Petroleum engineering teaches you to write for skeptical readers who want evidence, not fluff — Anshu applies that same instinct to college essays, cutting vague claims about 'leadership' or 'growth' and replacing them with the concrete, specific detail that actually sticks. As someone who recently went through the application process with a 1460 SAT and an engineering focus, he knows firsthand how to frame a technical mind in personal, human terms that admissions officers remember. Rated 5.0 by students.

Having just navigated the college application process herself — landing at UT Austin through a competitive early college program — Jaishri understands what admissions officers are actually looking for in a personal statement. She zeroes in on finding a genuine narrative thread and shaping it into an essay that sounds like the student, not like a thesaurus.

A strong college essay doesn't summarize a résumé — it reveals how a student thinks. Amanda went through the application process herself at UT Dallas and understands how to help a writer find one specific moment or idea and develop it into a narrative that admissions officers remember. She digs into voice, structure, and authenticity rather than letting students default to generic prompts.

Balancing a math and business double major with a French literature concentration means Alison spends her days switching between proofs, case studies, and close reading — and that versatility shows up when she's helping an applicant figure out which version of themselves belongs on the page. She's especially useful for students who know they're strong academically (valedictorian, 35 ACT) but freeze when the prompt asks them to be personal instead of impressive, because she recently navigated that same shift herself.

As an English Literature major at the University of Dallas, Mary reads and critiques essays constantly — and she knows the difference between a personal statement that blends in and one that actually sounds like a specific person. She digs into brainstorming, structure, and voice, making sure each draft sharpens the story only that student can tell.

Engineering and college essays don't seem related until you realize both require building a clear structure before filling in details. Corbin walks students through brainstorming, outlining, and drafting so that each essay reveals something specific and personal rather than reading like a résumé in paragraph form. His own experience navigating the admissions process at Southern University gives him a practical sense of what admissions readers look for.

I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old electronics, playing Pokemon, or picking at my guitar.

I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all subjects, I take a creative, inquiry-based and learner-centered approach, designing opportunities for each unique individual to meet their learning goals.

I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant at Columbia University in my department and also have tutored graduate students and undergraduates privately as well. My primary areas of tutoring are math and statistics coursework in addition to math sections on standardized tests such as the GRE and GMAT. I am very passionate about helping students feel more confident and excited about math. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing piano, and spending time with friends and family.

I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults towards passing the US Citizenship Exam and taught English in India, where I lived for six months. Whenever I work with a student I personalize the lessons to fit their particular learning style, since I know every student is unique and having the right fit can make all the difference in making learning fun and effective. My strengths are tutoring the social sciences and humanities, as well as making math and standardized tests approachable to students that normally don't like those subjects. In my spare time I like traveling, spending time in the outdoors (climbing & backpacking), meditation, and playing soccer. Next fall I will be beginning my PhD in Education at Harvard University.

I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medicine.

I am a graduate of Washington University in St Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with minors in Humanities and Anthropology. Since graduation, I have worked as a tutor, teacher, and director of tutors at a charter public middle school in Boston. During this time I also received my Masters in Mild to Moderate Disabilities from Simmons College. I have worked extensively with students with a range of abilities, including students with specific learning disabilities, emotional impairments, dyslexia, and ADHD. My teaching experience has given me a deep understanding of the knowledge and habits essential to academic success and has given me the opportunity to hone a variety of strategies that ensure students at each level can achieve their academic goals. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite ones are Reading, Elementary/Middle School Math, History, and Test Prep. In my experience, tutoring is the most rewarding when a student has that "aha!" moment and achieves a new level of understanding and confidence in his/her abilities. I am a firm believer in the transformative power of education, and I see my role to be that of a facilitator and coach who is there to help the student reach his/her goals through individualized support and rigorous practice. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, practicing my Spanish, and discovering new music. I am also an avid traveler and just got back from a 3 month trip to South America. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you!