Joseph A.

BS, Rice University; MD, Baylor College of Medicine

Having over 10 years of experience, Joseph specializes in essay development and test preparation. He was valedictorian of high school class and National Merit Scholar status. He aced 22 AP exams, which led him to win the prestigious Siemens Award for Advanced Placement as well as the AP Scholar Award for Texas. As a private tutor for several years, Joseph teaches subjects such as AP Calculus, Chemistry, Biology, and the SAT. Joe has helped numerous Ivy Plannres' students obtain their dreams, in particular with combined BS/MD medical programs. Joseph enjoys writing poetry, watching arthouse films, and playing ragas on the sitar.

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Sonny N.

BA, MBA, Rice University; MD, Baylor College of Medicine

Graduating with honors at Rice University, Sonny has worked with students across the country who were accepted into their dream colleges and BS/MD programs for over 10 years. Sonny specializes in admissions strategy and essay coaching. He also focuses on the summer internship search, himself a CPRIT and MD Anderson scholar. He graduated as valedictorian of a top-ranked, Blue Ribbon high school and was the UIL State Champion in Current Issues and Events. Sonny's other interests include professional road cycling and the automobile industry.

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Sonia P.

BA, Rice University; MD, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Sonia has successfully mentored numerous students through the process of applying to, interviewing for, and gaining acceptance to competitive BS/MD programs and universities. Her students have been accepted to many competitive guaranteed medical programs - USP, Drexel, SLU, Union - and universities including Harvard. For two summers, Sonia mentored and taught Chemistry to forty eighth graders with Breakthrough Houston, a program that prepares high-achieving students from underserved backgrounds for competitive high schools and colleges. Sonia earned two personal BS/MD acceptances and graduated Rice University in three years. Sonia's other interests include spirituality and dance.

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Aneesh S.

BA, Boston University; MD (anticipated), Boston University School of Medicine

Aneesh was valedictorian of his high school class and a two-time National Finalist in USA Biology and Physics Olympiads. He has extensive experience in tutoring high school students and was admitted to many top universities (MIT, Stanford, Rice, UC Berkeley) and several prestigious combined BS/MD programs (WashU USP, Brown PLME, Rochester REMS). He also received multiple academic scholarship awards such as Danforth, Presidential, Singer, and Regents' Gold. He has conducted neuronal synaptic dysfunction research at Stanford University School of Medicine and is now researching myelination at Harvard Medical School and Boston Children's Hospital. He is excited to mentor students and guide them through the college admissions process. Aneesh's other interests include swimming, skateboarding, and hiking.

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Varsha S.

BA, English, Psychology, and History, Rice/Baylor Medical Scholars Program; MD (anticipated), Baylor College of Medicine

Accepted to Harvard, Stanford, as well as three top BS/MD programs (among others), Varsha has a comprehensive view of the college application process. Varsha enjoys mentoring students from their early years in high school, encouraging her students’ to place their best foot forward with every part of the journey. A current Rice-Baylor Medical Scholar, Varsha spends time researching at the Neurological Research Institute. Varsha's tutoring experience spans from classical dance to the college admissions process. Her other interests include dance and running.

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Patrick M.

BS, Physics, Rice University

Patrick has recent personal experience on what it takes to get into a top-tier school such as Rice. His unique tutoring approach has enabled past students to raise their SAT scores by up to 600 points, opening up their options for undergraduate admissions. As an electrical engineer, his top strengths lie in math and physics, but his passion for writing earned him a perfect score on the writing section of the SAT and motivated him to write glowing admissions essays. Patrick focuses on test preparation and essay development. In high school, he was an Eagle Scout, a leader of several clubs, and a member of several sports teams. At Rice, he's the leader of an Engineers without Borders team and an aspiring entrepreneur. His other interests include performing with his band (he's a guitarist), being mediocre at billiards, and exploring the outdoors.

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Preeti P.

BA, Cognitive Science, Anthropology Minor, Rice University; MD, Baylor College of Medicine

Preeti has a broad perspective on top-tier combined medical programs (BS-MD) as a student in the Rice/Baylor Medical Scholars Program. She also has a wide range of tutoring experiences - from private SAT tutoring to assimilating refugees into Houston's public school system. As a young scientist, Preeti was an Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) finalist. Preeti's other interests include dance and community service.

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Dan L.

BA, Psychology & Kinesiology, Biochemistry and Cell Biology Minor, Rice University; MD, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine

As a lifelong teacher, Dan concentrates his efforts in test preparation and college admissions counseling. He has a vast number of teaching experiences – from elementary school math and science in Oregon to a Rice University course examining common health and food myths. Dan has tutored numerous students for the SAT, ACT, and AP exams in a range of different contexts. In high school, he was named a National Merit Finalist. As a Century Scholar, Dan has performed research in a variety of fields – from athletic performance to animal models of infantile spasm disease and cloud-based cancer resources. Dan’s other interests include baking and cycling.

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Nabiha K.

BS, Biology and Psychology, University of Miami Honors Medical Program; MD (anticipated), Miller School of Medicine - University of Miami

Nabiha, a dynamic teacher and born mentor with the Ivy Planners’ team, loves to see her students succeed. After applying to several BS/MD programs and obtaining three personal acceptances, she has extensive experience with both the application and interview processes. At the University of Miami, she is an active member on campus, participating in several organizations such as the Indian Student Association (ISA) and the Muslim Students of the University of Miami (MSUM). Nabiha’s other interests include research and playing the piano.

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Sanket M.

>BS, Chemistry and Statistics, Rice/Baylor Medical Scholars Program; MD (anticipated), Columbia Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

From acing AP coursework to performing well on SATs to crafting a unique story for college applications, Sanket has a personal, thorough understanding of how to mentor students with tackling the college application process. In high school, Sanket was named a National Semifinalist by the Siemens Foundation for his stem cell research. He was named the AP Scholar Award for Georgia (one out of two students his year). At Rice, he is involved in cancer research, promoting STEM education, and student government.

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Jennifer D.

BS, Electrical Engineering, Rice University; MS, Computer Science, Cornell Tech

As one of our most experienced counselors, Jennifer provides a depth of experience when it comes to college admissions counseling and personal tutoring. She has helped a number of Ivy Planners students into the schools of their dreams. She graduated from Rice University, earning a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Afterwards, she co-founded a technology startup and earned a degree in Computer Science, with a focus on machine learning and entrepreneurship, at Cornell Tech. In addition, Jennifer has experience working with evaluating a major tech company’s global strategy through previous work with the management consultancy powerhouse, Bain & Company.

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Ellie S.

BA, English, University of Pennsylvania

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Indeevar B.

B.A., Medical Science, Seven Year Liberal Arts / Medical Education Program, Boston University; MD (anticipated), Boston University

As a current student in BU's SMED program, Indeevar has extensive experience with the application and interview process for integrated medical programs. At Boston University, Indeevar is also involved as a peer tutor and mentor. Over the years, he has tutored students in several academic disciplines ranging from physics to writing. Indeevar's other interests include swimming, sustainable vegetable farming, and travel.

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Sai M.

BA, Economics, Northwestern Honors Program in Medical Education; MD (anticipated), Northwestern Feinberg

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Nicolette M.

BS, DMD, University of Pennsylvania Combined BS/DMD Program

Accepted to Penn, Brown, and other top schools as well as two BA/DMD programs, Nicolette has broad experience in the college admissions process. She has tutored biology, chemistry, history, and flute for over five years and has helped many students achieve success on AP exams and the SAT. Her aptitude for standardized tests is reflected by her recent high marks on the Dental Admissions Test (DAT). At Penn she continues to explore her love of teaching by preparing lessons for second graders on oral health and hygiene. In high school, Nicolette was the salutatorian of her graduating class and a Semifinalist in the Siemens Competition in Math, Science, and Technology. Nicolette’s other interests include trying new recipes and exploring her adopted city of Philadelphia.

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Astitva S.

BS, Rice/Baylor Medical Scholars Program; MD (anticipated), Baylor College of Medicine

As an Ivy Planners counselor, Astitva has helped a number of Ivy Planners students into competitive undergraduate and combined medical programs. Astitva is a number of the top-ranked Rice/Baylor Medical Scholars Program, having earned acceptance into five competitive combined medical programs and schools such as Duke. In high school, Astitva was his school's valedictorian and earned the rank of magna cum laude on the National Latin Examinations. In addition, he played four varsity sports. He has produced several short films which have won "Best Picture" and "Best Cinematography" at a local independent film festival.

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Saiesh K.

BS, Rice/Baylor Medical Scholars Program; MD (anticipated), University of Pennsylvania

With a passion for teaching, Saiesh is an undergraduate student at Rice University through the Rice/Baylor Medical Scholars Program. Saiesh has taught many students in a variety of subjects over the years, ranging from fundamental mathematics to advanced AP sciences. He enjoys helping with the college process, from standardized tests like the SAT and ACT to the application process. Currently, Saiesh is pursuing a degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology with a minor in Business and is conducting research at Baylor College of Medicine. In his free time, Saiesh enjoys watching and playing sports.

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Aditya G.

BS, Biology, BA (anticipated), Business; University of Rochester Early Medical Scholars Program

Aditya was ranked in the top five of his high school class, as well as a National Merit Finalist and Carson Scholar. He was highly involved in independent clinical research as a high schooler. As an Ivy Planners scholar and Eagle Scout, he has a wide breadth of experience mentoring students, along with a past academic history as an admitted student to many top universities and BS/MD programs. He is excited to mentor Ivy Planners' students, and always strives to impart his experiences to upcoming learners. Aditya’s other interests include singing, cooking, and working out.

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Arjun J.

BS, MS (Vagelos Scholar, anticipated), University of Pennsylvania

Arjun is a senior Ivy Planners counselor and currently is a member of the University of Pennsylvania Vagelos Scholar in Molecular Life Sciences program (BS in Biochemistry, MS in Chemistry). Arjun received multiple top acceptances into schools including Rice, Johns Hopkins, Duke, UPenn, UC Berkeley, and is a gifted educator and mentor for our students. He has substantial biomedical research experience and has presented at various conferences, including the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, SXSW, and a Johns Hopkins symposium. He is an avid wildlife photographer and worked with national parks around the US on conservation studies and wildlife research.

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Demme D.

BA (American Studies and Human Rights), Barnard College, Columbia University

A proud Houstonian turned New Yorker, Demme is a 2019 Phi Beta Kappa inductee and magna cum laude graduate from Columbia University, Barnard College.

Demme has a passion for helping others in all that she does. As the founder and co-director of Youth for Human Rights – USA, a nonprofit dedicated to universal human rights education through youth activism, she created Houston’s first annual Human Rights Walk and Festival at the age of 14. While pursuing her academic interest in Human Rights at Columbia, Demme also developed a passion for college admissions after poring over the fascinating essays of her peers going through the process. During her senior year, Demme was thrilled to join the admissions team and serve as a Senior Interviewer where she got to meet incredible applicants and welcome them into the Barnard community. Demme’s interest in the admissions process and commitment to students’ happiness in their college experience makes her a great fit for students at any point in their admissions journey.

Demme received a B.A. in American Studies and Human Rights and has since worked with US Department of State at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations. Demme is the recipient of the Human Rights Hero Award, Presidential Volunteer Service Award, and the Girl Scout Gold Award. In her free time, you can find Demme museum at the hopping or shooting hoops at one of NYC’s many public parks.

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Dipen M.

BS (anticipated), Augusta University / Medical College of Georgia 7-Year Medical Program

Dipen has both passion for teaching and experience with guiding students through the high school experience. From acing 20 AP exams to earning excellent scores on the SAT to receiving acceptance letters from several prestigious schools (Columbia, Duke, Rice, etc.) and BS/MD programs (Augusta/MCG, NJIT-TCNJ/NJMS, UAB EMSAP, etc.) after an intensive college application process, Dipen has a personal, relatable, and effective approach to tutoring students. In high school, he taught students of all age groups in subjects ranging from AP Chemistry to prealgebra to digital skills, and his very flexible, friendly, and communicative approach has allowed his students to see tangible results in short periods of time. He is currently in the 7-year BS/MD program at the Medical College of Georgia, and loves to play piano, go hiking, and play cricket in his free time.

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Divya R.

BS (Finance, Operations, Information, Decisions; anticipated), The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

Divya is currently a scholar at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Divya has taught and mentored many high school students in many subjects such as math, science, Spanish, AP subjects, and the ACT. She loves helping students with the college admissions process, from application essays to creating a great profile for young students. Currently, Divya is pursuing a degree in business with a concentration in Finance and Operations, Information, and Decisions at the University of Pennsylvania. Some of Divya's interests include dancing, singing, and gymnastics.

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Eric X.

BA (Economics), MD (anticipated), Boston University Seven-year BA/MD Program

As a member of the Boston University 7-year BA/MD program, Eric has had extensive experience working with students through college applications, standardized test preparation, and subject review. In high school, Eric received several state and national-level awards in academics, music, and community service. Eric graduated as Salutatorian from a competitive high school and received admissions to many prestigious institutions including Ivy Leagues, combined BS/MD, and business programs. In college, Eric has explored his interest in biotechnology by conducting cancer research in a pharmacology lab and working for a consulting agency. In his free time, Eric enjoys trail running, playing basketball, and singing/music production.

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Heli P.

BS, Penn State; MD (anticipated), Sidney Kimmel Medical College

With many years of teaching and mentoring experience, Heli uses her passion for helping students succeed to craft applications for competitive universities and BS/MD programs. She has tutored students in many advanced courses, SAT, and AP exams, and she has helped many Ivy Planners students into the colleges of their dreams. She loves to see her students excel and progress on their paths. Heli is passionate about the intersection of healthcare and modern technology, especially in her cancer research using artificial intelligence to stratify various cancers. Heli is also an avid neuroscience researcher hoping to make her mark on the field. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors, playing sports, reading literature, and cooking.

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Jair J.

BS, MS (Vagelos Scholar, anticipated), University of Pennsylvania

Graduating in the top 1% of his International Baccalaureate Program, Jair has experience applying to various universities such as Stanford, Yale, Princeton, and Rice through the Questbridge Scholars Match Program. This scholarship program, among the various that he applied for and received, taught him the best strategies for the college application process. He was matched with the University of Pennsylvania and invited to join the Vagelos Molecular Life Sciences. Jair has experience tutoring students in Chemistry, Spanish, Calculus and History, all of which are reflected in his high marks on IB and AP exams. Along with this, Jair has taken the PSAT, SAT and ACT, giving him the ability to coach students on the best way to excel in these standardized tests. Now focusing on both biochemistry and ecology, Jair spends his time as a board member of Lambda Alliance and dancing in Penn’s premier Latin dance group, Onda Latina.

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Jasmine L.

BA (Psychology and Sociology, anticipated), Rice University

Jasmine was the valedictorian of her high school class and received the Questbridge College Match Scholarship to attend Rice University. Through Questbridge, she has become well-versed in the college application process and SAT testing (particularly in reading and writing), helping her to understand what steps are necessary for success. In high school, she had multiple leadership roles and volunteered much of her time at a suicide hotline. She has contributed to the success of numerous Ivy Planners’ students. In her spare time, Jasmine loves to sing jazz with the Rice University Big Band and Combo, as well as playing pool.

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Leonard W.

BS, University of Houston BS/MD Program; MD (anticipated), University of Texas Medical Branch

As an International Baccalaureate diploma recipient, Leonard is a member of UH’s 3/4 Accelerated BS/MD Program with the University of Texas Medical Branch. Leonard is intensely focused to help students pursue their academic and professional goals. Through the Houston Scholars Program, he has become highly experienced with competitive application writing for national fellowships and specialized programs. At UH, Leonard serves as an Honors Ambassador to advise and mentor prospective students and has conducted environmental conservation research in the Galápagos Islands. He was one of 12 students to receive the Outstanding First Year Student Award out of UH’s nearly 6,000 freshmen. In his free time, Leonard enjoys climbing and traveling to national parks.

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Sapna N.

BS (Economics), The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

A recent alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania Wharton’s School, Sapna studied Economics, with concentrations in Healthcare Management and Policy and Business Analytics, and received a minor in Chemistry. Throughout high school and college, Sapna has tutored extensively and loves working with students to help them reach their full potential. In high school, Sapna was a Semifinalist in the Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology, a Simons Fellowship Recipient, and Editor-in-Chief of her high school newspaper. Sapna is very excited to mentor students and help guide them through the college admissions process.

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Swetha S.

BS (Electical Engineering, Data Science), University of Pennsylvania

Swetha is from central New Jersey and has always enjoyed tutoring and mentoring students. She was accepted into the Vagelos Integrated Program for Energy Research, a dual-degree program at the University of Pennsylvania, and she is now studying Electrical Engineering and Data Science. In high school, she interned at the Princeton Plasma Physics Lab, helped found her school's STEM club, and played on the tennis team. At Penn, she is involved with organizing an all-female hackathon for Women in Computer Science, and she is on Penn Raas, a competitive Indian dance team. Her hobbies include playing the piano and sharing awful puns with her friends and family.

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Tara N.

BA, Boston University Seven-year BA/MD Program

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Sanjana G.

BS (Biological Sciences), University of Pittsburgh Guaranteed Admissions Program in Medicine

Having tutored students for over six years, Sanjana has always had a passion for mentoring students. As a member of the University of Pittsburgh's Guaranteed Admissions Program, she is pursuing a BS in the biological sciences. In high school, she served in many leadership positions such as Class President, National Honor Society Vice President, and Health Occupations Students of America Vice President. She also assisted in a cardiology research lab and ran on the school's cross country and track teams. At Pitt, she is involved in writing publications for her neurosurgical oncology lab, dancing on the Pitt PantheRaas garba/raas team, and serving as an active member of Pitt's medical fraternity. Her hobbies include cooking and painting.

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TJ L.

BS, Houston Premedical Academy, University of Houston / Baylor College of Medicine

Ton (T.J.) is a MD/JD/LLM candidate at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Houston Law Center with a passion for medicine and health law. With over five years of award-winning writing and editing experience as a past Editorial Advisory Board Member The New Physician, a guest writer for KevinMD.com, and a Doximity Op-Med Fellow, Ton understands that a well-written, concise, and polished story can portray the author in a positive light to the public at large. With a passion for working one-on-one with students to achieve their academic goals, he has helped numerous students with molding an idea into its final form.

Ton is also a summa cum laude and Collegiate Honors graduate of the University of Houston and a graduate from Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions as part of the UH-BCM BS/MD program. Prior to entering medical school, he was awarded the President's Volunteer Service Award. Outside of academics, he enjoys reading thrillers, Taekwondo, weight lifting, boxing, and playing the piano.

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Stuthi I.

BA (History and Philosophy of Science), University of Pittsburgh Guaranteed Admissions Program in Medicine

Stuthi has a passion for mentoring and teaching students. She has done so in multiple roles including - in the college application process in particular for BS/MD programs, as a Girl Scout, as a calculus and the SAT tutor, and college teaching assistant (TA). Graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, she earned acceptances to top universities such as Washington University in St. Louis and into BS/MD programs at Union/Albany and Pitt. She has also been heavily involved in neurobehavioral research for the past four years and has orally presented her work to the American Physiological Society. In her free time, Stuthi loves to write poetry and dance!

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Monika J.

BA, Kinesiology, Rice/Baylor Medical Scholars Program

With a lifelong history of teaching others, Monika specializes in BS/MD program acceptances as a current Rice/Baylor Medical Scholar. Receiving personalized mentorship for BS/MD programs when she was in high school, Monika is inspired to pass along her knowledge of BS/MD programs to the next generation. In high school, she founded a mentoring program for students in Memphis, TN, which still continues to this day, and has worked with numerous high school students on college entrance exam preparations and applications. Her other interests include cooking and watching movies.

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Anjana G.

BA, Mathematical Economic Analysis, Rice University

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Judy L.

BA, History and Asian Studies, Rice University; MA, Teaching, Rice University

As a member of the Ivy Planners' team, Judy focuses on helping students excel on the Critical Reading and Writing components of the SAT exam. In addition, she serves as an admissions counselor and essay mentor. Judy's interest in education has led her to pursue a Masters of Arts in Teaching at Rice University. In high school, Judy was a prolific speech and debate student, earning the Degree of Superior Distinction by the National Forensic League. Her interests include law (as she has served multiple times as a summer intern at the prestigious Vinson & Elkins law firm), dance, and violin.

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Carolyn Z.

BS, Economics and English, Vanderbilt University

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Pooja Y.

BS & BA, Biochemistry and Cell Biology & Sociology, Rice University, M.S, Stanford University, M.D. Johns Hopkins University

A student in the prestigious Rice/Baylor Medical Scholars Program, Pooja is an Ivy Planners College Admissions Expert focusing on combined medical programs. She received personal acceptances from Harvard and two combined BS-MD programs, among others. With her years of experience in tutoring mathematics and science, she coaches students for the SAT and ACT. She scored a perfect score (36) on her ACT, and she also achieved National Merit Scholar status. She graduated as valedictorian of Clear Lake High School, the largest exemplary school in Texas. Pooja's other interests include violin and tennis.

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Jessica S.

B.A., Biochemistry and Cell Biology and Kinesiology, Rice University; MD, Baylor College of Medicine

With years of teaching experience, Jessica excels at both tutoring her students in SAT and SAT subject tests and editing college admissions essays. She works tirelessly to help her students achieve their dream schools. Thus, she ensures that all of the essays she edits really “show” rather than simply “tell” the unique story of each student. Above all, she truly values becoming a mentor and forming a deep partnership with her students. Jessica graduated as valedictorian of a top-ranked high school in Southern California and is an International Baccalaureate diploma recipient. At Rice, she is a pre-med student on campus where she volunteers as an EMT and is president of the Colleges Against Cancer club. Her other interests include Zumba fitness and art.

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