The BTA Undergraduate Mentor Team

Cami

Cami is a student at Georgetown University pursuing a B.S. in Business and Global Affairs through the Dikran Izmirlian Program.

Cami brings a strong background in writing, public speaking, mentorship, and strategic communication. Through her experiences in the U.S. Senate, speech and debate, and Georgetown’s Impact Investing Group, she has learned how to turn complex experiences and ideas into clear, compelling narratives. Her interdisciplinary background allows her to help students connect their academic interests, personal experiences, and long term goals into a cohesive story.

Cami is especially passionate about helping students craft college essays, strengthen their writing voice, organize their ideas, and present their experiences with confidence and authenticity. Having navigated competitive academic, leadership, and scholarship opportunities herself, she understands the importance of writing that feels both personal and strategic. She enjoys working closely with students to identify their strengths and create essays that reflect who they are while positioning them for success.

Aria

Aria is a recent graduate of Georgetown University, where she studied English and Justice & Peace Studies with a minor in Sociology. Graduating summa cum laude, Aria has been recognized as a Phi Beta Kappa inductee, an Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholar for Public Service, and an internal Georgetown nominee for the Rhodes and Marshall Scholarships.

Aria has developed her writing and analytical skills through a wide range of policy and research roles. She has worked as a clinical intern with Harvard Law School’s Animal Law & Policy Clinic and as a research assistant with Yale Law School’s Law, Environment, & Animals Program.

During her own college admissions process, she worked as a college essay peer editor and helped her classmates gain admission to Pomona College, George Washington University, Georgetown University, and more. She specializes in helping students brainstorm, organize, and polish essays while preserving their authentic voice. As a former Division I student-athlete, Aria understands how to help students connect their experiences into a cohesive narrative and present themselves with clarity and confidence.

Ava

Ava is a student at Georgetown University studying Human Science in the School of Health. She is on the pre-medical track and is considering medical or law school after completing her Bachelor of Science degree.

In addition to her strong interests in health sciences and chemistry-related fields, Ava is also a passionate and accomplished writer. She has received multiple regional and national awards for her personal narrative writing and poetry, including several Scholastic Art & Writing Gold Keys.

Ava especially enjoys helping students develop authentic and compelling college essays that reflect their unique experiences, strengths, and goals. She understands how to translate diverse experiences into writing that feels both personal and polished. Ava specializes in helping students create cohesive applications that reflect a clear personal narrative.

Emerson

Emerson is an upcoming sophomore at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, bringing real-world business experience as the founder of her own small business alongside various academic accolades, summa cum laude graduation, and additional coursework in computer science and finance

As the editor of her school's literary and arts magazine and a leader in her school's student council, she developed a sharp eye for clear and compelling writing and a talent for listening closely and communicating feedback with care, skills she brings directly into her work helping students with essays and writing.

Her volunteer work in a therapeutic setting further reflects her patience and genuine investment in the progress of those she works with. No matter her students' needs, Emerson is passionate about helping students find their voice and present their best selves.