#1Free consultation
Honors Prep
One-on-one SAT, ACT, SHSAT and ISEE prep on State Street in Brooklyn
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Park Slope & Prospect Heights
Best College Admissions Counselors in New York, NY
Application strategy, essays, scholarships and school lists. We compared 8 college admissions counselors across New York City.
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As of November 2026, the top-rated college admissions counselors in New York, NY are Honors Prep (Park Slope & Prospect Heights, Contact for rates); Tannenbaum Tutors (Upper West Side, Contact for rates); and East Harlem Tutorial Program (Harlem, Morningside Heights & Upper Manhattan, Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank.
#2Free consultation
Tannenbaum Tutors
Manhattan test prep, executive function coaching and admissions consulting
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Upper West Side
#3
East Harlem Tutorial Program
East Harlem nonprofit running after-school, summer and college programs
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Harlem, Morningside Heights & Upper Manhattan
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Kweller Prep – Forest Hills
SHSAT, Hunter, SAT, ISEE and Regents prep on Queens Boulevard
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Forest Hills & Rego Park
#5
Manhattan Elite Prep
Test prep and admissions consulting headquartered on Fifth Avenue
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Midtown, Murray Hill & Gramercy
#6
Smart City Kids
NYC private-school admissions consultants on East 69th Street
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Upper East Side
#7
Writopia Lab – Park Slope
Creative writing workshops and college essay help on 5th Avenue
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Park Slope & Prospect Heights
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Writopia Lab – Upper West Side
Creative writing workshops and college essay help on West 81st Street
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Upper West Side
| Rank | Tutor | Area | Rating | Rate | Formats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honors Prep | Park Slope & Prospect Heights | — | Contact for rates | in-person, online |
| 2 | Tannenbaum Tutors | Upper West Side | — | Contact for rates | in-person, online |
| 3 | East Harlem Tutorial Program | Harlem, Morningside Heights & Upper Manhattan | — | Contact for rates | in-person |
| 4 | Kweller Prep – Forest Hills | Forest Hills & Rego Park | — | Contact for rates | in-person, small-group |
| 5 | Manhattan Elite Prep | Midtown, Murray Hill & Gramercy | — | Contact for rates | |
| 6 | Smart City Kids | Upper East Side | — | Contact for rates | |
| 7 | Writopia Lab – Park Slope | Park Slope & Prospect Heights | — | Contact for rates | in-person, small-group, online |
| 8 | Writopia Lab – Upper West Side | Upper West Side | — | Contact for rates | in-person, small-group, online |
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