Our Team
Turn ambitious goals into a clear path forward.
Meet the mentors, advisors, and educators who know the path firsthand—and help families make better decisions, strengthen the work that matters, and know what to do next.
Experience shaped at
Neil Kothari
Co-Founder, EduAvenues
Ex-Goldman Sachs & Private Equity Professional
Harvard Business School, Executive Education
University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce • B.S. Finance & Applied Statistics
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Alumnus
LinkedInNeil has worked with thousands of students across competitive high school and college admissions, career recruiting, test preparation, academic planning, and study systems. He has seen that families rarely need more information or a longer checklist. They need someone who can identify where their student is getting stuck, explain what matters most, and turn ambitious goals into a plan the student can actually follow.
As co-founder of EduAvenues, Neil brings an analytical and candid approach to that work. He looks at the evidence, explains tradeoffs clearly, and gives each family specific next steps rather than generic advice. His perspective draws on his own path through Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology and the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce, five years in elite financial services.
Varun Gannavarapu
Board of Advisors, EduAvenues
Stanford University (PhD Candidate) • Georgia Tech (M.S.)
R&D Engineer, Sandia National Laboratories
LinkedInVarun is a PhD candidate in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Stanford University and an R&D Electrical Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories, where he applies AI and advanced computing to solve complex engineering challenges.
He earned his M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Georgia Tech, where he was honored with the Best M.S. Thesis Award from the Georgia Tech chapter of Sigma Xi. His research has spanned security data classification to analyzing monetary activities on social networks.
As a TJHSST alumnus, Varun brings firsthand experience navigating competitive admissions and rigorous STEM education. With over 8 years of tutoring experience, he's passionate about helping students build strong foundations in math, physics, and computer science.
Medical School
Pre-Med Advisors
Medical school graduates and current medical students with proven MCAT success and interview experience at top medical schools
Sach Thakker
FullGeorgetown University School of Medicine
Pre-MedSach is a graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine and an alumnus of the VCU eight-year BS/MD program. With a 99th percentile MCAT score and hundreds of hours tutoring SAT, MCAT, and undergraduate science content, he helps pre-med students connect academic preparation with application strategy.
•Georgetown University School of Medicine Graduate
•VCU 8-year BS/MD Program Alumnus
•99th Percentile MCAT
MCAT PrepPersonal Statement RefinementExtracurricular StrategyUndergraduate Sciences
Pre-Med Advisor
FullMedical Student
Pre-MedOur pre-med advisor is a current medical student who scored a 520 on the MCAT, tutors biology and AP Biology, and created the EduAvenues How-to-Study-and-Test program to help students build stronger study habits and testing technique.
•Current Medical Student
•520 MCAT (97th percentile)
•Multiple publications (2 first-author)
MCAT PrepBiologyAP BiologyStudy Habits & Techniques · +1
David DiMeglio
FullUVA School of Medicine
Pre-MedDavid graduated from TJHSST and completed his UVA chemistry degree in three years before entering the University of Virginia School of Medicine. With a 520 MCAT and years of tutoring experience in lab sciences, math, SAT/ACT, and MCAT, he helps students prepare efficiently for demanding science pathways.
•Medical Student at UVA School of Medicine
•UVA Chemistry B.A. (completed in 3 years)
•520 MCAT Score
MCAT PrepLab SciencesMathematicsSAT/ACT
Academic Team
Coaches, Mentors & Educators
Accomplished educators who pair deep subject knowledge with practical, student-centered guidance.
Rae Trainer
FullHarvard University
Rae is a TJHSST alumna studying psychology and molecular biology at Harvard. She brings more than seven years of tutoring experience, including work with the TJ Writing Center and Harvard Academic Resource Center, and specializes in helping students write clearly across scientific, analytical, and literary contexts.
•Psychology & Molecular Biology at Harvard
•36 ACT Score
•5s on seven AP exams
EnglishScientific WritingLiterary AnalysisLatin · +4
Judy Namkoong
Princeton University
Judy is a Stuyvesant High School alumna studying chemistry and global health and health policy at Princeton. With more than 100 hours of experience across tutoring, Science Olympiad coaching, and college admissions mentoring, she helps students approach rigorous work with curiosity, adaptability, and a love of learning. She is also the author of a comprehensive chemistry textbook.
•Chemistry & Global Health and Health Policy at Princeton
•Admitted to MIT, Brown PLME, Columbia, and Michigan PharmD
•100+ hours of tutoring and advising experience
AP ChemistrySAT MathAP Calculus BCEssay Writing · +2
Jacob Dipasupil
FullHarvard University
Jacob is a TJHSST Class of 2025 graduate studying at Harvard after earning acceptances from Harvard, MIT, Caltech, Stanford, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Brown, Dartmouth, Duke, Rice, CMU, Vanderbilt, UVA, Michigan CS, and more. He tutors advanced math, physics, computer science, AI, and machine learning, and can also help students think through selective college applications.
•Attending Harvard University
•Accepted to Harvard, MIT, Caltech, Stanford, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Brown, Dartmouth, Duke, Rice, CMU
•TJHSST Graduate
Math (all levels)PhysicsComputer ScienceAI/ML · +1
Charles Tang
Brown University
Charles studies applied mathematics at Brown and has more than four years of tutoring experience. A former lead mathematics instructor for EduAvenues, he helps students build durable problem-solving skills across K-12 math, calculus, differential equations, and computer science.
•Applied Mathematics at Brown University
•4+ years tutoring experience
•Former Lead Mathematics Instructor at EduAvenues
Math (K-12, AP Calculus, Multivariable, ODEs)Computer Science (Java, Python, AI/ML)
Alec Riso
FullCornell University
Alec is a TJHSST graduate studying physics and computer science at Cornell. With more than five years of teaching experience, a 36 ACT, and deep AP coursework expertise, he works with students across math, physics, computer science, and advanced STEM classes.
•Physics & Computer Science at Cornell University
•36 ACT Score
•4.55 High School GPA
MathPhysicsComputer ScienceAP Classes
Akul Dixit
University of Pennsylvania (M&T Program)
Akul is a TJHSST graduate studying in Penn’s Jerome Fisher Management & Technology Program. He has spent more than four years tutoring STEM subjects, including math, biology, physics, engineering principles, CAD, Python, and AP-level coursework.
•Jerome Fisher Management & Technology Program at UPenn
•TJHSST Graduate
•4+ years tutoring experience
MathBiologyPhysicsEngineering (CAD, Python) · +4
Khushbu Patel
Brown University (PLME)
Khushbu is in the Brown PLME program, studying biomedical engineering while pursuing an entrepreneurship certificate. Her background spans health education, SAT tutoring, creative writing, and working with learners across age groups, and she focuses on making complex material accessible and engaging.
•Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME) at Brown
•Biomedical Engineering major
•Entrepreneurship Certificate
BiologyPhysicsMathCreative Writing · +1
Sonny Ravinder
Johns Hopkins University
Sonny is a Johns Hopkins University graduate with nearly two years of experience tutoring standardized tests and high school subjects. His style is patient and encouraging, with an emphasis on confidence, critical thinking, and helping students become more independent problem solvers.
•Johns Hopkins University Graduate
•2 years tutoring experience
•Patient and encouraging approach
Standardized TestsHigh School SubjectsCritical ThinkingConfidence Building
William Betts
Columbia University
William studies mathematics at Columbia and has tutored students across a wide range of ages and ability levels. He helps students move along the full math roadmap, from algebra through calculus and statistics, by identifying roadblocks and turning abstract concepts into approachable frameworks.
•Mathematics at Columbia University
•Years of tutoring experience across all ages
•Skilled at identifying common roadblocks
AlgebraCalculusStatisticsFull Mathematics Roadmap
Evan McHenry
Brown University
Evan graduated from Brown with degrees in English and Literary Arts. As a writer and educator, he helps students strengthen reading comprehension, argumentation, creative writing, and linguistic precision while balancing concise expression with deeper critical inquiry.
•English & Literary Arts at Brown University
•Writer and educator
•Wide experience in creative, analytical, and journalistic writing
EnglishReading ComprehensionArgumentative WritingCreative Writing · +1
Yue Liu
Teachers College, Columbia University (M.A.)
Yue is a PhD student at George Washington University and holds a graduate degree from Teachers College, Columbia University. She specializes in Chinese language tutoring and brings a patient, adaptive teaching style shaped by her background in education and technology.
•PhD Student at George Washington University
•Master's from Teachers College, Columbia University
•Background in education and technology
Chinese Language
Kathryn Chadwick
FullGeorgia Tech (M.S.), UVA (B.A.)
Kathryn brings a Georgia Tech graduate background and a University of Virginia liberal arts foundation to her tutoring. Her range across STEM and humanities makes her a strong fit for students who need support in math, writing, test prep, or Spanish.
•Master's from Georgia Tech
•B.A. from University of Virginia
•Strong background in STEM and humanities
MathWritingTest PrepSpanish
Aitana Cuevas
Emory University
Aitana is an Emory University graduate who studied neuroscience and economics after earning the IB Diploma at the American School of Madrid. A native Spanish and English speaker who is also fluent in French, she has tutoring and classroom assistant experience and adapts lessons to individual student needs.
•Emory University Graduate
•Native Spanish speaker from Madrid
•Fluent in French
SpanishFrenchLanguage Immersion
Daniel Mohr
FullUniversity of Virginia
Daniel is a University of Virginia graduate and native German speaker with extensive German language teaching experience. His background includes translation, interpretation, and work in Vienna, giving students both language instruction and cultural context.
•University of Virginia Graduate
•Native German speaker
•Extensive German language teaching experience
GermanLanguage Learning
Jason Jayanth
University of Virginia + Academies of Loudoun
Jason is a University of Virginia student and Academies of Loudoun graduate with a strong academic record, a 1500+ SAT score, and experience tutoring math. He supports students in STEM subjects, including math, physics, computer science, AP Biology, and AP Calculus BC.
•University of Virginia
•Academies of Loudoun
MathPhysicsComputer Science
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