Work 1-on-1 with an expert educational consultant.
Admissions Advising
Customized guidance for medical school and college applications. Services include creating school lists, planning timelines, assessing extracurriculars, editing essays, and preparing for interviews.
Essay Editing
Planning, Editing, and Proofreading for essays in English and writing-intensive courses in the Humanities and Social Sciences
Spanish
Personalized tutoring to boost your grades in your Spanish class at school or build your skills for work and travel. For high schoolers, college students, and adults.
About Rachel Grubbs
Hi, I”m Rachel. For over 20 years, I’ve worked in higher education as an advisor, coach, and tutor. I’ve helped hundreds of high school students, college students, and adults achieve their educational goals.
I’ve been lucky to work at some well-known companies in test preparation, admission, and applications, Starting in 2025, I am available to work with students independently. I am excited to bring my deep expertise to you at rates that are more affordable and inclusive than many big companies offer.
I chose the name Polaris Results because of the North Star, also called Polaris. I see myself as a guide. Only you can walk your path! I can help you navigate it.
If you’re ready to get started, use my scheduler to book a session with me.
If you have questions, email me directly at rachel@polarisresults.com or use the contact form below.
FAQs
Who?
I work with high school students, college students, and adults.
Where?
I meet students in Westerville, Lewis Center, Powell, Dublin, Worthington, New Albany, and the Polaris area of Columbus. Ohio is in the Eastern Time Zone, and I meet students online anywhere.
When?
I have a mix of weekday afternoons and evenings as well as weekend spots. Use my scheduler to see the most current avialability
What happens at my first advising session?
Every student has their own personal timeline, budget and goals. I will work with you to make the most of the time we have together.
Many students like to begin with an orientation and introduction session in which we review the student history and goals to assess application readiness. This is also a great time for questions about the premed and med school application process. It’s common for another adult family member to join us for this first session.
That said, you may be on a pressing deadline for something in particular: choosing your school list, writing your personal statement or activities essays, submitting your secondaries, or preparing for an interview. If what’s right for you is jumping right into the work, that’s what we’ll do. For these sessions, it’s best that I work solely with the student.
Resume
Independent Admissions Advisor
Specializing in Medical School and College
Starting Spring 2025, now accepting students for the 2025-2026 admissions cycle.
Spanish Tutor and English Essay Coach
Coach Spanish speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Help with drafting, editing, and proofreading English writing of all kinds, from college essays and resumes to copy for small businesses. (2005-present)
Mappd and Medical School Headquarters
Co-founder of Mappd.com, the premed planning and tracking software. Premed advisor at Mappd’s sibling company, Medical School Headquarters. Advised students in both one-on-one and in groups on med school applications, essays, and interview prep. (2019-2024)
Next Step Test Prep (now Blueprint MCAT)
Advisor for the MCAT and the premed process, (2013-2019)
The Princeton Review
Advisor for college, medical, law, business, and graduate school. (2001—2013)
Get in touch.
Send me your questions or requests and I’ll be in touch ASAP.