Ivy League Tutor Specializing in College Application Polishing

Alena B.

African American Studies

I completed a secondary at Harvard College which entailed high level classes on varying aspects of the African/African American experience from health disparities to Black poetry throughout the periods of American history following the transatlantic slave trade. I trained under esteemed professors including philosopher Cornel West and former Poet Laureate of the United States, Tracy K. Smith.

College Counseling

While in high school I maintained a rich pallet of extracurricular activities while thriving academically. I maintained a 4.0 throughout all 4 years while holding positions in student government and competing as a state/national finalist in Speech. For undergrad, I gained admission into MIT (Early Action), Duke, CUNY Macaulay Honors College, 7 Ivy League Colleges, and was waitlisted at the 8th Ivy. I completed my bachelors degree at Harvard University where I studied Biomedical Engineering with minors in AfAm and Spanish Language. Since then, I have been tutoring international students applying to elite US universities and providing English language practice sessions. My most recent students have gained admission into competitive graduate programs at universities like Yale and Tufts. I have been an active and highly rated tutor on international platforms for tutors from elite universities.

Essay Writing

I completed my bachelors degree at Harvard University where I studied Biomedical Engineering with minors in AfAm and Spanish Language. Since then, I have been tutoring international students applying to elite US universities and providing English language practice sessions. My most recent students have gained admission into competitive graduate programs at universities like Yale and Tufts. My unique approach to essay writing and personal statements allows students to elucidate their interests while using strong storytelling and pathos to stand out amongst other applicants. I encourage students to tell me what they are interested in, not what they feel an admissions officer would want to see. From there, I assist them in drawing out a strong statement that highlights their values through the use of literary devices. As such, a seemingly “basic” topic transforms into a thoughtful and memorable piece of writing. I have been an active and highly rated tutor on international platforms for tutors from elite universities.

Personal Statements

For undergrad, I gained admission into MIT (Early Action), Duke, CUNY Macaulay Honors College, 7 Ivy League Colleges, and was waitlisted at the 8th Ivy. I completed my bachelors degree at Harvard University where I studied Biomedical Engineering with minors in AfAm and Spanish Language. Since then, I have been tutoring international students applying to elite US universities and providing English language practice sessions. My most recent students have gained admission into competitive graduate programs at universities like Yale and Tufts. My unique approach to essay writing and personal statements allows students to elucidate their interests while using strong storytelling and pathos to stand out amongst other applicants. I encourage students to tell me what they are interested in, not what they feel an admissions officer would want to see. From there, I assist them in drawing out a strong statement that highlights their values through the use of literary devices. As such, a seemingly “basic” topic transforms into a thoughtful and memorable piece of writing. I have been an active and highly rated tutor on international platforms for tutors from elite universities.