Land Your Dream Medical School — Getting Started Package

Land Your Dream Medical School — Getting Started Package

Offered by Manjima S.

5.0

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Med School/PhD Admissions Coach | MD/PhD Student at UNC Chapel Hill

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Studied at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Worked at Stanford University

Package Description:

This package is designed for aspiring physicians who want to build a strong foundation for their medical school applications—with expert support at every step. Whether you're just starting your journey or looking to sharpen your approach, this flexible option helps you focus on what matters most right now, without jumping into a full-cycle engagement. You’ll partner with a Leland coach to strategically prioritize your time, identify your key differentiators, and gain the clarity and confidence to move forward. Your coach will guide you through early-stage decisions and materials that can make or break your candidacy—so you’re not just checking boxes, but building a compelling story. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Initial Kickoff & Planning Session: Align on your goals, timeline, and unique path to medicine to build a personalized game plan. - Profile Evaluation: Understand how your academic background, clinical experiences, and extracurriculars stack up—and where you can improve. - School Selection: Identify target programs that match your strengths, interests, and career aspirations. - Personal Statement Brainstorming: Reflect on formative experiences to uncover powerful angles for your AMCAS or TMDSAS essays. - Essay Editing: Get detailed, thoughtful feedback to ensure your personal statement and secondary essays are compelling, authentic, and memorable. - Med School Resume (Activities Section): Translate your experiences into impactful, well-structured entries tailored for medical school applications. - Recommender Strategy & Prep: Choose the right combination of letter writers and equip them with strong context and materials. This package is ideal for applicants who want high-leverage support early in the process. It’s your launchpad to a confident, well-positioned medical school application—guided by coaches who’ve helped candidates just like you get in.


What you'll get from this package

A strategic application roadmap tailored to your med school goals and timeline

Clear insight into your strengths, gaps, and how to position your candidacy effectively

A compelling personal statement that highlights your "why medicine" story

Strong, concise descriptions for your activities section and application resume

Confidence in your recommender choices and the prep materials they need to succeed

A more intentional and well-organized application process—so you can apply with clarity and confidence


Additional details

Coaching delivered via live sessions and .

Refund Policy

Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be provided by coaches (e.g. expected response times, etc.).

Services included:

Financial Aid & Scholarships

AMCAS Application Edit

Multiple Mini Interview

Traditional Interview

MD PhD Essays

Waitlist Strategy

Personal Statement

Letters of Evaluation

School Selection

Application Strategy

Activities List Edit

Secondary Essays

TMDSAS Application Edit

Casper Test


Manjima S.

Offered by Manjima S.

Joined February 2024

5.0

Med School/PhD Admissions Coach | MD/PhD Student at UNC Chapel Hill

My name is Manjima, and I'm a current MD-PhD student at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Before UNC, I was a biomedical engineering and neuroscience student at the University of Southern California, and a master's student at the University of Oxford. My path to medical school was definitely not a straight line, and it took me a lot of time to recognize and accept that this was my dream. There were a thousand moments during this journey where I worried that my GPA was too low, or my clinical experiences not impactful enough, or research not high-profile enough for me to get to where I wanted to be. But, I knew that if I could craft a compelling narrative around my experiences and background, and communicate this story authentically to admissions committees, that I'd have a shot at success. And eventually that paid off! My first cycle applying to medical school, I received 11+ interviews to a combination of MD, MD/PhD, and MSTP programs. I personally relied heavily on coaches and mentors to get me through my admissions process. As a non-traditional applicant, I did not have the support of pre-professional advising through universities. And many other "advisors" were quick to dismiss me based on what they saw as my perceived weaknesses. But I was lucky enough to find coaches and mentors who spent many hours working with me to craft my story, swamping through drafts and re-drafts of hundreds of essays, helping me with mock interviews, refining my elevator pitch, and listening to my research talks. Without their support, I would not be where I am today, and I hope to pay that forward to future generations of students.

Open to working with clients outside the U.S.

Starting at $245

5h+ of coaching

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