What Students And Parents Are Saying About Gramma’s Jam

Parent

We feel so lucky to have found Jesse! Jesse and our daughter worked together on college essays, which culminated in our daughter being accepted to Harvard. One of the many great things about Jesse is his positive attitude and the genuine care he has for his students. The college application process can be anxiety-inducing, but Jesse’s educational talents and personal qualities helped reduce our daughter’s anxiety as well as improve her essays. No matter our daughter’s frame of mind at the beginning of any session with Jesse, she was always hopeful and excited after their meetings. We are happy to recommend Jesse, not just because of his extensive knowledge and expertise, but also because of his supportive and kind nature. Finding a great college counselor is important. Finding a great college counselor who is also a great human being is like winning the lottery.

Student

Jesse has been much more than a counselor for me – he has been a mentor and a friend. As a Gramma's Jam Scholarship recipient, he guided me through my entire college and scholarship application process, going above and beyond by suggesting different activities I could talk about and ways I could uniquely show my strengths through my essays. Thanks to Jesse’s tutoring help, I was the first person in my school's history to earn more than $250,000 in scholarships. I attribute much of this success to Jesse's guidance on how I could talk about all of my hard work in high school openly and meaningfully. I would undoubtedly recommend his private coaching services for your college application essay writing needs.

Student

Jesse worked with me to guide me while writing my UC personal insight questions. As a result, I was admitted into seven of the nine schools I applied to, including UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara, UC San Diego, and my first choice UCLA. Jesse is an amazing tutor who truly cares for his students and is genuinely interested in developing your confidence and celebrating your successes. If you are looking for a coach with experience and proven results, pick Jesse!

Parent

Jesse is an excellent coach! He guided my daughter through the college application essay process, challenging her to think of ideas that showed her personality, patiently reviewing her numerous essay iterations, and motivating her to cross the finish line as deadlines drew closer. Due to his expert guidance and tutoring, she got into Princeton and Brown universities, which were her top two college choices. I highly recommend Jesse!

Parent

Words cannot adequately express our gratitude for your exceptional guidance and support throughout my daughter's journey to college. Your invaluable insights and guidance during the often-daunting college application process proved indispensable. We are incredibly thrilled that, thanks to your expertise, she received acceptance letters from prestigious universities including the Rhode Island School of Design, Johns Hopkins University, Northwestern University, and Rice University. Navigating this complex process would have been significantly more challenging without your expert support. Thank you again for everything.

Parent

Jesse was incredibly helpful throughout my son's college application process, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. He was amazing at helping my son brainstorm ideas, identify the most compelling ones, and develop them into strong, authentic essays. He inspired some of my son's best writing and did a wonderful job keeping him focused, motivated, and on track. I especially appreciated Jesse's review process--talking through the essays together with my son, discussing areas for improvement, and offering guidance while still allowing my son to take the lead throughout so the work remained entirely his own. My son ended up with a truly beautiful personal statement that perfectly captured his personality, along with several strong supplemental essays. My son has already been accepted to some top undergraduate business programs, including Indiana University's Kelley School, Michigan's Ross School of Business, and Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Business, with several more applications outstanding. We could not have done it all without Jesse's help, and I would highly recommend him to any student seeking thoughtful, effective guidance.

Parent

Jesse was incredibly helpful in guiding my daughter's essay writing process. His suggestions during the drafting stages were invaluable as she worked on her essays, helping her clearly articulate her transfer story, personal goals, and accomplishments. His feedback was both direct and concise, which was essential since my daughter is a full-time college student with limited time to dedicate to her writing. Jesse has a remarkable ability to see the broader context while also identifying specific weaknesses related to different application prompts. Thanks to his support, my daughter was able to secure acceptances in the first round at Northwestern, Carnegie Mellon’s Tepper School of Business, and NYU’s Stern School of Business. Given this positive experience, I have already arranged for him to assist my younger daughter, who is a rising senior, with her regular admission essay.

Student

I had the privilege of being awarded the Gramma's Jam Scholarship. During our lessons, Jesse asked me leading questions to get the best out of me during the writing process and provided me with honest and constructive feedback on all of my college essays. Not only is he a great, dedicated consultant, but he’s an excellent mentor who truly invests in his students and guides them to the best path to success. He was very patient as well as responsive to all my questions and concerns. His passion for teaching made the sessions very interactive, educational, and enjoyable. Thanks to all that I learned through this scholarship, I was able to get into all of my reach schools and win many scholarships along the way. In only a couple of months, Jesse left a big mark on my journey, and I am truly grateful for him. I sincerely recommend Jesse’s services; I have no doubt he will help you to excel and reach your goals.

Parent

Jesse is a wonderful counselor and mentor. He really got to know my son to the extent that he was comfortable sharing what was important to him – Jesse helped my son find his voice and what he wanted to share in his college essays. Jesse kept my son on track with brainstorming, drafting, and finalizing essays. They made every deadline, and it was refreshing as a parent not to have to keep checking (aka nagging) that sufficient progress was being made. Beyond college application essays, my son used the skills Jesse taught him to write a winning scholarship essay. Working with Jesse has been a great investment: learning writing skills that will be used at college and beyond, becoming more independent, and taking ownership of his learning, and financially with a scholarship. I highly recommend Jesse.

Parent

I reached out to Jesse to help me with my son’s college application process. He already had a great GPA, SAT score, etc., but really needed help presenting himself well in the college application and his college essays. My son kept saying he had nothing significant to write about, and we were at a standstill for a few months. After his first meeting with Jesse, my son’s confidence was boosted, and he was motivated to get to work! Jesse went out of his way to accommodate my son, although he already had a very busy schedule. Jesse is an excellent communicator and coach, and he extracted the best essay topics and content from my son. I was blown away with the final essays. They were real, personal, insightful, and vulnerable—the final application was a perfect representation of my son as a student and person. My son loved working with Jesse and said he was “really awesome.” We just found out two days ago my son got accepted into the University of Michigan, his dream school!! We are so grateful for Jesse’s help and highly recommend working with him!!

 

Student

Jesse guided me in writing college essays that are clear and compelling, allowing my story to stand out. His approach and enthusiasm made the process not only about crafting great essays, but also about finding my unique writing voice and presenting my full potential. Jesse is highly professional and genuinely dedicated to helping his students achieve their goals in the college admissions process. With his help, I was accepted to the University of Pennsylvania! 

(Also, he is a super friendly, interesting, and knowledgeable person! You can literally ask him about anything :))

Parent

Writing essays had always been tough for my daughter. When college app season began, my daughter and I couldn’t agree on how to tackle the essays. Fortunately, we had Jesse guide us through the agonizing process. Little by little, Jesse led my daughter to reflect on what her extracurriculars, community service, and other experiences had taught her. We were all amazed when she was accepted to UC Berkeley. We are really thankful to have found Jesse!

Parent

My son is a good writer himself, but more is needed when it comes to college essays. The topic you can write and what you want to demonstrate in your essay are the keys, and that’s where Jesse’s guidance is so necessary. He is so keen on finding the story during a conversation with my son. They settled on a topic that we all love so much. Following Jesse’s guidance, my son came up with a decent essay, but after several rounds of editing with Jesse, the essay is amazing; it demonstrates so many sides of this student, which makes the college admissions see the potential beyond those test scores and grades. I think this essay made him stand out among all those high-achieving applicants. He got into Rice ED, which is his dream school. We could not thank Jesse enough for it. My son literally told me he couldn’t make it without Jesse’s wisdom.

Parent

Jesse has been a huge help to our family, guiding both our kids through the undergraduate and graduate application process. Jesse’s feedback on their essays and personal statements was extremely helpful and really gave them the confidence they needed to hit submit. Thanks to his help, my daughter was accepted into top-choice schools like UIUC and Purdue, and my son felt great about his grad school applications. Jesse is super easy to work with and truly cares about his students' success. If you’re looking for someone to take the stress out of the college process, he’s your guy!

Parent

Thanks in no small part to Jesse’s support, my son was accepted into the University of Michigan’s highly competitive engineering school. Jesse was consistently professional, reliable, and deeply knowledgeable, and most importantly, he built a great rapport with my son. His ability to connect and motivate while still holding high standards made all the difference. I truly can’t recommend Jesse highly enough. He was an invaluable part of this journey, both as a counselor and as a mentor.

Parent

Working with Jesse was one of the best decisions we made during my son’s college application process. Jesse worked closely with my son from the first draft of his personal statement and application essays. He helped him develop a clear and effective framework, refine his ideas, and strengthen his overall message. He is highly knowledgeable about the college application process and provided variable advice on what to include and what to avoid, helping my son’s essays stand out. Throughout the process, he was patient, responsive, and easy to work with. With his full guidance, my son was admitted early to his dream school, Johns Hopkins University. We are sincerely grateful for Jesse’s support and we highly recommend him!

Parent

I cannot express enough gratitude for Jesse's incredible support in helping our twins with their personal essays and college interviews. Jesse brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. From the very first meeting, it was clear that he understood the college admissions landscape and was well-equipped to guide our children through the process. What impressed us most was Jesse's ability to tailor the guidance to each child's unique personality and writing style. He took the time to get to know them, ensuring that their essays truly reflected their individuality and aspirations. The personal essay can be daunting, but Jesse made it manageable and even enjoyable. With insightful feedback and constructive criticism, our children were able to craft essays that spoke to their passions and experiences. Jesse's encouragement helped them find their voice, making the writing process less intimidating. He always created a warm and welcoming environment, and our children felt comfortable sharing their ideas and concerns, which made the entire process much less stressful. Jesse's supportive nature truly helped build their confidence, and the kids specifically asked for him when they needed continued support with their scholarship essays and interviews. Jesse’s help preparing our children for their college interviews was invaluable. Through thoughtful mock interviews, Jesse provided them with the tools to articulate their thoughts confidently and authentically. The preparation made a noticeable difference in their performance during actual interviews, which resulted in both of our children receiving the Presidential Scholarship at their top-choice university. Thanks to Jesse's guidance, our children felt well-prepared and optimistic throughout the admissions process. We are thrilled with the acceptance offers they received from several colleges, and we know Jesse played a significant role in their success. I wholeheartedly recommend Jesse to anyone seeking assistance with college essays, scholarship essays, and college interviews. Jesse's expertise, personalized approach, and genuine care for our children's success made all the difference in their college admissions journey. Thank you, Jesse!