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This package is designed for medical school applicants who’ve been placed on the waitlist and want to take smart, strategic steps to improve their odds of admission. With guidance from a seasoned coach, you’ll build a personalized plan to stay engaged with your target programs and showcase continued growth and interest. Through thoughtful communication and well-timed updates, you’ll maintain momentum—and send a clear message that you’re still all-in. Whether you're seeking clarity on what schools want, or looking for ways to strengthen your profile, your coach will help you approach the waitlist process with confidence and intention. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Waitlist Assessment: Analyze your submitted application and any school feedback to pinpoint potential areas of improvement and strategic additions. - Letter of Continued Interest (LOCI): Draft clear, compelling updates that reiterate your enthusiasm and highlight meaningful new developments. - Profile Enhancement: Strategically showcase new academic, clinical, or personal accomplishments that reinforce your commitment to medicine. - Decision Guidance: Get expert support on how to respond to school communications, whether to submit updates, and how to time your outreach. - Tone & Messaging Strategy: Ensure your communications strike the right balance of professionalism, enthusiasm, and self-awareness. This package is ideal for applicants who don’t want to sit back and wait—but instead want to take action that aligns with med school expectations. With focused coaching, you’ll be able to make the most of this uncertain phase—and put your best foot forward until the very end.
Waitlist Assessment: Your application materials will be expertly reviewed to identify areas for improvement.
Targeted and Actionable Plan: Your coach will work with you to create a targeted plan for next steps.
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be provided by coaches (e.g. expected response times, etc.).
Services included:
Waitlist Strategy
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Joined April 2026
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Medical School Admissions Essay Writing Tutor
I am a senior undergraduate student at Duke University who recently completed the medical school application process, receiving 15 interviews and planning to matriculate at Vanderbilt School of Medicine. Many of my interviewers specifically highlighted my personal statement in their compliments, and asked in depth about my secondaries. As someone without any significant X factors or super high stats, I strongly believe that my essays played a significant role in having a successful application cycle. I work closely with students to develop a compelling personal narrative that not only highlights their strengths and experiences but also feels genuine to who they are. My goal is not to impose a formula, but to help you identify the themes that naturally emerge from your journey and refine them into writing that is cohesive and memorable. In addition to my application experience, I have served as a college admissions mentor for high school students and as a biology tutor throughout college. These roles have strengthened my ability to build meaningful one-on-one relationships, tailor my guidance to individual needs, and support students as they grow in confidence and self-awareness. I also bring a strong foundation in narrative medicine. In addition to taking multiple creative writing and narrative medicine classes, as well as helping launch a Humanities in Medicine club, I have read extensively in this field and curated a collection of impactful works that explore storytelling in healthcare, offering you new ways to frame your story with depth and nuance. Having applied to nearly 50 medical schools, I am also familiar with a wide range of secondary prompts and institutional priorities. I can provide targeted guidance on how to approach different types of essays and strategically align your narrative with each school’s mission and values, while still maintaining authenticity.
3h+ of coaching