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Ivy Guide Tutoring
An Elite College Consultancy & K-12 Tutoring Service
High school counselors don't have time to make your child's essays shine above the rest. English teachers are spread so thin that they can't teach to your child's unique learning style.
But that's why most families work with someone like me.
I'll guide you and your student through the application process and ensure the application perfectly targets your student's dream schools.
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Click on "College Prep" or "Homework, Writing & Languages" below for more information and rates.
College applications are due soon.
Luckily, I'm here to help!
Call me now! And in our free consult, we'll plan the perfect, personalized tutoring program to fit your needs.
Meet Your Tutor
College is one of the big decisions you'll make in your life, so you and your family deserve an experienced counselor who cares and will give you 1-on-1 attention.
$250/hr. Package discounts are available.
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As a college prep expert, I have been featured in Variety Magazine and flown to over 10 cities, including Beijing and Shanghai, to run workshops on tailoring applications to American universities.
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Having served as a volunteer applicant interviewer for the Ivy League university Dartmouth College, I know the specific traits elite universities are looking for. That’s how my team and I will ensure your child has an edge over the competition.
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My specialty is guiding students through the personal statement essay. As a Hollywood screenwriter (you may have seen my movies!) I can help students find their creative voice.
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SAT, ACT & GMAT tutoring is available as well. I hand-picked a small team of test prep tutors with top-tier degrees or over 97th-percentile scores on their own tests. They are the most fun, caring, and experienced tutors I've been able to find in all my years of teaching.
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Universities my clients have been admitted to include:
Brown, Cornell, Columbia, Dartmouth, U Penn, Wharton, UCLA, Berkley, Duke, USC Viterbi School of Engineering, Purdue, Virginia Tech, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Colorado School of Mines, Rochester Institute of Technology, and SO many more!
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I love engaging with kids of any grade level and helping them tap into their own motivation and ability.
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In a class, teachers simply cannot teach to each student's unique learning style. It's no wonder kids are struggling! But as a tutor, I can identify the specific thought patterns, habits, and weaknesses holding your child back from engaging and succeeding with schoolwork.
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$250/hr. Package discounts available.
I mainly tutor English, writing, and the humanities from elementary school through advanced college coursework. I also specialize in middle school math and science. ​
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My other focus areas are creative writing and filmmaking:
As a screenwriter, I have sold four feature films that have either premiered in 2025 or are in development. As a one-man production team, I directed a feature documentary in Nepal and Nicaragua, which won "Best International Documentary" at the Laughlin Film Festival.
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Locations:
I'm located in Studio City, but travel within LA and the Valley. This includes North Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, etc.
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Online tutoring:
Students find it as engaging and rewarding as in-person work!
My Guarantee
If you are not 100% happy with our first hour-long session, it's FREE!
Your student will find confidence and begin to get As on assignments and tests. Homework will no longer be such a struggle as I identify the learning challenges holding your child back.
During my time as a tutor, I have always been able to help my clients make a mental shift towards enjoying and engaging with schoolwork.
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I look forward to working with you!
I was applying to a program post-graduation, and Troup was invaluable. He was always reliable and went above and beyond in helping me shape my personal statement.