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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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Ahmad Mokhemar
Ahmad Mokhemar
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Ahmad is a highly accomplished student at the Albert Dorman Honors College at NJIT, where he majors in biology and has enrolled in the pre-dental program. With one year of tutoring experience under his belt, he has successfully guided many different students in various fields of study, including the DAT, SAT, and organic chemistry.
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Alex Albu
Alex Albu
NSU College of Dental Medicine
Alex has demonstrated a commitment to excellence in tutoring by tailoring his approach to meet the individual needs of each student. He understands that preparing for the DAT can be a daunting task, and takes pride in guiding students through the process with patience, encouragement, and strategic guidance.
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Alex Weinberger
Alex Weinberger
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Alex has served as an Admissions Ambassador at Harvard School of Dental Medicine, sitting on student panels for interviewees. As a DAT tutor, she is particularly proficient in the PAT, QR, Bio, and RC sections of the exam.
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Alexander Hanna
Alexander Hanna
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
For three years, Alex has successfully tutored 150+ students, starting with undergraduate chemistry courses and expanding to MCAT tutoring. Before attending the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, Alexander graduated from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He scored in the top 1% of MCAT-takers and earned perfect scores in the Chem/Phys and Bio/Biochem sections.
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Alisha Agarwal
Alisha Agarwal
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Alisha attended the University of Pennsylvania for undergrad before enrolling at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. Alisha has three years of MCAT tutoring experience and has helped over 150+ students increase their scores.
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Amanda
Amanda
University of Southern California
Amanda has worked in the education field in various professional settings for 20+ years, including serving for seven years as a professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance at Kean University. She is also the CEO and Co-Founder of Empowertunity, a consulting business focused on helping workplaces retain employees.
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Amanda Law
Amanda Law
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Amanda studied at Harvard School of Dental Medicine, providing DAT tutoring for students accepted to dental schools like Harvard and USC. With over two years' experience as an Admissions Ambassador and chemistry teaching assistant, she has mentored over 10 students, guiding their dental school success.
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Amoolya Agadi
Amoolya Agadi
Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine at Texas Tech University El Paso
Before attending the Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine at Texas Tech University, Amoolya attended the University of Houston. She has four years of tutoring experience, including three years as an American Chemical Society (ACS) tutor. With an impressive DAT score of 23, Amoolya specializes in DAT preparation and science-related courses.
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Andrew Gontko
Andrew Gontko
University of Arizona College of Medicine–Phoenix
Before pursuing an MD at the University of Arizona College of Medicine–Phoenix, Andrew attended Tulane University on a full scholarship, earning his Bachelor's in chemical engineering with a 3.94 GPA. His academic excellence was recognized through a stellar MCAT score and multiple awards, including the Chevron Undergraduate Award and the William F. Tompkins Jr. Award.
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Anika Srinath
Anika Srinath
Texas Southwestern Medical School
Anika is a dedicated MCAT tutor with several years of experience guiding students to success. Her diverse teaching background, combined with her own achievements on the MCAT, equips her with the skills and insights to effectively support and inspire her students.
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Asli Pisano
Asli Pisano
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Asli has a robust background in research and tutoring, serving as an academic coach, tutor for various science subjects, and founder of a pre-health admissions company. She is dedicated to helping students boost their DAT scores to succeed on their path to dental school.
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Astha Parmar
Astha Parmar
Boston University School of Dental Medicine
Astha has a Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology with Honors from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and her studies extend to Boston University School of Dental Medicine. She serves as the Vice President of the ADEA, where she constantly works towards improving dental education while encouraging professional growth and academic success during dental school.
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Ayush Parikh
Ayush Parikh
Harvard Medical School
Ayush has over five years of experience in pre-medical tutoring/advising, helping students receive top scores on the MCAT and gain admission into top medical schools around the country. Personally, Ayush has scored in the 99th percentile on the MCAT and in the 96th percentile on USMLE Step 1.
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Ben Vickery
Ben Vickery
The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
As an experienced DAT tutor, Ben uses his high DAT scores and personalized study plans to help students excel on the exam. His approach focuses on personalization, balance, and volume, ensuring that each student maximizes their potential on test day.
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Bethany Onyirimba
Bethany Onyirimba
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons
Bethany is an exceptional and experienced tutor MCAT tutor with a proven track record of academic excellence and a passion for guiding aspiring medical students to success. Her impressive personal score, coupled with her strong performance in the Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills and Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior sections, makes her an invaluable resource for students looking to excel in the MCAT.
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Brandon Godinich
Brandon Godinich
Texas Tech Health Science Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
Before starting his medical education at the Texas Tech Health Science Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, Brandon obtained a Dual Master's degree in business administration and healthcare administration from the University of Houston. Over the last four years, Brandon has guided around 500 students to success on the MCAT.
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Bretton Badenoch
Bretton Badenoch
Concordia College
With over 500 successful students and thousands of hours invested in understanding, mastering, and simplifying the MCAT, Bretton has established himself as a leader in the field of test preparation. His extensive experience in providing online tutoring has allowed him to curate a world-class experience for each student, ensuring that they receive the personalized guidance and support needed to succeed.
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Carrie Gilliland
Carrie Gilliland
UT Health School of Dentistry at Houston
Carrie is a dedicated dental admissions advisor and DAT tutor with a passion for helping aspiring dental professionals achieve their dreams. With a blend of academic excellence, research experience, and an athletic background, Carrie brings a wealth of expertise to guide candidates through the competitive admissions process.
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Cesilee Pannaman
Cesilee Pannaman
East Carolina University College of Nursing
Cesilee is an emergency room nurse at McLeod Health. Her own success in passing the NCLEX on her first attempt with the minimum number of questions, coupled with her experience in test writing and knowledge of effective test-taking strategies, makes her an invaluable resource for all nursing students.
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Clarissa Pham
Clarissa Pham
The University of California, Los Angeles
Clarissa is a distinguished UCLA alumna with more than four years of teaching experience, having instructed students at UCLA. Possessing a nuanced understanding of the MCAT's challenges, she is committed to empowering students to excel and achieve their highest potential.
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