Aisha Johnson
Yale taught me that your story is your strongest application asset. I help students find their authentic voice and translate it into essays that admissions officers remember.
About Aisha
I grew up in Atlanta as the daughter of two teachers who pushed me toward excellence but couldn't guide me through the college process — they hadn't navigated it themselves. I found Yale through a college fair brochure and decided it was possible. Then I got in.
What I learned at Yale is that the most powerful applications aren't the ones with perfect stats — they're the ones with authentic, specific stories. Admissions readers see thousands of essays about leadership and service. They remember the ones that are genuinely real. In our sessions, I help you find that real thing — the story only you can tell — and build your entire application around it.
Academic Credentials
Extracurriculars
- Yale Political Union (Chair, Liberal Party)
- Model United Nations (Head Delegate)
- Black Student Alliance (President)
- Community Legal Aid Volunteer
- Varsity Debate Team
Awards & Honors
- Questbridge Scholar
- National AP Scholar
- Yale Merit Scholarship
Services Offered
Line-by-line feedback on your Common App personal statement and supplemental essays. Specific, actionable edits — not just vague encouragement.
Realistic simulation of alumni interviews for Ivy League and top schools. Practice until every answer feels natural.
Big-picture application strategy: how to position your profile, which schools to target, and how to differentiate yourself from other applicants.
Identify gaps in your activity profile and build a plan to deepen your commitment to things that genuinely matter to you.
Student Reviews
Aisha completely changed how I thought about my essays. She pushed me to write about something real instead of what I thought admissions wanted to hear. That shift made all the difference.
The mock interview prep with Aisha was incredibly thorough. She asked me questions I never expected and helped me practice until every answer felt natural. Harvard interviews felt easy after her prep.
Aisha's feedback on my supplemental essays was specific and actionable. She didn't just say 'make it better' — she showed me exactly where the story was weak and how to fix it.
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