Judy Xie Tutoring

I am a private English tutor and college admissions consultant with over five years of experience working with high-achieving students across the Northeast. I hold a Bachelor's degree in English from Columbia University, where I combined rigorous literary study with a minor in Statistics. My work focuses on developing students' analytical thinking, narrative voice, and confidence as writers, with particular expertise in college admissions essays and advanced academic writing.

I work selectively with students and families seeking a thoughtful, strategic, and highly personalized approach to academic and admissions success.

College Success Stories

Helped students with essays resulting in acceptances at Princeton, Columbia, CalTech, Duke, and UMich.

Credentials & Distinctions

Graduated with a 4.0 GPA in English and 3.9 overall GPA
Recipient of 26 Scholastic Writing Awards, including national recognition
Three-time National Scholastic Medalist in Writing
Published across 10+ literary journals and platforms
Former Editor-in-Chief of The Columbia Review, the oldest college literary magazine in the United States

Educational History

Bachelor's Degree in English — Columbia University

Awarded the Van Rensselaer Prize for Best English Lyric Verse
Awarded George Edward Woodberry Prize — given every second year to an undergraduate student in Columbia University for the best original poem
Nominated for the James P. Shenton Prize for Excellence in Essay Writing
Academic concentration in narrative analysis, critical theory, and literary craft