“From SATs to APs to College applications—I would have been lost if it hadn't been for you. I didn't always believe in myself, but you always did, and there were so many times when it made all the difference to feel like someone was on my side. I absolutely would not have been able to do any of this without you.”

— Daniel S. - Stanford University

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  • “I love how Ms. Stacie never stops learning. This makes her such an amazing teacher because she's always in tune with what students need... because she's always a student herself. Her curiosity is contagious: thanks to her literature lectures and our discussions, I have developed an intense interest in philosophy and history. She also has an incredible talent for making complex topics accessible and relevant! I'm a new poetry convert thanks to her! I feel lucky to have had her as a mentor throughout high school. Please help me when I apply to grad schools! Love you, Ms. Stacie!”

    Erika L. — Harvard University

  • “Stacie was great! She made very insightfull comments on the essays, including the specialized engineering essays. She was always ready to help and was working with us until the evening of the application deadline. In addition, her rates are very reasonable!”

    Nicolas S — Father

  • “2 in the morning essay sessions, deep talks about Kundera and Dostoevsky, and a college road map that truly reflected my character and values - Stacie, you have been, at times, a confidant, a sister, the voice of reason, and a spring of hope! Your class projects encouraged me to be a better critical thinker, and your words of advice...”

    Gina K. — M.I.T

  • “Our family loves Stacie Kim. Her help was invaluable when our younger daughter was applying to 10 undergraduate programs and needed help with essays. She assisted her with all stages of the essay-writing process, from initial concepts to the precise word choices in the actual essays. She is very knowledgeable about what Admissions Committees are looking for, what type of information each prompt is trying to elicit and how to present our daughter's personal information in the most relevant, attractive and compelling way. Her excellent track record speaks for itself. Our daughter got into 7 out of 10 schools she applied to, and got listed at 2, and we think that her excellent essays had a lot to do with her high success rate. Stacie was always available to her, turned things around quickly, and was very professional. We also liked that she charged us a reasonable hourly rate and did not try to sell us an expensive package. She was there for our daughter, when she needed her. We subsequently asked for Stacie's help when our older daughter was applying to grad schools and Stacie was very helpful again. She seemed to have an understanding of the subject matter, even though it was quite technical. Our daughter got into all 3 graduate schools she applied to.”

    Jennifer L. - UChicago Parent

  • “I began tutoring with Stacie in elementary school to improve my English skills, and later, she guided me through the college admissions process. During my academic journey, Stacie not only helped me develop advanced reading, writing, and grammatical skills that went beyond my school curriculum, but she also encouraged me to think critically about relevant and real-world topics. Stacie is extremely organized and always ensured that our sessions were productive. She made sure that any confusion or questions I had at the time were thoroughly addressed. Her extensive experience in college consulting was evident, and her guidance made my college admission process significantly smoother. I can confidently say that anyone who works with Stacie will achieve their goals and more. Beyond academics, Stacie was a great support during my high school years, a period when I faced challenges with focus, motivation, and adapting to a more rigorous academic environment. Despite my challenges, Stacie ensured that I stayed on track. Her support and guidance significantly helped me navigate this difficult period and set me up for success in my future endeavors. At the time, I recall struggling with the English section of the SATs, feeling overwhelmed by schoolwork and extracurricular activities. With Stacie’s help, I was able to increase my SAT English score from 600 to 780. Even though I was uncertain about my future career path at the time, she made sure I covered all the necessary bases, enabling me to pursue any academic and career goals I had for the future. I would recommend Stacie to anyone seeking a dedicated, knowledgeable, and supportive tutor who can truly make a lasting impact on their academic and personal growth.”

    Cashin W. - Emory University, CS

  • “My favorite and most memorable moments during the four years with Stacie don’t concern SAT review sessions or successfully completing college applications as much as the hours we spent conversing about my passions, past experiences, and daily life. I started with Stacie around my freshman year of high school, with a basic idea of what I wanted to pursue but no idea how to get there. Our sessions helped me develop not only the confidence to try new opportunities, like robotics and writing for my school's paper, but also a plan of action for the aspirations I had with these activities. She made sure to consciously give me time to talk about my current experiences, ultimately offering me advice and helping me gain the skills that I later expressed in college applications and other aspects of my academic and extracurricular life. My sessions with Stacie felt like conversations with a friend. Still, I gained clarity in my application journey, confidence in my writing abilities, and success in everything in-between. Now that I’m in college, I apply these life lessons to help my friends, whether they are navigating the application process or seeking advice about their own academic or personal challenges!”

    Sabrina S. - UC Berkeley