HSA Tutoring
College Counseling
$650.00 USD
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Through a completely personalized plan, you'll meet with your Harvard College tutor virtually at your own schedule to address every step of the college application process, from strategy, to extracurriculars, to essay help!
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Meet Our Tutors
Mary Catherine
Mary Catherine Hanafee LaPlante is a senior at Harvard University studying Economics and Government. Originally from Mount Prospect, Illinois, she scored a 1550 on the SAT and a 1500 on the PSAT. She is comfortable tutoring a wide range of subjects, including all levels of math up to AP Calculus BC. She is also well-versed in the sciences—especially Chemistry and Physics—and has a strong passion for History and the social sciences. She earned 5s on AP Calc BC, AP Environmental Science, AP Psychology, AP U.S. History, AP World History, and AP Human Geography.
In high school, Mary Catherine was the Illinois State Champion in Science Olympiad (Ecology), captain of the Varsity Lacrosse team, and the founder of a non-profit that successfully eliminated pesticides and herbicides from her local community’s public spaces. She also ran a successful college essay editing service for two years and has extensive experience helping students craft compelling personal statements and supplementals.
At Harvard, Mary Catherine conducts research with the Harvard Economics Department and is involved in cutting-edge AI research. She’s also been offered a full-time role at McKinsey & Company following graduation. With years of tutoring experience and a proven academic track record, Mary Catherine brings both subject expertise and mentorship to every student she works with.
Mahi
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.
Lulit
My name is Lulit and I'm a sophomore at Harvard College studying Psychology. On campus, I'm involved in the Association of Black Harvard Women, Greener Scott Scholars, and the Philips Brooks House Association. Additionally, I love to tutor English as a Second Language with Ringle and I am a citizenship test tutor with the Insitute of Politics!
Divangel
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.
Dino
Dino Perusko is an international student from Labin, Croatia. He is a member of the Harvard class of 2028 concentrating in Anthropology and Applied Math. In 2022, he won an ASSIST Scholarship to complete his junior year of high school in the United States, so he is familiar with both American and international educational systems.
In high school, he participated in theater, and many writing and math competitions. In his free time, he likes to build dry stone walls, preserving the intangible cultural heritage of Croatia that is protected by UNESCO.
As an international student seeking financial aid, he was accepted by Harvard, Yale, Princeton, UPenn, Brown, Duke, and Amherst. His expertise lies in helping students develop their passion projects and build a strong set of extracurriculars that will ensure their admission to the colleges of their choice. He also specializes in helping students write the best college essays and math and SAT tutoring.
Micah
Micah (class of 2028) is from Southfield, Michigan and went to an IB high school where she took exclusively Higher Level International baccalaureate courses and received a 6 on the HL Math exam, a 6 in HL Biology, and a 5 in HL Literature. She scored a 1570 on the SAT with a 1580 superscore. She was accepted to 22 universities, including Duke, Georgetown, Washington University in St. Louis, and the University of Michigan. Her primary academic interests surrounded biology and physics. She was the president of the math tutoring club at her high school. She was also the Senior Senator of her Student Senate, an elected member of the student council, started her school's first baking club combating food insecurity, was a two-time state champion in Speech, was the concertmaster of her school orchestra, and was an actor in 3 school theater productions.
Micah specializes in teaching the SAT, all levels of high school math, biology, and physics, and college applications/essays.
Micah is now premed with a passion for women's health, doing advocacy work via research and volunteering/donating to women's health organizations through the Association of Black Harvard Women.
Ashley
Ashley Vazquez Romo is a junior at Harvard studying Human Evolutionary Biology with a secondary in Education. She was admitted to every college she applied to; including Yale, Princeton, Cornell, the University of Pennsylvania, USC, and more. She attended Basic Academy of International Studies where she broke the state record for highest Grade Point Average (GPA). She is eager to support other students in their academic journey. While in high school, she conducted research with the American Chemical Society and participated in community-oriented work. At Harvard, Ashley is the Director General for World Model United Nations and an instructor for the Harvard Academies. Scores: ACT (36), AP Chemistry (5), AP Human Geography (5), AP World History (5), AP Calculus AB (5), AP Biology (4), AP United States Government and Politics, (5), AP Environmental Science (5), AP Psychology (5), AP Spanish (5), AP Statistics (5). Ashley plans on attending medical school and becoming a neurosurgeon.
Roja
My name is Roja Yousuf and I am currently an Undergraduate at Harvard University studying Neuroscience with a secondary in Global Health and Policy.
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Jennifer
Jen (class of 2028) is from Keene, New Hampshire but now lives in Massachusetts. She attended public school. She scored a 1540 on the SAT and has taught English to students since being in high school. She learned to work with a variety of students–learning to be patient, leadership, and public speaking. In high school, she served as President of Interact Club, cultural organizations, and was involved with several non-profit organizations. She is now a tutor with HSA Tutoring.
She has expertise in both math and reading and wants to build her students' academic confidence while also helping them succeed. Jen is very excited to meet her students.
Kadyn
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.
Moniola
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.
Sophia
Sophia (Class of '28) is from Bethesda, Maryland, and graduated from a private, all-girls school with Highest Honors as President of the Cum Laude Society. In high school, she scored a 1540 on the SAT and balanced passions in science and the humanities. Sophia published a research paper in the Journal of Neurorehabilitation and completed numerous internships–including research at Johns Hopkins, shadowing neurosurgeons at Walter Reed, and working on a project at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. A designated STEM Scholar and Captain of the Varsity Softball Team, Sophia also founded student organizations like the Future Faces of Medicine Club and the Peer Tutoring Club, while earning awards and recognitions for her writing.
Sophia has extensive experience in working with students of all ages. She specializes in advanced, AP, and introductory college-level STEM courses; Latin (including National Latin Exam prep); and essay help for both class assignments and the college application process. In this, she is dedicated to helping students build a strong and compelling narrative to build their confidence throughout this process and stand out to admissions officers.
Now, Sophia studies Neuroscience and English on the pre-medical track, planning to pursue a career in surgery. She is an executive member of Mission:Brain, a journalist for The Harvard Crimson, and a supervisor at the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter, to name a few of her engagements.
Neeraja
Hello! My name is Neeraja Kumar and I am a sophomore at the college studying Government. I have been tutoring for the past four years, working on a variety of subjects, include SAT Math, SAT Reading, College Essay Writing, and mainly AP Subjects where my specialties include US History, European History, Psychology, Literature, Calculus, Government, and Language. I also currently mentor two students in music and help to teach dance in my local community.
Jenna
Hi! My name is Jenna Jiang and I'm currently a student at Harvard College studying Government. Although Government is a field that I am extremely passionate and interested in, I have another passion for education. For the last two years, I sat on the Illinois Board of Education Student Advisory council where I was elected as an executive council member my first year and then later on as President. Within my position, I learned to write policies and bills where I would advocate for them along with my peers to the Board. In addition to sitting on the Illinois State Board of Education Student Advisory Council, I also sit on two other councils where I was elected by the State Superintendent as the sole student advisor ranging from rural advisory to student equity.
Through my experience in education and policy writing, I have been able to help launch and manage educational initiatives helping progress missions from bridging the gap between ESL students and English to expanding access for rural students. In these opportunities, I have been able to meet and interact with so many individuals that has helps shaped my perspective. In addition, I have been a tutor/mentor for the last three years teaching anything from SAT to essay writing. At Harvard, I am apart of the Harvard Civics program where I enter the classroom once a week to teach Civics education. I am extremely open to any opportunities and specialize in crafting college applications and essay help.
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Abderrahman
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.
Nicky
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.
Hanah
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).
Darren
Experienced college counselor; helped students get into T10 including Harvard (x5), Stanford (x1), Brown (x2).
Aurora
Aurora (Class of 2027) is from Conroe, Texas, where she graduated as one of the top students in a class of over 1,000 from the Academy of Science and Health Professions. She now studies Psychology and Government at Harvard College and earned a perfect 4.0 unweighted GPA and a 5.28 weighted GPA. Her academic strengths include English, writing, history, and math.
At Harvard, Aurora serves as a Project Lead for both the Global Research and Consulting Group and the Clean Energy Group’s Equity Department, where she works on sustainable and equity-driven initiatives.
Her college essay—beginning with “I was born in prison”—received national media coverage (People Magazine, New York Post, KTVU) for its emotional depth and honesty. This powerful narrative helped secure her spot at Harvard and has made her a sought-after mentor for students applying to college.
Aurora specializes in college application strategy, essay writing, and SAT-related English and math. She brings a warm, organized, and thoughtful approach to her tutoring and is passionate about helping students find their voice and stand out in the admissions process. She currently works with HSA Tutoring and plans to pursue a career in law, policy, and advocacy.
Isabella
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.
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Stephen
Hello!
I'm a sophomore at Harvard studying neuroscience, and I'm also pre-med.
I've been tutoring since I was a sophomore in high school, and have helped people study for the PSAT, SAT, ACT, GRE, and various AP exams. I also really enjoy working with people to build a more solid foundation in English, math, and science. Over time, I've built up a lot of different strategies for different ways to approach learning and reviewing materials, and my goal is always to make learning as easy and enjoyable as possible for everyone.
Numbers aren't everything, but if you're looking to study for a standardized test, I've done quite a few and would love to help. For reference, I got a 5 on 11 AP exams (including Biology, Chemistry, Physics 1 and 2, and Calc AB/BC), a 7 on IB Spanish, and a 1590 on the SAT.
That said, you don't need to be studying for a test to benefit from tutoring! If you just want more time and resources to understand material that's moving a little fast, or solidify a foundational skill before future classes, I'd love to help!
Mercy
Mercy Ghobrial, a Harvard College Government student, is passionate about international relations, law, and civic engagement. A top graduate of Upland High School with a 4.7 GPA, she ranked in the top 2 of 700 seniors, earned the California Seal of Biliteracy in French, and completed 12 AP courses, including U.S. History, Government, Comparative Politics, and English Literature. She specializes in tutoring humanities, essay writing, and college applications, with additional experience in Algebra and Pre-Calculus.
As president of the National Honor Society, Mercy led tutoring initiatives across eight schools and mentored students academically and extracurricularly. An award-winning debater, she has placed in regional and national competitions. She interned at Askander Law Firm, translating for Arabic-speaking clients and assisting in court. At Harvard, she tutors in the Citizenship Tutoring program, teaches civics through CIVICS, and is a member of the Harvard College Debate Union. She also manages SEO and content for her family’s construction business. Having navigated the college admissions process herself, she is eager to help students craft compelling essays and applications that showcase their strengths and unique stories.
Rauf
I am an International Student Pakistan studying a double concentration in Economics and Social Studies.
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Stan
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!
Kiri-Anna
Kiri-Anna is a sophomore at Harvard pursuing a double concentration in Biology and Government.
She attended public high school where she took 14 AP classes, with particular strengths in History, Biology, English, and Statistics. She took the SAT at age 14, scoring 770 math + 780 verbal. She applied solely to colleges with competitive acceptance rates ranging from 3% (Harvard) to 12% (UC Berkeley) and was accepted to every school that she applied to.
On campus, she is involved with the International Relations Council, including competing at and chairing Model United Nations conferences. She also works for the Office for Sustainability at Harvard. She is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and is trained in Shakespearian theatre. She is a choral soprano and performed at Carnegie Hall. She played Varsity hockey in high school and has played the violin for ten years.
Relevant coursework at Harvard includes Government, Economics, Planetary Science, Organismic Biology, Comparative Literature, and Data Science.
Pascale
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.
Nishi
Nishi Patel is a rising sophomore at Harvard College this year. She was born and raised in India until she moved to Chicago suburbs three years ago, finishing most of her high school in India and then further half of high school in the States. She graduated Class of 2024 aiming to concentrate in Molecular and Cellular Biology with a secondary in Philosophy on the pre-medical track. Her top high school extracurriculars involved being the Managing Editor of her school newspaper, Teacher's Assistant for Chemistry Honors and AP Chemistry as well as being a founding board member of a local non-profit mental health organization. At Harvard, she is involved with The Harvard Undergraduate Research Journal as a Peer Reviewer and Designer, Harvard Dharma, the Hindu students club, as a Freshmen Representative, and a member of Orthopedics and Surgery Cohorts as well. She aims to start volunteering with Homeless Shelter and looks forward to being in a research lab in the fall. Her hobbies include reading, dancing and writing --- she has published two books on Amazon.
She has volunteered as a tutor before teaching STEM courses like Biology, Chemistry and Math. She also is willing to tutor creative writing as well. Her AP scores for AP Biology, Chemistry and Calculus BC were 5's in addition to another 5 on AP Psychology.
Olivia
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.
Emily
Emily Sun is a senior from Boston, MA concentrating in Computer Science with a minor in Sociology. In college, Emily has served as the President of Harvard Computer Society, Director of Consulting for Harvard Product Lab and a Peer Advising Fellow. She has also worked as a Teaching Assistant for Intro Computer Science and Discrete Math courses at Harvard. In her free time, Emily enjoys painting and baking. Emily tutors English, history, writing, math up to pre-calculus, computer science and standardized test prep!
Harron
Pittsburgh & Seoul Native, 4 year College Applications/SAT/ACT/AP Tutor
Extensive Economics / Finance Experience
Hailey
Hailey Krasnikov is a recent Harvard College Graduate from Albany, NY double majoring in Neuroscience and Economics. In high school, Hailey was the Editor-in-Chief of her newspaper for two years as well as the Tournament Director for her school's chess club. At Harvard, she was on The Harvard Crimson's Super Executive Board for two years and managed a group of 30 staffers. She also conducts clinical research at Boston Children's Hospital investigating eye pain and the effects of painful light. Hailey has experience tutoring college applications, college essays, a wide variety of high school subjects specializing in writing, math, and science, as well as APs such as Language and Composition, Psychology, Biology, World History, European History. Physics, U.S. History, and U.S. Government.
Nilufer
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
April
April (Harvard Class of 2029) is from Ontario, Canada. With a SAT score of 1570 and an IB score of 42, April excelled throughout public high school and has since developed effective studying and test-taking strategies. April has both a love for STEM, demonstrated through her high placements in the National Chemistry Olympiad camps and biochemical research, as well as a love for the law as the Captain of the Canadian Mock Trial team. To share her diverse knowledge and fun stories, April delivered engaging lectures and tutored throughout high school where she further developed her sense of responsibility, community and intellectual curiosity. April has also received three diplomas in violin and piano from the Royal Conservatory of Music, and has been teaching music to over 45 students of ages 5 to 15 since 2018 at public music schools. From her interdisciplinary experiences to her extensive teaching history, April is highly skilled in patiently and effectively communicating with both students and parents of different backgrounds.
April specializes in college application strategy, as someone who had multiple interests throughout high school, and is also an experienced SAT tutor. For those interested in IB tutoring, April has passed the following subjects with top marks: HL Math, HL English, HL Chemistry, HL Biology, SL French, SL Geography. For those interested in receiving music theory and practical training, April has 2 ARCT diplomas and 1 LRCM diploma in music performance.
Sophia
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.
Ryan
Hi!
I'm Ryan Rhee, a Harvard student studying Sociology and Economics. I grew up attending international schools across China, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea, so I understand the unique challenges of applying to college from highly competitive environments and the pressure throughout the whole application process from the SAT to college essays.
I specialize in SAT prep and college counseling and want to make the process as streamlined and stress-free as possible. I've gone to rote SAT camps in Korea and know the struggle of learning material that seems pointless and inapplicable to the SAT. I focus on teaching effective strategies through a more hands-on and student-centered approach and have raised scores by 200+ points in just 5 hours. On the college counseling side, I've seen many of my friends pay thousands of dollars for college counselors that aren't truly invested in their students and that fail to convincingly sell their students to colleges. I believe the number one goal for a college counselor is to be invested in their students' lives and craft stories that are unique and attractive to colleges. My approach has helped many students craft compelling applications that stand out beyond the thousands of numbers in an application cycle and get into their dream schools.
I've taught through many programs within Harvard and outside of Harvard and am willing to help you out!
Please feel free to reach out!
Achunike
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.
Martin
Martin Bigil-Rico is a rising senior at Harvard University studying Computer Science and Statistics. He attended a public magnet high school in Southern California, where he held leadership positions in five clubs and participated in several of the nation’s most prestigious summer STEM programs. Martin achieved a 1510 on the SAT and earned 5’s on AP exams including English Language and Composition, English Literature, Calculus BC, Physics C: Mechanics, and Microeconomics and Macroeconomics.
At Harvard, he co-founded SAT Daily, an app designed to help students access advanced SAT study resources; served as an editor for the campus Philosophy Review; and worked as a software developer for the Harvard Rocketry Club. He has extensive experience teaching the SAT, ACT, AP exams, and a wide range of academic subjects from English to Calculus, as well as providing college admissions coaching and essay support. His college counseling students have been accepted to top universities including Harvard, Princeton, Cornell, Carnegie Mellon, Notre Dame, Washington University in St. Louis, Boston University, UCLA, and UC Berkeley.
Diego
Diego Espinosa is a senior at Harvard College studying Economics with a secondary in Art, Film, and Visual Studies. He is from Mexico City, where he completed his education through high school and graduated as Valedictorian. He scored a 1500 on the SAT and has experience teaching Math and Physics. He has worked at startups in the hospitality and food industries and has worked with astrophysics research groups studying exoplanets. At Harvard, he is a member of the Futsal Club and coaches local U-14 soccer teams. Last summer, he studied Math and Business at the University of Cambridge and tutored local students.
Diego teaches Math up to AP Calculus AB, as well as Macroeconomics. He also supports students with SAT prep, college applications, and essay writing, focusing on helping them stand out by telling their stories in a compelling and authentic way. He speaks Spanish, English, and French.
Rhianne Mae
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.
