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Jack Reads' Mission
Jack Reads' Mission
Jack Reads is designated as a public charity and is exclusively for charitable and educational purposes as defined within Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Following this principle, Jack Reads aims to proofread and educate high school seniors of any financial background.
Jack Reads is designated as a public charity and is exclusively for charitable and educational purposes as defined within Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Following this principle, Jack Reads aims to proofread and educate high school seniors of any financial background.
In light of our mission statement, "Better Writing Towards a Brighter Future—For Free," Jack Reads strongly affirms the belief that every high school senior, regardless of income, deserves a chance to have their story read as they embark on the next chapter of their life. It is with this promise that we aspire to assist high school seniors make their mark in the world and beyond.
In light of our mission statement, "Better Writing Towards a Brighter Future—For Free," Jack Reads strongly affirms the belief that every high school senior, regardless of income, deserves a chance to have their story read as they embark on the next chapter of their life. It is with this promise that we aspire to assist high school seniors make their mark in the world and beyond.
Our Team
Our Team
Jack Hamsher (Zhao): Co-Founder and Executive Writing Instructor
George Crawford: Co-Founder
Meet The Founders
Meet The Founders
Jack Hamsher (Zhao)
Jack Hamsher (Zhao)
Jack Hamsher (otherwise known as "Jack Zhao") is a Chinese American adoptee and a high school senior at Gonzaga Preparatory School.
Jack Hamsher (otherwise known as "Jack Zhao") is a Chinese American adoptee and a high school senior at Gonzaga Preparatory School.
Starting from a "Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book" copy gifted on his ninth birthday, Jack fell in love with writing.
Starting from a "Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book" copy gifted on his ninth birthday, Jack fell in love with writing.
Jack's philosophy for helping people stems from his older sister, Emma Hamsher, whose life and legacy inspires him as he pursues higher academia.
Jack's philosophy for helping people stems from his older sister, Emma Hamsher, whose life and legacy inspires him as he pursues higher academia.
Additionally, Jack passed the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators: Writing (5723) at age 17, scoring a 174 on his first attempt.
Additionally, Jack passed the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators: Writing (5723) at age 17, scoring a 174 on his first attempt.
Beyond college application essay help, Jack loves to play Chess and hang out with his friends. He also aspires to be a Mathematics professor.
Beyond college application essay help, Jack loves to play Chess and hang out with his friends. He also aspires to be a Mathematics professor.
George Crawford
George Crawford
George Crawford is a high school senior at Bard High School Early College Manhattan, residing in Brooklyn, NY.
George Crawford is a high school senior at Bard High School Early College Manhattan, residing in Brooklyn, NY.
Beginning with his passion with LEGO Technic sets and science experiments at home with his mom during elementary school, George has always been fond of technology and science.
Beginning with his passion with LEGO Technic sets and science experiments at home with his mom during elementary school, George has always been fond of technology and science.
After joining Code Nation in 10th grade, a program providing free lessons in web development, George discovered his passion for programming.
After joining Code Nation in 10th grade, a program providing free lessons in web development, George discovered his passion for programming.
George aims to utilize his knowledge and love for coding to benefit others via digital and technological means.
George aims to utilize his knowledge and love for coding to benefit others via digital and technological means.
Aside from computer science, George is an experienced drummer, loves jazz, and regularly goes on walks with friends. He hopes to be a computational biologist in the future.
Aside from computer science, George is an experienced drummer, loves jazz, and regularly goes on walks with friends. He hopes to be a computational biologist in the future.
Our Story
Our Story
Jack Reads began with a simple idea: every student deserves the chance to share their story.
Jack Reads began with a simple idea: every student deserves the chance to share their story.
On August 12h, 2025, Jack Hamsher (otherwise known as "Jack Zhao") uploaded a video where he offered high school seniors the opportunity to have their college application essays proofread. In the video, Jack explained how students were able to submit their essays to him via Google Form. Gaining moderate success, the video has since surpassed 25k views.
On August 12h, 2025, Jack Hamsher (otherwise known as "Jack Zhao") uploaded a video where he offered high school seniors the opportunity to have their college application essays proofread. In the video, Jack explained how students were able to submit their essays to him via Google Form. Gaining moderate success, the video has since surpassed 25k views.
On August 13th 2025, Jack received a message from George informing him that his link was not working. Realizing that he needed to upscale, Jack broke the news of his plans to begin a nonprofit organization on August 16th, 2025.
On August 13th 2025, Jack received a message from George informing him that his link was not working. Realizing that he needed to upscale, Jack broke the news of his plans to begin a nonprofit organization on August 16th, 2025.
Shortly after posting the video, George reached out to Jack, offering to help design and structure the website for free of charge. Hearing his offer, Jack quickly accepted as George and he set out to expand on Jack Reads. Jack and George have been collaborating together ever since.
Shortly after posting the video, George reached out to Jack, offering to help design and structure the website for free of charge. Hearing his offer, Jack quickly accepted as George and he set out to expand on Jack Reads. Jack and George have been collaborating together ever since.
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