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Bio
Alia is a committed first-year medical student at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, with a strong focus on primary care and achieving health equity. She recently graduated from Harvard University in May 2022, where she majored in comparative literature and minored in molecular and cellular biology.
Alia’s interdisciplinary academic background fuels her passion for assisting students in developing critical thinking abilities applicable to both scientific and humanities-based inquiries. Additionally, she derives great pleasure in helping students create tailored study plans that reflect their schedules, strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles. Going above and beyond her academic duties, Alia also offers support to students to manage MCAT preparation stress and promotes the development of a healthy work-life balance.
Education
Undergraduate: Harvard University
Scores
MCAT CARS: 131 (99th)
MCAT Bio/Biochem: 132 (99th)
MCAT Psych/Soc: 132 (99th)
MCAT Chem/Phys: 132 (99th)
MCAT Total: 527 (99th)
Fun Fact
Alia loves long-distance running. She has run six marathons to date, including the Boston and Chicago Marathons.
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