Ariel
Palmer-Collins

College Application, English, and History Tutor

[email protected]
510-381-0505

Hi! I’m Ariel, a professional English, history, and college application tutor with over a decade of experience. I hold a B.A. in English with honors from the University of California, Berkeley, and I’m currently pursuing my master’s degree at Columbia University.I’ve worked with students from middle through graduate school, guiding them through the writing process with clarity, encouragement, and precision. I’ve helped students gain acceptance to top undergraduate and graduate programs, including UC Berkeley, Stanford, Columbia, UCLA, and NYU, as well as medical schools, law schools, and competitive PA programs.Each year, I work with a limited number of students to provide focused, personalized attention. All sessions are remote, one-on-one, and highly personalized. If you're interested in booking, you can do so via Calendly above.

Subjects and Pricing:

College Applications
$50 initial consultation, $200 per hour
I specialize in guiding high school juniors and seniors through every stage of the application process. My services include:

  • Personal statement brainstorming and development (Common App, UC PIQs, etc)

  • Supplemental essay planning and editing

  • Common App activities section coaching

  • School selection

  • Application strategy and timeline planning

  • Scholarship essay support

English, Writing, and Literature
$50 initial consultation, $200 per hour
I offer tutoring in the following high school subjects:

  • AP English Language and Composition

  • AP English Literature and Composition

  • Honors English (Grades 9–12)

  • American Literature

  • British Literature

  • Creative Writing

  • Speech and Debate / Public Speaking

  • Mythology / Folklore

  • Shakespeare

History
$50 initial consultation, $200 per hour
I offer tutoring in the following high school subjects:

  • AP U.S. History (APUSH)

  • AP World History: Modern

  • AP European History

  • AP U.S. Government and Politics

  • Honors History Courses

  • Women's History

  • Comparative Government

  • Sociology

  • Anthropology