Discovery
We will quickly learn your background, strengths, and weaknesses. You will get your MCAT questions answered + find out if you even need tutoring – all within 24 hours!
Fill out our simple form, and immediately hear back with the next steps! These steps will help us learn more about you and if you can get away with self-studying or require tutoring.
Via email, we ask questions targeted to your premed journey and MCAT goals. The more details you give us the quicker we can know the perfect study process for you!
Sid, our founder will call you to talk over your MCAT and tutoring questions.
On the call, Sid will also help you figure out if you need tutoring, how long to study, and what may stop you (and of course how to fix it!)
Once it’s a good fit, we will start your custom intro process that quickly develops key MCAT content skills, and the habits to make your studying as effective as possible!
No-RISK Intro Process
Our No-Risk process lays out what most students do wrong, shows what high-scoring students do right, and helps make the most of our first 2-hr session. Within 3 days you’ll start practicing the keys to the MCAT
First, we assign you a few readings. This allows us to notice hidden habits and gauge subtle MCAT skills. Plus, they are fun and informative!
Breaks down the 3 main ways to study, talks about what most students do wrong, and gets into what to do instead!
We get your anki set up in our way that cuts the overwhelm and starts you on the key content that you need to learn. They also help gauge your learning style and your base content. :)
2 hours with Sid, our founder. We spend the session breaking down all that we have collected and apply it to taking and reviewing an MCAT passage
Based on what he sees, Sid will assign you HW to keep building the skills and content we started.
Custom Study Plan
Combing steps 1 and 2 to make a plan tailored to you and your goals. Depending on your progress, we’ll build the plan in the 1st or 2nd session.
In our second session, we take everything from steps 1 and 2 and use that data to set you up with an ideal study plan
All of our students have FREE access to our tutoring library. These are videos of past tutoring sessions, working through the most difficult MCAT passages. We complement this with MCAT books and videos for content mastery, while using these videos to break down MCAT passages and sticking points.
You’ll receive your tutoring suggestions via email and we’ll work with you to build a rhythm of sessions that works with your budget and schedule.
In every tutoring session going forward, we will spend 5-15 minutes adjusting your Study Plan to maximize your score!
Content and Skills Development
Continue developing content mastery and MCAT skills. A majority of this comes through reviewing individual passage sets and content videos. 1-4 months
Being good at the content is key to making the test easy. We will use the resources best suited to you and your timeline to master the content. For those students who struggle, we have many techniques to help get the content down.
There is no calculator on the MCAT, so being sharp with numbers is key. The MCAT expects specific math skills and we emphasize getting these down early so you have ample time to practice.
You may be thinking CARS only–but the entire MCAT is reading above all. We need to make you an excellent reader to get your best score possible.
The MCAT also depends on good critical thinking to answer questions systematically. We start drilling these skills in from day 1.
Emotions and anxiety dramatically impact test performance–research shows that test anxiety can create over a 30pt IQ drop. We’ll equip you to master your mindset and mood to perform your best.
Mastery
Apply the skills from individual passages to Full-Length Practice Tests until you claim your dream score. 1-4 months.
We will use various forms of practice questions to hone in on any weaknesses we find during practice tests
Depending on your goals, we will use specific non-AAMC tests.
This is by far the most important part of your studying. You must master the AAMC material to get the score you want on test day!!
By this point, you have put in the hard work so that test day feels easy.
Many students continue with us once their test is over to apply the same meticulous process to their applications. :)
FAQ
Yes! Our students perform exceptionally well because we tailor the learning process to each individual's needs to maximize their success. However, the “right things” vary for every student. For example, a student retaking a 490 shouldn’t follow the same plan as someone starting with a 505. Even two students starting at 500 might require different approaches due to their unique roadblocks. Success happens when we align our strategies with your unique strengths and areas of concern. The only “catch” is that you need to put in the work to succeed!
We offer a custom score guarantee. After our initial discovery, data collection, and introduction process, we will outline the steps you need to take and suggest the most suitable test date for your success. This guarantee requires you to complete all assigned homework, attend tutoring sessions, and let us choose the test date. If you follow our guidance, you should see significant improvement. Unlike competitors, we continually adjust your study plan and tutoring sessions to ensure progress, rather than sticking with a plan that isn't working.
Our programs and pricing are customized based on your needs. For first-time students starting above 496-500, 1-on-1 tutoring with us often costs less than group courses at other tutoring companies. For retaking students, we assess your background and MCAT habits to provide an accurate estimate. Our goal is to equip you with the skills you need and make you independent of our services as quickly as possible.
Absolutely. A poor MCAT score can cost you far more than tutoring. Many students have spent thousands of dollars and years trying different books or services without success. Investing in our tutoring can save you time and money, and help you avoid the costs of retaking the test or missing out on a year of a physician’s salary. Our goal is to make a life-changing impact, helping students not only succeed on the MCAT but also excel in medical school and beyond.
Most large companies don’t introduce you to your tutor until the first day of class. Their programs are standardized and more cookie-cutter rather than individual strengths and weaknesses focused. Our approach is personalized; we work with you to identify and address your unique needs, beyond just content. Our methods include teaching effective study skills, test-taking strategies, and stress management. Our 1-on-1 programs are designed to be more comprehensive and flexible than those of large companies, which is why we are able to help any students dedicated to their improvement.