As a National Merit Finalist, expert SoFlo Tutor Pranav Jose earned an almost-full ride to Texas A&M and a place in their University Honors program. It was through tenacity – a quality he wrote about in his college essay – that he was able to ...

Southern California native and expert SoFlo Tutor Tashya Vakil chose UCLA for their excellence in research opportunities, strong pre-dental program, and prime location for top foodie experiences. Scoring a 34 on the ACT, Tashya crafted her essays around personal growth and unique experiences, such as ...

Navigating the college application process can feel like an overwhelming journey, especially for first-generation students. For Liubys Soler, a current pre-med student at Johns Hopkins University, this journey was filled with unique challenges and opportunities. From applying to top-tier schools with little prior knowledge to ...

As the saying goes, “practice makes perfect” – and for expert SoFlo tutor Sarah Jenison, it’s quite literally true. Having gotten the same score after taking the SAT twice, she decided to hit the books and achieved a perfect Math score. Read on to hear ...

Expert SoFlo Tutor Raymond Lu traveled across the country to attend USC as a Presidential scholar. He received a 36 score on the ACT and wrote his essays centered on his passions in education. Read on to learn about Raymond’s application journey and his tips ...

Expert SoFlo tutor Madeline Much knew she wanted to take advantage of the scholarship opportunities the Bright Futures program offers for in-state students who attend schools in Florida. After investing significant time and effort into her essays and studying for a perfect 36 ACT score, ...

One of the biggest pieces of advice for high school students applying to college is to start the process early. SoFlo Tutor Charles Keating’s advice is no different. He began his college application process in the middle of his junior year when he began writing ...

Expert SoFlo Tutor Julia Luyten wrote her college essays on a wide variety of topics in her life – from her experience at an addiction treatment center to her outdoor hobbies of skiing, hiking, and running. With these essays, she got into Stanford during the ...

When she was in high school, SoFlo Tutor Aditi Ravindra knew she wanted to integrate both CS and business in her college studies. After nailing the SAT (she scored a 1550!) and writing about her experiences in STEM research and passion for singing Indian classical ...

SoFlo Tutor Riley Vakkas’ college application process was a huge undertaking. He wrote essays and submitted applications to 19 schools and took about 15 practice exams before scoring a 1560 on the SAT. This all ultimately paid off when he was offered a spot at ...