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Yale Grad (3.9 GPA) & MD Candidate - SAT/ACT/College Apps/Pre-Med prep
Sasha W.

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I graduated from Yale University with a Bachelor of Arts in the History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health —with Distinction —and a 3.9 GPA, before earning my place at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Along the way, I contributed to nine peer-reviewed publications through research collaborations at Harvard, Columbia, and Boston Children's Hospital. Before medicine, I competed professionally in tennis, ranked inside the top 150 players in the world, with Grand Slam appearances...

I graduated from Yale University with a Bachelor of Arts in the History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health —with Distinction —and a 3.9 GPA, before earning my place at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Along the way, I contributed to nine peer-reviewed publications through research collaborations at Harvard, Columbia, and Boston Children's Hospital. Before medicine, I competed professionally in tennis, ranked inside the top 150 players in the world, with Grand Slam appearances across four continents. That background isn't incidental—it's truly foundational to how I approach preparation, performance, and working with students.
What I offer isn't generic advice. I work with students serious about competitive college admissions, pre-med programs, and medical school applications, and I bring something no algorithm can replicate: firsthand experience navigating these systems at the highest level. I know what Yale actually looks for and why. I know what pre-med students consistently get wrong and how to correct it early. I've been through the medical school admissions process at a top-ten institution and understand what strong candidates genuinely look like. My approach is strategic and direct — I focus on how students think, how they position themselves, and how they perform when it counts.
I work one-on-one with high school students planning toward elite college admissions, undergraduates building competitive pre-med profiles, and students preparing medical school applications and early coursework. Sessions are conversational and high-signal—I ask the right questions, find the gaps, and give honest, specific guidance grounded in my real experience!

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Education

Yale University
Science, Medicine, and Public Health
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
MD

Additional Languages

Spanish

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ACT English

ACT English

I scored near-perfect on ACT and SAT English myself, so I know each test's specific rules and traps firsthand, not just grammar in general. I'm a Yale graduate (History of Science, Medicine & Public Health, Distinction; 3.9GPA) and current MD candidate with 8 peer-reviewed publications. I focus sessions on identifying which rule categories (punctuation, sentence structure, rhetorical strategy, transitions) are costing the most points, rather than reviewing everything equally. I also work through timed practice passages so pacing becomes automatic, not just accuracy in isolation.
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I have a strong quantitative background, including a near-perfect SAT Math score and Yale coursework, and I'm currently an MD candidate. I focus on making sure students understand the concept behind each type of problem, not just the steps to get an answer, so the material actually sticks and builds toward more advanced math later. I work through problems with students step by step, and I like identifying exactly where a misunderstanding starts rather than just reviewing everything from the beginning. I tailor pacing to each student's current level and adjust as we go.
Biochemistry

Biochemistry

I earned all As in biochemistry at Yale, scored highly on the MCAT's biochemistry content, and I'm currently an MD student (MS2), so I know this material at both the undergraduate and medical school level. I focus on connecting mechanisms and pathways to the bigger picture, since biochem is easy to memorize and hard to actually understand, and understanding is what gets tested on exams and on the MCAT. I work through problems and practice questions with students to find exactly where the gap is between knowing the facts and being able to apply them. I tailor sessions to whether a student needs help with coursework, MCAT prep, or both.
Biology

Biology

I completed Yale's full pre-med science curriculum, including biology, and I'm currently a second year MD student at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. I know this material at both the high school and college level, including AP and honors coursework, and I focus on making sure students can apply concepts to new problems, not just recall facts, since that's usually where exams and standardized tests actually test students. I work through practice questions with students to find exactly where understanding breaks down, whether that's a content gap or how a question is being asked. I tailor sessions to whatever level a student is at, from general high school bio to college coursework.
College Counseling

College Counseling

I graduated from Yale with distinction and am currently a medical student, giving me direct, recent insight into what selective undergraduate and pre-health programs actually look for. As an applicant I navigated the full process myself—personal statements, activity lists, interviews, and research positioning—and earned admission to top programs. I have seven peer-reviewed publications and research experience across Harvard, Yale, and Columbia labs, so I can guide students on building and presenting a genuinely competitive academic profile. I work with students to sharpen their essays, structure their applications strategically, and present their strengths with clarity and confidence.
Grammar

Grammar

I'm a Yale graduate and current MD candidate with 9 peer-reviewed publications, so I have a strong command of grammar and usage from years of academic and professional writing. I focus on the specific rules that trip students up most: punctuation, sentence structure, subject-verb agreement, and common usage errors, and I explain the reasoning behind each rule rather than just correcting mistakes. I work through a student's own writing whenever possible, since fixing real sentences sticks better than isolated worksheet drills. I tailor sessions to whatever level a student needs, from foundational grammar to polishing writing for school, standardized tests, or professional use.
MCAT

MCAT

I am currently an MD candidate at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, having completed Yale's full pre-med science curriculum (biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, biochemistry) alongside my degree. I'm a Yale graduate with 8 peer-reviewed publications and hands-on clinical and research experience, which gives me a strong grasp of the content across all four MCAT sections: Bio/Biochem, Chem/Phys, Psych/Soc, and CARS. I focus on identifying which sections and question types are costing the most points and building a study plan around that, rather than reviewing everything equally. I also help students think about pacing and test-day strategy, since the MCAT is as much an endurance test as a content test.
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

As a Yale graduate and current medical student, I've written and edited high-stakes essays at every level I now coach—undergraduate, transfer, and pre-health applications. My focus is the craft of the essay itself: finding the one specific story that anchors it, cutting the generic openings admissions readers see thousands of times, and revising line by line so the voice stays the student's own. Having gone through a competitive transfer myself, I'm especially good at helping students reframe a non-linear path into a strength rather than something to explain away.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I have a strong quantitative background, including a near-perfect SAT Math score and Yale coursework, and I'm currently an MD candidate. I focus on making sure students understand the concept behind each type of problem, not just the steps to get an answer, so the material actually sticks and builds toward more advanced math later. I work through problems with students step by step, and I like identifying exactly where a misunderstanding starts rather than just reviewing everything from the beginning. I tailor pacing to each student's current level and adjust as we go.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I'm a Yale graduate (History of Science, Medicine & Public Health, Distinction) and current MD candidate with 8 peer-reviewed publications, so I've proofread and been proofread at a high level across academic and professional writing. I catch grammar, clarity, and structural issues, and I tell you what's actually wrong rather than just fixing it silently. I've edited personal statements, essays, research writing, and professional documents for clients across different fields
PSAT

PSAT

I scored within 10 points of a perfect score on SAT Math, 790 on the SAT Math 2 subject test, and on SAT Reading & Writing, so I know these tests at a high level, not just the underlying content. The PSAT shares the same core content and format as the SAT, so I focus on the same diagnostic approach: finding exactly which question types and content areas are costing the most points, then building a plan around those instead of reviewing everything equally. I also work in pacing and calculator strategy, since the digital format rewards efficiency as much as knowledge. I tailor sessions to a student's target score and test date, whether that's PSAT alone or building toward the SAT down the line.
Psychology

Psychology

I have a strong background in psychology from my MD and pre-med coursework and MCAT prep, where psychology is tested in depth, and I'm currently an MS2. I focus on making sure students actually understand concepts and can apply them to new scenarios and questions, not just memorize terms, since that's what's rewarded on exams like AP Psych and in college coursework. I work through practice questions with students to find exactly where the gap is between knowing a term and being able to use it correctly. I tailor sessions to whatever level a student needs, from high school AP Psych to college coursework.
SAS

SAS

Graduating Summa Cum Laude from Yale University, I bring extensive hands-on experience using SAS for biostatistical modeling, complex data manipulation, and clinical research analytics. I've guided fellow university students and other professionals through core SAS programming, DATA step operations, PROC SQL, and foundational to advanced statistical procedures. My tutoring focuses on breaking down intricate code and statistical theory into clear, intuitive concepts to build both programming confidence and rigorous analytical skills. Whether preparing for coursework, certification exams, or practical data analysis projects, I tailor every lesson to help students achieve precise results!
SAT Math

SAT Math

I scored within 10 points of a perfect score on SAT Math and 790 on the SAT Math 2 subject test, so I know the test at a high level, not just the underlying math. I'm a Yale graduate and current MD candidate, and I bring a structured, diagnostic approach: identifying exactly which question types or content areas are costing points, rather than reviewing everything equally. I've worked with students prepping for test dates on a tight timeline, focusing sessions on the highest-yield gaps first. I tailor pacing and strategy to each student's target score and testing timeline.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I'm a Yale graduate (History of Science, Medicine & Public Health, Distinction) and current MD candidate with 9 peer-reviewed publications, so I work with dense, high-level text on a daily basis. I focus on the specific reading skills the Digital SAT tests: finding evidence in a passage, parsing tone and rhetoric, and working through vocabulary in context, rather than generic reading practice. I break down where a student's errors are actually coming from (misreading the question versus misunderstanding the passage) so we fix the real problem instead of just doing more practice tests. I tailor the approach to each student's target score and test date.
Spelling

Spelling

I'm a Yale graduate and current MD candidate with 9 peer-reviewed publications, so I have a strong command of grammar and usage from years of academic and professional writing. I focus on the specific rules that trip students up most: punctuation, sentence structure, subject-verb agreement, and common usage errors, and I explain the reasoning behind each rule rather than just correcting mistakes. I work through a student's own writing whenever possible, since fixing real sentences sticks better than isolated worksheet drills. I tailor sessions to whatever level a student needs, from foundational grammar to polishing writing for school, standardized tests, or professional use.
Statistics

Statistics

I have a strong statistics background from coursework at Yale, and statistical reasoning is integrated throughout medical school and was covered directly on the MCAT, so I've worked with these concepts consistently rather than in just one class. I focus on making sure students understand what a statistical test or concept is actually telling them, not just how to run the calculation, since that's usually where students get stuck on exams. I work through practice problems step by step and identify exactly where a misunderstanding starts. I tailor sessions to coursework, MCAT prep, or general statistics review, depending on what a student needs.
Study Skills

Study Skills

As a former procrastinator who struggled with organization and ADHD as a kid, I have firsthand experience with studying methods that actually produce results!
Tennis

Tennis

I played professional tennis on the ITF tour, reaching a career-high world ranking of No. 146, and competed in over 40 countries, including Grand Slam events. I understand the technical, tactical, and mental sides of the game at a high level, along with the discipline it takes to compete at that level. I coach players of different ages and skill levels, from beginners learning fundamentals to competitive juniors working on tournament-level strategy. I'm currently an MD candidate, so I also bring a strong sense of structure and accountability to how I run lessons.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

I'm a Yale graduate with a strong verbal and reading background, and I work with dense, high-level text regularly through my academic and research work. I focus on vocabulary in context, understanding how a word functions in a sentence or passage, rather than just memorizing definitions, since that's what actually gets tested on exams like the SAT and ACT. I help students build a system for learning and retaining new words, and I connect vocabulary work to reading comprehension since the two reinforce each other. I tailor sessions to whatever a student needs it for, general vocabulary building, test prep, or improving reading and writing.
Writing

Writing

I'm a Yale graduate (History of Science, Medicine & Public Health, Distinction) and current MD candidate with 9 peer-reviewed publications, so I write and edit at a high level across academic and professional contexts. I focus on structure and voice: finding the strongest angle for a piece, cutting what's generic or flat, and making sure the writing sounds like the person who wrote it, not like it was smoothed over by someone else. I work with students and adults on personal essays, application essays, academic writing, and general editing, and I tell you specifically what's working and what isn't rather than just fixing things silently. I tailor my approach to whatever the essay needs, whether that's finding a topic from scratch or polishing a near-final draft.
ACT Math
ACT Reading
ACT Science
Algebra 2
Calculus
Chemistry
Differential Equations
Elementary Math
Elementary Science
English
ESL/ESOL
GED
Geography
Government & Politics
Microbiology
NCLEX
Philosophy
Precalculus
Reading
SSAT
TOEFL
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College essay and application

We are incredibly grateful to Sasha for her support throughout our senior’s college application process. She was instrumental in helping us create an outstanding college essay and a strong application. Sasha was patient, kind, knowledgeable, and incredibly thoughtful. The subject our senior chose to write about was very specific and nuanced, but Sasha took the time to understand it, ask insightful questions, and guide the essay through the review process. She truly understood what our senior wanted to communicate and helped bring that vision to life. She also made herself available during such a critical and stressful time, going above and beyond to help with whatever we needed. Even after submitting the application, we continue to work with Sasha because we value her expertise and guidance so much. That alone speaks volumes! We are so thankful for her dedication and genuine care. I would wholeheartedly recommend Sasha to anyone looking for knowledgeable, compassionate and exceptional support.

Jasmine Selam, 6 lessons with Sasha

Amazing tutor

Sasha is an amazing tutor! My son has a learning disability and has been struggling with English 111 in college. After his first tutoring session with Sasha, he told me how much he enjoyed learning with her. She is patient, kind, funny, and explains everything in a way he can easily understand. She knows how to identify where he needs help and makes learning less stressful. For the first time in a long time, my son feels excited and confident about working with a tutor. As a mother, seeing him happy and motivated to learn means so much to me. I am very grateful we found Sasha, and I highly recommend her to any student who needs extra support!

Phuong, 1 lesson with Sasha

Strategic

Sasha, unlike other tutors, is strategic by nature. She cares about her students and thinks deeply about the areas of their improvement. This makes her effective in taking her students to the next level.

Partha, 2 lessons with Sasha
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