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STEM College Admissions Expert & Executive Function Coach
Emily S.

5.0 (8 ratings)

10 hours tutoring

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I’m a college admissions advisor and executive function coach with over 10 years of experience helping students build confidence and strong academic habits. I specialize in strategy for STEM-focused college admissions, guiding students through the application process.

Throughout my years as a teacher and advisor, I’ve worked with over 1,000 students from grades 1 through 12. I’ve taught high school biology, anatomy, forensics, and environmental science, as well as science courses at the...

I’m a college admissions advisor and executive function coach with over 10 years of experience helping students build confidence and strong academic habits. I specialize in strategy for STEM-focused college admissions, guiding students through the application process.

Throughout my years as a teacher and advisor, I’ve worked with over 1,000 students from grades 1 through 12. I’ve taught high school biology, anatomy, forensics, and environmental science, as well as science courses at the elementary level. Working with such a wide range of students has given me a deep understanding of different learning styles and how to explain complex ideas in an approachable way.

My STEM background comes from conducting molecular biology research at Princeton University, where my work contributed to several publications and international conference presentations. This experience allows me to support students pursuing pre-med pathways, competitive STEM programs, research opportunities, and selective summer programs with a deep understanding of academic rigor and expectations held at elite institutions.

My executive function coaching is grounded in mindfulness, metacognition, and practical systems. I help students who struggle with skills including: organization & planning, time management, task initiation, goal setting, working memory, self-monitoring & emotional regulation, and study skills & test-taking strategies. Together, we find tools they can stick with, helping them feel capable instead of overwhelmed.

What I can help with:
- College essay + supplemental essay editing
- Activities & honors list development
- College list building and application strategy (especially STEM pathways)
- Profile development for younger STEM students
- Executive function coaching
- Summer program research & application review
- Interview preparation

If you're looking for guidance for college admissions or executive functioning, I’m here to help!

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Education

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  • Hourly Rate: $80
  • Rate details: Cancellations 12-24 hours before lesson time = 50% charge; Less than 12 hours = 100% charge; No shows (10 min. grace period) = 100% charge
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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College Counseling

College Counseling

I am a STEM-focused college consultant with over a decade of experience supporting more than 1,000 students from K–12 through college admissions. My students have been accepted to top universities such as Ivies and top UC's. I specialize in college list strategy, Common App and essay development, and guiding students through selective STEM programs and competitions. My background in molecular biology and genetics research at Princeton University allows me to mentor students pursuing science and pre-med pathways with a deep understanding of academic rigor and fit.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I have helped hundreds of students craft authentic and compelling college essays that highlight their authenticity. My experience in molecular biology and genetics research at Princeton University gives me a unique understanding of the level of rigor expected for top-tier university acceptance. I guide students through brainstorming, outlining, and refining both Common App and supplemental essays to ensure their voices stand out. My goal is to help each student uncover unique stories and communicate them clearly in, what is often, a limited word count.
Executive Functioning

Executive Functioning

As a former high school teacher, my passion for helping students strengthen skills such as time management, organization, and motivation led me to develop an executive functioning curriculum. I have a decade of experience supporting students in building the habits that lead to academic success. I’m especially passionate about helping students reduce assessment anxiety, particularly for students who KNOW they know the material, but can't seem to remember it when it matters most. My goal is to equip every student with the tools to work independently and thrive long after our sessions end.
Genetics

Genetics

I hold a biology degree with a focus on molecular biology and have conducted genetics research at Princeton University. My technical background includes work in gene expression, yeast genetics, and stem cell research. Additionally, I have taught high school biology and developed and led genetics laboratory workshops for middle, high school, and rising college students. My goal is to make complex concepts in genetics approachable, clear, and maybe even fun!
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

I have helped hundreds of students craft standout personal statements that reflect their own voice and academic goals. My background in molecular biology research at Princeton University gives me the unique ability to understand the mindset of STEM students. At the same time, my extensive experience in college admissions gives me the understanding of what elite institutions seek in a well-rounded applicant. My conversations with students focus on uncovering compelling stories that go beyond their academic interests and tell the story of a reflective applicant.
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Supportive, helpful, and extremely thorough EFS coach!

Emily has been a huge help to my son as he transitioned from middle school to high school. She's helped him go from missing multiple assignments in every class to just one or two total, and his school-related anxiety has been way lower since they started working together. Emily is easy to talk to and made it easy for my son to open up. He's never once felt judged for his forgetfulness or anxiety and I think this is a big part of what's led to so much success. She's helped him become more reflective and a better advocate for himself as well. We are beyond thankful to have found Emily and look forward to future sessions.

Joseph, 5 lessons with Emily

Knowledgeable, patient, and realistic

I reached out to Emily for help building my son's college list. My son wasn't making progress in developing his own list and we didn't really know what kind of schools he was competitive for. Emily took the time to evaluate my son's academics and extracurriculars and clearly described what we could expect in terms of admissions. She helped my son find a few "perfect" schools and then it really took off from there. Emily made us aware of schools we had never even heard of which also seemed to be a perfect fit. She even suggested which majors to apply to in order to be more competitive. We now have a complete list of schools and an understanding of my son's chances at each one. We'll definitely be returning for application help!

Marcus, 2 lessons with Emily

Great tutor, helped me dramatically improve my essays

Emily was amazing! I came in thinking my personal statement just needed a quick edit, but she helped me see that it could be a lot more personal and emotional. We spent time brainstorming and she helped me choose stories I never would have thought to include. She also gave me worksheets to help my writing after I left. Even though I had to improve on a lot of things, I was actually excited to keep writing because I knew exactly what to do. She was even helpful with my supplemental essays and told me about certain essay requirements that aren't actually written anywhere. I'm so happy with my final drafts. They're really like night and day compared to my first drafts. I highly recommend working with Emily!

Carla, 1 lesson with Emily
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