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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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Sana Usman
Sana Usman
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Dentistry
Before attending the Houston School of Dentistry, Sana graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, where she earned her BS in psychology with University Honors, honors distinction in the College of Liberal Arts, and a pre-health certificate. With over five years of tutoring experience, Sana has guided numerous students to achieve significant DAT score increases.
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Sarah Howard
Sarah Howard
University of New Hampshire
Sarah is a highly accomplished graduate of the University of New Hampshire, where she demonstrated exceptional academic prowess in the field of Chemistry. Graduating Summa Cum Laude and ranking as the top senior in her class, Sarah's strong background in chemistry and quantitative reasoning is evident in her impressive achievements. Her academic excellence is further highlighted by her outstanding performance on the DAT, where she attained an academic average of 23, including a score of 24 on the Perceptual Ability Test (PAT) and 26 on Reading Comprehension.
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Savannah Stone
Savannah Stone
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Before attending the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Savannah completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Massachusetts–Boston. With an impressive 24 academic average and 25 total science score on the DAT, Savannah’s four years of tutoring experience have equipped her to help aspiring dentists achieve high DAT scores and get accepted to their dream schools.
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Shaina Ben
Shaina Ben
Tel Aviv University, School of Dental Medicine
With a strong academic background in biology and two years of hands-on experience in a microbiology research lab, Shaina brings a wealth of knowledge, practical expertise, and a passion for empowering students to achieve their academic goals through her tailored and engaging approach to DAT tutoring.
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Shan Lin
Shan Lin
University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry
Shan, a skilled DAT tutor, excels in physiology and pharmacology. With over two years of experience, he uses his academic prowess and tutoring experience to simplify complex concepts in biology, physics, chemistry, and math for his students, improving their understanding and academic performance.
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Stephen Ha
Stephen Ha
Johns Hopkins University
Stephen is a highly accomplished and dedicated MCAT tutor with a strong academic background. In addition to his experience as a TA, he has tutored students who struggle to understand content and has honed his ability to break down and restructure the material to make it more understandable for them.
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Steven Yang
Steven Yang
University of Minnesota Medical School
Steven studied at the University of Minnesota Medical School, where he attended on a full-tuition scholarship. His academic journey began at Cornell University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts with distinction in all subjects. At Cornell, Steven was recognized as a Tanner Dean's Scholar and received the prestigious Howard Milstein Scholarship.
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Suhas Parise
Suhas Parise
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Suhas has four years of chemistry and math tutoring experience and six to eight years of mentoring experience. His tutoring regimen is tailored to each student’s schedule and their other commitments, and he approaches each section of the MCAT keeping the unique strengths and weaknesses of students in mind.
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Sulaimaan Siddiqui
Sulaimaan Siddiqui
Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
Sulaimaan is an exceptional tutor with a proven track record of guiding students to success on the USMLE. At the Renaissance School of Medicine, he earned firsthand experience navigating the rigorous medical education journey. His impressive achievements on the USMLE, including a first-time pass on Step 1 and scoring in the 90th percentile on Step 2 CK with a 268, demonstrate his mastery of the content and his ability to excel under pressure.
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Tashauna Holmes
Tashauna Holmes
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
With over five years of experience in tutoring, Tashauna has successfully guided students through their prerequisite courses and exam preparation. Her approach has consistently led to significant improvements aligned with each student's personal goals, including a five-point increase in particular sections of the DAT.
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Temiloluwa Adeyemo
Temiloluwa Adeyemo
University of California, Davis
Temi has an impressive academic and extracurricular background, having received multiple full-ride scholarships to medical school and completed a Global Mental Health Research Fellowship at Columbia University. He also has seven years of tutoring experience and a track record of increasing students’ MCAT scores by 5–15 points!
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Thomas Nashed
Thomas Nashed
NJIT
Thomas is an exemplary tutor specializing in the DAT, holding a 4.0 GPA from the Honors College at New Jersey Institute of Technology. With a 99th percentile score, including a 25 AA and a 26 TS, he has over two and a half years of experience increasing students’ scores. 
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Tom Lagen
Tom Lagen
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Tom graduated from the University of Georgia before attending the Medical College of Georgia as a Harrison Scholar. He worked as a multi-subject STEM peer tutor within his university's Division of Academic Enhancement, guiding over 200 students in three years. After scoring 522 on the MCAT, Tom pivoted to working as an MCAT tutor and helping medical school applicants succeed.
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Tyjuan “Mekkhi” Gardner
Tyjuan “Mekkhi” Gardner
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
Mekkhi is a dedicated DAT tutor with over seven years of experience helping students reach their academic goals. His proven test strategies, which he used to achieve a stellar 25AA on the DAT, exemplify his commitment to sharing valuable expertise and guiding students toward their target scores.
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Valerie Baker
Valerie Baker
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
Valerie is an expert tutor with over 30 years of experience empowering students for NCLEX success. She has served as the Associate Professor of Nursing at Gannon University Villa Maria School of Nursing for 37 years. Throughout her tenure, she was instrumental in refining and leading a 6-credit course focusing on NCLEX-RN preparation, led a 5-credit critical care nursing course, and taught courses on pharmacology and pathophysiology.
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Waleed Abdul Mujib
Waleed Abdul Mujib
Perelman School of Medicine
Waleed graduated summa cum laude from NJIT with a perfect 4.0 GPA, demonstrating his mastery of challenging coursework. He has six years of MCAT tutoring experience and achieved a 100th percentile score of 524 on the MCAT, placing him among the top test-takers nationwide.
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William Wesley York
William Wesley York
Indiana University Bloomington
William has been tutoring students for 20+ years and has specialized in standardized test prep for nearly 10. He earned an MA in history and philosophy of science and a PhD in cognitive science from Indiana University. His teaching and tutoring experience spans multiple settings—high school and college, in person and online, individually and in classes ranging from a handful of students to over a hundred.
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Yasmeen Khankan
Yasmeen Khankan
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Prior to attending Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Yasmeen graduated with a Bachelor of Science in biology from Siena Heights University. She has several years of experience tutoring and providing academic guidance for the DAT, having successfully tutored more than 200 students, with an average score increase of five points.
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Yesha Vyas
Yesha Vyas
Dental College of Georgia
Yesha studied at the Dental College of Georgia. Academically, Yesha excelled throughout her college years, maintaining a stellar 3.97 GPA and earning a place on the Presidential Honors List each year. As a distinguished honors student, she completed 30 hours of honors coursework, surpassing the standard 18-hour requirement. She also achieved a 27 AA on the DAT with a 25 on the PAT.
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