Ishaan Samantray
I’m an incoming Biological Engineering student at Cornell University, and I know firsthand what it takes to stand out in the college admissions process.
As the President of Kids For Code for the last 4 years, I’ve led hundreds of students through self-designed coding curricula, emphasizing communication, creativity, and clarity—skills I now bring into college essay work.
In addition, I serve as Assistant Manager and Tutor at Spidersmart, where I’ve worked for over 5 years, helping students with SAT/ACT prep and academic tutoring across subjects. I specialize in breaking down complex topics and empowering students to take control of their learning.
Accepted to schools like UNC Chapel Hill (OOS), Boston University (BME), Purdue Engineering, UIUC Materials Science, and UMD Bioengineering, I understand both what competitive schools are looking for and how to frame your unique story.