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Learner · 1 day ago

Thank you so much for the sessions! I was somewhat terrified of my essay going into this, but I was able to open up in large part thanks to your help and welcoming attitude. Thank you for taking the time to help us and guide us through this process.

Learner · 2 days ago

Thank you!!!

Learner · 6 days ago

Thank you for the session!

Learner · 8 days ago

You adapted well by re-explaining steps when technology slowed things down, and you reminded us how to access the tools so no one was left behind. How to do better: You could improve by checking in more often with individual learners, asking if they were able to add schools to their lists or if they needed help narrowing options. That would ensure everyone was keeping up.

Tutor · 9 days ago

You kept learners engaged with reflection questions, prompts, and time to explore tools like BigFuture. The interactive activities encouraged us to think critically about what mattered most in our college search and share our ideas. How to do better: You could make it even more engaging by inviting learners to share their answers in real time or in small groups. Hearing more perspectives would make the session feel more collaborative.

Tutor · 9 days ago

Thank you so much for the session! My wifi made it hard to participate but I can tell that you're a great teacher. I hope to participate more in future classes.

Learner · 11 days ago

Thank you very much. I wish you all the best and I hope that you feel better.

Learner · 16 days ago

You built confidence by encouraging learners to take ownership of their writing and reassuring them that first drafts don’t need to be perfect. You also created a comfortable and supportive learning environment where students felt free to write without pressure. Inviting learners to share one small success from their draft could deepen that sense of connection.

Tutor · 16 days ago

thanks

Learner · 16 days ago

Thank you!

Learner · 17 days ago

Hello! Thank you for the session and the support. This was very informative and helped alleviate some of the intimidation I felt about starting the activities section of college applications. It was very helpful, so thank you!

Learner · 21 days ago

Great session, I found everything was just right; something did feel off, don't know what, it was probably just because it is the first session.

Learner · 22 days ago

Thank you for this session Ms. Marlene! It was very helpful, and I appreciate your thorough explanations.

Learner · 23 days ago

You engaged learners by encouraging participation and reflection. In the College List session, the opportunities to think about my goals and challenges made me feel more involved in the process. In the College Essay session, the freewriting activity helped me reflect on what I want my application to communicate about me. These strategies kept the sessions interactive and allowed me to actively apply what I was learning. You also created a comfortable environment that encouraged learners to share their thoughts and questions.

Tutor · 23 days ago

Thank you so much! You are very kind and patient. Take care, and see you next session! <3

Learner · 23 days ago

Thank you!

Learner · 24 days ago

Thank you for your kindness and support! I’m excited for the rest of the course.

Learner · 24 days ago

Thank you so much for the session! I really liked how friendly and open you were, I felt very comfortable sharing my ideas.

Learner · 25 days ago

You created strong connections with the learners by sharing real-life college insights and keeping the tone approachable and encouraging. The icebreaker and group activity fostered a collaborative environment, which gave the learners the confidence to ask questions and share their work. The supportive atmosphere you created made the learners feel comfortable exploring a challenging and sometimes stressful part of the admissions process.

Tutor · 1 mo. ago

You were well-prepared to run the session and provided clear visuals and explanations that helped the learners understand supplemental essay prompts. Your slides, including the categories chart and step-by-step spreadsheet examples, showed that you had a strong grasp of the material and were ready to guide the learners smoothly. The pacing and structure gave the learners a clear path to follow from brainstorming to organizing their prompts.

Tutor · 1 mo. ago

Thank you again!

Learner · 1 mo. ago

Thank you again!

Learner · 1 mo. ago

Thank you for this session! It was very informative and I am getting more comfortable with the application process!

Learner · 1 mo. ago

Thank you for this session! I've made a ton of progress in preparing for each aspect of the application process.

Learner · 1 mo. ago

Thanks you for the session!

Learner · 1 mo. ago

This session was very helpful! I was struggling with the descriptions part of my application, but this session helped me start from somewhere.

Learner · 1 mo. ago

Thank you again! This session was incredibly helpful!

Learner · 1 mo. ago

Thank you for this sessions, I love how interactive you’re!

Learner · 1 mo. ago

Thank you

Learner · 1 mo. ago

Her encouraging tone and constructive feedback created a safe environment for students to guess and make mistakes. She celebrated correct answers and improvement, which built confidence and encouraged participation.

Tutor · 1 mo. ago

The tutor began with a clear plan, reviewing common SAT grammar rules and introducing strategies with examples. The explanations were concise, correct, and targeted to frequent test pitfalls. She anticipated misconceptions (e.g., comma usage, subject-verb agreement) and clarified them with direct instruction and practice problems.

Tutor · 1 mo. ago

Thank you so much marlene! Having you here to guide us with the essay really gives me a peace of mind :)).

Learner · 1 mo. ago

Thank you for this session, Marlene! It was very helpful.

Learner · 1 mo. ago

Thanks for being welcoming and encouraging

Learner · 1 mo. ago

Great session! I appreciated the help you have provided me.

Learner · 1 day ago

Thank you so much for this session and for all the support!

Learner · 3 days ago

Thanks for the session, I feel as though I know so much more than I did before.

Learner · 7 days ago

I felt like today I learnt a lot more than I have ever before, it was an amazing experience and I hope that to continue learning as such.

Learner · 8 days ago

You created a welcoming environment by encouraging learners to reflect on what mattered to them and by celebrating progress during activities. This helped build confidence and made the session feel supportive. How to do better: You could strengthen connections by asking learners to share personal priorities or challenges in choosing colleges. That would help you connect the workshop content more directly to their individual goals.

Tutor · 9 days ago

You were well-prepared with slides and clear activities that guided us step by step through building a college list. The icebreaker and benefits slides gave a strong foundation for why the task was important, and the activities helped make the process less overwhelming. How to do better: You could improve by providing a few quick examples of how different students might choose colleges (e.g., based on size, location, or cost). This would help learners see how to apply the process to their own unique situations.

Tutor · 9 days ago

Thank you for the session!

Learner · 11 days ago

Thank you!

Learner · 16 days ago

You kept learners engaged by providing icebreaker questions and inviting participation throughout the drafting time. You also encouraged learners to explain their writing strategies, which made the session interactive. Adding more peer-to-peer sharing could strengthen engagement even further.

Tutor · 16 days ago

Thanks

Learner · 17 days ago

Thank you!

Learner · 18 days ago

Thank you for the session! It was very informative and offered lots of support :)

Learner · 22 days ago

It was really helpful and easy to understand. She makes it interesting to learn about.

Learner · 23 days ago

Thanks!

Learner · 23 days ago

You were well-prepared to run the session smoothly and presented the material in an organized and thoughtful way. Your explanations of application methods, early decision, and consortium applications showed a strong understanding of the admissions process. The use of slides and structured content made the information clear and easy to follow, and the reflection activity helped establish a strong foundation for the session.

Tutor · 23 days ago

Such an enthusiastic and down-to-earth person!! Generally made the session so fun and engaging, and her bubbly personality and humour just makes my day! It makes the application process just a bit less daunting and she explained each brainstorm and prompt clearly! The most positive vibes I have ever felt as a person, you are a great person to be around :)

Learner · 24 days ago

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Learner · 24 days ago

Thank you!

Learner · 24 days ago

You demonstrated flexibility by giving the learners multiple ways to approach the chart activity and by checking in with them during the process. The use of practical tools, like sorting and categorizing supplemental prompts, allowed the learners to work at their own pace while still contributing to group discussion. An area for improvement would be to directly call on quieter learners more often to ensure that everyone stays equally included.

Tutor · 1 mo. ago

You actively engaged the learners by using an icebreaker, “Ask me anything about being in college,” which encouraged participation right away. You asked learners to drop questions in the chat and to review their supplemental question charts, which made the session more interactive. This consistent encouragement helped the learners stay engaged and supported their deeper understanding.

Tutor · 1 mo. ago

Thank you again!

Learner · 1 mo. ago

Thank you again so much! I'm excited to know that the essay really good.

Learner · 1 mo. ago

thanks

Learner · 1 mo. ago

Thank you so much for the session! I learnt a lot and you are so sweet and kind to learn from. Have a great day

Learner · 1 mo. ago

Thank you so much! I accidentally got kicked out of zoom, sorry about that

Learner · 1 mo. ago

Thank you for hosting this session!

Learner · 1 mo. ago

This session was a great introduction to the college application! It wasn't fast paced, but it wasn't slow, either. I felt comfortable asking questions and speaking!

Learner · 1 mo. ago

Thank you so much for this session! You're so easy to talk to and interact with!

Learner · 1 mo. ago

Thank you so much for this session! It really helped me self-reflect and come up with some material I could use in the future.

Learner · 1 mo. ago

When students hesitated or answered incorrectly, she broke down the rule again, rephrased explanations, and used additional examples until the concept clicked. She adjusted pacing based on how quickly the group grasped each rule and ensured everyone could participate in practice questions.

Tutor · 1 mo. ago

She maintained interaction through guided questions, asking students to apply grammar rules to example sentences and inviting them to reason through answers. While learners responded to prompts, more follow-up questions could have deepened their explanations and reinforced rule-based reasoning.

Tutor · 1 mo. ago

Thank you so much for this session!

Learner · 1 mo. ago

Thank you so much for teaching this workshop! I can tell already it will be incredibly helpful for me.

Learner · 1 mo. ago

She's very lively and excited to help

Learner · 1 mo. ago