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At Affirm Education, our dedicated team is committed to guiding students through the complexities of the college admissions process. Comprised of former admissions officers, academic advisors, and subject matter experts, our team brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to support each student’s unique journey.
We prioritize a personalized approach, understanding that every student has distinct strengths, goals, and challenges. Our consultants work closely with students to develop tailored strategies that encompass academic advising, standardized test preparation, extracurricular engagement, and application guidance. We pride ourselves on staying updated with the latest trends in college admissions, ensuring our students receive the most relevant and effective support.
By fostering a collaborative environment, we empower students to discover their passions and present their best selves to prospective colleges. Our commitment to excellence and integrity in the college consulting process sets us apart, as we strive to not only achieve admission success but also cultivate lifelong learners and responsible citizens.
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Founder/ Senior Admissions Advisor
Maryam is an accomplished Ivy League graduate. She holds a Masters in Education from Harvard University and a Bachelor’s degree from Stanford University. Born into a family that emphasized the value of education, Maryam demonstrated exceptional intellectual curiosity from a young age. Her dedication and perseverance eventually secured her admission into both Stanford and Harvard Universities. WIth an unwavering commitment to excellence, an impeccable academic record and a passion for guiding aspiring scholars, Maryam has emerged as a leading authority in the field of essay writing and reviews.
Fuelled by a passion for guiding and assisting young people in honing their writing skills, Maryam founded Essay-guru, a groundbreaking essay review company that aims to empower aspiring scholars. She recognizes the importance of compelling essays in shaping academic and professional trajectories. Utilizing her in depth knowledge of academic standards and the expectations of prestigious institutions and leveraging on her vast network of Ivy League alumni, Maryam and her team of highly qualified professionals have guided countless students in crafting exceptional essays
Vishrut is an accomplished tutor specializing in SAT and ACT preparation. Inspired by his mother, an elementary school teacher whose passion for education shaped his own, he discovered a love for teaching early in life. As a high school junior, he achieved a perfect ACT score and has been tutoring ever since.
Over the years, Vishrut has helped numerous students reach and exceed their score goals, often unlocking potential they didn’t know they had. With a deep understanding of both exams and their scoring systems, he brings clarity, structure, and strategy to every session. His approach emphasizes proven test-taking techniques, confidence building, and critical thinking—skills that empower students not only for test day but for life beyond it.
Beyond tutoring, Vishrut is deeply engaged in academic and extracurricular excellence. He represented India at the Asia Pacific Linguistics Olympiad and was selected for the national training camp for the International Linguistics Olympiad. A Gold Award recipient in the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition, the world’s oldest international writing contest for students, he combines a love of language with analytical precision.
Fluent in five languages, Vishrut has served as a translator and quality assurance tester for several education-sector companies. Outside the classroom, he’s equally driven—having earned gold medals at India’s Junior National Swimming Championships.
STEM and Test Prep Tutor
Yuechen Tao is a dedicated STEM and standardized test preparation tutor with more than five years of proven experience helping students excel academically. Holding a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Civil Engineering and having worked professionally as a civil engineer, she brings both technical expertise and practical problem-solving skills into the educational setting.
With a strong focus on standardized testing, Yuechen specializes in preparing students for the SAT, ACT, and GRE, equipping them with strategies to improve accuracy, efficiency, and confidence under exam conditions. In addition, Yuechen offers comprehensive tutoring across STEM disciplines, including physics, chemistry, and biology, as well as all levels of mathematics—ranging from foundational middle school courses through advanced college topics such as calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, and discrete mathematics.
Throughout her tutoring career, Yuechen has worked successfully with students from a wide variety of backgrounds and learning profiles, including those with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, and other learning differences. Yuechen firmly believes that every student has a unique learning style, and tailors lessons to meet individual needs. This personalized approach not only clarifies challenging material but also fosters greater academic independence and confidence.
Passionate about education and inspired by the many success stories of past students, Yuechen is committed to guiding learners toward achieving their goals. By combining professional engineering expertise with a student-centered teaching philosophy, she helps students build the knowledge, skills, and self-assurance they need to succeed both in the classroom and beyond.
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