What Students And Parents Are Saying About Gramma’s Jam
Parent
Our daughter worked with Jesse to help with her college applications. Jesse was patient and thorough and made himself easily available and accessible during a stressful time. With Jesse, she was able to compose thoughtful essays and personal statements, which undoubtedly helped her get into her dream school, Tulane. Thank you, Jesse, for everything you do!
Student
Jesse has been much more than a tutor for me – he has been a mentor and a friend. 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 tutoring services, tutoring workshops, or online courses for your college application essay writing needs.
Student
As a student who has used many online educational engines and platforms, I can say that the learning environment on Gramma's Jam couldn't have been better! The online courses are a user-friendly, three-in-one program with the option to watch videos, use the sound like a background audiobook, or just read the transcript. It's perfect for any learning style, and the content is extremely useful. Highly recommend!
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.
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.
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 tutor 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
Jesse is a wonderful tutor 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.
Student
The free online courses do an excellent job covering everything you'll need to know to write some of the most competitive and polished college applications possible. Gramma’s Jam has done a fantastic job replicating the benefits of 1-on-1 tutoring in a self-paced format.
Student
The teachings from Gramma’s Jam were a lifesaver when it came to my college apps. From discussing the heart of where I really wanted to go and why to helping structure and format my essays, Jesse helped me build a great college list and write essays that I was actually excited to share. With his help, I got into USC and NYU. GJ is a fantastic resource!
Student
College admissions: ultra-competitive, unpredictable, and truthfully exhausting, on top of the accumulating piles of essays to write. ”The pressure is on” is quite an understatement. However, the online courses from Gramma’s Jam is the class to take to make your college application process less stressful and even exciting. Each self-paced lesson is easy to follow, thoroughly breaking down the entire college essay writing process into concise terms. Plus, Jesse’s words of encouragement and sense of humor throughout the course are uplifting motivation-boosters amidst the stress of this process. And the best part: the interactive exercises not only make the course feel personalized to each student but also help students kick start their journey towards self-discovery as they get a better sense of who they are – not just as a student but as an individual. With these tools, this course aims to relieve the stress of college admissions by providing the resources, knowledge, and advice that will guide students to submit an application they’re proud of.
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
After hours of searching for a college tutor, I stumbled upon Mr. Jesse's profile. His video encapsulated me, so I reached out to him for help with the upcoming college season applications. Mr. Jesse was extremely thorough in getting to know me so we could put together an application list that fit me and craft the best possible essays. He was always patient, kind, and helpful. Although our initial interactions were based on helping me get into a college, they quickly developed into him being an all-around instructor when it came to helping me with other senior-year coursework. Mr. Jesse is well-versed in all things academia and will help you achieve your goals no matter where you start. He doesn't see students as numbers but as people and does his best to genuinely develop a bond. During every session, Mr. Jesse had an amazing attitude and was always ready to dive into everything I threw at him! With the help of Mr. Jesse, I am not only a better student who is more prepared for college but also a better person because of everything he has taught me along the way. Although I am saddened that my time working with Mr. Jesse has come to a close, I have no doubt that, whatever your needs are, Mr. Jesse is more than equipped to help you succeed!
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!
