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Pre-Med Coach is a multi-year program offering tailored guidance from college and physician advisors. Through regular video sessions, students receive expert support in academics, extracurriculars, research, clinical experiences, leadership, and admissions strategy.
The program grows with the student—from building a strong foundation in freshman year to crafting a standout college application in junior year. Parents also gain access to helpful tools and resources to support the journey.
COLLEGE ADVISORS
Every student is matched with a seasoned college advisor who brings deep admissions expertise, strategic insight into the college process, and personalized mentorship that fosters both academic success and personal growth.
PHYSICIAN ADVISORS
Physician advisors with direct med admissions experience work alongside the student to shape medicine-related activities and develop signature projects that stand out on BS/MD and pre-med applications.
How Pre-Med Coach Works
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Once you sign-up, you'll fill out a detailed intake form that captures your academic achievements and aspirations.
Get Matched
Upon analyzing your intake form, we will pair you with a College and Physician Advisor best suited for your goals. Your assigned advisors will then initiate contact to schedule your first session.
Guidance Session
Collaborate with your advisors to build a personalized roadmap and take the first steps toward building your profile.
Ongoing Support
Receive continuous mentorship, goal tracking, and accountability to ensure meaningful growth throughout high school.
Multi-Year Support Breakdown
Start early. Secure expert guidance and a strategic head start by enrolling before December 31.
Pre-Med Coach (4-Year Program)
Laying the foundation for long-term academic and extracurricular success
- Passion Project Support – Design, launch, and maintain a signature initiative aligned with your interests and goals.
- Research Scholars Program – Participate in a 10-week STEM research experience with a PhD mentor, leading to submission for publication, maximizing chances for securing summer experiences and significantly impacting your college application. (The research gold program is a $4,000 value.)
- Summer Program Application Assistance – Get help identifying and applying to competitive programs for 3 summers.
- Extracurricular Activity Mapping & Optimization – Strategically build a 4-year involvement plan, exploring new interests. Lay the foundation for a compelling extracurricular profile that aligns with your passions and long-term goals.
- Coursework Planning & Guidance – Select courses that show academic rigor and pre-med alignment.
- Core Competency & Career Readiness Coaching – Build essential professional and personal skills.
- College Exploration & Planning – Understand the college landscape, the various pathways, and how to research colleges in order to build your longitudinal admissions strategy.
- Writing Skills Development – Build and develop powerful storytelling and reflective writing abilities to craft compelling essays and personal statements. These skills will be applied across college and summer program applications, interviews, and future opportunities where clear, persuasive communication is essential.
- Membership to High School Alliance of Future Physicians – Become part of a prestigious national network of aspiring physicians, offering exclusive access to hands-on clinical experiences, mentorship, and medicine-focused opportunities.
Pre-Med Coach (3-Year Program)
Strengthening leadership, research, and personal development
- Passion Project Support – Launch and maintain a signature initiative aligned with your interests and goals.
- Research Scholars Program – Participate in a 10-week STEM research experience with a PhD mentor, leading to submission for publication, increasing chances for securing summer experiences and significantly impacting your college application. (The research gold program is a $4,000 value.)
- Summer Program Application Assistance – Get help identifying and applying to competitive programs for 2 summers.
- Extracurricular Activity Mapping & Optimization – Refine your involvement, increase leadership, and identify opportunities for meaningful service and community impact through volunteering, shadowing, and club roles.
- Coursework Planning & Guidance – Ensure your courses align with college and direct med program expectations.
- Core Competency & Career Readiness Coaching – Grow in emotional and intellectual maturity as well as cultural competency.
- College Exploration & Planning – Continue to research colleges and start mapping potential schools and academic tracks.
- Writing Skills Development – Build powerful storytelling and reflective writing abilities to craft compelling essays and personal statements. These skills will be applied across college and summer program applications, interviews, and future opportunities where clear, persuasive communication is essential.
- Membership to High School Alliance of Future Physicians – Become part of a prestigious national network of aspiring physicians, offering exclusive access to hands-on clinical experiences, mentorship, and medicine-focused opportunities.
Pre-Med Coach (2-Year Program)
Finalizing your application profile and preparing for submission
- Passion Project Support – Maintain a signature initiative or explore a potential “mini” project aligned with your interests and goals.
- Research Scholars Program – Participate in a 10-week STEM research experience with a PhD mentor, leading to submission for publication, positively impacting your college application. (The research gold program is a $4,000 value.)
- Summer Program Application Assistance – Get help identifying and applying to competitive programs for 1 summer.
- Extracurricular Activity Mapping & Optimization – Focus your activities around core interests, emphasizing leadership, long-term commitment, and noteworthy contributions aligned with college goals.
- Core Competency & Career Readiness Coaching – Refine your personal and professional profile.
- Strategic School List Planning – Research colleges, engage schools productively, and create a balanced personalized list of target schools, including direct med and traditional pre-med schools.
- Writing Skills Development – Drawing upon effective storytelling and writing abilities, begin crafting compelling and persuasive personal and supplemental essays.
- Membership to High School Alliance of Future Physicians – Become part of a prestigious national network of aspiring physicians, offering exclusive access to hands-on clinical experiences, mentorship, and medicine-focused opportunities.
- Building Professional Connections – Learn how to facilitate relationships with future recommenders and network professionally.
Included for All Students
Comprehensive support through every step of the application process
- Comprehensive Application & Essay Support – Expert help on Common App, Coalition, UC App, ApplyTexas, and more.
- YMD Essay (“Why Medicine?”) – Begin shaping your story through in-depth exploration with a physician advisor.
- Resume Editing – Polish your LinkedIn, CV, and activities list ensuring all experiences are properly documented and formatted for college applications.
- Supplemental Application Support – Craft perfect supplemental essays for up to 25 BS/BA or MD/DO programs — often totaling 100+ essays — ensuring each response is tailored, compelling, and strategically crafted.
- Interview Prep – Receive unlimited MMI and traditional mock interviews to help you confidently present yourself, answer key questions, and meet interviewer expectations.
- Post-Acceptance Advising – Receive expert guidance in evaluating your offers, comparing program strengths, and confidently selecting the school that aligns best with your goals—setting the foundation for long-term success.
- Appeal Letter Editing – Get strategic guidance on navigating deferrals, waitlists, and reconsideration requests to maximize your chances of admission and keep your options open.
- Financial Aid & Scholarship Guidance – Understand packages, maximize aid, and find scholarships.
Invest in Your Medical School Future and Boost Your Odds of Getting Accepted!
Choose your advisor:
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Invest in Your Medical School Future and Boost Your Odds of Getting Accepted.
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$49,000
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$42,000
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| PRE-APPLICATION SUPPORT HIGHLIGHTS | |||
| Passion Project Guidance | Design, Implementation, & Maintenance | Implementation & Maintenance | Maintenance |
| Research Scholars Program | Extensive Impact for Summer Program/ College Apps | Substantial Impact for Summer Program/College Apps | Meaningful Impact for Summer Program/College Apps |
| Summer Program Application Assistance | 3 Summers | 2 Summers | 1 Summer |
| Extracurricular Activity Mapping & Optimization | 4 Years Support | 3 Years Support | 2 Years Support |
| Coursework Guidance & Selection | 4 Years Support | 3 Years Support | 2 Years Support |
| Core Competencies & Career Readiness | Extensive | Substantial | Meaningful |
| College Exploration and Planning | Extensive | Substantial | Meaningful |
| Writing Skills Development | 4 Years Support | 3 Years Support | 2 Years Support |
| Membership to High School Alliance of Future Physicians (HSAFP) | 4 Years | 3 Years | 2 Years |
| APPLICATION SUPPORT | |||
| Admission Steps | |||
| YMD Essay (aka: 'Why do you want to be a physician?' essay) | Included | Included | Included |
| Comprehensive Application & Essay Support (i.e., Common App, Coalition, UC, ApplyTexas, and Individual School Applications) | Included | Included | Included |
| Resume Editing (e.g., CV, LinkedIn) | Included | Included | Included |
| Supplements | |||
| BS/BA (Undergraduate) and/or MD/DO Medical School Supplemental Applications | Up to 25 | Up to 25 | Up to 25 |
| Interview Prep | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Post-acceptance Advising | Included | Included | Included |
| Appeal Letter Editing | Included | Included | Included |
| Financial Aid Advising | Included | Included | Included |
Kachiu Lee MD, Director of Direct Med (BS/MD) Advising
Dr. Lee is a board-certified dermatologist and an assistant professor of dermatology at Brown University. Dr. Lee has a passion for medical education and does research in developing new treatments for skin cancer. She specializes in BS/MD admissions, with more than 95% of her clients getting interviews for BS/MD programs each cycle.
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Invest in Your Medical School Future and Boost Your Odds of Getting Accepted.
Choose Your Plan
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$65,000
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$54,000
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$44,000
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| PRE-APPLICATION SUPPORT HIGHLIGHTS | |||
| Passion Project Guidance | Design, Implementation, & Maintenance | Implementation & Maintenance | Maintenance |
| Research Scholars Program | Extensive Impact for Summer Program/ College Apps | Substantial Impact for Summer Program/College Apps | Meaningful Impact for Summer Program/College Apps |
| Summer Program Application Assistance | 3 Summers | 2 Summers | 1 Summer |
| Extracurricular Activity Mapping & Optimization | 4 Years Support | 3 Years Support | 2 Years Support |
| Coursework Guidance & Selection | 4 Years Support | 3 Years Support | 2 Years Support |
| Core Competencies & Career Readiness | Extensive | Substantial | Meaningful |
| College Exploration and Planning | Extensive | Substantial | Meaningful |
| Writing Skills Development | 4 Years Support | 3 Years Support | 2 Years Support |
| Membership to High School Alliance of Future Physicians (HSAFP) | 4 Years | 3 Years | 2 Years |
| APPLICATION SUPPORT | |||
| Admission Steps | |||
| YMD Essay (aka: 'Why do you want to be a physician?' essay) | Included | Included | Included |
| Comprehensive Application & Essay Support (i.e., Common App, Coalition, UC, ApplyTexas, and Individual School Applications) | Included | Included | Included |
| Resume Editing (e.g., CV, LinkedIn) | Included | Included | Included |
| Supplements | |||
| BS/BA (Undergraduate) and/or MD/DO Medical School Supplemental Applications | Up to 25 | Up to 25 | Up to 25 |
| Interview Prep | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Post-acceptance Advising | Included | Included | Included |
| Appeal Letter Editing | Included | Included | Included |
| Financial Aid Advising | Included | Included | Included |
A Dual Approach for Maximum Success
Laura Baldasare brings decades of experience and strong intuition to help students gain admission to top programs. She is a College Advisor with MedSchoolCoach.
Dr. Kachiu Lee is a practicing dermatologist and former admissions committee member for the Northwestern HPME program. She is the Director of BS/MD advising with MedSchoolCoach.
Meet Some of Our Team
Featured Advisor Profiles
Tanisha Verneus MD, Advisor
Dr. Verneus graduated from Brown's Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME), served as the director of student recruitment for a summer program, and was a member of the subcommittee for medical student selection. She also spearheaded the development of a scholarship for medical students interested in anesthesiology and aided in the selection of recipients.
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Ignacio Santana MD, Advisor
From the farms of California to Brown University's PLME to UCSF's admissions table, Dr. Santana uses his unique journey and expertise to guide aspiring physicians.
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Stephanie Lee MD, Advisor
Dr. Lee has years of experience using her expertise in writing, editing, and medicine to help students showcase their unique personalities and demonstrate their passion for medicine.
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Liz Davis, College Advisor
With over a decade of coaching experience, including four years on Fordham University's admission committee, Liz prides herself on her ability to empower students to discover and leverage what makes them unique in the college admissions process.
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Get BS/MD and pre-med guidance from advisors who’ve served on admissions committees and attended direct medical programs themselves.
Unlimited Communication
Unlike traditional counselors, we never limit how often you can reach out to your advisor. We're here when you need us.
Unmatched Experience
With 500,000+ advising hours, we’re the most experienced BS/MD and pre-med advising team in the nation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our team includes former admissions directors, practicing physicians, and BS/MD graduates—all with firsthand experience in admissions.
Applications to BS/MD programs are reviewed by both undergraduate and medical school admissions committees. We pair each student with a College Advisor and a Physician Advisor to ensure you’re fully prepared for both.
Yes, we try our best to accommodate preferences, but we’ll also recommend the advisor most aligned with your goals.
Yes, parents are welcome! That said, we encourage students to take the lead in meetings to build independence and strategic thinking—qualities admissions committees value.
Guidance counselors often provide limited time and general advice. Our advisors offer in-depth, pre-med-specific mentorship from professionals who’ve been on admissions committees.
Pre-Med Coach focuses on preparing you to build a standout application. Application support is offered through a separate package, and Pre-Med Coach students receive 10% off that service.
We use CHART, our secure advising platform, for messaging, document sharing, and progress tracking. Phone and video calls are also used for live sessions.
We offer a 30-day refund window, so you can meet with both advisors and make sure we’re the right fit for your family.
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Learn why thousands of students have trusted us to help them on their journeys to becoming physicians.
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99%
felt that they received “great” or “terrific” strategic advice
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