Meet your awesome MedLife Mastery Mentors

"My name is Kamal Randhawa and I am a first-year MSc. Candidate in Cellular and Molecular Medicine at the University of Ottawa. I am passionate about my studies and love to help those around me. I wrote the MCAT two times and learned a lot each time.

What drove me towards retaking the exam was that I was 1) confident in my abilities to learn challenging concepts 2) synthesize relevant information in a clear and concise way for my brain to develop strong semantic networks and 3) score better than my first attempt! Now as a tutor, I hope to impart all my skills, knowledge, and notes to anyone who might need a little help!"

Hi, I’m Sahil! I am a recent graduate from Emory University with a focus in Biology on the pre-med track. Over my time at Emory, I have learned how to balance rigorous academics with the things that make me happy day-to-day. 

Keeping a positive mindset and staying focused on my long-term goals also helped me stay motivated while studying and added some perspective to this process. Studying for the MCAT is an extremely personal journey, and I hope to work with you to identify how to best utilize different strategies and resources to help you meet your goals!

"Hi, I am Sydney and I am an M2 student at ECU's Brody School of Medicine. I can remember the anxiety and frustration I felt while trying to navigate the application process alone--they sure don't make it easy!

As someone who has successfully walked through the application process, I hope to guide you and provide the advice and insight I wish I had access to when I applied. I strongly believe if you've made it this far in the pre-med journey that you truly belong here. Together we can weave together all the parts of your application to present your unique story in a compelling way.

I have experience with editing personal statements, secondary essays, and activities writeups. Additionally, I can help you prepare for traditional interviews and the CASPer. Best of luck on your application journey!”

“Hey my name is Hanes Grafe and I am excited for the opportunity to work with you on preparing the best medical school application with the background that you have. I personally was accepted to all the in-state medical schools I applied to and I believe that my strengths lie in my background in writing and interpersonal skills for my interviews.

During my undergraduate years I was a writing center tutor and specialized in helping students craft graduate school essays. I am well versed in the minutiae of style, voice, and grammar and hope to help you craft essays that best present who you are as an applicant and future physician.

As for interviewing I have experienced the different types of interviews including one-on-one, group, and MMI’s. I hope to help students grow in their self-confidence and comfort in their interviews as this is often the last hurdle to jump over before being accepted.”

“Hello! My name is Alisha I decided to go into medical school near the end of my freshman year of college when I started volunteering in various hospitals and clinics and shadowing different specialties. After exploring more about what a field in medicine entails, I became very committed to applying as soon as I could.

 I fulfilled all my pre-med requirements as well as a fulfilling list of extracurricular activities and research experiences that I believed would make me a strong candidate for medical school. I think my candidacy was made further unique by the various remote and virtual opportunities I pursued in light of the pandemic rather than the more traditional experiences applicants usually have.

 I studied for and took the MCAT in the summer of my sophomore year. Throughout my junior year I started to get my application materials ready including securing letters of recommendations, writing short paragraphs for each of my extracurriculars, and drafting my personal statement.

 By spending time during the school year, I was able to have multiple of my peers and medical students read over my work. I was able to submit my primary application on the first day it opened at the end of May. I also studied for and took the CASPr in May. After submitting my Primary application, I started pre-writing my secondary essays for the schools I applied to.

 By mid-August I had completed all my secondaries and remaining application materials. Throughout my senior year, I completed my interviews! I ultimately matriculated into the Sidney Kimmel Medical College.”

"Hello! My name is Grace Olson and I am a current M1 at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. I applied to medical school throughout my senior year as an undergraduate student and have learned a lot throughout my journey that I would love to pass on to future applicants.

I believe that one of the most important aspects of the medical school application is finding a cohesive way to present your personal journey to medicine and to deliver that in a way that is both articulate and genuine.

This comes up again and again throughout your primary, secondaries, and interview and it is something that I can help you with every step of the way. As your mentor, I can help you set up schedules and personal deadlines, reflect on personal experiences, edit primaries/secondaries, prepare for interviews, and be your MedLife cheerleader!"

" Hi, I’m Ryan. I’m a 4th-year medical student from rural Kentucky who grew up without access to a major healthcare system or healthcare careers mentor. After performing well on my MCAT, I went on to receive 5 MD and 2 DO acceptances to medical school.

I have worked with MCAT Mastery as an MCAT Tutor since my senior year of college in 2019. I am currently enrolled at the University of Louisville School of Medicine where I serve as class president and intend to pursue a career in Diagnostic Radiology. I’m a compassionate, driven mentor who seeks the same success for my peers that I hope for in myself.

Due to my experiences in medical school, I am able to provide unique insight into what makes an applicant competitive for medical school admissions boards and what you can do (from the first day of freshman year) to build an application that will be competitive any medical school in the country.”

“Hi I’m Pooja and I’m excited to be your mentor! After my second year, I applied to UofT, McMaster, Queens, UOttawa, Dalhousie, Memorial, Manitoba, and UBC. The applications were tough and different from each other. I worked to not tell medical schools what I did but show them, even in 150 characters.

It took me months to perfect the art of showing them my personality so my reviewers could connect with me on the page. My strategy landed me interviews in my third year at McMaster, Queens, UOttawa, Memoria, Manitoba, and UBC.

My interview prep started in October and didn’t end until March. I prepared an hour every day and more on the weekends to prepare for all the different interviews. Some were MMI, some were traditional, some were synchronous, and some were asynchronous. I was using different timing, different styles of questions, and different styles of answers. It was hard work to do this while studying, volunteering, and working.

I practised by myself, practised with friends, and practised with strangers. Eventually, I learned my style of interviewing. On the other hand, I also questioned my self-esteem, my place in medicine, and whether they would accept me over all the other incredible applicants. In the end, my hard work and self-reflection paid off - I was accepted to Manitoba, UBC, McMaster, and Memorial.”

"Hey there! My name is Jack and I’m a biology major. While I was studying for the MCAT, I really struggled with finding time to set aside from my numerous other activities and regular school work to dedicate to the MCAT.

At the time, I was juggling being an NCAA college athlete, my hardest course load yet, as well as other smaller time commitments that made it very hard to dedicate any real amount of time to such an important test.

When I finished the semester, I took a practice test to see how far I had come from the diagnostic I took before studying; however, I was nowhere near where I wanted to be, and my test date was only a month and a half away.

In that time, I dedicated myself to my MCAT studies and was able to improve my score 10 points above the practice test I had taken at the end of the semester. I’d love to work with you to get your score to where you’d like it to be (or even higher)!"

"Hi, my name is Srikar Dudipala and I am a medical student currently living in New York City. I graduated from Brown University, earning an honors degree in Neuroscience. I truly am passionate about tutoring and really try to emphasize adapting to individual learning styles in order to connect with each student and help them succeed.

I also love to use humor and creativity to keep my students engaged and motivated! In my free time, I enjoy playing Spikeball and basketball and visiting every museum that New York City has to offer! While I was really happy about my final score of 524, I definitely went through my own struggles while taking the test - including always getting stuck between 2 answer options and navigating tricky CARS passages.

In addition to serving as an MCAT tutor, I also TA'd Biochemistry and General Chemistry, and worked with underserved children at Providence while at Brown. I hope to be able to work with you with both content and test-taking strategies to help you succeed as well!"

“Hi! My name is Krishi, and I am a candidate for Drexel's combined BS/MD program. I will be starting medical school in August 2024. I am super excited to be a part of MedLife Mastery, and my goal is to pass on the key tips and crucial techniques that I learned during my studying journey to students who are aspiring to take the MCAT.

What helped me the most during my journey was to focus on practice questions and dissect each question that I get wrong, along with understanding why I got the questions that I got right right.”

“I first applied to medical school in 2020 at the end of my senior year. I applied and felt confident in my application, as I had pretty high stats and a good mix of extracurricular activities. I completed my application with help from friends and other pre-meds but did not use any counseling service.

In my gap year, I moved home and worked in one-on-one behavioral therapy with kids with autism. The emotional toll of applying definitely affected me, and it started affecting me a lot more when I hadn't heard back from any schools by November, even though I had submitted all of my secondaries by the end of July.

I wish I had had a mentor or someone to talk to that understood, because I was watching all of my friends get amazing interviews and I felt like a failure. I also needed someone to tell me to stay OFF Reddit! I eventually ended up getting three interviews at Tulane, Cornel, and UCSD.

Two of those were traditional style interviews and one was the multiple-mini-interview format, so I have experience preparing for both of those! I was unfortunately placed on the waitlist for all three schools, which I never got off of.

This was really hard for me because it felt impossible to plan for my future, and the emotional toll that the year had taken on me left me defeated and believing I would never make it to medical school. In spite of that, I found the courage to reapply and sought help from a professional counselor.

We worked on every aspect of my application together and reviewed what went wrong on my last application. My second cycle wasn't extraordinarily more successful. However, I felt my application was dramatically more genuine, my interview skills drastically improved, and my overall mental health was so much better.

I think this was all due to the help of my counselor, and is the reason that I want to help others on this long, stressful, but achievable journey!”

"Before entering my medical school application cycle, I was extremely overwhelmed by differing advice I found online on writing the application essays, creating a reasonable school list, and tackling impending deadlines. I spent most of the year before applying comparing myself to others and worrying that I hadn't done enough to stand out to those who would be reviewing my application.

However, I realized that at the end of the day the most important goal for me was to authentically share who I was and my passion for medicine with the admissions committees. This meant months of difficult self-reflecting on the experiences that had led me toward a career in medicine and how they shaped the person I am.

Since most pre-medical students tend to do very similar activities to one another, I believe one key to a successful cycle - and what I hope to work on with you - is finding your narrative and helping you write about your experiences and goals in a unique way that is both personally compelling and professionally oriented to the missions of the schools you have an interest in.

The other key aspect of successful admission is creating a well-balanced school list, and I can help you ensure you are targeting schools that align well with the various parts of your application. By focusing on these tips I have received 2 acceptances thus far this cycle and can help tailor the lessons I've learned throughout writing application essays and interviewing to your upcoming application process, working to ensure your character shines through and you feel confident and proud of the work you've done so far on your pre-med journey!"

"Hi! My name is Mehul and I’m a currently studying neuroscience in Canada. I wrote the MCAT in summer 2020 and would love to help you achieve the MCAT score you’re aiming for! I know that the MCAT prep process can sometimes feel incredibly long and tedious, and that it’s hard at times to find the motivation to continue.

I’ve also faced problems remaining positive in light of a poor practice test score or after continuing to make the same mistakes again and again for weeks on end. But I managed to overcome these hurdles, and totally believe that you can too! I’ve been tutoring in some form or another for about 7 years, and absolutely love teaching.

I’m going to focus on strategies, tips, and tricks that I used during my MCAT experience as well as ways I learned to approach AAMC-style questions so that you can learn how to actually write the exam, not just study forward.

"Hello! My name is Joseph and I am excited to be your tutor! I am from Phoenix, Arizona, and just recently graduated from Arizona State University with a BS in Microbiology. I love to play the cello and am passionate about music and both scientific and artistic aspects of life.

I studied for the MCAT the summer after graduation and took it after 3 months of studying. I received a 97th percentile score, and have helped some of my friends with their studying too. I believe I have a good grasp of visualizing concepts and obtaining a higher level of understanding that will help you with your MCAT.

I am always looking to help and encourage struggling students. To help you increase your score, I will teach you how to effectively eliminate wrong answer choices, and then demonstrate effective reasoning strategies that will lead you to a confident answer.

I will ask you questions throughout that will hopefully guide you along the way. I’m looking forward to helping you raise your score!”

“Hi! My name is Sophie and I'm excited to be tutoring you! I graduated from the University of Western Ontario with my BSc in Chemistry. When I started studying for the MCAT, I fell incredibly behind because I didn't have a biology background.

I put so much time into studying the biology content to "catch up" that I lost sight of the fact that the MCAT is truly a strategy-based test. It wasn't until I started watching videos on the strategies taken to approach passages that I saw a change. My scores started to improve and so did my mindset!

I want to help you do the same. I know what it's like to feel unsure of your abilities and down on yourself. By tutoring you, I hope to not only increase your score, but also help you feel positive throughout the process.

I know with the right mindset, hard work, and a good support system, you can reach your goal score and I'm here to help you get there!”

"Hi! My name is Joon, and I grew up in Los Angeles, California. I went to Brown University and swam on the varsity team, so I can definitely relate to the hectic student-athlete lifestyle. While studying for the MCAT, I had just started working as a full-time research assistant.

I spent most of my day in the lab, and I was definitely worried about whether or not I would have enough energy, let alone time, to do well on the MCAT. If you're having a hard time committing to a schedule or feeling unsure whether or not you have all the resources and tools you need, I am more than happy to work with you to figure out a feasible study schedule.

With a solid foundation in the study plan and the resources you'll use, you can improve your score and feel more confident going into your exam, which I believe is the key to reaching your goal MCAT score. I look forward to helping you get there!"

Hi I'm Mollie!I graduated from UPenn in 2020. As a Division 1 athlete and Neuroscience major, I needed to manage my time wisely. When I was studying for the MCAT, I needed to balance my studying time with full-time work at a doctor’s office.  After struggling to see any increases in scores from practice tests, I was very discouraged. 

I needed to learn how to change my strategies in order to improve, and my scores subsequently increased from there on out.  Building my confidence was not easy, but through hard work, I was able to do so. Throughout my studying, I increased my score almost 30 points from my diagnostic test. 

I have previously worked as a tutor for High School and College students in the sciences, and have coached swimming for those of all ages. I pride myself on my ability to find the communication style that best fits those I work with.

"Hi, I am Saanya! Learning content and testing out strategies are important, but what is often overlooked is overcoming the mental block that many students have that prevent them from performing their best in this often anxiety-inducing test.

It's something I had to learn to recognize and work around, along with the time crunch I had of studying within only 1.5 months, I often found myself telling myself that I couldn't achieve the score I wanted. Once I realized that this was detrimental to my progress, I learned to use the time crunch I had to my advantage, and I want to help you do the same.

I know what it's like to feel unprepared for this test and only have a small amount of time left- I would love to help you strategize your time for what works for you! At the end of the day, I'm here to cheer you on through your ups and downs until you're confident about your studying process!"

"Hello! I’m Hieu! I attended Washington and Lee University, majoring in Neuroscience and minoring in Film. My MCAT journey was very long and tedious. It was a lot of trial and error, but I eventually figured out how to best study for it.

I had to balance studying for the MCAT with classes, working, and summer internships. At first, I thought I was prepared after studying for the MCAT during the summer. However, I still wasn’t prepared.

After delaying my first exam date for another semester, I used that time to practice and hone my learning skills. I figured out the best method to study to increase my score. I look forward to helping you with your journey!"

"Hi! I’m Nivi and when I first started studying for the MCAT, I was absolutely overwhelmed! I spent a lot of time trying to force myself to take notes/make flashcards for content review and I would use not being done with content as a reason to push back practice tests.

When I finally started taking full-length practice tests, I freaked out on every section. Adding to that, even after months of studying, I got my lowest score yet on a FL, which was extremely discouraging. I took a break and came back determined to study in a way that worked for me.

For example, I’m a visual learner so I began relying on diagrams and started watching a lot more videos for content review. Additionally, I also realized the importance of mental/physical well-being so I started exercising more regularly and meditating before my practice exams, which helped a lot.

In our sessions, I’ll work with you to make sure you can be confident while studying and are focusing on techniques and methods that will actually get you the score that you want. I’m looking forward to helping you with your prep- and getting you to your score goal by your test date!”

"Two months prior to my test date, I took my first practice test and quickly realized I was inadequately prepared. I had to rework my entire study approach over the following weeks.

I also had to prioritize and address multiple areas of improvement while maintaining my mental composure throughout the process. I understand that studying for the MCAT is a nerve-wracking process because the end result is hundreds of hours of work distilled into a single score.

By helping you build resilience and execute a well-designed plan, I want to assure you are using your time efficiently while preparing for the MCAT. I look forward to helping you!”

"I took the MCAT in April of 2022 after four months of studying. I was able to increase by 10 points from my first diagnostic test to my final test day, but not without a lot of hard work and anxiety. One of the most helpful things for me was having a friend taking it the same day, so that we could check in with each other and feel less alone.

I want to be that person for other students, with the added bonus of having taken the exam before and being prepared with strategies/tools to help students improve. I have several years of tutoring and TA experience, and want to help you do and feel your best on your MCAT testing day. I look forward to getting you to your goal score!"

“Hi! I'm Clare (she/her). I am excited to be a mentor and companion on your MCAT journey. I know first-hand how challenging it can be to balance studying with other responsibilities, and how stressful it can be to navigate all of the content and strategy.

After struggling with anxiety and self-doubt, I had to learn how to be gentle with myself and trust in my own process, to learn from my mistakes and celebrate my successes. The second time around, after lots of trial and error, I found ways to study efficiently and effectively while still taking care of myself.

I'm looking forward to sharing what I've learned and helping you find and create study methods that will work for you!”

"Hi! My name is Savannah, and I’m looking forward to working with you! I am a recent graduate of Northwestern University, and I took the MCAT this past August. I come from a theatre/communication background and absolutely love tutoring/mentoring, so I am extremely excited to help you raise your score!

Working together, I will meet you where you are, and if something doesn’t make sense via one method of explanation, I will strive to find another one that works better with your brain. My MCAT journey was not a walk in the park. I hit a major score plateau at 505- I am talking months of 505s- up to three weeks before my exam. Not only was it frustrating to feel the lack of progress, but it sent my mental health down the toilet.

I was depressed, devastated, and truly had NO faith in myself or my intelligence. Even when I started seeing scores increase, my self-esteem was still so low that I couldn’t believe it. I want to help you avoid falling for the imposter syndrome, like I did, and reach your score goal without programmed self-doubt keeping you down! Looking forward to working together!”

"Hi, I’m Amna! The first time I took the MCAT, I tried to learn everything (even the things I knew were unlikely to actually be on the exam). I went on to spend 3.5 months studying part-time trying to learn all of that content- but I still didn’t get the score I wanted.

The second time, I decided to study smarter, rather than study MORE. The makers of the MCAT are primarily testing your ability to analyze information and make conclusions- which you only need “high-yield” content for.

This time, I spent more time practicing passages, and developing a calm and logical approach to answering questions. Working on perfecting these strategies was the key to getting my 520, and I want to help you learn the “hacks” and strategies that can help you do the same.

The MCAT is testing intelligence, not your ability to regurgitate information- and that’s why anyone can succeed on it with the right strategy and mindset! That’s what got me to my dream score, and I’m looking forward to helping you with these tactics so that you can reach your score goal too!”

"Hi there! I'm a 4th year undergraduate at UC Berkeley who is about to graduate and apply to medical school. When I first started studying for the MCAT I was having a really difficult time, but after lots of practice and hard work I was able to achieve a score of 522!

I tended to be a slow thinker and slow reader, so adapting to the timing of the test was a challenge for me, but I was able to develop strategies for overcoming this. I struggled on this long MCAT journey, but I was able to find the test methods and strategies that work best for me and I'd love students to do the same and achieve their goal score!"

“Hi, I'm Joe and I’m looking forward to tutoring you! I began studying for the MCAT about three months before my exam, and it's safe to say, I barely knew where to start. Having never received any pre-med counseling, the sheer scope and importance of the MCAT were incredibly daunting.

During the first couple months of my studying, I was not performing well on the MCAT practice passages. As a result, I was extremely concerned about how I was going to perform on the actual MCAT. However, after taking four AAMC practice tests (and improving my score by over 9 points in two weeks while taking these practice tests), I found the perfect MCAT strategy to maximize my success.

When I finally went to take the real MCAT exam, I was even more nervous than I thought I'd be, despite the fact that I felt very prepared. Somehow, I was able to calm my nerves and put forth my best effort on the exam. I ended up getting a 523 while scoring 130 or above on every section.

Even though I ended up scoring in the 99th percentile, I know what it's like to feel overwhelmed by MCAT studying and think that there's no possible way to score highly on the exam. By working with me, students will learn to overcome this self-doubt.

My main focus in MCAT tutoring is helping students find the strategy that works best for them, as I don't think there is such a thing as a "one-size-fits-all strategy." By developing a personalized strategy, students can see large score increases in small amounts of time. I can’t wait to help you reach your score goal!”

"Combining my biochemistry degree with 2 co-ops (one in surgery and one in pharmaceutical research), I felt I had a strong foundation coming into the MCAT. I was accepted through an early assurance program, so I knew the mark I had to hit on the exam.

I gave myself approximately 4 months for studying, and definitely was not where I thought I would be. I had a fair amount of the content down, but the exam style was so different I was really struggling with the question style.

I started using a variety of qbanks to learn how to interpret the questions, as well as identify content gaps. I ultimately achieved a score better than I could've ever imagined. I look forward to helping you!"

"Hi, I’m Shahar! I had the choice of either going abroad or applying to medical school in the upcoming cycle. My university said that it would be very difficult to do both, as it would not only leave me with under a month to study, but that I would be removed while abroad from the academics that the test requires of me.

This sounded like a challenge, and I told myself that I would be okay with not succeeding, but I wanted to bet on myself that I could persevere. Five months later, I was on my flight home from Switzerland, and I had opened up an MCAT general guide I had downloaded for the flight. This was the beginning of my study journey.

I found that the biggest advantage I could give myself was building confidence which in-turn would allow me to be more comfortable with the test itself. Content aside, the MCAT tests you on how you pick yourself up when you're down and I’m here to help you figure that out!"

"Hi, I’m Veronica! I’m a recent college graduate with years of experience tutoring and mentoring students. My 522 was the result of consistent efforts to familiarize myself with the exam's design and content. This means that I know the ins and outs of the test, and I'm very excited to help you learn them too!"

Hi, I’m Carl! Although I scored a 524 on the MCAT, my journey was not so straightforward. In the three months that I studied, I spent one entire month not making a single score improvement.

In the final month, after working with a tutor to pinpoint my weaknesses, I was able to bring up my score 10 more points. I’m dedicated to helping students in the same situation improve your scores and build the confidence to excel. I look forward to working with you!

Hello! My name is Vinay and I am excited to work with you! I attended the Temple University for my undergraduate degree. When it comes to MCAT success, not only should one have a good handle on the content, but they should also be able to understand the logic of the actual exams.

Through my experiences, I believe I can help you not only grasp a higher-level understanding of each concept but also think from the perspective of an MCAT test-maker! I love opportunities to meet new people and work with them to achieve a common goal.

My goal is to help you understand how to implement logic and effective test-taking strategies to eliminate incorrect answers, efficiently break down passages, and unlock your MCAT potential!

Hello! My name is Dave, and I earned my undergraduate degree at the University of Connecticut majoring in Nutritional Sciences on the pre-medical track. I took the MCAT recently, and I am no stranger to how difficult this process can be and how to study with the plethora of resources out there.

Thus, I want to do my best to help students in their MCAT journeys and find what works for them, as doing this and having support from my peers helped me work towards my dream score. As a tutor, I will find ways to support students and present topics in creative ways.

I also want to be a motivational coach to help students remember their strengths, ability to keep going, and the importance of time for self-care. I find that motivation and making time for oneself is essential in working through the MCAT marathon. I look forward to helping you get to your goal score!

As a non-traditional medical school applicant, I've experienced the juggling act of a full-time job, family commitments, and finding study time. I've navigated the MCAT journey multiple times, recognizing the vital role of maintaining a positive mindset throughout your journey.

With a strong background in research and numerous published manuscripts, I easily dissect research-based MCAT passages, swiftly extracting the essential information. Teaching at the college level has honed my ability to simplify complex concepts.

Scoring in the 90th percentile overall and the top 98th percentile in Biology/Biochemistry, I'm eager to guide you towards achieving your dream MCAT score.

My name is Sami--I am a fourth year student pursuing a Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology major with a minor in Biomedical Research at UCLA. In my tenure, I have maintained a 3.9+ GPA while completing MCAT essential courses, including Inorganic and Organic Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and Biochemistry.

With that said, I believe content is only half of the picture when it comes to the MCAT. Despite my academic foundation, I felt immense pressure to keep up with the rigorous pace, endurance, and volume of content that the MCAT demanded. In turn, my scores kept plateauing in the mid-500s one month out from test day.

If you have experienced similar struggles in your MCAT journey at any point, please know that you are not alone. In my experience, overcoming this struggle required using the right strategies to study and dissect the MCAT, which was just as, if not more, pivotal than what I learned in class.

By taking time to figure out what worked for me, I was able to score 15 points higher in eight weeks and in the 96th percentile on test day. With the right approach, you can, too. If you are interested in implementing strategies to optimize your test results, feel free to book an appointment through my Calendly link. I look forward to working with you soon!

Hey, I'm Harrison! I recently graduated college and will begin medical school in the Fall of 2024. While preparing for my MCAT I felt that I had a strong understanding of the content on the test but struggled to understand the strategy needed to succeed.

Working with other students allowed me to learn and apply a wide variety of these strategies which is when I saw a large jump in my score. I used many different techniques and materials to study for the MCAT and am excited to share this with you!

I took the MCAT 3 times myself. The last time I took it I spent a total of 6 weeks, I was taking other classes at the same time, and I also really struggled with my mental health. At the end of the day it was important to me to choose myself and my peace.

Regardless of what happened on test day, I wanted to be at peace with how I studied and know that I took care of my mind and kept it clear so I could think critically. I hope to inspire others to first choose themselves and their well being.

It is always easier said than done, but personal wellbeing and belief in ourselves is something we are all deserving of regardless of what we are doing in life. With all that being said, my greatest goal is to help students know themselves and be proud of themselves. I want students to study in a way that energizes them instead of draining them, and to always be listening to themselves.

If you don't want to study 12 hours a day, I say don't. If you want to take breaks, please do. If you need to shorten a study session or skip a day or two of studying, do it. It is incredibly important to prioritize your own wellness. If we do not learn how to help ourselves and take care of ourselves we will be unable to help anyone else.

Preparing for the MCAT with me is not just preparation for a test, but is a crash course on managing multiple aspects of life with this personal goal of becoming a doctor that can feel so long and daunting at times. If you work with me, I promise to help develop a plan that helps you study efficiently so you can create time for yourself, do my best to give direction on how to mitigate weaknesses in your test prep, and most of all be there for you every step of the way!

Hi everyone, my name is Pratiksha Boinapally and I graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 2022 with my BA in Public Health on the premed track. After spending the last year and a half working part time while working on my AMCAs application and studying for the MCAT, I will be starting medical school in the fall!

My MCAT studying experience was definitely not smooth sailing, and I ended up having to reschedule my exam. After taking some time to focus on my mental wellbeing and readjusting my study strategies, I saw an exponential increase in my score and was well prepared for my exam date. As for my previous teaching experience, I’ve been tutoring K-12 and college students since 2015 and have worked both in small classroom settings and one-on-one.

I’ve taught a wide range of subjects from teaching kids how to count to 10 to tutoring college level courses and MCAT prep. My own MCAT journey bolstered by my many years of teaching experience make me an empathetic and qualified tutor, and I am very excited to potentially work with you!

“As a student who took the MCAT last year, I faced a lot of anxiety surrounding the sheer amount of knowledge I was faced with learning. However, as I completed practice exams, I realized that a large part of succeeding on the MCAT was learning patterns in question types and passages and being able to take a deep breath, simplify the question in front of you, and search for the pertinent information in the passage.

Through applying these strategies, I was able to better handle the stress of taking the MCAT, answer questions I may not have a lot of outside knowledge on, and better pace myself to finish the sections. I would love to share these strategies with students to help them tackle the MCAT and achieve their goals of attending medical school and becoming physicians.

I have tutored students in high school math classes and SAT/ACT, and through these experiences, I have learned firsthand how important building confidence is to tackling difficult exams. As a tutor, I also strongly believe in identifying problem areas specific to each student and targeting these areas using an approach personalized to each student.”

“Hey there! My name is Sarah Beel and I took the MCAT in August of 2022 and scored a 526 (132/130/132/132), however, this score did not come without many struggles during my prep time. When starting my MCAT prep, I felt completely overwhelmed by the importance of this exam and didn’t know where to start on my studying and I had no one close to me who I could ask for advice.

This caused me to make many mistakes during my prep time, such as spending too much time on content review, not doing enough practice problems and not properly reviewing my full-length exams. I found myself a month away from my exam over 10 points away from my goal score. 

I realized that I needed to change my habits and reflected on what was working and what wasn’t and was able to pull my score up and I surpassed my goal score. I have been through the experience of prepping for the MCAT myself and I know how difficult it can be to navigate this process alone.

I think that having someone who has been through this process and has made the mistakes themselves would have saved me a lot of time and stress. I also have a degree in neuroscience where I took many classes on the topics tested on the MCAT so I believe I have a good content background to help you in your journey to doing well on the MCAT.”

“Hey there! I am a well-rounded person with a wide breadth of experiences such as working at a summer camp, as a landscaper, in human resources, and doing ecological field work. I also have several interests from rock climbing to knitting to cooking to bird watching.

I think this variety of experiences helps me connect with other people and empathize with their stories, which is a major reason why I am working towards becoming a physician. Coming to the MCAT later in my education, I was excited about digging back into my foundational science background, but was also overwhelmed with where to begin and how to navigate the biggest exam I've written to date.

Although I was quite independent in my own studying, I know that having a mentor to help me with things like creating a study schedule to understanding complex topics to practicing exam questions, alongside having that ongoing support and encouragement, would have helped me immensely.

I want to be the person to offer that guidance and mentorship, as someone who has written the exam so recently and figured out some tips and tricks to get over some of those obstacles!”

“Hello! My name is Madison and I am an MD student at the University of Toronto (class of 2027). I have a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology that I completed at the University of Alberta. I wrote the MCAT in 2021, improving my score from a 500 diagnostic to 520 result. My journey was definitely a grind.

As I dedicated myself to studying, I lost all sense of balance in my life and my wellbeing took a significant blow. Following the exam, it took time for me to get back to feeling like myself and once I got to that point, I realized how much better off I would have been if I prioritized my own wellbeing during those months. 

As a result, I have since focused through undergrad and medical school on maintaining balance and my own well-being, and have developed tools and strategies to do so. As a result of my dedication to studying for the MCAT, I also have various strategies and tools that I used to accomplish my score goal that I hope to pass along to you!”

“Hey, I’m Abraar! As a tutor, I've been blessed with the opportunity to be surrounded by highly diverse groups of individuals, and thus have developed an ability to connect with virtually anyone. This allows me to personalize information and find what works for myself and others quite well. I look forward to helping you find a study structure that will fit well for your routine and MCAT goals. One that is specifically in regards to content review and the practice phase, as I had to develop one for myself. Lastly, I love being a person of affirmation and confidence to help push my students forward. I can’t wait to root for you. See you for our first session!”

“I’m a proud New Jersey native, and I discovered my passion for teaching during my high school years when I started working as a math tutor. This early experience sparked a deep commitment to education, as I found immense satisfaction in helping students overcome academic challenges.

Since then, I’ve worked as a tutor in various paid and volunteer positions and even published my own K-5 mathematics book. When it came time to prepare for the MCAT, I quickly realized that the exam presented a whole new set of challenges that I wasn’t fully prepared for.

But by developing systems and strategies tailored to the test, I was able to earn a 515. With over 9 years of tutoring experience and firsthand insight into the MCAT, I’m eager to help you achieve your own goal scores.”

“I TA'ed Intro Chemistry at MIT for 3 years and tutored various grade levels including elementary and middle school students. Given this experience, I feel well-versed in tailoring content to meet each student where they are at! I took the MCAT twice and used my first score to tailor my studying when I decided to retake it three years later.

I focused on my fluctuating areas where the content and strategies were shaky: CARS and Bio/Biochem. I had very little time and resources to study for the MCAT as a low-income, full-time caregiver. I used the Jack Westin and the AAMC fee assistance bundle as my main study sources. From practice exam to practice exam, I saw a little bit of improvement until I plateaued at 510.... for a month. With only a few weeks left till test day I honed in on Bio/Biochem and CARS strategy to make these sections more consistent.

I saw an incremental improvement once something "clicked" and I ended up scoring a 518 on test day. Although I had a lot of setbacks, including having to reschedule my exam two weeks out, I focused on what I could control to help me achieve a high score.”

“I am excited to help you navigate the challenges and rewards of the MCAT experience, especially because my own process was nontraditional. My pathway to mastering the MCAT took three attempts! I studied for the MCAT while working full time, so I understand how challenging it is to balance commitments while studying for this test.

After an initial score that was lower than I expected, I made the decision to delay my application by a year, giving me time to refocus and reassess my study strategies many times. There were many moments where I felt discouraged, frustrated, and disheartened.

Now on the other side, I am so glad that I did not give up on my goal score! I am excited to support you in your journey and help you build the confidence needed to crush it on exam day. My success took a holistic approach towards content review, test-taking strategies, and being flexible and creative towards new methods when retaking the exam. I look forward to helping you feel empowered during your study prep!!”

"Hi! My name is Emma -- I'm a recent grad of Northwestern University and am currently applying to med school this year. Some interests of mine include rock climbing, running, and dog fostering. Super excited to meet you! Having overcome my own struggles on the MCAT, I'm passionate about helping others do the same. During my studying, I reached plateaus that required me to change up my study strategies, schedule, and the resources I was working with, including focusing on test-taking strategies rather than simply content review. I now know how to change the mindset and strategies of students who seem to be 'stuck' and who need an extra push to reach new heights in their studying. I'm looking forward to showing you what I've learned!"

“Hi, I’m Rachel! I have had teaching experience as an undergraduate assistant for honors general chemistry for two terms as well as experience as a mentor in a research mentorship club at UCLA for 3 years. I felt very apprehensive and isolated when I first started studying for the MCAT and can relate to the frustrations many students face. By systematically addressing my weaknesses, I was able to improve my score 17 points over the course of my studying, and I hope to apply those same techniques to work with my students. I’m looking forward to helping you!”

"I never felt studying for the MCAT was easy and I didn't take some crucial classes before the exam, so I felt like I was already behind. However, I quickly learned how to determine what information was significant, how to study that information and how to approach questions that sometimes didn't rely on content at all. I've learned how to approach difficult CARS passages through the many literature-based and writing-intensive classes I've taken in college. I have taught Genetics for the past several years and work as a lab assistant, so I understand the fundamentals behind most biological experiments. I also found ways to condense really difficult, convoluted information in chemistry and physics into understandable chunks, and it ended up being one of my higher sections!"

"Hi, I’m Sarah! I spent a total of 8 months studying for the MCAT while managing my undergraduate course load, extracurriculars, sports, and research. Why such a long prep? This resulted from me pushing back my goal test day twice (from September to January, and later January to March) to have more time to prep but balancing the need to have time to test and retake if needed before application season. Overall my score increased to a 517 on my actual MCAT taken!

I'm also familiar with how comparing yourself to others, especially on the MCAT/medical school journey, can be really difficult and damaging. This is something I struggled with and I hope to use my story to inspire you so you can achieve success and reach your goals even if it feels unattainable in the face of perceived failure like a bad practice exam score, or unsuccessful med school admissions cycle as I have experienced both of those things. I'm really looking forward to learning about your study style and helping you through a plan that works for you individually and feeling empowered in your personal plan and experiences :)"

"Hi! I’m Serena, and I’m looking forward to tutoring you! First off, I want you to know that I’m an experienced tutor. I was an ESL tutor for adult immigrants, so I have that teaching experience under my belt. When it comes to the MCAT, I completely understand the struggle that many students go through, and how discouraging it can feel at times because I was in that same boat! As a tutor, I want to help you find your strengths and weaknesses and from there, help you develop habits to kill the MCAT.

As your MCAT tutor, I not only want to help you succeed on your test, but I also want to be there for you as a mentor and a friend. I will share with you all the tips and tricks that helped me get my dream score, and listen to your concerns so that I can help you develop new strategies that will suit your specific needs on the exam! I’m looking forward to helping you with your prep- and getting you to your score goal by your test date!”

"Hi everyone, I'm Hadi! The studying and testing process is one of the many difficult journeys you’ll face on your mission to become a physician. During my own prep, I faced the highs and lows and trusted my strategies and resilience to quickly boost my score. I’m here to help you reach your dream score efficiently and effectively, and just as importantly, to be a listening ear while you navigate one of the most challenging aspects of your academic career. I love working with students one-on-one, learning how you learn best, and adapting our plan so that it fits you. Whether it’s simplifying dense content or spotting patterns in the way questions are asked, I want to make your prep feel less overwhelming and more doable — because it is!"

"Since I had taken my premed courses about 5 years before I started studying for the MCAT, it almost felt like I was starting all over from scratch. Although the initial volume of material felt like a giant mountain, I quickly realized how much I subconsciously remembered, which made the relearning process much easier. I’ve tutored students of all ages in many subjects, and I truly believe that anyone is capable of reaching their dream score with the right mindset and support. I use optimism and humor to help motivate my students, but I also challenge them to push past what they think they’re capable of. I love finding new ways to explain things — sometimes a spontaneous analogy or a new way of framing a passage can make something finally click. Tutoring and mentoring go hand in hand for me, and I can’t wait to support you in every part of your MCAT journey."

"Hello, my name is Andrew and I’m excited to work with you! My tutoring journey started in my first year of university when I became the go-to person in my dorm for chemistry help — and it’s been a passion of mine ever since. I know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed by the MCAT. I had to reschedule my test twice before finally feeling ready, and I was also starting from scratch in subjects like Physics and Sociology. But I figured out what worked for me, and I want to do the same for you. I truly believe that doing well on the MCAT is just as much about learning how to take the test as it is about knowing the content. I’m here to help you with both — from test-taking strategies to breaking down tough topics — so that we can get you to your full potential!"

"Hi! I’m Benjamin — I grew up in Las Vegas, recently finished the MCAT, and will be graduating with my B.S. in Microbiology. Teaching has always been one of my biggest passions, and I truly believe that the best physicians are also the best teachers. I’ve tutored everything from AP courses to molecular biology labs and even taught English as a second language. My goal as a tutor is to make concepts feel simple, support you through the ups and downs of MCAT prep, and help you build the confidence and strategy needed to succeed. I’m excited to work with you and help you reach your goals!"