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
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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!
Saiya
Saiya (class of 2029) is from New York, NY and went to high school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She scored a 35 on the ACT and earned a score of 5 on 11 AP Exams. She had a variety of interests in high school, focusing on Mathematics, Biology, and Classics. She was a violinist and violin teacher throughout high school and also conducted multiple independent research projects. Her research included scientific lab research as well as academic research in philosophy. She presented in research conferences and had a paper published in an international high school humanities research journal.
Saiya is especially passionate about helping students stand out in the college application process, and was accepted to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and Stanford. She has much expertise regarding the process and specializes in application strategy as well as essay writing.
Eleanor
Eleanor (Class of 2028) is from Medford, Massachusetts, and is concentrating in Applied Math and Biological Sciences with a citation in Spanish. She scored a 1490 on the SAT, with a 780 in Math (99th percentile) and a 710 in EVBRW, and received an AP Scholar with Distinction award.
In high school, Eleanor tutored algebra, pre-calculus, calculus, and statistics through the National Honor Society. She also coached middle-school students in tennis and reading/writing and is passionate about college application counseling.
Over her summers, she worked as a counselor for a kids’ circuit and engineering program, completed dual-enrollment courses in biology, statistics, and programming, and interned at a biotech company in Cambridge. She also co-founded Seeds to Feed, a local organization that helped address food insecurity by harvesting and donating produce from her high school’s garden.
A fun fact about Eleanor: she built a radio telescope in her AP Physics class and used it to measure the velocity of the Milky Way. Her graduation speech was about particle physics!
Rauf
I am an International Student Pakistan studying a double concentration in Economics and Social Studies.
Christiana
Christy (Class of 2028) is from East Hartford, Connecticut. She earned a perfect score on the SAT Grammar section and has a strong passion for all things related to the English language, literature, and grammar. She also earned a 5 on her APUSH and AP English courses. Coming from an underfunded public high school, Christy self-studied for all of her exams while also balancing three-season varsity athletics, part-time work, and active community involvement.
Christy specializes in essay writing, particularly for college applications, as well as AP, ACT, and SAT English exams. She is dedicated to demystifying the Common Application essay and sharing the strategies she developed to streamline the process for others.
On campus, Christy manages the social media pages for the Harvard Cheerleading team and contributes to the Flyby Blog with the Harvard Crimson. She aspires to pursue a career in writing, editing, and publishing, with a continued passion for education.
Charbel
Charbel (Class of 2030) is a Lebanese-American student at Harvard College who attended a private K–12 school in Lebanon. He scored a 1570 on the SAT and ranked 1st out of 170 students in his cohort. His primary academic strengths are mathematics and physics, earning a 7/7 in both IB Higher Level subjects.
Charbel specializes in SAT tutoring. In high school, he founded and led a peer SAT mentorship program serving 80+ students with four volunteers. The program taught SAT concepts alongside strategies and shortcuts for maximizing scores. It was formally approved and praised by school administration, with students regularly giving up recess to attend.
Charbel also mentored approximately 50 Model United Nations delegates, helping them develop public speaking, negotiation, and research skills. His delegates earned numerous first- and second-place awards. He was selected for Lebanon's Harvard Model United Nations delegation and received a Diplomatic Commendation award.
Moreover, he has won a Silver Medal in a National Math Olympiad and 1st Place in the Lebanese American University Physics Competition. He also interned at Rhynland Energy, helping prepare an official proposal for a $500 million, 500 MW energy storage project.
At Harvard, Charbel is passionate about continuing his work in mentorship and having a meaningful positive impact on the education of many students.
Krishantha
Krish (Class of 2029) is from Winchester, Massachusetts, and is pursuing a degree in Biomedical Engineering at Harvard College. Krish attended the Roxbury Latin School, where he earned a 1570 on the SAT as well as scores of 5 on AP Biology, AP Calculus BC, AP European History, and AP Physics 1.
At Harvard, Krish has maintained a 4.0 GPA despite taking on a challenging slate of courses spanning the humanities, mathematics, advanced life sciences, and foreign language. Outside of academics, he is also a member of the club baseball team, a researcher in the Mooney Lab, a co-manager of the Harvard Blood Drive Program, and an avid volunteer.
After college, Krish aspires to attend medical school and is eager to mentor students interested in the premedical track. He is particularly familiar with the process of finding research, volunteering, and shadowing opportunities in high school. Since these activities can often seem intimidating to high school students, Krish hopes to demystify the process by sharing some of the lessons he learned along the way.
As a tutor, Krish can provide expert assistance in most levels of high school math, SAT preparation, college essay writing, as well as AP Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. With a strong undergraduate foundation in biomedical engineering, Krish is especially confident in the science-related AP courses.
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.
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.
Cindion
Cindion Huang, from Shanghai, China, is a first-year English and Economics student at Harvard College. She attended Westminster School in Simsbury, Connecticut, where she scored a 1550 on the SAT, earned a 5 on the AP Literature exam, and graduated as Valedictorian of her class. She began peer tutoring at 16 and has since worked with over 20 students. In spring 2025, she served as a Teaching Assistant for AP Biology, spending over two hours a week creating supplemental materials and leading study sessions that supported more than 30 students across all grades.
Cindion specializes in all stages of writing—creative pieces, academic essays, college application brainstorming, and thorough editing. As a tenured Creative Writing Editor for The Westminster Newspaper, an active member of Harvard Tuesday Magazine, a published poet, and a two-time Connecticut Gold Key recipient in the Scholastic Writing Awards, she brings both passion and experience to helping students strengthen their work. With a 770 on SAT English and a 5 on AP Literature, she also offers strong support in literary analysis, grammar, and standardized reading comprehension, providing clear, intuitive strategies for understanding texts and brainstorming essay ideas.
Supportive and enthusiastic, Cindion loves working with high schoolers and helping them grow as writers. She hopes to pursue opportunities in publishing, take on editorial roles, and continue sharing her love of writing with more students.
Evelyn
Evelyn (Class of 2028) is from Rochester, MN and studies Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology on the premedical track. She earned a perfect 36 ACT score and was a National Merit Scholar Winner (Selection Index: 223).
In high school, she excelled as an academic, athlete, and musician. She served as President of Century High School National Honor Society, Varsity Captain of Science Olympiad, Vice President of Student Government, and an Executive Committee Member of the Rochester-Olmsted Youth Council. She also founded and led the Student Leadership Team for the Southeastern Minnesota Youth Orchestras. Additionally, she earned 7 varsity letters in swimming, was a 3x All-State Orchestra musician, and received numerous academic, music, and leadership honors. A long-standing commitment of hers has been teaching violin to low-income students as a mentor, private instructor, and classroom teaching assistant.
Evelyn specializes in competitive college admissions and STEM mentorship, particularly in biology, medicine, and research. She has spent three years in an internationally recognized cardiovascular genetics research lab at Mayo Clinic, her work contributing to multiple scientific manuscripts.
At Harvard, Evelyn serves on the board of HARMONY Mentoring and continues teaching violin. She will also conduct clinical neuroscience research at Boston Children's Hospital while working as a lifeguard. She plans to attend medical school to pursue a career as a physician.
Laura
Laura (Class of 2028) is from Bluffton, South Carolina and studies Mechanical Engineering at Harvard University. She scored a 1520 on the SAT and was admitted to MITES, a highly selective STEM program at MIT.
Throughout high school, Laura was passionate about astronomy and engineering. She always looked for challenging STEM opportunities and is now involved in hands-on engineering projects at Harvard, including Formula SAE, where students design and build a race car from the ground up.
Laura specializes in math, physics, SAT preparation, and college applications. Having recently gone through the college admissions process herself, she understands the challenges students face and wants to help them reach their goals.
In the future, Laura hopes to work in the aerospace industry and contribute to space exploration.
Matthew
Matthew (Class of 2029) is from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he attended a private college predatory school. He scored a 1580 on the SAT and a 35 on the ACT. In high school, his main interests involved history, humanities, and law classes. As President of the Pre-Law Society, he helped raise over $100,000 for annual galas benefiting local organizations. As Class President, he met with the principals to organize school wide projects, like Homecoming, pep rallies, and the first ever Junior Dance. He also helped his division raise over $650,000 to battle blood cancer as a member of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. As a team lead in the International Internship Program, he organized fundraisers to help raise money for girls’ education in Bauchi, Nigeria. He was also an avid competitor in mock trial, moot court, and speech & debate.
Matthew specializes in college applications, essay writing, and SAT help. He also specializes in the humanities, law, and Spanish. He’s excited to work with promising students to help them accomplish their goals!
Matthew currently works as a tutor for HSA Tutoring, and is looking to become a lawyer and a judge in the future.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Maya
Maya Koreth (Class of 2029) is from Boston, Massachusetts, and graduated as one of top eight students out of nearly 400 from Boston Latin School. She currently studies Chemical and Physical Biology at Harvard University on the pre-med track. Maya earned a 1580 on the SAT and received scores of 5 on every AP exam she took (Biology, Chemistry, Calculus BC, Physics C: Mechanics, Statistics, English Literature, World History, Latin, Japanese)
Throughout high school, Maya conducted research in fields ranging from regenerative medicine to immunology and was recognized as a USA Biology Olympiad Semifinalist during both her junior and senior years. Beyond the laboratory, she co-founded Boston's Empowering Teens Through Health Program, a youth-led public health initiative focused on addressing health disparities and promoting wellness in Boston's underserved communities.
Maya specializes in biology tutoring, SAT math and English preparation, and college application strategy. She is passionate about helping students build confidence while achieving their academic goals.
At Harvard, Maya serves as a founding member and Director of Clinical Engagement for the Harvard Undergraduate Cancer Association, writes for The Harvard Crimson, and conducts cancer immunotherapy research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. In the future, she hopes to pursue a career as a physician-scientist, combining patient care with medical research to develop innovative treatments for disease.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Miriam
Miriam Hibbert is a Senior from New York City living in Kirkland House. She concentrates in Chemistry and Physics with a secondary in Ethnicity, Migration, Rights. She is active in various organizations on and off campus including the Harvard Society of Black Scientists and Engineers, Harvard Undergraduate Black Health Advocates, Scholars of Finance, Harvard University Indigo Magazine, Pump Avenue Foundation, Common Denominator, and serves on the Kirkland House Committee. She is passionate about research, having done research at Mass General Hospital, and is currently a Program Manager at a Tutoring Organization. She has experience tutoring in SAT, AP Exams, various classroom subjects (Chemistry, English, Mathematics, etc.), soft skills, and college applications/essays. Miriam intends to go to Medical School and become an Anesthesiologist. In her free time, she enjoys going on spontaneous adventures, reading in any nook on campus, and loves to play the cello.
Anthony
Anthony (class of 2029) is from New York City, NY. He attended Hunter High School, where he developed primary interests in chemistry and research. During high school, Anthony founded a local chess club where he hosted public tournaments and coached students of all ages in chess. Demonstrating strong leadership beyond academics, Anthony also took civic initiative by testifying before the New York City Council. His efforts resulted in the securing of $250 million dedicated to renovating public school cafeterias across the city.
In terms of academic specialty, Anthony has a deep mastery of all levels of chemistry and is especially passionate about teaching, always striving to help students develop intuition and a genuine understanding of the subject. Additionally, he specializes in mentoring students through the college application process, using his experience to provide insightful and meaningful feedback to applicants.
Looking ahead, Anthony will soon begin work in a chemistry research lab. He plans to pursue an MD-Ph.D. to enter academia. His future goals involve bridging medical practice with research and education, aiming to make impactful contributions as both a scientist and a mentor.
Presley
Presley (Class of 2029) is from Nairobi, Kenya, where he graduated rank 1 out of 899,453 students nationally with an A (84/84 points) on the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education. He scored a 1550 on the SAT and applied to Harvard as a student focused on Global Policy & Climate Change
In high school, Presley founded the Feed the Needy Campaign, raising over KES 4.5 million (USD $40,000+) to deliver 10,000+ famine-relief meals and fund a borehole during famine. His leadership and academic excellence got him admission to the coveted Equity Leaders Program with <0.01% acceptance rate (705 /2.5 million students) In this time, drawing from 1 year experience as lead mentor of 1000+ students from Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and DRC, Presley guided over 200 to admission in universities with full funding, 47 of whom got into top 30 US schools & 26 of those in the Ivy League.
Coupled with his years of experience tutoring high school Math, English and the sciences while in Kenya, this makes him the perfect choice to engage with learners from all backgrounds. His students don't just enjoy the friendly and interactive learning environment Presley provides; they also benefit from his ability to pass along his deep understanding of competitive admissions, academic planning, and high-level test strategy.
Presley plans to pursue a career at the intersection of clean energy, public service, and global policy, using data and education access to expand opportunity for young people worldwide
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.
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.
Faris
Hi, I’m a sophomore studying mathematics, statistics, and computer science, with strong proficiency in literature and the humanities. I scored 1560 on the SAT, including an 800 in math. I specialize in AP-level work across math, statistics, computer science, physics, and chemistry, but I can help at any level. Beyond academics, I am interested in sustainability and baking, as well as clay trap & skeet shooting.
I also offer college advising, especially for international students, and essay writing support for applications, scholarships, and classes. I went to boarding school and still tutor my younger friends from the dorms. They describe me as patient, clear, supportive, and genuinely willing to help. In my sessions, I will try my best to focus on detailed explanations, problem solving, targeted practice, and feedback to build confidence and deliver results for you.
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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!
Ava
Ava (class of 2029) is from Exeter, New Hampshire. She attended high school at Phillips Exeter Academy, one of the world’s top private boarding schools, where she earned the distinct honor of becoming a member of the Cum Laude Society. In high school, Ava found her passions for the life sciences and helping others, as is evidenced by her having volunteered as a biology/chemistry peer tutor, founding a kids science club at three public libraries, and shadowing physicians. She aspires to become a physician-scientist in the future.
She is also a former New Hampshire Teen Poet Laureate, and greatly enjoys writing in her free time.
Ava scored a 1570 on the SAT and has extensive experience tutoring in both large-group and one-on-one settings. Her SAT tutoring approach focuses on teaching students how to get inside the mind of the SAT in addition to mastering the skills tested.
Ava specializes in SAT tutoring and college application strategy, helping students to stand out holistically by using their unique background to showcase their original strengths. She also specializes in biology, chemistry, math, and beginning-to-intermediate French.
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Claire
Claire (class of 2028) is from Saint Louis, Missouri, where she graduated from Webster Groves High School with a 4.0 GPA and a 36 ACT. She was a Missouri Top 100 Scholar, National Merit Finalist, and two-time AP Scholar with Distinction, earning 5’s in AP Calculus AB, AP Biology, AP Statistics, AP English Literature, AP English Language, AP Psychology, AP U.S. History, and AP World History and 4’s in AP Chemistry and AP Physics 1.
In high school, Claire led her school’s Best Buddies chapter, tripling membership, and worked as a Planned Parenthood Education Fellow, teaching workshops to over 100 students and leading youth advocacy across St. Louis.
Claire specializes in college application strategy, essay writing, ACT preparation, reading comprehension and analysis, and all math below pre-calculus. She’s passionate about helping students find their voice, build confidence, and reach their full academic potential.
Claire currently studies English with Honors and Sociology at Harvard University, where she serves as Deputy Chair of the Institute of Politics Campaign and Advocacy Program, a Contributing Editor for The Harvard Crimson, and a Peer Advising Fellow. She plans to pursue a career in education, expanding access to high-quality learning opportunities for students everywhere.
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.
Davin
Davin (class of 2029) is from the beautiful town of Boulder, Colorado. He is a computer science major with a strong background in competitive mathematics and programming. He led his school's chess club and physics club, while also co-founding his school's competitive programming club. Furthermore, he has interests in chess, competing in national-level tournaments and becoming co-champion of his state's scholastic tournament, as well as soccer, qualifying for national-level competition at the ECNL and EAL level.
Davin specializes in academic and SAT/ACT tutoring, having taught MATHCOUNTS to students for all four years of high school across three different organizations, in addition to three years of tutoring in academic subjects, with a primary focus on STEM-based subjects. He is also passionate about helping students develop their college application strategy, having helped students gain acceptance to their early-round schools this year by positioning them as a top applicant.
Bishwo Jeet
Bishwo is an undergraduate at Harvard College, where he studies Environmental Science and Engineering. Originally from Kathmandu, Nepal, he is deeply involved in data-driven research projects, debating, and engineering design hackathons. In high school, he represented Nepal on the National Debate Team, which ranked among the Top 15 teams globally at the World Schools Debating Championship.
He scored a 1540 on the SAT (single attempt) and received acceptances from three Ivy League universities. Bishwo has extensive experience mentoring students, both one-on-one and in small groups, to help them excel in standardized exams such as the SAT, AP, and Cambridge IGCSE/A Levels. He also provides guidance through the college application process, supporting students in crafting impactful essays and building competitive profiles.
Bishwo primarily tutors SAT, AP, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Writing, and offers college counseling for high school students aspiring to attend top universities.
Vanessa
Vanessa Zhang is a student from Vancouver, Canada concentrating in Applied Mathematics in Government. In high school, Vanessa was on both Team Canada Debate and Golf. She was the salutatorian of her class, an AP Scholar with Distinction, and earned First Class Honors with Distinction for all five years of high school. As a top-ranked debater, she won several national and international titles. She is a member of Team Canada Golf for the third consecutive year and plays for the Harvard Women’s Golf Team. Outside of academics and athletics, Vanessa enjoys writing, researching, and exploring pop culture.
She has over a year of tutoring experience, specializing in teaching beginner and intermediate-level debate and SAT prep. Vanessa is also comfortable tutoring math, French, English, social studies, and microeconomics.
Soyo
Soyo Tanida (Class of 2029) is from Tokyo, Japan, and has attended schools in the U.S. and Japan. She scored a 1580 on the SAT (English 790, Math 790) and 117 on the TOEFL. Her primary interests in high school were policymaking, immigration, and human rights, which she continues to study at Harvard College.
Her passion for tutoring has led her to take leadership roles in Model UN Club, Girls’ Tennis Club, Volunteering Club, and Debate Club. From giving lessons on international issues to more than 140 elementary schoolers to organizing a national Model UN conference with over 700 participants, she has mentored students of all ages.
She has been awarded Best Speaker at the National Parliamentary Debate Union Competition, Best Delegate at the Global Classrooms International Model UN Conference, First Prize in the 67th Japan National Art & Science Contest, and Second Place in the Nikkei Stock League Contest 2024.
Now a tutor specializing in SAT, extracurricular activities, and college applications, she is passionate about providing students with compassionate tutoring that caters to individual needs and guides each student to achieve their goals.
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.
Caroline
Caroline (Class of 2029) is from Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is an experienced tutor who scored a 35 on the ACT, and received 5's on AP US History, US Government and Politics, Biology, Language and Composition, Literature and Composition. She competed in and won the National History Day competition in Minnesota with an original research paper and was subsequently recognized on the national level by the National Endowment for the Arts and the White House Historical Association. She has also worked on political campaigns and is passionate about the intersection of community service and politics.
Caroline specializes in essay writing help (both ideation, drafting, and final edits) and college application strategy. She is passionate about helping students develop college applications that tell a cohesive and compelling story and ultimately set them up well for competitive college admissions.
In addition to, or in conjunction with, college application support, Caroline can provide ACT and/or AP tutoring. Though she is focused on humanities tutoring and strategies for effective reading/english test taking, she can also tutor science and math.
João Lucas
João Lucas Oliveira, but you can call him João (class of 2028), is from São Paulo, Brazil, and studied his whole life in a small city in Brazil, where he came to the U.S. to pursue his undergraduate studies at Harvard in Government and Computer Sciences. He was 4.0 and a valedictorian student in high school and has different experiences, from Calculus and Math concepts, Programming, History and Government, to Portuguese, and College advising. He started to get involved in more extracurricular activities in Elementary school and got awards in national mathematics and science olympiads, becoming a three-medalist national medalist in the Brazilian Geography Olympiad.
He has led Overseas, a delegation from his school network in Brazil that has raised more than $100,000 and supports students to go to international Model UNs and debates. He is also deeply engaged in social activities, volunteering. Worked as a Software Engineer in the largest investment banking firm in LATAM. He loves all levels of math and current affairs.
João specializes in college application advising, but also tutors in CS subjects, Math, and World and History-related topics. Currently works as a Tutor at HSA, and is looking forward to going into his own Gov-Tech and AI Security company in the future.
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.
Keturah
Keturah (Class of 2028) is from Long Beach, California and studies Psychology and Government. She graduated high school as valedictorian, was admitted to all 14 colleges she applied to, including WashU, Emory, UC Berkeley, and UCLA, and received the Gates Scholarship and Ron Brown Scholarship, both nationally competitive awards with acceptance rates below 1%.
With over 7 years of tutoring experience, Keturah specializes in writing, college application strategy, and passion project development. She helps students build college lists, revise essays, apply for scholarships, request recommendation letters, and turn their unique experiences into standout applications.
Keturah is also passionate about helping students create meaningful projects rooted in genuine interests. In high school, she founded a pre-professional mentorship program, led statewide mental health and education advocacy initiatives, and developed youth leadership programs that reached hundreds of students, earning district, senate, and congressional recognition.
Academically, Keturah specializes in academic writing, literary analysis, personal statements, supplemental essays, and college-level writing. She also tutors all core high school subjects, AP coursework, math through Calculus, and exam prep. Her approach helps students who struggle with timing, test anxiety, or traditional study methods.
Regardless of your student's needs, Keturah is committed to helping every student reach their goals.
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.
Alexis
Alexis is from Quakertown, Pennsylvania. Her primary interests in high school surrounded psychology and calculus. She started her own Cognition and AI platform and she also served as president of her high school's psychology club and as president of Active Minds. She also served as editor-in-chief of an undergraduate journal.
Alexis specializes in college application strategy, SAT prep, personal statement writing, and math and is passionate about helping students succeed in the college admissions process.
Alexis currently works as a tutor for HSA Tutoring and is looking to go into the educational policy or public health sphere.
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Anwen
Anwen is a junior at Harvard studying Molecular & Cellular Biology and Art, Film, and Visual Studies. She received a 1550 superscore on the SAT and a 5 on 8 AP exams.
Anwen's experience in both STEM and the arts has made her super passionate about helping students grow in all fields! She has previously constructed multiple portfolios for the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards and has her work featured in various magazines. She has also co-taught a course in preparing for the AP Chinese exam, having spoken Mandarin for most of her life. However, her main interests are in medicine and biological research, and she has submitted work to regional and national research competitions throughout high school. She is currently a pre-MD/PhD student, loves all things biology, and is always willing to answer any questions on any of the above!
Anwen is devoted to making sure students feel confident in their knowledge and capability, from exact coursework to general academic/college advice. She is super excited about guiding students toward reaching their goals and loving what they learn!
Edmund
Edmund (Class of 2029) is from Athens, New York. He scored a 1530 on the SAT and a 35 on the ACT. Throughout high school, he challenged himself, loading his schedules with AP classes and similar college level courses, along with actively engaging in a variety of extracurricular activities. As captain of the cross country, volleyball, and track teams, he facilitated his teammates’ growth and overall team success through constant encouragement and individualized feedback. In music, he developed and utilized methods to master complicated subjects, allowing him to become first chair in band, section leader in chorus, a member of the jazz band and select choir, star in main roles in school musicals, and be selected for regional ensembles and competitions. Additionally, as three-time class president, a member of the Interact Club, and chapter president of the National Honor Society, he strengthened his abilities to effectively communicate and assist others by setting up fundraisers and tutoring his peers.
Currently, Edmund is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science and aims to become a full-stack developer.
Edmund specializes in SAT/ACT and math preparation (middle school level to AP Calculus) and is devoted to making sure his students have a deep conceptual understanding of the topics those assessments test on. He also specializes in college application strategy, ensuring students present their strongest and most authentic selves, regardless of academic background.
Mieti
Mieti (Class of 2029) is from Bristow, Virginia, and is currently interested in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Global Health. During high school, she has honed her coaching skills by serving as a primary school teacher assistant at her branch of the private institution Merit School, partnering with the Red Cross to lead a county-wide health initiative focused on educating children on fire safety and illness prevention, and volunteering as a tutoring supervisor for JaxThrive Nonprofit to bring educational assistance to underserved communities.
Mieti specializes in providing a comprehensible and systematic guide to create an outstanding and stress-free college application, as well as creating study guides and test techniques to simplify the SAT and AP exams. She scored a 1490 on the SAT, took 13 AP classes in her high school career, received the AP Scholar with Distinction award, and was a National Merit Semi-Finalist.
Mieti is currently working as a committee member on the Harvard Undergraduate Research Association, conducting term-time biomedical research, and learning martial arts in her free time. She is hoping to study pediatric medicine in the future.
Alek
Alek (class of 2030) is from Tucson, Arizona, and went to public school at University High School, where he graduated with a 4.0 GPA. He scored a 35 on the ACT and applied as an Applied Math and Economics major, which he now studies at Harvard. In high school, he founded FutureMinds, an international nonprofit focused on education for K-8 students in underserved communities. He interned with the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona, organizing relief efforts for unhoused individuals and managing donor relations. He was also selected nationally for Bank of America Student Leaders, where he lobbied congressional leaders on youth workforce development, and he was chosen for Cradle to Career Youth Leadership, where he built civic engagement programs for youth across Pima County.
Alek specializes in college application strategy and essay writing, especially for students from low-income backgrounds. Having come from that background himself, he is an expert at finding opportunities and building standout applications with limited resources. He is also comfortable tutoring all levels of Math and English.
Alek currently works as a tutor for HSA Tutoring and is looking to go into policy work or entrepreneurship.
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
