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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.
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Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be provided by coaches (e.g. expected response times, etc.).
Services included:
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Joined January 2026
MD Student @ CUSM | Expert Premed Coach for Students With Academic Setbacks
Hello, my name is Paul, and I am a fourth-year medical student at California University of Science and Medicine. My path to medical school was anything but perfect. I had a low GPA, struggled with the MCAT, and even failed a class during undergrad. More than once, I was told by advisors to consider a different career and to let go of the dream. I didn’t. Instead, I learned how to rebuild my application, tell my story honestly, and turn setbacks into strengths. That journey led to multiple medical school acceptances. If you feel stuck, discouraged, or unsure how to move forward as a premed, you are not alone. If you are questioning whether medical school is still possible for you, I have been exactly where you are. I now coach premed students who feel overlooked or underestimated and help them create a clear, realistic admissions plan that fits their situation. If my story resonates with you, I would love to help you turn doubt into direction and get you one step closer to becoming a medical student.
3h - 5h of coaching