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Mike
Mike
University of Minnesota Medical School
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Mitchell Bliss
Mitchell Bliss
Idaho State University’s Physician Assistant Program
Mitchell's journey to becoming a PA began after leaving active duty in the army, where he served as an intelligence officer for six years. He then enrolled in a wilderness EMT course, initially intending to use the certification and skills for volunteering in his community. This sparked a newfound passion for medicine, science, and the treatment of patients in need. Now, he has spent more than three years working as a certified PA in his community.
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Morganne Skinner
Morganne Skinner
Liberty University School of Nursing
Morganne is an RN with over five years of experience who graduated with a BSN and 4.0 GPA from Liberty University. She began her career in the surgical trauma ICU, serving as a charge nurse and earning a critical care nursing certification. She also lived in rural Zambia as a Peace Corps volunteer for two years, where her passion for public and women’s health grew.
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Natalie Zayas Cruz
Natalie Zayas Cruz
Florida International University Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Natalie is a passionate physician assistant specializing in cardiovascular medicine. Her academic excellence led to her early admission into the Florida International University (FIU) Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program, where she graduated at the top of her class. In PA school, she provided admissions advice to prospective PA students/scribes. She currently precepts Barry University and Nova Southeastern University PA students.
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Nate Overholzter
Nate Overholzter
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
Nate graduated magna cum laude from USC before enrolling in the USC Keck/Caltech MD-PhD Program. Nate has served four years on the Keck/Caltech MD-PhD Program Evaluations and Selections Committee and one year on the Admissions and Recruitment Committee. Nate has been a dedicated mentor to dozens of STEM and pre-health students.
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Nicholas
Nicholas
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
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Nicholas
Nicholas
Charleston Southern University
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Nicholas Gokey
Nicholas Gokey
Yale School of Medicine Physician Associate Program
During his time at the Yale School of Medicine, Nicholas' commitment to the PA profession was recognized with the Connecticut PA Foundation Scholarship. He also contributed to cardiovascular medicine research through his affiliation with the Aortic Institute at Yale New Haven Hospital, where he published an honors thesis titled "Lipid Profiles in Patients with Descending Aortic Aneurysms" and two research articles. He now works in the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Cardiothoracic Surgery Intensive Care Unit (CTICU).
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Nikolas (Niki) Grotewold
Nikolas (Niki) Grotewold
University of Michigan Medical School
Niki attended Ohio State University before pursuing his passion for medical neurology at the University of Michigan Medical School’s MD-PhD program. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Michigan Journal of Medicine (MJM), has published three manuscripts on his research, and is fluent in Spanish.
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Nivi Mariappan
Nivi Mariappan
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Nivi actively volunteers with organizations like the American Red Cross and has led her university's volunteer tax preparation site, where she received the Honors College Community Service Award. As someone who navigated the application process during COVID-19 without a support system, Nivi wants to guide service-oriented applicants, especially those without prior connections to the dental field.
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Noah Jones
Noah Jones
University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
Noah graduated from the University of Kentucky before pursuing his DMD/MBA at the UK College of Dentistry through the Air Force Health Professions Scholarship Program. Noah has assisted more than 50 students in preparing their applications for dental school as the President of the University of Kentucky Pre-Dental Society.
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Noel
Noel
American University of Antigua
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Obaid
Obaid
Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine
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Oliver Hollo
Oliver Hollo
Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine
Oliver combines his studies at the Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine with his experience at veterinary startups Petfolk and Anivive to mentor veterinary students. As the Co-President of the Harvard College Pre-Veterinary Society, he has worked with the Harvard Veterinary Network to guide aspiring veterinary students through admissions.
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Olivia
Olivia
Xavier University of Louisiana/Ochsner Health Physician Assistant Program
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Olivia Goodman
Olivia Goodman
Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine
Olivia graduated Phi Beta Kappa from UC Berkeley with Bachelor’s degrees in Public Health and Integrative Biology. Before attending the Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine, she worked as a Research Assistant for the California Emerging Infections Program, conducting surveillance research on infectious diseases in the Bay Area and contributing to CDC COVID research on healthcare personnel's health outcomes during the pandemic.
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Olivia Sterchele
Olivia Sterchele
Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
Prior to attending Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Olivia graduated from Michigan State University. She has six years of experience working in a small animal clinical setting and has a special interest in urgent care and neurology.
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Paulina Brown
Paulina Brown
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Physician Assistant Program
Paulina is a highly accomplished physician assistant with a diverse background in clinical practice, research, and leadership. She has worked as a PA in general and colorectal surgery, as well as on CDC-funded grant projects in infectious disease and quality improvement. Currently, she serves as a Clinical Lead overseeing a team of 35 clinicians.
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Quinn Funston
Quinn Funston
University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus Physician Assistant Program
Quinn's journey to becoming a PA began at the University of Virginia, where she completed her undergraduate degree as a double major in biology and French, graduating with magna cum laude distinction. During her studies, Quinn worked as a research assistant, medical scribe, rural emergency medical technician, and medical assistant, gaining experience in all aspects of the medical field.
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Rachel Hirota
Rachel Hirota
University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
Rachel earned a BS in animal science from UC Davis and currently works as a treatment technician at the UC Davis Companion Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery Service. She also instructs undergraduate students part-time at the Knights Landing One Health Center, where she spent nearly three years working as a veterinary assistant in college.
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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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