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Stanford Grad & UCI Med Student: College/AMCAS Counseling, ACT Prep
Diego B.

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Hi, I’m Diego! I graduated from Stanford University, where I studied Classics and Biology, and I am an incoming medical student at UC Irvine School of Medicine. I specialize in College Counseling, AMCAS preparation, ACT preparation, Latin language/Classical Studies, high school chemistry, and college general chemistry. Academically, I earned a 35 on the ACT (99th percentile), a 516 on the MCAT (92nd percentile), and graduated from Stanford with a 3.9 GPA after completing coursework across...

Hi, I’m Diego! I graduated from Stanford University, where I studied Classics and Biology, and I am an incoming medical student at UC Irvine School of Medicine. I specialize in College Counseling, AMCAS preparation, ACT preparation, Latin language/Classical Studies, high school chemistry, and college general chemistry. Academically, I earned a 35 on the ACT (99th percentile), a 516 on the MCAT (92nd percentile), and graduated from Stanford with a 3.9 GPA after completing coursework across Classics, Latin, Biology, Chemistry, and Pre-medical sciences. I also have experience as a published scientific research author through my work at Stanford.

I have three years of tutoring and mentorship experience, especially with middle and high school students in the East Palo Alto Ravenswood School District. In that role, I worked with students both one-on-one and in small groups, often helping them navigate material that felt frustrating or overwhelming. Some students needed help reviewing classwork, others needed stronger foundations, and others benefited most from structure, encouragement, and a clear plan. Across those settings, I learned how important it is to understand the student first, rather than simply jumping into the subject matter.

When I tutor, I try to make each session focused, organized, and responsive to what the student needs that day. I often prepare detailed lesson plans, but I also adjust those plans as we work through the material together. My approach is personalized and goal-oriented. My hope is that my students leave each session understanding the material better and feeling comfortable and confident approaching new challenges on their own.

My primary tutoring areas are college/AMCAS application counseling; Latin language at all levels; ACT preparation across all sections, including test-taking/mental preparation; and high school and college general chemistry. All sessions are conducted online for ease of access and flexible scheduling. I ask for at least 12 hours notice for cancellations.

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Education

Stanford University
Classics, Biology
UC Irvine
MD

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  • Hourly Rate: $105
  • Rate details: One-on-one tutoring only. All sessions are online. Multi-hour sessions are available upon request. Cancellations within 12 hours are charged 50%; no-shows are charged the full lesson fee.
  • Lesson cancellation: 12 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 5/10/2026

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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ACT English

ACT English

I scored a 35 on the ACT, placing me in the 99th percentile, and later graduated from Stanford University. I am comfortable tutoring all ACT sections, including English, Math, Reading, and Science, with a focus on both content review and test-taking strategy. My approach emphasizes understanding the structure of each section, identifying common question patterns, improving timing, and building confidence under test conditions. I can help students review specific subject material, work through practice questions, and develop a more efficient approach to the exam as a whole.
ACT Math

ACT Math

I scored a 35 on the ACT, placing me in the 99th percentile, and later graduated from Stanford University. I am comfortable tutoring all ACT sections, including English, Math, Reading, and Science, with a focus on both content review and test-taking strategy. My approach emphasizes understanding the structure of each section, identifying common question patterns, improving timing, and building confidence under test conditions. I can help students review specific subject material, work through practice questions, and develop a more efficient approach to the exam as a whole.
ACT Reading

ACT Reading

I scored a 35 on the ACT, placing me in the 99th percentile, and later graduated from Stanford University. I am comfortable tutoring all ACT sections, including English, Math, Reading, and Science, with a focus on both content review and test-taking strategy. My approach emphasizes understanding the structure of each section, identifying common question patterns, improving timing, and building confidence under test conditions. I can help students review specific subject material, work through practice questions, and develop a more efficient approach to the exam as a whole.
ACT Science

ACT Science

I scored a 35 on the ACT, placing me in the 99th percentile, and later graduated from Stanford University. I am comfortable tutoring all ACT sections, including English, Math, Reading, and Science, with a focus on both content review and test-taking strategy. My approach emphasizes understanding the structure of each section, identifying common question patterns, improving timing, and building confidence under test conditions. I can help students review specific subject material, work through practice questions, and develop a more efficient approach to the exam as a whole.
Chemistry

Chemistry

I completed chemistry coursework at Stanford University as part of my Biology and pre-medical studies, earning straight A’s in general chemistry, organic chemistry, and inorganic chemistry. This background gave me experience with core chemistry topics such as atomic structure, stoichiometry, chemical bonding, thermodynamics, equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and molecular structure. I am especially comfortable tutoring high school chemistry and college general chemistry, and I can help students build a stronger foundation in both conceptual understanding and problem-solving.
Classics

Classics

I graduated from Stanford University with a B.A. in Classics, with an emphasis in Latin language. I have studied Classics and Latin since the 6th grade, giving me long-term experience with Latin grammar, translation, Classical literature, and the history and culture of the ancient Mediterranean world. At Stanford, my coursework covered a wide range of Classical Studies topics, including politics, philosophy, art history, culture, literature, and Latin language. This background allows me to tutor students in both the technical side of Latin and the broader historical and cultural contexts that shape Classical Studies.
College Counseling

College Counseling

I was admitted to Stanford University for undergraduate study and graduated with a B.A. in Classics and a minor in Biology. During my own college admissions process, I applied to 15 undergraduate programs and did not receive a single rejection, earning admission to institutions including Stanford, Yale, Johns Hopkins, UC Berkeley, and others. I later completed the medical school application process, interviewing at top programs, including Harvard, Yale, Vanderbilt, and several UCs, and will be attending a competitive University of California medical school. My experience allows me to advise students on undergraduate application planning and admissions strategy, and long-term academic planning for students interested in medicine or other STEM fields, including Biotech.
Grammar

Grammar

I graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Classics, a humanities field centered on close reading, grammar, translation, argumentation, and written analysis. My academic background required extensive work with language, sentence structure, and clear writing, both in English and through Latin translation. I also have experience as a published scientific research author through my work at Stanford, which strengthened my ability to write clearly, precisely, and professionally across both humanities and scientific contexts. I am extremely comfortable helping students with grammar, sentence structure, proofreading, reading comprehension, and writing clarity.
Interview Prep

Interview Prep

I have extensive experience preparing for high-stakes interviews across academic, medical, and professional settings. During my own college admissions process, I applied to 15 undergraduate programs and did not receive a single rejection, earning admission after interviews at institutions including Stanford, Yale, Johns Hopkins, UC Berkeley, and others. I later completed the medical school application process, interviewing with 7 schools including Harvard, Yale, Vanderbilt, and multiple University of California medical schools, and was admitted to a competitive UC medical school. I have also interviewed for and been offered roles at biotechnology companies in Silicon Valley, allowing me to help students build effective narrative strategies, tailor their preparation to specific schools or job opportunities, practice through mock interviews, and prepare for adversity, unexpected questions, and high-pressure environments.
Latin

Latin

I have studied Latin since the 6th grade and later majored in Classics at Stanford University on the Latin language track. My training has included thousands of hours of translation work, with a focus on Latin grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and close reading of Classical texts. Through my Stanford coursework, I studied Latin language alongside Roman history, literature, culture, philosophy, and politics, giving me both a technical and contextual foundation for teaching the subject. I am comfortable tutoring Latin at all levels, from introductory grammar and forms to advanced translation and textual analysis.
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

I have extensive experience crafting personal statements for competitive academic, medical, and professional opportunities. During my own college admissions process, I applied to 15 undergraduate programs and did not receive a single rejection, earning admission to institutions including Stanford, Yale, Johns Hopkins, UC Berkeley, and others. I later completed the medical school application process, interviewed with 7 schools including Harvard, Yale, Vanderbilt, and multiple University of California medical schools, and was admitted to a competitive UC medical school. I help students develop compelling personal narratives, identify meaningful themes, structure their essays effectively, and refine their writing so that their personality, experiences, and goals shine through authentically.
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