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Jenna Sumiko Yoshimi
Jenna Sumiko Yoshimi
Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
Jenna is a passionate and dedicated student at Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, where she founded and served as President of an animal welfare organization called The Partnership for Animal Welfare and Support (PAWS). Under her leadership, the club raised more than $4,000 in support funds for local animal shelters and connected dozens of Santa Clara students to volunteer opportunities with shelter animals. She completed the VMCAS, matriculated into Tufts Vet, and was elected Co-President of her cohort. Despite a minor setback due to a surgical procedure, Jenna has used her time to gain more clinical and surgical shadowing experience and work with aspiring veterinary students.
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Jewels Pederson
Jewels Pederson
Bethel University Physician Assistant Program
Jewels is a certified neurosurgery physician assistant (PA-C). While at Bethel University, she served on the admissions committee, reviewing applications and interviewing candidates. This experience has given her a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies and expectations of the application process, enabling her to provide targeted advice and support to aspiring physician assistants.
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Joann
Joann
Yale Physician Associate Program
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Johanna Sigurdsson
Johanna Sigurdsson
Seton Hill University Physician Assistant Program
Johanna graduated from Seton Hill University with an MBA and Master’s in physician assistant studies. She works as a PA in cardiothoracic surgery at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, providing acute care, caring for pre and postoperative patients, and spending one day weekly in the operating room.
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Jonathan
Jonathan
New York-Presbyterian-Weill Cornell
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Jordan Paige Castro
Jordan Paige Castro
Duke University Physician Assistant Program
Jordan is a dedicated and accomplished certified physician assistant who upholds the highest standards of academic excellence and professional commitment. She has a strong background in serving underserved communities and brings five years of experience in tutoring, mentoring, and providing academic guidance to aspiring PA students.
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Jordan Reif
Jordan Reif
Gannon University Physician Assistant Program
Jordan is an NCCPA-certified physician assistant and board-certified athletic trainer currently practicing in orthopedic surgery. She has served on the Gannon University admissions, conducting Zoom interviews alongside a faculty member, and evaluating prospective applicants. During her time in PA school, Jordan was the president of her class and worked as a graduate assistant tutor for 30 PA students.
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Joseph Mears
Joseph Mears
University of Michigan Medical School
Joseph graduated from Dartmouth College, before spending five years as a bioinformatician at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Joseph was accepted to the University of Michigan Medical School, where he is currently an interviewer. He has successfully counseled numerous students, editing compelling personal statements and providing mock interviews to build confidence.
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Judith Bayardo-Guzman
Judith Bayardo-Guzman
Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry
Judith's journey to becoming a dentist is an example of her resilience, determination, and passion for education. She excelled academically, maintaining an impressive 4.0 GPA throughout high school and her undergraduate years at UC Merced. After taking a gap year to focus on her dental school application, Judith was accepted to Temple University in Pennsylvania, where she completed her dental education.
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Julia Gardner
Julia Gardner
The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
Julia has over seven years of experience as a private mentor for STEM subjects from middle school through college level. She has also advised multiple successful MD and MD/PhD applicants on all aspects of the admissions process, including essays, school selection, interviews, and final decision-making.
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Julia Lin Louis Jeune
Julia Lin Louis Jeune
Long Island University College of Veterinary Medicine
Julia studied at CUNY City College of New York before beginning her veterinary journey at Long Island University's College of Veterinary Medicine, maintaining a 3.92 GPA. Recognizing her calling to veterinary medicine, Julia completed a pre-health post-baccalaureate program at Fordham University with a near-perfect 3.98 GPA while running her business full-time.
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Justin
Justin
Yale School of Medicine
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Kaila Daniels
Kaila Daniels
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Kaila attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where she majored in human biology and society before attending the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. She achieved a remarkable undergraduate GPA of 3.98 and a DAT score of 25 and has interned at the Ronald Reagan Hospital Care Extender Program.
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Kali Morrissette
Kali Morrissette
Duke University School of Medicine
Before attending Duke University School of Medicine, Kali graduated summa cum laude from the University of New Hampshire. Here, she was a member of the Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society and majored in neuroscience with a pre-medical concentration, and minored in chemistry. She currently serves as the vice president of Duke HealthCares, a program that assists formerly incarcerated persons in re-engaging and navigating the healthcare system.
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Karin Shamardani
Karin Shamardani
University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry
Karin attended UC Berkeley and UCSF's DDS/PhD program. She mentored high school and college students through UCSF, assisting with major selection, scholarships, and funding. Karin also taught undergraduate biology at the University of San Francisco, helping students grasp complex concepts and develop strong academic foundations.
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Karthik Chetlapalli
Karthik Chetlapalli
Yale School of Medicine
Karthik was the founder and former CEO and Executive Board Advisor of SROA: Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine Oversight & Advocacy Group, a nonprofit to tackle stem cell treatment fraud and educate patients on current and future stem cell therapies. He studied at Yale School of Medicine, with a strong passion for making positive impacts in the medical field.
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Katie
Katie
UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
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Keith Leonard
Keith Leonard
Stony Brook University Physician Assistant Program
Keith is a physician assistant who graduated from Stony Brook University, where he served as the Dean’s Advisory Committee representative and sat on the admissions committee. He currently works as a full-time orthopedic surgeon PA at Mount Sinai Queens and has a strong interest in emergency medicine, orthopedics, and general surgery.
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Ken Burns
Ken Burns
Marshall B. Ketchum University School of Physician Assistant Studies
Ken is a highly skilled and experienced physician assistant who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a board-certified and licensed PA, Ken works closely with a physician to diagnose, treat, and provide non-surgical management for a wide range of spine, hip, knee, and shoulder disorders. He has over five years of experience working with 10 former admissions committees.
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Kendal Carpenter
Kendal Carpenter
Indiana State University Physician Assistant Program
Kendal is a certified physician assistant (PA) practicing in inpatient neurology at Union Health in Terre Haute, Indiana. She has been a preceptor for Indiana State's PA students for over four years and has taught several neurology lectures in the program's didactic year. She published a case study as the lead author in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science.
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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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