Certified College Counselor - College Apps/Essay, SAT, ACT, AP English

Jesse S.

Excellent Tutor and College Application Essay Guide!

Jesse is an excellent tutor! He is extremely knowledgeable, organized, and amiable. He tutored my daughter for the SAT reading and AP Lang exams and the results were exceptional. Her SAT reading score increased by 110 points, and she scored a 5 on her AP Lang exam. Jesse helped her master areas she needed to strengthen, reinforced her test taking skills and provided constant feedback on her progress. She absolutely enjoyed her tutoring sessions with Jesse and saw an immediate improvement in her writing and critical reading skills. He also guided her through the college application essay process, challenging her to think of ideas that showed her personality; patiently reviewing her numerous essay iterations, and motivating her to cross the finish line as deadlines drew closer. Due to his expert guidance and tutoring, she got into Princeton and Brown universities which were her top 2 college choices. I highly recommend Jesse!

Lara, 56 lessons with Jesse

Building Skills, Strategies, and Confidence

As a parent, I couldn’t be more grateful for the impact this tutor has had on my daughter. In just four weeks, her SAT mock score went up by over 150 points. He is not only an excellent teacher but also a compassionate person who truly understands the big picture of helping students succeed. His patience, encouragement, and practical tips gave my daughter the confidence to approach the SAT with a positive mindset. We feel very fortunate to have found him and would highly recommend his guidance to any family.

Annie, 17 lessons with Jesse

Exceptional

Words cannot adequately express our gratitude for your exceptional guidance and support throughout my daughter's journey to college. Your dedication and expertise were instrumental in her success. The improvement in her SAT reading score from 720 to 770 in a single month is a testament to your effective teaching methods and personalized approach. Beyond the impressive score increase, we deeply appreciate your AP Language and Composition preparation. Your instruction went far beyond test-taking strategies; it fostered a deeper understanding of the material and instilled confidence in her abilities. Furthermore, your invaluable insights and guidance during the often-daunting college application process proved indispensable. We are incredibly thrilled that, thanks to your expertise, she received acceptance letters from prestigious universities including Johns Hopkins University, Northwestern University, and Rice University etc. Navigating this complex process would have been significantly more challenging without your expert support. Thank you again for everything. Sincerely, Xan

Xan, 34 lessons with Jesse

Best Tutor

We originally contacted Jesse to help my son with his writing, but Jesse quickly became much more than just a writing tutor. Over the course of two years, Jesse helped guide my son through every step of the college preparation process—including ACT prep, where my son scored an incredible 35, as well as college applications, scholarship essays, and even connecting us with top-notch math tutors. Thanks in no small part to Jesse’s support, my son was accepted into the University of Michigan’s highly competitive engineering school. Jesse was consistently professional, reliable, and deeply knowledgeable, and most importantly, he built a great rapport with my son. His ability to connect and motivate while still holding high standards made all the difference. I truly can’t recommend Jesse highly enough. He was an invaluable part of this journey—both as a tutor and as a mentor.

Andrea, 79 lessons with Jesse

Helpful tutor

Jesse was incredibly helpful in guiding my daughter's essay writing process. His suggestions during the drafting stages were invaluable as she worked on her essays, helping her clearly articulate her transfer story, personal goals, and accomplishments. His feedback was both direct and concise, which was essential since my daughter is a full-time college student with limited time to dedicate to her writing. Jesse has a remarkable ability to see the broader context while also identifying specific weaknesses related to different application prompts. Thanks to his support, my daughter was able to secure acceptances in the first round at Northwestern, Carnegie Mellon’s Tepper School of Business, and NYU’s Stern School of Business. Given this positive experience, I have already arranged for him to assist my younger daughter, who is a rising senior, with her regular admission essay.

Barbara, 8 lessons with Jesse

Incredible College Advising Tutor!

Jesse is an educated, thoughtful, and patient counselor that I’ve had the pleasure of learning from. He helped me write an incredible personal statement which landed me in an exciting school abroad! Furthermore, his expertise on resume and activity list building, supplemental essays, and scholarships allowed me to put my best foot forward on my application to several universities. Jesse’s kindness from the first meeting brought down all the nerves and created a safe, comfortable environment for expression and ideas! We crafted a spreadsheet of schools, deadlines, and tuition costs, which led me to effectively completing all the necessary tasks in an organized manner. Additionally, he would set goals for me to achieve for our next sessions which helped to keep me motivated. His expertise greatly improved my writing skills and had taught me tools to help with my professional and upcoming scholastic career. Despite tutoring several students, he was fully present and aware of even the smallest details from our previous sessions, showing just how much he truly cares about his students. If only I had found Jesse sooner, as his counseling is invaluable to the intense college application process. If you’re in need of a well-rounded, highly knowledgeable tutor, I couldn’t recommend Jesse enough!

hiba, 9 lessons with Jesse

Wonderful College Counselor

I came to Wyzant to find a college counselor that could help me get into the college that's right for me. With Jesse, I found just that and more. My experience with him as my counselor has been nothing but positive. Every session was productive and his guidance allowed me to write essays that were of course grammatically correct, but also ones that captured who I was as a person. I know that without him, I would not have been able to get into colleges like UCSD and Berkeley. All in all, he is a college counselor that I would recommend to anyone that wants clear guidance from a kind and thoughtful person with years of experience.

Suyash, 17 lessons with Jesse

Incredible College Counseling Tutor!

I cannot express enough gratitude for Jesse's incredible support in helping our twins with their personal essays and college interviews. Jesse brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. From the very first meeting, it was clear that he understood the college admissions landscape and was well-equipped to guide our children through the process. What impressed us most was Jesse's ability to tailor the guidance to each child's unique personality and writing style. He took the time to get to know them, ensuring that their essays truly reflected their individuality and aspirations. The personal essay can be daunting, but Jesse made it manageable and even enjoyable. With insightful feedback and constructive criticism, our children were able to craft essays that spoke to their passions and experiences. Jesse's encouragement helped them find their voice, making the writing process less intimidating. He always created a warm and welcoming environment and our children felt comfortable sharing their ideas and concerns, which made the entire process much less stressful. Jesse's supportive nature truly helped build their confidence and the kids specifically asked for him when they were in need of continued support with their scholarship essays and interviews. Jesse’s help preparing our children for their college interviews was invaluable. Through thoughtful mock interviews, Jesse provided them with the tools to articulate their thoughts confidently and authentically. The preparation made a noticeable difference in their performance during actual interviews which resulted in both of our children receiving the Presidential Scholarship at their top choice university. Thanks to Jesse's guidance, our children felt well-prepared and optimistic throughout the admissions process. We are thrilled with the acceptance offers they received from several colleges, and we know Jesse played a significant role in their success. I wholeheartedly recommend Jesse to anyone seeking assistance with college essays, scholarship essays and college interviews. Jesse's expertise, personalized approach, and genuine care for our children's success made all the difference in their college admissions journey. Thank you, Jesse!

Tracey, 34 lessons with Jesse

Outstanding tutor who improved both scores and Confidence

Daniel 4/2/25 Jesse was an excellent tutor for my son as he prepared to retake the ACT. In just two sessions, Jesse quickly identified his weaknesses and provided effective strategies. His teaching was clear, efficient, and highly supportive. Thanks to Jesse, my son’s ACT English score jumped from 28 to 34, helping him achieve his target score of 35. We truly appreciate Jesse’s guidance—he not only improved my son’s score but also boosted his confidence

Daniel, 17 lessons with Jesse

Thank You!!!!!

Jesse did a fantastic job with my son. Everything from brainstorming essay ideas to developing an outline to a completed essay for the Common App. He met with Ben weekly to monitor his weekly progress and gave feedback along the way as Ben wrote his essay. Having Jesse coach him along was a tremendous help as the topic was personal to my son. Highly recommend, don't hesitate and schedule Jesse today. You will be happy. Thank you Jesse!

Brian, 11 lessons with Jesse