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Dr. Vaishali Ravikumar
Dr. Vaishali Ravikumar
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Dr. Ravikumar graduated from the competitive College of New Jersey (TCNJ) BS/MD program, earning her MD from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS). She was a member of the NJMS Student Interviewing Committee, and has mentored several pre-med students and high schoolers interested in medicine.
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Dr. Vanessa Writt
Dr. Vanessa Writt
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Writt is a veterinarian at BluePearl Pet Hospital who graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, where she was the campus ambassador for the Veterinary Emergency Group. Dr. Writt has over four years of mentorship experience gives her a fresh perspective on the challenges faced by current applicants.
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Dr. Walker Magrath
Dr. Walker Magrath
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Dr. Magrath is a psychiatry resident at UC San Diego Health who earned his MD from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Magrath's research spans medical device design, orthopedics, and gender-affirming surgeries, reflecting his commitment to LGBTQ+ health equity. He is a member of Tau Beta Pi, the American Osler Society, and the American College of Physicians.
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Dr. Wells LaRivière
Dr. Wells LaRivière
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Dr. LaRivière is an accomplished Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) alumnus and current resident in general surgery. With five years of experience in Step 1 and medical school tutoring, Wells has helped dozens of students achieve their goals. He has worked with individuals from various backgrounds, including students from the Reed College alumni network and the Mayo Clinic post-baccalaureate program, guiding them to successful admissions to MD and MD-PhD programs. His extensive experience and dedication to his students' success have made him a sought-after mentor and coach.
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Dr. Yassee Pirooz
Dr. Yassee Pirooz
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Dr. Pirooz is a board-certified pediatric dentist who has advised pre-dental students on dental school admissions for almost 10 years. While at Harvard School of Dental Medicine, she served on the admissions committee for three years, interviewing candidates and discussing the incoming class selection.
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Dr. Zachary Berry
Dr. Zachary Berry
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry
For over three years, Dr. Berry served on the admissions board and as an Adjunct Professor at the General Practice Residency in Hospital Dentistry at the University of Alabama Birmingham. He has read hundreds of school applications and participated in multiple interviews. He owns a private dental practice in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Dr. Zack Crockett
Dr. Zack Crockett
Weill Cornel Medical College
Dr. Crockett has been published in academic journals such as the British Journal of Sports Medicine and the American Journal of PM&R. He currently serves as a mentor in the Harvard University Physician Mentoring Program, where he advises and teaches undergraduates who are pursuing a career in medicine.
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Dr. Zarah Deutsch
Dr. Zarah Deutsch
Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Deutsch is an experienced veterinarian who is currently pursuing a PhD with the aim of returning to academia and teaching. She is passionate about coaching students and has extensive experience guiding them through the vet school application process, including serving on the admissions committee at Washington State University.
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Elisa Cheng
Elisa Cheng
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
Elisa attended the University of Southern California before enrolling at the Keck School of Medicine, pursuing the primary care track. She has served on Keck's Evaluation and Selection Committee where she interviewed prospective applicants, and on the Keck Admissions and Recruitment Committee evaluating and voting for student admissions.
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Elle Reason
Elle Reason
Duke University School of Medicine
Before attending the Duke University School of Medicine, Elle’s academic and athletic abilities earned her the IBM Watson Scholarship to attend Johns Hopkins University, where she also played varsity basketball. Elle later transferred to UNC–Chapel Hill, graduating summa cum laude and as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She has also worked as a college advisor through the College Advising Corps, a non-profit in Raleigh, NC.
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Ellen Watts
Ellen Watts
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
Ellen is an admissions and advising professional with over 30 years of experience in higher education. Having served as Director of Admissions at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and Assistant Dean at Columbia's Postbaccalaureate Premedical/Prehealth Program and Fordham University, Ellen is confident in her ability to help applicants succeed in dental school admission.
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Emily Kelly
Emily Kelly
Tufts University School of Medicine
Emily is an admissions professional with over 24 years of experience in higher education. She has served as Director of Admissions, Public Health, and Professional Degree Programs at Tufts University School of Medicine, Director of Graduate Admissions at UMass Boston, and Director of Admissions And Financial Aid at The Fletcher School at Tufts University.
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Emma Hartzel
Emma Hartzel
Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
Prior to attending the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Emma graduated from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a degree in biology and biotechnology. She has served as a student technician in the Tufts Foster Hospital for Small Animals ICU and emergency room.
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Emma Savitsky
Emma Savitsky
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Emma has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and has served on the admissions committee at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine for two years. In this role, she led panels on interview days, giving her a deep understanding of the application process and schools’ expectations.
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Ephraim Oyetunji
Ephraim Oyetunji
Harvard Medical School
Ephraim studied at Washington University in St. Louis before attending Harvard Medical School. At Harvard, Ephraim became the co-president of the Student National Medical Association, dedicating himself to building communities that mentor the next generation. He has advised pre-medical students for the last three years, leading to acceptances at top schools such as Harvard and Brown.
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Esther Wang
Esther Wang
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Before attending the Pritzker School of Medicine, Esther attended UChicago for her undergraduate studies. She graduated as a Student Marshal, the highest honor at UChicago awarded to the top 3% of students based on a holistic review. She has acted as a Pritzker School of Medicine interviewer for three years.
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Ethan LaCourt
Ethan LaCourt
Case Western Reserve University Physician Assistant Program
Ethan is a licensed and board-certified physician assistant working in hospital medicine at Corewell Health West in Grand Rapids. He completed his PA training at Case Western Reserve University, where he served as the PA representative on the Health Education Student Government committee. Ethan currently precepts PA students to impart his knowledge and guide the next generation of healthcare professionals.
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Eva Charlesworth-Seiler
Eva Charlesworth-Seiler
Carroll University Physician Assistant Program
Eva has years of formal consulting and mentor experience and is a practicing physician assistant in Wisconsin who completed her PA education at Carroll University. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's honors program with a BS in biology and a minor in chemistry, Eva participated in college soccer and conducted over two years of student research and presentations.
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Faith Huynh
Faith Huynh
Yale School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program
Faith attended the University of Houston before pursuing her passion for healthcare at Yale University’s PA program. During her time at Yale, she served as the Connecticut PA Foundation Chair for her cohort and volunteered at the HAVEN Free Clinic’s Lab Department. With three years of consulting experience, Faith has advised many students throughout the PA admissions cycle.
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Francesca Silvestri
Francesca Silvestri
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Francesca graduated from Johns Hopkins University where she majored in public health studies before earning an MHS from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and attending medical school. Francesca has been involved in Icahn School of Medicine admissions for four years and has screened applications for the early assurance program, conducted mock interviews, and helped multiple peers with application essay editing. She’s currently a formal admissions committee member who screens and interviews applicants.
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Michael
Michael
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
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Michael Waas
Michael Waas
University of Michigan
Michael is an accomplished University of Michigan magna cum laude graduate who works at the Michigan Medicine Orthopedics Center as a medical assistant. He scored in the 100th percentile on the MCAT and has spent hundreds of hours tutoring over three years, leading to a 9-point average increase. He is also the founder of MedLeague, an innovative tool for pre-med students, and has dedicated three years to tutoring students for the MCAT.
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Mohammad Khuroo
Mohammad Khuroo
Rice University
Mohammad has been tutoring students for the past two years. He has served as a teaching assistant for biochemistry and physics courses at Rice University. This experience has honed his ability to break down complex scientific concepts for students with varying levels of understanding.
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Mohammed Rasheed
Mohammed Rasheed
Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
With over six years of tutoring experience, Mohammed has worked with hundreds of students in group and one-on-one settings. Before medical school, he graduated summa cum laude from the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor with a Bachelor's in neuroscience, achieving a perfect 4.0 GPA. His exceptional MCAT score of 524 places him in the 100th percentile of test-takers.
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Mohammed Uddin
Mohammed Uddin
University of California Riverside School of Medicine
Mohammed graduated summa cum laude in biochemistry from the Honors College of New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), achieving a cumulative and BCPM GPA of 3.99. With over six years of tutoring experience, Mohammed has worked with hundreds of students as a NJIT chemistry tutor and AP Chemistry, Biology, US History, and Calculus BC tutor at Noble Learning Academy, a Bay Area private school.
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Nathan Buckley
Nathan Buckley
Ave Maria University
Nathan graduated from Ave Maria University with a Bachelor’s degree in physics and mathematics. Nathan's strategic approach to preparing for the DAT earned him a remarkable score, dental school interviews from all his schools of interest, and multiple university invites. During his undergrad, he tutored students in a wide range of subjects, from probability and calculus to philosophy and anatomy, demonstrating his versatility and adaptability as an educator.
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Nikola Kolobaric
Nikola Kolobaric
University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine
Nikola is a highly accomplished MCAT tutor with a strong foundation in biology, biomedical sciences, and chemistry. With nearly a decade of tutoring, leadership, and mentorship experience, he effectively guides students toward success in achieving their MCAT goals.
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Palak Shah
Palak Shah
Northwestern University
Palak graduated from Northwestern University in three years with a Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, concentrating in computational & systems biology, and a minor in data science. She has over six years of experience tutoring 500+ students as a TA for molecular biology.
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Patrick Wester
Patrick Wester
Wilkes University Passan School of Nursing
Patrick is a certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who graduated with honors from all three degree programs he pursued and passed the NCLEX on his first attempt in 75 questions. He earned his Master’s of Science in nursing and advanced psychiatric nursing practice from Wilkes University and has been a nurse for over eight years.
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Pritika Patel
Pritika Patel
Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine
Before attending Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, Pritika graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. She has over four years of DAT tutoring experience and has helped over 50 students achieve exceptional results on their tests. Personally, she received a 23 AA on the DAT and a perfect score on the Reading Comprehension section of the exam.
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Quan Ly
Quan Ly
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
Quan has a track record of DAT success. With a perfect score of 30 in both the Biology and Math sections and an overall score of 27, he is dedicated to helping students achieve their best scores.
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Reese Danitschek
Reese Danitschek
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Reese is an exceptionally accomplished DAT tutor who earned a 3.94 GPA in biology from Benedictine College and scored an impressive 27 AA (99.7 percentile) on the DAT. As a cross-country mentor and the president of his college’s pre-health club, Reese has guided over 90 pre-health students, sharing his knowledge and experiences to help them navigate their own paths.
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Richa Bhavsar
Richa Bhavsar
Boston University’s Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Richa is a dedicated and passionate tutor with a unique background in business administration and pre-health studies. With over seven years of tutoring experience, she has significantly improved students' academic performance through roles such as teaching assistant, math tutor, and DAT tutor.
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Riley Scherr
Riley Scherr
University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
Riley studied at the University of California Irvine on a full merit scholarship after graduating from Santa Clara University with degrees in anthropology and biology as a Phi Beta Kappa inductee. Riley scored an impressive 522 on the MCAT and is well-equipped to share his strategies with students.
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Rishabh Hirday
Rishabh Hirday
New Jersey Medical School
Rishabh studied at Rutgers University before enrolling in the MD/PhD program at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. After scoring in the 99th percentile on the MCAT, Rishabh has successfully tutored numerous medical school applicants, guiding many to achieve scores above the 90th percentile.
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Robert Bossong
Robert Bossong
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Robert graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Biological Sciences from Cornell University and is currently a Harvard School of Dental Medicine student. He distinguished himself with numerous awards and positions throughout his undergraduate career, including serving as the Secretary of the Surgical Society, Chairman of the Student Union Board, and a Hunter R. Rawlings III Presidential Research Scholar. Robert has a diverse background in scientific research, having conducted undergraduate research on calcific aortic valve disease at the Butcher Lab and later researching acute myeloid leukemia at the Dana‐Farber Cancer Institute. He excels in STEM education and has a wealth of teaching experience as a former teaching assistant and online private tutor.
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Ryan Philips
Ryan Philips
Johns Hopkins University
Ryan is an accomplished Baylor University alum dedicated to the medical field, as demonstrated by his internships at notable organizations, and student success. Drawing on his extensive tutoring experience and his own MCAT journey, he effectively guides students through their MCAT prep.
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Saad Mohammed
Saad Mohammed
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
Saad has over three years of experience tutoring and is dedicated to helping students excel on the DAT. He isn’t just a dedicated tutor; he's also a person with diverse interests that make him relatable and approachable.
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Saahil Patel
Saahil Patel
New Jersey Medical School
Saahil studied at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in an accelerated 7-year BS/MD medical program, finishing his undergraduate education in just two years with a 4.0 GPA. This exceptional academic record is complemented by his outstanding performance on the MCAT, earning a 523 and a spot among the top 1% of test-takers.
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Samuel Chang
Samuel Chang
Point Loma Nazarene University
Samuel (Sam) brings his academic excellence, research experience, and teaching expertise to his role as a tutor for the MCAT. With a perfect 4.0 GPA from Point Loma Nazarene University and a strong background in biology, he is particularly adept at guiding students through the Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems and the Psychology and Sociology sections of the MCAT.
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