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 7 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.
I graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Chemical Engineering. At Michigan, I worked on nanoparticle research through the Min Research Lab. I also worked as an EMT, responding to 911 calls on an advanced life support ambulance and leading Michigan’s campus ambulance program. Now, I am in training to become a medical doctor at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.
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!
Our Tutors
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Jacob Robins
FOUNDER | PRESIDENT | VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY (MD PROGRAM)
Degree: B.S.E. Chemical Engineering (University of Michigan)
Academic Metrics: GPA - 4.0, ACT - 36
Notable Achievements: USNCO Honors Recipient, Posse Scholar, 1931E Scholar, CME Software Engineering Intern, Paramount Software Engineering Intern, Hugh G. Rumler Award, George M. Landes Prize, UM CoE Spring Commencement Speaker
Fun Fact: I am a licensed EMT in Michigan!
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Luke Hower
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR | UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN
Major: Civil EngineeringAcademic Metrics: GPA - 4.0, SAT - 1540
Notable Achievements: 14 AP Tests with a score of 5, James Scholar, UIUC Solar Decathlon Team
Fun Fact: I can do a pullup with 177 percent body weight
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Will Duggan
DIRECTOR OF CS PROGRAM | TUTOR | TENNR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Degree: B.S.E. Computer Science Engineering, Mathematics Minor (University of Michigan)
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.
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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, Five Rings Software Development Intern
Fun Fact: I can play the jazz tenor saxophone!
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Mehul Gautam
DIRECTOR OF PRE-HEALTH PROGRAM | NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY FEINBERG SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Degree: B.S. Neuroscience (University of Michigan)
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!
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Grace Feng
TUTOR | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Degree: Computer Science Engineering
Academic Metrics: GPA - 3.98, ACT - 36
Notable Achievements: UM College of Engineering Honors Council, Michigan Research and Discovery Scholars Peer Mentor, Intern at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Fun Fact: I can play the tuba!