Virtual or in person
Personalized tutoring in writing, history, and civic thought.
AP U.S. History, AP Government, English Composition, U.S. History, Africana Studies, and Philosophy, from high school through college. Taught by graduate researchers in the fields they teach. Virtual or in person, with a free 30 minute consultation first. Specialized knowledge of Oklahoma, Georgia, and Texas course standards alongside the national AP framework.
Limited spots available this term
Every student has higher ground in them. The climb is what we plan.
Two tracks
High school · J.D. Baker
AP & High School
For students in AP and honors social studies, and seniors writing college applications.
- AP U.S. History. DBQ, LEQ, SAQ, and stimulus based multiple choice.
- AP U.S. Government & Politics. All 9 foundational documents, 15 required cases, and the argument essay.
- Course grade support. Working from your student's actual syllabus and assignments.
- College application essays. Personal statement and supplementals, coached not written.
From $40 per sessionFree 30 minute consultation first.
College · Nyeusi Jami
Collegiate
For undergraduates in general education and introductory major courses.
- English Composition. Thesis, structure, revision, and citation.
- U.S. History. Survey courses and research papers.
- Introduction to Africana Studies. Core texts, debates, and terminology.
- Introduction to Philosophy. Argument reconstruction and close reading.
From $40 per sessionFree 30 minute consultation first.
Who you are working with
J.D. Baker
AP & High School
With over 15 years working with high school students, my goal is to help them reach their full academic and civic potential. I tutor AP U.S. Government & Politics and AP U.S. History, having supported over 35 students. Each student who personally reported their scores to me earned a 4 or 5.
As a community educator and historian, I'm earning my master's degree at Georgia State University, where my research covers the same history at the heart of these courses. I curate personalized learning plans from reputable sources, adding context from my scholarship and professional experience. Beyond the textbook, I show each student how to read context clues, build an argument from evidence, and communicate clearly.
At Georgia State, I support its Early College program, engaging daily with high schoolers earning college credit. Every student has a unique set of strengths and challenges, so I build an individualized plan for each one's short- and long-term success.
- M.A. candidate, Africana Studies, Georgia State University
- Published work in American history
- Municipal government service
- School district oversight and state level teacher recognition panels
Nyeusi Jami
Collegiate
A graduate researcher in Africana Studies at Georgia State University with an undergraduate degree in Philosophy and a research focus on the African American freedom movement of the early nineteenth century.
Six years as co-host and co-producer of the R.A.P. radio show on WRFG Atlanta, and a regular contributor to the By Any Means Necessary quarterly journal. Making a complicated argument clear to an audience is the actual skill a composition course is grading.
- M.A. candidate, Africana Studies, Georgia State University
- B.A., Philosophy
- Published contributor, By Any Means Necessary quarterly
- Six years co-producing public radio, WRFG Atlanta
- Community organizer, Atlanta
How it works
A free consultation
Thirty minutes to hear where you actually are. Bring a graded essay, a syllabus, or a recent score. No cost, no obligation.
A written plan
A target, a weekly focus, and a realistic timeline. You know what we are working on and why before the first paid session.
Sessions and evidence
Writing marked up in a shared document you keep, on the actual rubric you are graded against. If it is not working, the plan changes.
Rates
The same rates apply to both coaches, for every subject.
Coaching sessions
Any subject, either coach
| Single session, 60 minutes | $50 |
| 4 sessions, 60 minutes each | $45 each |
| 8 sessions, 60 minutes each | $40 each |
| Single session, 90 minutes | $70 |
| 4 sessions, 90 minutes each | $250 total |
Writing support
Standalone, no package required
| Paper review, one essay | $40 |
| College essay package | $250 |
The essay package covers a personal statement plus up to three supplementals, across five sessions with written feedback between them.
Essay package revisions are capped at two rounds each. Packages are paid in advance and valid for 12 weeks. Twenty four hours notice to reschedule, or the session is counted. Reduced rate seats are available in every term, so ask if cost is the obstacle.
Common questions
How many sessions does someone usually need?
It depends on where you are starting and how much time is left. A student who knows the content but cannot finish a timed essay may need six to eight sessions. Someone behind in the course itself is a longer commitment. We will tell you honestly at the consultation, including if you need fewer sessions than you expected.
Is it too late to start?
Rarely. Writing improves faster than content knowledge, and writing is where most of the grade is lost. Even a few weeks of focused work on the rubric moves scores. If we do not think we can help in the time remaining, we will say so rather than take your money.
Do you help with the actual class, or just the exam?
Both. We work from your syllabus, your assignments, and your upcoming tests, then shift toward exam format as the date approaches.
Is virtual as effective as in person?
For these subjects, yes. The work is documents, writing, and discussion, all of which travel well over video. Written feedback is often better virtually, because everything already lives in a shared file you keep. In person availability depends on the coach and your location, so ask at the consultation.
Do you write the essay?
No. You write it and we coach it. Every word submitted is yours. We ask questions, mark up drafts, and push you to say the thing you actually mean, which is what a strong essay requires anyway.
What if cost is a problem?
Say so at the consultation. We hold reduced rate seats every term. No application and no documentation, just ask.
Book a consultation
Tell us where you are.
The more detail here, the more useful the consultation will be. Every inquiry gets a reply, usually the same day. Spots are limited this term, so earlier is better.
Got it. Thank you.
We will be in touch shortly, usually the same day, to set up your free 30 minute consultation. If it is urgent, email hello@highergroundscholars.com.