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

Jesse S.

Highly Recommend

We feel so lucky to have found Jesse! He first worked with our daughter during her junior year for AP English Literature and Composition. Working with Jesse, our daughter’s in-class essays immediately improved. They continued to work together throughout the school year, and she ultimately earned a 5 on the AP English Lit exam. During the summer and the first part of senior year, Jesse and our daughter worked together on college essays. Their sessions culminated in our daughter being accepted to Harvard. One of the many great things about Jesse is his positive attitude and the genuine care he has for his students. The college application process can be anxiety-inducing, but Jesse’s educational talents and personal qualities helped reduce our daughter’s anxiety as well as improve her essays. No matter our daughter’s frame of mind at the beginning of any session with Jesse, she was always hopeful and excited after their meetings. We are happy to recommend Jesse, not just because of his extensive knowledge and expertise, but also because of his supportive and kind nature. Finding a great tutor is important. Finding a great tutor who is also a great human being is like winning the lottery.

Christian, 23 lessons with Jesse

A Top-Tier AP English Literature Tutor

Jesse was an outstanding AP English Literature tutor for my son. Over the course of their sessions, my son made a lot of progress not only in organizing his essays, but in developing clearer, more thoughtful literary analysis. Jesse has a real gift for helping students structure their ideas and encouraging originality and depth. I would highly recommend Jesse to any student preparing for AP English Literature or looking to strengthen their writing and analytical skills.

Cynthia, 9 lessons with Jesse

Fantastic SAT and ACT tutor!

I highly recommend Jesse for SAT and ACT coaching. He is an exceptionally personable mentor who connects effortlessly with his students, making the prep process both engaging and effective. Jesse’s approach is incredibly thorough; he breaks down every exam section and provides specific strategies for various question types, such as identifying "distractors" and navigating difficult 50-50 scenarios. He also utilized numerous practice tests to help my son master his pacing and target his specific areas of weakness. The results speak for themselves: with Jesse’s guidance, my son achieved a perfect score on the ACT, including every individual section. We truly believe this outcome wouldn't have been possible without Jesse’s expertise and the genuine care he puts into his coaching. If you are looking for a tutor who provides the dedicated attention needed to reach top-tier results, Jesse is the coach!

Mani, 10 lessons with Jesse

Jesse is a Fantastic Teacher

Jesse tutored my son for the SAT Verbal portion. He was a fantastic teacher and within a few sessions in a few weeks, my son was able to go from 670 to 700 and then to 750 score. Jesse was quickly able to understand areas my son needed to focus on and he worked on improving those. I would strongly recommend anyone looking to get help with SAT tutoring.

Mauli, 8 lessons with Jesse

Great lesson, Thanks.

Great lesson! My son Elvino really enjoyed the way Jesse taught and finally felt like he understood the material clearly.

Maria, 4 lessons with Jesse

Got Me Into My Dream Universities

I honestly didn’t think that I could overcome a 26 in English especially in only a couple months. To go from that to a 36 it had to have been some magic. Jesse not only expertly taught and explained the English and reading section so that they could be studied for and the questions easily answered but gave me lessons on pace and accuracy which helped my overall act score go up from a 26 to a 34 in only a couple of months. Thanks to his constant attention and expertise and writing I was able to create a personal statement that really showcased myself and was tailored to college admissions. Throughout his guidance I was able to get into Boston University, Northeastern Boston Campus and more as an international student. If your a high school student that needs guidance into the world of admissions I’d highly advise trusting Jesse to guide you through the process like he did with me. I will be sure to keep in touch with Jesse for my future affairs too, I didn’t just meet a tutor who got me into my dream universities, but also a friend who is willing to support me.

Valeria, 38 lessons with Jesse

Knowledgeable and planned tutor.

Jesse is very thoughtful and planned in his approach. My son enjoys working with him. Easy to talk to, does not waste time, knowledgeable, goal oriented and an excellent motivator.

Archana, 4 lessons with Jesse

Jesse is an AWESOME tutor!

My daughter, Keely, and I highly recommend Jesse as a tutor. Jesse was extremely flexible with Keely's hectic schedule and effectively communicated with both her and me on what she needed to do and when. Jesse helped Keely with her Common App and college supplemental essays. Keely told me that she always felt that Jesse was helpful in refining her essays while maintaining her voice and style in the essays. Here are her thoughts on working with Jesse: "Jesse was super helpful throughout the application process, from researching schools to writing the supplementals. He gave extremely helpful advice on essays I wrote, which improved the quality of the essays I was writing. On top of that, Jesse is super kind and flexible which made working with him even better." Jesse was wonderful to work with and Keely truly benefited from the experience!!

Hae-Lee, 12 lessons with Jesse

Jesse was very helpful for getting my SAT Reading and Writing Score up from a 700 to 760

I had an amazing experience working with Jesse for SAT prep. When I first started, I was scoring around a 700, and with his guidance, I was able to raise my score to a 760. He was an especially good tutor, because he was able to identify exactly where I was losing points on the questions and he knew the strategies that would help me. He’s also incredibly supportive and encouraging, which made the whole process a lot less stressful. I always felt motivated after our sessions and could see real progress over time. After a couple sessions with him, I was able to see which areas in my thinking needed to be improved, and I was able to get my score up!

Mansi, 5 lessons with Jesse

A tutor who cares, communicates well, & knows how to help students improve.

Working with Jesse was genuinely one of the best decisions I made during my test prep. From our very first session, he made the SAT Reading/Writing section feel so much more manageable. He didn’t just review questions with me; he taught me how to think about the test, spot patterns, and approach passages with confidence. His explanations were super clear, and he always took the time to break things down in a way that made sense to me. I saw steady improvement every week, and by the end, I raised my RW score from a 710 to a 760. That jump wouldn’t have happened without his guidance. Beyond the score increase, I actually started to enjoy the process because he made it feel doable and even interesting. I’d 100% recommend him to anyone looking for a tutor who cares, communicates well, and genuinely knows how to help students improve.

Mahadeva, 4 lessons with Jesse