Lauren Tran

Hi, I'm Lauren! I'm a UCLA graduate with a Psychobiology degree and a Neuroscience minor. I graduated in Spring 2024, which gave me insight into the current landscape of academia! I have worked as a Special Education Aide and Student Success Coordinator to support special needs and underserved students, preparing me for in-person tutoring and advising. I work full-time as a Mental Health Specialist as I apply to graduate school.

As I graduated from high school in 2020, I am uniquely qualified and sympathetic to current high school students. In high school, I achieved high marks in AP Spanish, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus AB, AP Biology, AP Literature, and AP US History. I found that hard work, study habits, and the ability to ask for help were the real keys to success. These methods apply to standardized testing (SAT/ACT) and college applications. Through my three attempts at taking this test, I developed strategies to improve my score to the 99th percentile that I now share with my students!

Regarding college applications, I have assisted many students with essay editing and application building. I personally was admitted to several selective schools including but not limited to UCLA, UW, UIUC, USC, and Boston University. I am very familiar with the Common Application and UC application.

My goal is to help students in any way I can! In my experience, lack of knowledge and ability is hardly ever the cause of poor grades or test scores. Teaching style, environment, stress, and lack of resources often are the keystone. My job is to find and guide those areas of improvement as an advisor and mentor. I look forward to conversing with parents and students to develop a cohesive plan to help your student!

Since COVID, I have been tutoring online for five years now, with over +250 hours of experience and many more on-site. Please feel free to reach out for a consultation!