Kirsten M.
Kirsten is a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow and PhD candidate at Harvard University, where she studies Psychology with a minor in Data Science. Previously, she earned her BA in Psychology and Cognitive Science at Swarthmore College.
Michael S.
Michael graduated with honors from Swarthmore College with a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science. He next acquired a PhD in Computer Science at the University of Virginia, specializing in parallel and distributed systems. He completed his post-doctoral studies at the RENCI Supercomputing Center at UNC Chapel Hill.
Kaitlin S.
Kaitlin completed her undergraduate studies at Swarthmore College, where she majored in Sociology and Anthropology. She later completed a MSW at Smith College and is now pursuing a PhD at Harvard in the History of Science, with an emphasis on the history and philosophy of psychology, critical theory, and African American Studies.
Calvin
Calvin graduated from Swarthmore with a BA in Biology and minor in Chemistry (Phi Beta Kappa). After conducting research at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, he is now applying to MD programs and has been accepted to NYU.
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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
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