Mentoring

I am passionate about writing, teaching, and empowering the next generation of STEM leaders. When my schedule allows, I work as a freelance mentor, helping students craft strong college and graduate school application essays.

My experience in mentorship includes serving as the Director of Logistics for Yale’s STEM Mentors, where I organized college essay writing workshops, career panels, and academic mentorship programs for local high school students. Additionally, I have worked as a Graduate Teaching Scholar for Yale undergraduate courses and a Research Project Advisor for the online research academy Polygence.

College App Essay Mentorship Packages

Each package includes guidance on one college application essay (typically the “Common App essay” or personal statement) or up to two short supplementary prompt responses. Please note that it is the student’s responsibility to incorporate the feedback provided.

Polishing Review

Best suited for: Students who need a final check to ensure their essay is polished.

  • Detailed feedback on structure, clarity, and flow.

  • Suggestions for improving thesis statement and argument strength.

  • Comments on grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Package structure: 1 round of review and 1 1-hour video call to discuss feedback

Pricing: $300

Comprehensive Review & Revision

Best suited for: Students who are looking for a more thorough critique and guidance on improving their essay.

  • In-depth feedback on content, theme development, and personal voice.

  • Detailed suggestions for improvement in structure, organization, and style

  • Sentence-level editing for clarity and impact

Package structure: 2 rounds of review and 2 1-hour video calls to discuss feedback.

Pricing: $560

Essay Development Coaching

Best suited for: Students who want one-on-one guidance through the entire essay writing process, from idea generation to the final draft.

  • Multiple sessions for brainstorming ideas and structuring the essay before the first draft.

  • Coaching on how to reflect personal values, experiences, and unique story.

  • Focused feedback on thematic essays (e.g., “Why this college?” or personal reflection essays)

  • In-depth feedback on content, theme development, and personal voice.

  • Detailed suggestions for improvement in structure, organization, and style

  • Sentence-level editing for clarity and impact

  • Final round of polishing for grammar, syntax, and formatting

Package structure: 4 rounds of review and 4 1-hour video calls to discuss feedback.

Pricing: $1040