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As a current medical student at Mayo Clinic, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to MCAT preparation as well as required pre-med courses. While completing my MD, I also work as an instructor for Kaplan's MCAT prep courses and as a tutor/TA for Mayo's College of Medicine and Science. My background in psychology and extensive work in behavioral health uniquely positions me to address the psychological and emotional challenges that often accompany MCAT study and the stressful, competitive nature of the pre-med path. With years of experience as a natural sciences tutor, I have successfully helped students master the complex scientific concepts essential for the MCAT and their undergraduate courses. Together, we can create a personalized study plan that maximizes your strengths and addresses your specific needs. Let's work together to achieve your medical school dreams!

I scored a in the 98th percentile on my first attempt at the MCAT, achieving perfect scores in both CARS and PS. I have extensive experience tutoring these sections in particular, in addition to building personalized study schedules, developing content-review strategies, and coaching students on test-taking mindset and endurance.

Welcome to my profile! As the founder of The Black Roots, I specialize in helping students excel in their academic pursuits by making content relevant to their lives. Over the past decade, I've tutored over 100 students through The Princeton Review and my own practice, guiding them to achieve their target scores. I draw upon these experiences as I guide students and help them develop their own study and test-taking strategies. Let's work together to craft a personalized plan that will help you reach your MCAT goals and beyond. Feel free to reach out to discuss how I can support your journey!

I was able to independently study and apply directly to medical school without gap years. Happy to share advice about schedule creation, content, and practice question review. Let's connect and create a personalized plan to achieve your medical school dreams!

Hey! With a rich academic background from Harvard University and the University of Oxford, I bring a unique perspective to MCAT preparation. As a US Rhodes Scholar and a researcher in infectious diseases, I understand the rigorous demands of medical education and the importance of a strong foundation in the sciences. My experience as a guest epidemiology lecturer in Africa and director of various education initiatives globally has equipped me with the skills to effectively communicate complex concepts, making them accessible and engaging. I am passionate about helping aspiring medical students excel in their MCATs and achieve their dreams of entering top medical schools. Let's work together to create a personalized study plan that maximizes your strengths and addresses your challenges. Excited to work with you!

Maya’s MCAT journey is a testament to persistence, adaptability, and disciplined growth. After taking the exam three times, she experienced the discouragement of scoring lower on her second attempt. But instead of giving up, Maya chose to completely revamp her study strategy. In just six weeks, she achieved a remarkable 13-point score increase: culminating in a total improvement of 17 points from her initial diagnostic. This experience shaped her tutoring philosophy: that with the right mindset, strategy, and support, meaningful progress is always possible. With over seven years of experience tutoring science subjects, Maya brings both depth of knowledge and a passion for teaching to her role as an MCAT tutor. She understands the importance of individualized guidance and meets each student where they are. Whether helping a student overcome plateaus or fine-tuning section-specific strategies, Maya takes pride in crafting personalized study plans that promote confidence and results. One of her most rewarding success stories was helping a student increase their CARS score by five points through targeted practice and mindset coaching. Maya earned her Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Health and Society from Vanderbilt University and later completed a Master of Medical Science at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. She has also been accepted to multiple medical schools and will start in the fall of 2026. Her strong academic background, combined with her personal experience overcoming MCAT challenges, allows her to guide students with both empathy and expertise. She is committed to helping each student unlock their full potential and approach the MCAT with confidence.

As an experienced MCAT Master Tutor with over a decade of tutoring experience overall and 1000+ hours in medical school tutoring, I have a proven track record of helping students excel in their MCAT preparation. With a strong academic background in cognitive science from Johns Hopkins University and a medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis, along with a 99th percentile MCAT score, I provide clear, personalized tutoring and mentorship to my students. I specialize in developing comprehensive study plans and reviewing exam content to ensure my students are fully prepared for all sections of the MCAT. I am also a former MD Admissions Reviewer and Pre-Health Advisor, and I've helped numerous students excel in their exams and secure spots at top medical schools. Let's work together to achieve your target score and strengthen your medical school application. Reach out to start your journey to success!

Scored a 40 (99th percentile) on the MCAT in 2008 (dang, I'm getting old) and subsequently coached for Kaplan professionally during med school and later on an ad hoc basis for individual clients. My approach to the MCAT is highly personalized and focused on test taking strategy. We will spend more time on HOW to prepare (what should you be doing each day) and HOW to take the test (what is the strategy when you actually sit down on test day). Focused content review is an option for topics sitting at the intersection of particularly problematic for the applicant and highly represented on the exam.