Mike P.
Mike is currently a resident dentist specializing in periodontology and dental implant surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center, Eastman Institute for Oral Health. He received his training and education from New York University College of Dentistry and McGill University, earning his DDS and MSc degrees, respectively.
Julia M.
Julia holds a BA in Economics (summa cum laude) from Harvard College. She is currently pursuing an MSc in Statistical Science at Oxford University.
Jordan
Jordan studied Engineering Physics at the University of Tulsa, graduating magna cum laude. After interning at a semiconductor company, he continued his education, obtaining his Masters in Engineering Sciences at Harvard University, where he is now working on his PhD in Engineering Sciences.
Sonya C.
Sonya is presently an MBA Candidate at Harvard Business School. A published fiction writer and Presidential Scholar graduate of Cornell University, she holds a BS in Applied Economics with a minor in Creative Writing.
Amalia GR
Amalia completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan in Biology (Honors) where she graduated with High Distinction and Phi Beta Kappa. She is currently pursuing an MD/MBA at the University of Michigan and will apply into the field of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Kelly D.
Kelly is a JD Candidate at Harvard Law School. She has served as a judicial clerk working on a criminal mediation program, as well as worked at a law firm in London handling Capital Markets transactions.
Mary S.
Mary is a resident physician in internal medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School and an incoming Stanford dermatology resident. She received her MD degree from Yale School of Medicine and her BS in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology from Yale University.
Helen G.
Helen graduated magna cum laude from Brandeis University with a dual degree in International/Global Studies and French/Francophone Studies, as well as a minor in East Asian Studies. After working in Shanghai, China for 5 years, she returned to Massachusetts to pursue her Masters of Education in Human Development and Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Marine-Ayan
Marine earned her BA in Biology with a minor in Spanish from Cornell (Phi Beta Kappa). She is now a medical student at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
Emily Me.
Emily is a fifth year doctoral candidate in clinical science and member of the Biopsychosocial Effects of Stigma (BEST) Lab at Harvard. Previously, Emily graduated magna cum laude from Middlebury College, where she majored in Psychology and was awarded the Ross-Lieberman Prize.
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“Tess was amazing to work with. She really made the whole application process easier by providing very detailed and insightful comments on my secondary essays. She was always able to edit and return the essays in a short amount of time. I would highly recommend Tess to anyone looking to improve their writing skills!”
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“Tess is an amazing tutor. She had a balanced approached to SSAT preparation. She planned out practice tests and essays, created manageable and challenging goals, and worked with our daughter on interview techniques and applications. After working with Tess, our daughter has newfound confidence that we have seen carry into her classes and social interactions. Not only is Tess a wonderful tutor, but she is also a fantastic role model for a young person. We highly recommend her for SSAT prep, essay writing, interview techniques, and applications.”
Jessica, Parent of SSAT Student and HS Applicant -
“Tess was absolutely incredible to work with. She helped me find my voice and sharpen my ideas into a cohesive message. I would love to work with her again. Very much recommend.”
Caroline, MD Applicant -
“Thanks to Tess, I was way less intimidated by writing medical school apps. She helped with everything from brainstorming ideas to refining my writing. She edited my rough drafts overnight and always gave me valuable suggestions for the next draft. I would highly recommend Tess for people who do not feel confident in their writing abilities!”
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“We absolutely loved working with Tess. Our ten-year-old was struggling while preparing for her first SSAT, and Tess made the process enjoyable and succesful. Tess gave our child personalized, clear and innovative methods to solve challenging problems. She ensured that our child felt supported, engaged and motivated to become a strong student. We highly recommend working with Tess.”
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“Tess helped our son study for the ISEE. She offered so much more than just the practical study methods used by most ISEE tutors. Tess developed an impressively deep understanding of our son’s strengths and weaknesses as a test taker and a student. She taught our son life skills and managed to bring his scores up so dramatically that he ended up with a one-and-done test experience. Throughout the time our son worked with Tess, she increased our son’s self-esteem and gave him both the knowledge and belief in himself to do well on the ISEE—and it is not an exaggeration to say, also in life.”
Achieved official score goal on first attempt of the exam.
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“Tess was such a wonderful, kind, and patient teacher! She took the time to personalize each and every session according to my needs. I honestly enjoyed every session with her.”
Score improved from 1490 to 1560
Catherine