Why We Stand Out

We aren’t like other tutoring companies. We are students too.

Unlike large tutoring companies, we employ college students as tutors. This means our tutors understand the challenges your student faces, like the aftermath of virtual learning or competitive school admissions.

Despite these obstacles, our tutors achieved 99th percentile test scores and attend elite schools around the US. Now, your students can too.

About the Founder

Hey! My name is Jacob Robins and I am the founder of Maize and Blue Tutors. I have been a private tutor for the last 6 years in addition to working at large tutoring companies like Prepmedians and Chitown Tutoring. I specialize in ACT test preparation, however, I have tutored nearly every subject that we teach!

I started Maize and Blue Tutors in high school to help bridge the financial gap between public and private school education through affordable tutoring. Since our founding, we have helped over 250 students achieve grade increases and competitive standardized test scores. Although we offer paid private tutoring, we have a large volunteer component (our Michigan Mentors program) to help public high school students enter careers in STEM.

Currently, I am a rising senior studying Chemical Engineering at the University of Michigan. Outside of class, I enjoy working on my nanoparticle research through the Min Research Lab. Additionally, I work as an EMT in Michigan, responding to 911 calls on an advanced life support ambulance and leading our campus ambulance program. After graduation, I plan to attend medical school!

During the summers, I explore my passion for Computer Science through software engineering internships at large companies. After my freshman year, I worked at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group as one of only 4 freshmen out of over 100 software engineering interns. For the past two summers, I have worked at Paramount on their CBS Sports Quality Assurance Teams.

As shown through my diverse interests above, I love to learn and enjoy sharing this passion with my students! In my free time, I enjoy playing pick-up basketball, going on bike rides, and seeing friends!

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Current Executive Board

Jacob Robins

FOUNDER | PRESIDENT | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Major: Chemical Engineering
Academic Metrics: GPA - 4.0, ACT - 36
Notable Achievements: USNCO Honors Recipient, Posse Scholar, 1931E Scholar, CME Software Engineering Intern, Paramount Software Engineering Intern
Fun Fact: I am a licensed EMT in Michigan!
Will Duggan

DIRECTOR OF CS PROGRAM | TUTOR | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Major: Computer Science Engineering, Mathematics Minor
Academic Metrics: GPA - 3.91, ACT - 35
Notable Achievements: University of Michigan Dean’s List, University of Michigan SPARK racing team
Fun Fact: I play on an intramural hockey team at the University of Michigan.
Nick Walvoord

DIRECTOR OF CS PROGRAM | TUTOR | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Major: Data Science Engineering
Academic Metrics: GPA - 4.0, ACT - 35
Notable Achievements: National Merit Scholarship Recipient, University of Michigan Atlas Digital Technology Consulting Group Software Analyst
Fun Fact: I can play the jazz tenor saxophone!
Mehul Gautam

DIRECTOR OF PRE-HEALTH PROGRAM | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Major: Neuroscience
Academic Metrics: GPA - 3.99, ACT - 35
Notable Achievements: James B. Angell Scholar, ILMEA All-State Musician
Fun Fact: I love to play tennis in my free time!
Hannah Goldwin

DIRECTOR OF PRE-HEALTH PROGRAM | TUTOR | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Major: Biology Health and Society
Academic Metrics: GPA - 3.94, ACT - 35
Notable Achievements: William J. Branstorm Freshman Prize, JUF 18 Under 18 Honoree
Fun Fact: I am a certified doula!
Sophie Chong

DIRECTOR OF PRE-HEALTH PROGRAM | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Major: Dual Degree Neuroscience and Movement Science
Notable achievements: James B. Angell Scholar, UROP Research Scholar, Johns Hopkins Neuromuscular Research Program
Fun fact: I am a marathon runner!
Mikayla Peterson

DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Major: Human Origins, Biology, and Behavior, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Minor
Notable Achievements: University of Michigan Dean’s List, Creative Development Co-Chair of HMS
Fun Fact: I am a certified nursing assistant in Minnesota!
Lily Steinmetz

UX DESIGNER | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Notable Achievements: Intuit UX Research Intern, Radio Flyer Design Research Intern
Fun Fact: I am a dual citizen!