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Kadyn A. is a freshman at Harvard College studying Applied Mathematics with an application in Economics and Computer Science. Originally from Forsyth County, GA, she graduated high school as president of both the Math Honor Society and Black Student Union, while competing in FBLA, HOSA, FCCLA, and playing two varsity sports. She scored a 1510 on the SAT and a 34 on the ACT, and hopes to continue blending her analytical skills with her passion for leadership and mentorship. At Harvard, Kadyn is involved with the PBHA Strong Women, Strong Girls initiative, the Harvard Undergraduate Real Estate Investment Group, and several affinity groups that reflect her commitment to community. As a tutor, she’s passionate about helping students thrive across subjects—especially in STEM. From Algebra to Multivariable Calculus, she breaks down complex concepts into clear, engaging lessons that build confidence and understanding. Kadyn also enjoys guiding students through the college admissions process, from essay brainstorming to showcasing their passions on paper. Her goal is to make learning empowering and help every student reach their fullest academic and personal potential.

I am a college student at Harvard (co '28). I'm originally from Mobile, AL. During high school, I scored a 34 on my ACT and was a national merit finalist (based on PSAT scores). I also took all IB classes and received the IB diploma (with the highest score in my class). In high school, my extracurriculars centered on languages, volunteering, and soccer. I also participated in the US State Department's National Security Language Initiative (NSLI-Y) and the Youth Ambassadors Program. Currently, I am concentrating in Government with a secondary in Computer Science and a Russian citation. I am also a Research Assistant for a professor working on a book about interethnic relations in different global regions, and I write for the Harvard Crimson (newspaper). I also volunteer teaching in Boston and play Club Soccer. I am comfortable tutoring any number of subjects at the IB level. In addition, I am fluent in Spanish. I can also tutor for college essays!

Rachel is a sophomore at Harvard College pursuing a degree in Physics and Mathematics with a minor in Government and Spanish. She has taught computer science and tutored STEM students for over four years. She scored a 1550 on the SAT and 36 on the ACT, as well as obtaining a 44 in the IB with a 7 in each of her classes: HL Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, HL Physics, HL Chemistry, HL Spanish B, SL Geography, and SL English Language & Culture. Rachel has also taken several AP classes placing her at the top of her high school class. In high school, Rachel founded her school's Sustainability Club which went on to be internationally certified and she competed in debate, placing second to the Czech national team. At Harvard, she is the treasurer of the Harvard Undergraduate Association, managing the finances of all college clubs. Additionally, she is on the board of Harvard Undergraduates for Environmental Justice, Harvard Hillel, and Harvard College Democrats. She is also an active member of the club swimming team. Last summer, Rachel built lasers at a Harvard lab to further the search for dark matter. She was invited to present her research at a conference for rising engineers.

Spencer Lee is a rising senior currently attending Harvard College. Before attending Harvard, Spencer was a student at Seoul Foreign School, located in Seoul, South Korea. During his time in High School, he was involved in bolstering the mathematics tutoring program through being on the board of his school's Mu Alpha Theta chapter as well as tutored fellow students himself through his school's National Honor Society chapter. He has scored a 36 on all 4 components of the ACT, as well as 800s on SAT Subject Tests on Mathematics II, Chemistry, Physics, and Korean (with Listening.) Spencer intends to concentrate in Chemistry with a secondary in Economics. During his free time, he likes to take walks, sing, and practice Taekwondo, the latter two of which he is involved on a school-wide level through the Harvard-Radcliffe Collegium Musicum and the Harvard Taekwondo Club. His favorite food is Korean Buckwheat Noodles and his favorite music genre is smooth jazz.

Nike Okafor is a sophomore at Harvard College, Class of 2027, from Brooklyn, NY, pursuing a double concentration in Neuroscience and Art, Film, and Visual Studies. His academic background is distinguished by exceptional performance across standardized testing and rigorous curricula. Nike scored a 1540 on the SAT and earned a 44/45 in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, with top scores in Math SL AA (7), English HL (7), Spanish SL (6), Physics HL (7), Biology HL (7), and History of the Americas HL (7). In addition, he completed several AP courses, earning 5s in AP Computer Science A, AP Calculus BC, and AP Chemistry. He has extensive experience in STEM tutoring, particularly in mathematics, science, and computer science. His mathematical aptitude is further demonstrated by his performance in competitive math contests, scoring 110/150 on the AMC 10B and 9/15 on the AIME, qualifying him for the USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO). He is also an excellent resource for college application and essay mentorship. He was accepted to all eight Ivy League schools as well as other top-tier institutions including Stanford, MIT, Caltech and 44+ schools. He has a deep understanding of what competitive colleges seek in applicants and has successfully mentored peers through the admissions process. His mentees have gained admission to prestigious universities such as Duke and Columbia, thanks to his personalized guidance and goal-setting strategies.

Public Speaking: competitive speech and debater for 8 years. Top Speaker at Tournament of Champions for debate, National Online Forensics Tournament Champion for Extemporaneous Speaking ACT Reading & Writing: 36 on both sections English: three years of Honors English in high school, accepted into Harvard top freshman humanities seminar - ending with an A in the course History: 5 on APUSH exam Language: 6 years of Chinese experience, worked in China with a Chinese companies for two months speaking only Chinese

Nicky is a sophomore at Harvard College studying Biomedical Engineering with a secondary in Economics. As an alum of NC School of Science and Math, she has years of prior experience with crafting curriculums for Pre-Calculus and led educational summer camps in programming and STEM experiments. She is able to provide college counseling and tutor SAT (1560), Math (Algebra, AP Calc, Multi, Combinatorics), AP Biology, AP Statistics, Physics, and Programming. She’s deeply committed to helping students not only master STEM concepts, but truly enjoy the learning process. She has also spent three summers in scientific research including cancer therapeutics with publication authorship. During high school, she partook and won awards in FIRST Robotics, Science Olympiad, Ethics Bowl, HOSA, TSA, Envirothon, and more.

Pascale F. is a sophomore at Harvard College, pursuing a Neuroscience degree on the premedical track with a secondary in Education. Originally from California, she has pursued her passion for healthcare and education as a Director with the Leaders program at the Phillips Brooks House Association, where she mentors high school students in college readiness. Additionally, she is the Vice President of the Harvard Undergraduate Mind, Brain, Behavior organization, organizing neuroscience-related educational events for the broader Harvard community. Pascale’s passion for advocating for educational equality started with her efforts as a first-generation college student to find better educational resources and self-study for exams such as the SAT and ACT, on which she earned a 1570 and 36, respectively. With the skills and tricks she picked up during her standardized test studying, Pascale has helped many students increase their speed and accuracy on the SAT and ACT, raising their scores and test-taking confidence. Similarly, as a college consultant, Pascale has helped many of her students brainstorm, organize, and solidify their application essays for summer programs and college applications for admission into top programs and universities. Pascale guides students in these endeavors with a focus on maintaining the student’s voice throughout the application to ensure that the student’s authenticity and personality shine through in their essays, ECs, and overall application.

Rhianne Mae (class of 2029) is from Los Angeles, California, where she graduated from the rigorous International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with a 36/45 IB score and earned a 32 ACT with a 10 on Writing. In high school, she led her CyberPatriot teams to the National Semi-Finals, competed in the Academic Decathlon, and raised over $8,000 for scholarships and service projects through the California Scholarship Federation and National Honor Society. Now a college counselor for external college prep programs, Rhianne Mae specializes in college admissions, essay mentorship, and SAT/ACT prep, helping students craft standout applications by connecting their achievements and personal stories. She brings insider knowledge from her own success: being selected to the Stanford Program for Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in Physics, earning recognition as an AP Scholar with Distinction, and completing advanced research and coding projects through Girls Who Code. With strong interests in Chemical and Physical Biology, Rhianne Mae hopes to pursue higher-level academia and research in the future. She inspires students to aim high and empowers them to present their fullest potential in the admissions process.

Moniola Odunsi is a senior at Harvard College (Class of 2026), concentrating in Economics with a secondary in Computer Science. Originally from North Potomac, Maryland, she attended The Madeira School in McLean, Virginia, where she graduated with a 4.0 GPA and earned a perfect 36 on the ACT. She was admitted to all 13 schools she applied to, including Stanford, MIT, Yale, and the University of Pennsylvania. In high school, she founded a podcast and website platform highlighting underrepresented minority leaders in entrepreneurship and served as Co-President of her school’s Business and Economics Club. She also founded her school's first TEDxYouth event and volunteered in various capacities, including for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. At Harvard, Moniola is the Co-President of Harvard Undergraduate Ventures, the university’s largest student-run entrepreneurship and venture capital organization, and Co-Chair for Career Development at Harvard Undergraduate Women in Business, where she leads initiatives to equip women with resources, industry exposure, and networks to excel in business. Moniola also has experience mentoring students in college admissions and standardized test preparation. Outside of academics, she enjoys playing tennis and creative writing.

Hanah is a sophomore at Harvard College studying Bioengineering. A violinist and the 2024 valedictorian of Harker Heights High School, Hanah has taught beginner musicians and academics alike. Hanah has also counseled numerous domestic and international students accepted into T20 U.S. colleges. She currently teaches math and leads SAT workshops for high school students at The Tutoring Center in Texas. Hanah loves to read fan-made works and Webtoons in her free time. She also enjoys eating kimchi and trying heinous combinations of coffee and energy drinks. Although she is unable to give any valuable culinary advice, Hanah is able to provide college counseling and tutor SAT (1570), ACT (35), Math (5s on AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC), and English (5s on AP English Language and AP English Literature).

Hi everyone! I'm Trinh, a senior at Harvard College. I am concentrating in Neuroscience, with a secondary in computer science, and a citation in Spanish. When I am not dancing to Taylor Swift in my room, you can find me biking along the Charles River, karaoking to One Direction, or jogging around Harvard Square! I specialize in STEM subjects, and currently tutoring students in AP/Honors Biology and Chemistry.

Divangel (Class of 2027) is from Saddle Brook, New Jersey, and studies Neuroscience on the Neurobiology track at Harvard College, with a secondary in Global Health and Health Policy. His academic and extracurricular work centers on STEM, healthcare, and leadership. He has conducted research in both clinical and laboratory settings, including at the National Institute of Cardiology in Mexico, where he studied how air pollution and contaminated water affect cardiovascular health through mitochondrial and protein biomarker analysis in hundreds of participants. At Holy Name Medical Center, he led independent research on exercise and heart health in over 70 athletes while collaborating with cardiologists in patient care. He also gained technical expertise as an IT Support Specialist, overseeing 2,100 Apple devices for his high school through security and program profiling. Beyond research, Divangel tutors STEM subjects, specializing in life sciences and math, and has strong skills in data analysis and research writing. At Harvard, he serves as a Student Ambassador for the Global Health Institute, promoting student engagement with global health leaders, and as Treasurer of the Black Students Association. Looking ahead, Divangel plans to pursue a career in medicine as a surgeon, with a focus on global health challenges at the intersection of science, equity, and healthcare innovation.

Abe is a first-year at Harvard College studying Applied Mathematics and Computer Science. Originally from Tunisia, he scored a 1590 on the SAT (800 Math, 790 English) and earned 5s on multiple AP Tests, including Calculus BC, Statistics, Chemistry, and French. Passionate about mathematics and artificial intelligence, he has published AI research in an IEEE journal and excelled in Math Olympiad. Committed to sharing opportunities with others, Abe founded a nonprofit to tutor students in Tunisia and across the world in Math Olympiad preparation and led weekly SAT Math workshops for more than 100 students. Through these efforts, he has helped students strengthen their problem-solving skills and confidence in high-level math. As a tutor and college mentor, Abe draws on his own test-taking and application experiences to help students achieve top scores and present their best selves in college applications. He specializes in SAT, ACT, and AP preparation, mainly in STEM subjects, guiding students in mastering both content and strategy. In college counseling, he helps students brainstorm and refine their essays while ensuring their authentic voice comes through across the application.

Sophia (class of 2029) is from Fort Lee, New Jersey and attended Bergen County Academies. She scored a 1520 on the SAT (Math - 790; English - 720) and a 35 on the ACT (Math - 35; Science - 35; English - 35; Reading - 36). Her interests in high school were music, writing, and various initiatives. She attended Juilliard Pre-College as a viola major for 5 years, and won numerous competitions. Sophia was also awarded for her writings, including First Class Distinction (highest honor) from the 2024 National Council of Teachers of English Writing Contest and 2nd Place in the 2024 Paul-Victor Winters Memorial Creative Writing Contest. She was the president of the tutoring organization, Future Leaders of Bergen County, tutoring over 15 students SAT/ACT prep material, essay writing, and violin and viola lessons. Sophia specializes in SAT/ACT preparation, essay writing, and college application strategy. She is passionate about making her students succeed and watching them grow and becoming confident. She also specializes in levels of math until Algebra 1. Sophia was previously praised for her ability to not only teach her students but to mentor and relate. As a student herself, she understands the struggles of younger students and does her best to balance out material heavy sessions with reviews. Her students have greatly improved their test scores, some being SAT scores increasing from 500 to 700, ACT science 28 to 33, and ACT Reading 30 to 35.

Olivia (Class of 2029) is from Cape Coral, Florida, and a graduate of Canterbury High School, where she attended on a full-tuition Girl Scouting Scholarship. She scored a 33 on the ACT with perfect scores in English and Reading. A Girl Scout for 12 years and Gold Award recipient, Olivia earned national recognition for selling over 50,000 boxes of cookies, setting records for both her council and the state of Florida. Fun fact: she’s featured on the nationwide Tagalongs box cover, playing a pink guitar! Olivia has contributed over 1,000 community service hours, leading initiatives such as her Gold Award project on college campus safety awareness and founding the Reading With the Dogs program, which fosters children’s literacy while helping shelter dogs become more adoptable. At Canterbury, she held leadership roles in Model UN, DECA, BPA, Thespians, Cheerleading, Student Council, and Veterans Service Club, and was inducted into eight honor societies, including the Cum Laude Society (top 10% of her class). A First-Generation college student, Olivia specializes in college application strategy and essay development, and tutors English and History, emphasizing analytical writing and critical thinking. At Harvard, Olivia is involved in HMUN, Women in Business, and serves as Director of Events for the Harvard Undergraduate Marketing Group, as well as a tutor with HSA Tutoring. She plans to pursue a Joint Concentration in Sociology and Economics and a future career in marketing.

Isabella is a sophomore at Harvard studying applied mathematics with a focus in Physics and Engineering. Besides Harvard, she was admitted to Yale, UPenn, Columbia, Brown, Cornell, UC Berkeley, UCLA, UMich, Georgia Tech, amongst other universities. Growing up between 7 different countries, Isabella is passionate about helping students stand out through their unique story, empowering them through academic and college application strategy support. While in high school, Isabella conducted physics research with NASA, attended various Pre-College programs, and tutored for the Red Cross since 2021. She graduated with a 4.0 GPA and a 1560 on the SAT. Now at Harvard, Isabella is involved in STEM, Humanities, and Pre-Professional organizations such the Clean Energy Group, Consulting on Business and the Environment, and Harvard Undergraduate Architecture Society. With an artistic and scientific mindset, Isabella provides well-roundedness into her tutoring. Isabella offers tutoring across various subjects and levels: math (up to the highest level), languages (Spanish, English, Russian, Latin), physics, and chemistry. She is also experienced in college preparation strategies and essay workshops, as well as SAT preparation help.

I’m a Harvard College student (Class of 2028) from Batavia, Ohio, concentrating in Cognitive Neuroscience and Evolutionary Biology with a secondary in South Asian Studies. On the pre-med track, I am dedicated to both academic rigor and meaningful mentorship. I earned a perfect 36 on the ACT and scored 5s on AP exams including Calculus AB, Biology, Environmental Science, and Psychology. With 3 years of tutoring experience, I take a patient, individualized approach to help students build confidence, master challenging concepts, and develop strong study habits. In addition to tutoring, I continue to mentor younger students through music (flute), afterschool programs, and as the manager of Harvard’s Community Care Collective for pre-med students. I genuinely enjoy helping students reach their full potential and would be honored to support your child’s academic journey.