigate the arduous college application process. We very highly recommend Jon!
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Jonathan is a very kind and competent tutor. He helped me with my personal statements for school at a time when things were quite stressful and was thoughtful about his work. Thank you for your time!
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We have been working with Nick for over a year now and he has really done a great job tutoring my teen son. They work with your schedule and Nick was/is very reliable and not only did a focused one-on-one tutoring in person but also online when he/my son could not meet in person. I would highly recommend this tutoring service!
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I came to Mr. Wolf with a desire to learn more. He tailors his classes to meet you at your level, breaking down complex ideas in a way that’s easy to grasp. What has always amazed me is the depth of his knowledge across so many topics he’s truly someone who you would want to learn from.
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