Meet your awesome MedLife Mastery Mentors

"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.”

"Hi! I’m Emily, and I’m looking forward to tutoring you! I have been mentoring pre-med students of diverse backgrounds and experiences for over a year. With over 4 years of past experience as a grammar and writing instructor, I am well-equipped to edit the many essays involved in preparing a strong and concise medical school application. As a medical student, I have worked closely with my school’s admissions committee. Thus, I know exactly what the admissions teams are looking for in an ideal applicant and what will set your application apart. I make sure to take time uncovering every student’s unique strengths to help compose a strong application that is true to each personal journey. I successfully matriculated to medical school after my first time applying, and I hope to help you do the same.”

"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)!"

"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!"

"As a career-changer post bacc, I took an unusual path to medicine. At Williams College, I studied Economics and English. After working in investment banking and private equity for a few years in New York City, I realized that my career lacked sufficient service to others. I took the MCfAT for the first time in May 2022 at the end of my post bacc and was unsatisfied with my results in Bio/Biochem and Chem/Phys. I retook the exam later than summer and improved both sections tremendously, resulting in a 520. I have personal experience making huge strides in my MCAT score in a short period of time and look forward to working with people looking to do the same!"

“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!”

“Hey I’m Kartik Goswami, a second year medical student in California. My journey to med school began in 2018 when I started undergrad and have since gained lots of experience in med school applications and acceptances. My previous experiences consist of shadowing multiple doctors, writing MANY applications (the secondaries were tough), interviewing at over 10 schools, taking AAMC vita, taking CASPer and performing research. I applied to both DO and MD schools where I was accepted to 8 schools consisting of both training types. And currently I sit on my school’s interview panel for applying students as an interviewer.

Now after going through the process myself I want to make it easier on the next batch of medical students. The process is so long and grueling, and for me it would have be great to have a helping hand along the way. That’s what I'm here for! I have helped many many students with their applications whether it be primaries, secondaries, or tailoring them for specific interviews. And now with MedLife Mastery I want to help even more students achieve their dreams!”

“My name is Ashley and I'm originally from Wisconsin! I graduated from Brown University in 2021 and then spent a year doing research in Boston while applying to medical school. I decided I wanted to go to medical school a bit late in the game, but luckily I had great mentorship from peers to make sure that I was checking all of the boxes and also creating a unique story and application. Creating a stand-out medical school application is a mix of a lot of things -- checking the correct boxes (the MCAT, clinical experience, pre-med courses, etc), exploring things you love, and also writing and talking about your passions in a compelling way! Applying to medical school is a long tricky process, and I'm excited to make it more manageable - whether that means helping you to design an MCAT study schedule, form a logical list of schools to apply to, practicing how to talk about your clinical experiences during interviews, or anything else that will help you succeed.”

"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!"

"Hello I’m Zach! My journey to Med School began in 2018 when I enrolled at the Illinois Institute of Technology as a Biology major. I was the first in my family to pursue a career in the medical field and had no idea what I was getting myself into. Thankfully I met many wonderful mentors along the way including Advisors, Doctors, Professors, and most importantly older students who had been through the same struggles as me. I was able to handle the course load in college and even the MCAT, but my biggest obstacle was the application process. I applied directly out of undergrad, which looking back may have been unwise. It was a struggle to find inspiration for my personal statement, and secondary essays were no better. Ultimately I was offered several interviews and waitlisted at a few schools, but did not receive any acceptances.

While I was very disappointed, I learned a lot from the experience. The following cycle I reapplied and was much better prepared to sell myself to medical schools through my personal statement, AMCAS application, secondary essays, and interviews. I was eventually accepted to the F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University where I plan to attend in the fall.

 
I hope to help other students through the application process, and believe my experience as a successful reapplicant will be invaluable. For those who are applying for the first time I can help to avoid the mistakes I made to ensure you are successful. For reapplicants I can advise you on the adjustments that may be necessary to ensure a med school acceptance in the future. My philosophy is that you must sell yourself to be a successful applicant. Simply checking the boxes of a good MCAT score, solid GPA, and lots of extracurriculars is not always enough. You must recognize your unique strengths, skills, and experiences and present them in your application. This is often easier said than done, but I would be happy to help you along the way!”

“Before the start of my application cycle, I was very stressed out. I internalized the voices of other people who told me that I won’t get in or I needed to take extra gap years. But I knew that I had what it takes to get accepted, I just had to believe in myself, keep pushing forward, and see what happens.

Writing my application essays was a huge challenge for me as English is my second language so grammar was not my strong suit. As a result, I procrastinated a lot and had writer's block constantly. Fortunately, I found online resources and editors who helped me overcome these obstacles. With 19 schools on my list, the secondaries were overwhelming, but I managed to stay organized, stick to my timelines, and submitted well-polished essays as quickly as I could. When I got my first interview invite in July, it was such a great feeling knowing that my efforts have amounted to something!

As of November of this cycle, I have received acceptances to US MD schools with multiple scholarship offers. I still have many more schools to hear back from so I haven't decided where to attend yet. I'm so excited that my dream has come true, with so many options and opportunities to graduate with significantly reduced student loans. If you are struggling with your application or constantly doubting yourself, I know how that feels and I’m here for you.

Applying EARLY and being authentic greatly contributed to my success. I will help you overcome your fears and submit the best version of your application. Once you have all the necessary experiences, all we have to do is figure out which stories to write about to make you shine. It’s not about “standing out” but about being true to who you are. If you are worried about your upcoming interviews, I’m glad to guide you on how to answer common questions as I have been accepted to every school I interviewed at.

We will work on connecting with the readers using your personalities and experiences, which will convince them that you are the applicant they need to pick and they will give you scholarships to make you go there! I can’t wait to help you realize your dream to become a doctor!”

“Hi! My name is Natasha, after graduating college in 2022, I applied to allopathic medical schools through both TMDSAS and AMCAS for the 2023 entry year. During my gap year, I've been working as a high school math teacher while juggling interviews and finishing my secondary applications. Because of this, I can relate well to traditional applicants as well as those with day-to-day jobs. Prior to applying, I felt one weakness in my application was my lack of clinical hours (>200 and just one activity). I worked hard to explain just how significant my limited experiences were to me, even through I didn’t have nearly as many hours as those who had worked clinically for years. I also related several of my non-clinical experiences to my desire to be a physician. As someone with a background in creative writing, I felt I excelled at writing and editing essays during the secondaries process and received similar feedback from interviewers. I’d love to help your personal statements and secondary essays represent you as best as possible, and account for perceived weaknesses in your application. I’ve also participated in traditional, group, and MMI-style interviews, so I’d love to help you prepare for all three styles of interview. In addition, I scored in the 4th quartile for my Casper exam and want to help you do the same. So far, I have received 1 acceptance (a pre-match offer from a TX school), 6 interview invites, and 1 pre-interview rejection, but I am still waiting to hear back from 8 schools! I am so excited to help you on your journal to becoming a physician!”

"Hi! My name is Diana, and I’m looking forward to working with you! As a first year medical student at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine (after graduating from Johns Hopkins with a BA in Biophysics and Molecular and Cellular Biology with a minor in Entrepreneurship & Management), I have gained an in-depth understanding of physics, biology, and chemistry. I also have seven years of tutoring experience, three years of teaching experience in college physics, and a year of tutoring for the MCAT's CARS section. This experience has honed my ability to help students on the MCAT, as I have seen a wide variety of questions, passages, common errors, and the strategies that have led to the most improvement even after long plateaus. After performing well on the MCAT as well as during the medical admissions process, I decided I wanted to help others be successful in academically achieving well so they can also pursue their dreams! I can’t wait to help you on your journey!”

"Hi! My name is Giselle, and I’m looking forward to working with you! I just recently took my MCAT so I know what it’s like to be in the process of studying for this exam because I was there not too long ago. My MCAT journey had its ups and downs just like any other but at the end of the day, I got the score I wanted and I can help you do the same. There’s a lot of varied advice about how to study for the MCAT so I’m here to help you navigate that and aid you in improving your section scores! Overall, I’m looking forward to tutoring you and helping you reach your score goal!”

“I applied to 30+ schools over AMCAS, which I had selected based on mission fit, location, price, and stats. I completed secondaries in July and August after being verified in late July. I also applied to TMDSAS, which I'm happy to help with! I began interviewing in late September up until now, and have been accepted to multiple schools! I am happy to help with personal statement and secondary editing to ensure that you can best represent yourself to your schools! I am also happy to help with interview prep, having done 10+ interviews thus far, including MMI format!”

"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!”

"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 Aurian! From my own experience, I was initially overwhelmed with the sheer amount of content I was expected to know. It took many weeks for me to figure out a system that worked for me. I found a system that allowed me to increase my practice test scores very quickly. In order to do well on this test, one must be able to determine where their gaps lie. Are there gaps in content, in interpreting the passage information/data, or are there gaps in logic and test-taking skills? Or more commonly, are there gaps in motivation or confidence in your own abilities? It was important to diagnose where my issues were coming from and shift my mindset into a more positive and confident one. With enough proper practice, you begin to build an intuition for high yield concepts and how the AAMC structures questions. You become more efficient at picking out relevant information and finding techniques and shortcuts that can greatly improve your score. People learn differently and what works for one student might not work for another. I look forward to helping you figure out strategies that work for you!
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"My journey to success with the MCAT required a transformation that involved more than merely learning the content on the test. I had to build my confidence by celebrating my wins when I came across them, and also by being gentle with myself when I failed. I had to train myself how to sit still for 7-8 hours, and have the discipline to do that several times a week over 4 months. Because I have realized these psychological components of my own MCAT journey, I want to pass these along by being a tutor who emphasizes a holistic approach to studying. It is easy to focus simply on understanding passages and questions, which is obviously important. However, just as important are factors like sleep, exercise, and sense of well-being. I also want to focus on integrating studying for the MCAT into the student's entire application process, so that we can keep in mind the ultimate goal for why we are doing this."

"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.

"Hello, I’m Jennifer! After spending my first two years out of undergrad as a middle school science teacher, I felt ready to begin the process of applying to medical school by taking the MCAT. It hit me that it had been over two years since I had finished my science coursework and I began to fear that I had forgotten too much content knowledge. On top of that, the daunting scope of the MCAT left me feeling directionless and isolated as I began studying. I decided to put on my teacher cap and approach the content as I would a middle school lesson I was preparing to teach. Over time, I realized how applicable the strategies I used in the classroom were to the MCAT. My confidence grew as my score of 507 rose to 515 after 2 months of content review and a 523 after an additional month of test prep, before settling at a 520 on test day. I look forward to helping you!"

"Hi! My name is Sherry. When I first started preparing for the MCAT, I was really overwhelmed with the amount of information. As a result, I wasted several months of time just trying to memorize everything. After several burnouts and seeing a downward trend in the low 500s on my practice tests , I became so discouraged that studying felt like torture to me. It wasn't until several more tests that I realized that test strategies and having a positive mindset is equally important. As a fellow MCAT test taker, I know how important mental health is in this process and I hope to also help cultivate a growth mindset in my tutees. I have confidence that each one of you reading this is capable of reaching whatever goal you have, and I look forward to helping you reach that target score!”

"Hi! I'm Emmajane! I grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, before going to Brown University. I had to be strategic and efficient in this time crunch, because every day was a huge opportunity for raising my score. I like to plan and think strategically, so I will be able to help students figure out how to triage, organize, and approach their studying. For example, figuring out the highest priority items to memorize vs. items that just need to be recognizable. I also have a lot of experience tutoring the topics that are on the MCAT, so I've practiced different ways of explaining and drawing out concepts so that they can be digestible and intuitive. I look forward to helping you reach your goal score!”

"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!"

"Hi! My name is Maya, and I'm an experienced tutor with a B.S. in Biology. I know how daunting and unapproachable the MCAT can seem, but I'm here to tell you that
When I first started studying for the MCAT, I was surprised at how much I struggled to pass the 500 mark. Traditional study strategies didn't feel like they were working for me, and I pushed back my test numerous times until I finally decided to start from scratch and develop my own study plan based on anecdotal advice from hundreds of top scorers. I've spent months researching and personally testing out every strategy in the book, and I want to help you identify and apply those strategies to your own studying to help you kill the MCAT!”

"Hi! My name is Henry and unlike most premeds, I actually took the MCAT during the summer of my sophomore year, yet I was still able to achieve a great score without taking pre-reqs like Biochemistry and Sociology. Since I self-taught and relearned many subjects from scratch, I know exactly what topics to focus on for the MCAT and how they’re commonly tested. During my prep, I also continued to work full time to support my family and I know exactly what it’s like to be on a major time crunch while preparing for the MCAT. I attribute my successful self-teaching to my past teaching experiences as a supplemental instructor in upper level classes (like Genetics and Anatomy and Physiology), so I will provide the same level of tutoring to our sessions. I maintain a very busy schedule, but am always ready to go above and beyond for my students! I’m so excited to help you reach your score goal!”

"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! 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!”

“Hello! My name is Courtney and I am very excited to use my MCAT experience to help you succeed. I recently graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a degree in bioengineering and a minor in chemistry. I am currently doing a gap year as a postbac at the National Institutes of Health, where I am conducting research at the Clinical Center and applying to medical school. In my free time, I love to work out, hang out with friends, and work on projects. My MCAT journey was a long one, but so rewarding in the end. I took the test twice. The first time, I had a 6 month study plan, but did not receive the score I knew I was capable of. I decided to take a few months off and retake it again. The second time I prepped for 5 weeks and achieved a 7 point score increase (including a 5 point increase on CARS). After my first exam, I diagnosed what strategies worked and what did not for me, as well as what specific areas I needed to focus on. I believe anyone is capable of achieving the score they set their mind to, with the right strategies and preparation. I cannot wait to help you get there!”

"Hi! My name is Melanie, and I am a current MD/PhD candidate. I graduated with a major in behavioral neuroscience and took the MCAT in June 2020. Having taken the MCAT twice, I know how stressful and tedious studying for the MCAT can be especially as you juggle other outside commitments like work and school. Having been able to improve my MCAT score and been admitted into my dream program, I want to help you find a flexible study schedule that helps you maximize your scoring potential on the MCAT. Whether this includes working on problem areas, talking through passages, or optimizing on test taking strategies, I look forward to adapting to your learning needs and helping you achieve your dream score. I am excited to work with you!"

"Hello my name is Rishi! I graduated from UC Berkeley in December 2019 and started medical school in Fall 2021. I scored in the top one percent of MCAT students when I took the exam. I have several hundreds of hours of experience that I can leverage to help you improve upon your weak sections and achieve your score goals. As an MCAT tutor, I can help you with content mastery, test-taking strategies, and motivating yourself to study. Beyond helping you get a great MCAT score that can get you into the medical school of your dreams, I hope to help you learn concepts and test-taking strategies that will help you throughout the rest of your life. I cannot wait to start working with you to help you get the best score possible on this exam!”

"Hi! My name is Ayesha, and I was a bio major in college, but I still didn’t necessarily know all the subjects that would be on the MCAT when I started studying. Organic chemistry was hard for me, physics was confusing and I never even took physiology and psychology. So I was overwhelmed with all the material I knew I would have to study. Plus, I had to study full-time after finishing school. I started with a 503, but in 1.5 months, I managed to achieve a 517 through the quickest content review ever, a much greater focus on practice questions and practice tests, developing a positive and confident attitude, and taking care of my physical health! If you’re strapped for time, just know that it’s going to be okay. I’ve been there, so I know that with strategy, you can still conquer this exam!"

"Hi! I am originally from Christchurch, New Zealand, but I moved to Tennessee to attend Vanderbilt University for my undergraduate degree. I graduated a semester early from Vanderbilt in December, 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts in Medicine, Health & Society and a minor in Business.

I scored a 519 on the MCAT and my splits for the four sections of Chem/Phys, CARS, Bio/Biochem, Psych/Soc were 130, 128, 130, 131 respectively. I followed a self-guided method of studying without taking any courses to ensure that I really learned the content and strategy behind answering all types of questions across the different sections of the MCAT. My content review went from January to April. I then took some time off for finals and to watch some of my good friends graduate. I returned home and on the 17th of May scored a 497 (42nd percentile). Needless to say, I was extremely worried about my score. Three weeks later, I began a full time internship in a hospital for the summer and adapted my MCAT studying to the evenings after work. I had saved the AAMC tests to be done last and scored 518, 523, and 520 on the three that I completed. Test day (June 19th) came more quickly than I had expected and I was able to score a 519! An improvement of 22 points in approximately a month, which hopefully shows you my understanding of the focus and dedication necessary for success on the MCAT. I’ve learned a lot of lessons along the way in increasing my MCAT score, which I’m really looking forward to sharing with you! Let’s get you to your MCAT score goal :)"

"Hi! I'm Zara and I'm originally from a small town in rural New Hampshire. After graduating from Harvard University, I began studying for the MCAT and took it for the first time in September of 2020. Unfortunately due to poor time management and test-day anxiety, however, I received a lower score than I had hoped for and ultimately decided to retake the exam in May of 2021.

It was incredibly daunting to imagine studying for an MCAT retake while balancing full time work and extracurriculars, and I initially struggled to find an effective study strategy. However, after incorporating a more active learning approach to the MCAT and learning to use an individualized study plan that played to my particular strengths, I was ultimately able to crush my goal score and achieve a 525!

I am currently finishing my graduate degree in Classics at the University of Oxford, and look forward to pursuing my studies at medical school in the future. Having worked as a Faculty Aide and Teaching Assistant for over 2 years, I feel comfortable working with students of all backgrounds, and hope that my own experience as a successful MCAT re-taker will inspire you to believe that serious improvement is possible. I hope to be able to encourage and support you on your MCAT journey, no matter where you are in the process, and look forward to working with you!"

"Hi! I’m Jack and I would love to help you refine your question-answering process, how you approach each section, and how you plan to prepare for each section. My study schedule and methods are very reproducible and can be extremely helpful for you given the right modifications. I feel strongly that a tailored approach to strengthening your weakest sections can help you achieve your MCAT goals. I look forward to helping you reach your goal score!"

"Hey! I’m JD and I have had a diverse range of tutoring experiences: from high school geometry to teaching English in Guatemala and the Dominican Republic. I know how daunting this test can be, especially since it stands between us and our dream of becoming a doctor. As your tutor, not only do I hope to help you reach your dream score, but also to guide you through these stressful times. I hope that I can be a source of support, encouragement, and a listening ear when you need it. When preparing for the MCAT, it is vital to take care of yourself in aspects of life outside of studying, and I would hope to provide guidance on how to balance these things as well! I look forward to helping you on this journey!"

"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, my name is Michelle, and I’m so excited to work with you! As an MD/PhD applicant, I knew that I needed a high score on the MCAT, so I set my sights high. My MCAT prep did not go as smoothly as I hoped and I really struggled to hit my target score in practice. I stayed in the mindset that I would only be taking this exam once - forcing myself to study hard, every day, and practice, practice, practice - inching my way towards my target. In the end, I hit my target score! The MCAT did not come naturally to me and I doubt it comes naturally to anyone, but having struggled my own way through this exam, I have developed many study skills and strategies for addressing this beast; strategies I am happy to share! Although I have a most rigorous background in biology and physics, I have grown quite interested in many of the other topics of the MCAT and believe that there are ways to enjoy learning this content! Overall, I’m really looking forward to helping you raise your 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!”

"Hi, I’m Abbi and I look forward to working with you! One of the biggest things I learned in studying for the MCAT was how important my mindset was. When I was studying, I didn't take the time to take care of my mind and body, and as a result got burnt out. I wasn't studying efficiently and due to this, I was getting tired much more quickly. I want to help you prioritize your time studying in order to maximize your score so that you’re able to work on your mindset. My goal is for you to feel extremely confident walking into the testing center!"

"Becoming a doctor had always been my dream but I put it off for a few years because I wasn't confident that I'd score well on the MCAT, which I knew was the biggest hurdle for me to climb. I braced my fears and took the plunge to start my prep about 5 months to my test date, three years out of undergrad and working a full-time job. While my scores were nowhere near great in the beginning, I persevered, cried a bit, worked hard, used all the resources I could afford like MCAT Mastery, and started to see a gradual increase in my scores, culminating in exceeding my target score and getting into medical school! If I could do it, then so can you- you're not alone! I have lots of experience teaching and tutoring undergraduate and graduate students, so I can meet you where you are in your MCAT prep. As we work together, I will share the strategies and resources that I found effective with you, and help you build confidence and skills to hit your target score as quickly as possible."

"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!"

"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! My name is Bilal and I'm currently an MD-PhD student. When I was first studying for the MCAT, the enormity of the content I had to review, re-learn, or learn for the first time overwhelmed me, and I struggled to visualize an endpoint. I'm eager to share some methods that can help you get in control of your preparation and that can help cultivate a level of self-assurance that will get you to and through test day. I look forward to working with you!"

"Hi, I’m George! I graduated from Harvard with a degree in Biomedical Engineering and Comparative Studies of Religion. I studied for the MCAT for 6 weeks! My academic and practical experience has made me comfortable with MCAT material and I’ll be happy to help you with it. Staying with my study schedule ensured that I reached my goal score come test day, I look forward to helping you reach yours!"

"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 Renee! I graduated from Georgetown University with honors in Biochemistry and a minor in Japanese. As someone who had to balance a busy social and work life along with studying, I am a strong believer in studying smarter not harder. I hope to not only provide knowledge but also guidance, encouragement, mindset change, and most importantly a positive attitude for my students going through this tough time in their lives.

As someone whose first language isn't English, started at 493 (diagnostic), and was working full time while studying to gain clinical experience, I have come a long way in all 4 subjects. I hope to focus not only on content review but also on test-taking strategy and mindset to help students achieve their dream scores with the highest efficiency, and give back as much as possible within each tutoring session.I studied for my MCAT with a broken computer, pen and paper, and mostly the resources I found online. I truly believe that if I can do it, so can you as well. I look forward to helping you achieve your goal score!"

"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 Emily! I entered The University of Virginia thinking I wanted to be a journalist, pivoted hard to biomedical engineering, and eventually found my way towards medicine. In my opinion, success on the MCAT is equally about two things. Firstly is the content, structure, and logic covered. Secondly is creating effective, sustainable habits surrounding your studying and test-day routine. You have to take care of your own wellness to do well. I have extensive experience as an instructor, coach, mentor, peer educator, and tutor and I am beyond excited to use it to help you succeed on the MCAT!"

"Hey, I’m Soumya! I started out with a pretty low diagnostic exam score and was able to increase my score by 15 points by the time I took my actual MCAT. I have experience as a TA or tutor for various chemistry and biology classes and I am good at explaining concepts in many different ways. While studying, I tried out many different MCAT strategies and I was able to determine which worked the best for me. I’m looking forward to help you find yours!"