Jason Shah

Jason Shah
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Short Description: 

Jason was inspired by a 15 year old he tutored in West Philadelphia who couldn’t spell the word “ball.” How would this kid ever go to college? Jason could help him with school, but what about the SAT?

Winner/Finalist Info
Recipient's Age: 
20
Finalist or Winner: 
Finalist
State: 
MA
City: 
Cambridge
Describe what this winner does/did: 
Jason was inspired by a 15 year old he tutored in West Philadelphia who couldn’t spell the word “ball.” How would this kid ever go to college? Jason could help him with school, but what about the SAT? So Jason started INeedaPencil.com, a free online tutoring system designed to help underprivileged youth prepare for the SAT. INeedaPencil.com has helped over 30,000 students increase their SAT scores, by an average of 200 points.
Year in which award/grant was awarded: 
2010