Meet Inspira Advantage’s MCAT Tutoring Experts

Helen graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a Bachelor of Science in psychobiology, where she conducted research at the Anxiety and Depression Research Center. She achieved a top score on the MCAT, including perfect scores in the Psych/Soc and CARS sections, and brings two years of tutoring experience to her role as an instructor.

Before attending Harvard Medical School, Alexis graduated magna cum laude with honors from Brown University, earning a Bachelor of Science in neuroscience. She has 12 years of tutoring experience and has helped students raise their MCAT scores by an average of 10 points, with students accepted to Harvard Medical School, Stanford Medical School, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.

Edward graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with a BS in biology before attending Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. He has five years of tutoring experience and achieved a top MCAT score, earning perfect scores on the Bio/Biochem and Psych/Soc sections.

Before attending the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University, Riha graduated from the University of Michigan with a BS in biopsychology, cognition, and neuroscience. She has over three years of tutoring experience and has helped students achieve scores as high as 520 on the MCAT, with students increasing their scores by five points on average.

Before attending the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, Ira graduated from Johns Hopkins University with dual degrees in neuroscience and health sciences. With four years of tutoring experience, Ira has helped students increase their MCAT scores by an average of 10 points.

Before attending the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Eleana graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago with a BS in integrated health studies and a 4.0 GPA. Eleana gained tutoring experience as a peer learning assistant and teaching assistant for Genetics and the Molecular and Developmental Neurobiology Laboratory courses at the University of Illinois Chicago, and brings seven years of tutoring experience to her role as an MCAT instructor.

Before matriculating at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, Trisha graduated summa cum laude from Temple University with a BS in genomic medicine and a 4.0 GPA. Throughout her undergraduate career, Trisha developed a passion for teaching through several years of tutoring in both one-on-one and group settings across a variety of STEM subjects.

Before attending the University of California, Los Angeles (USC) Keck School of Medicine, Charles graduated from USC with dual Bachelor’s degrees in health promotion and disease prevention and in East Asian area studies. He brings over five years of tutoring experience, with particular expertise in MCAT CARS strategy and STEM coursework.

Before attending the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University, Yaser graduated from McMaster University with a 4.0 GPA and an Honors Bachelor of Health Sciences in biomedical discovery and commercialization. Yaser has six years of tutoring experience and achieved perfect scores on the Bio/Biochem and Chem/Phys sections on the MCAT.

Before attending Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine’s Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP), Hamza graduated summa cum laude from the University of Texas at Dallas with a Bachelor of Science in data science on a full-tuition scholarship. Hamza has 10 years of tutoring experience, has tutored over 250 students, and earned perfect scores on the Bio/Biochem and Chem/Phys sections of the MCAT.

Alanna graduated magna cum laude with a perfect science GPA from the University of Vermont, where she earned a BS in nutrition and food sciences. With over six years of tutoring experience and a 100th percentile MCAT score, Alanna brings deep scientific expertise and effective exam strategies to every tutoring session.

Before attending the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Ashna graduated summa cum laude from Rice University with a Bachelor of Arts in social policy analysis and psychology and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. With eight years of tutoring experience, Ashna has helped students achieve MCAT scores as high as 521, with an average score increase of 9 points among the students she has worked with.

Before attending the University of Connecticut School of Medicine’s MD/PhD program, Jacob graduated with high honors from Swarthmore College with a BA in neuroscience and political science. With five years of tutoring experience, Jacob has helped students achieve scores as high as 522 on the MCAT, with an average 15-point increase.

Before attending the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Parssa graduated magna cum laude from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in neuroscience, earning departmental honors. With seven years of tutoring experience, he helps students build targeted strategies that have led to average score improvements of 7 points and MCAT scores as high as 522.

Before attending the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Cheryl graduated magna cum laude from Rice University with a BA in chemistry, a minor in biochemistry and cell biology, and a certificate in Mandarin Chinese. She earned a 3.99 cumulative and science GPA and brings two years of tutoring experience to her work with students preparing for the MCAT.

Before attending the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Sriya graduated summa cum laude from Duke University with a degree in neuroscience and a minor in chemistry. With eight years of tutoring experience, Sriya has helped numerous students boost their MCAT scores by 15 to 20 points on average, with many achieving scores of 520 or higher.

Before attending the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Mike graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a Bachelor of Arts in physiology. He earned a 525 on the MCAT, including a perfect score in Chem/Phys and Psych/Soc, and brings six years of tutoring and mentorship experience to help pre-meds ace the exam.

Ridgeway graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in public health. He brings six years of tutoring experience and has supported 250+ students across academic, classroom, and coaching settings. He has helped students boost their MCAT scores by as much as 26 points, helping multiple test-takers achieve scores above 523.

Before attending the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine , Yousef graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara, with a BS in biological sciences. With three years of tutoring experience, Yousef has helped test-takers achieve 523+ scores on the MCAT, with students increasing their scores by an average of 12 points.

Before attending the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Pranoy graduated magna cum laude from Vanderbilt University with a BS in molecular and cellular biology and a BA in medicine, health, and society. With six years of tutoring more than 300 students, Pranoy brings deep content mastery to every MCAT tutoring session.

Bret graduated summa cum laude from Bucknell University with a BS in biology and minors in chemistry and religious studies. Bret draws on his six years of tutoring experience, his experience leading study groups, and his time tutoring pre-med courses throughout college to inform his MCAT tutoring approach.

Dr. Patel is an internal medicine resident at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). He graduated from the University of Georgia with a BS in biology and earned an MD from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. Dr. Patel has five years of tutoring experience, consistently helping students reach an average MCAT score of 515.

Katie graduated from the University of Southern California with a BS in neuroscience and a 4.0 GPA. She was named a Dornsife Scholar in recognition of her academic achievements and commitment to positive impact. She is a top MCAT scorer with over four years of tutoring experience, bringing both academic excellence and hands-on teaching ability to every session.

Before pursuing a Master’s in pharmacology and physiology at the University of Florida, Thomas graduated from Florida State University with a degree in psychology. Thomas has helped students achieve scores as high as 522 on the MCAT and has guided many learners to significant score improvements, with an average increase of 10 points.

Before attending the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) at UNT Health Fort Worth, Khristian graduated with honors from St. Edward's University with dual Bachelor's degrees in biology and Spanish. Students he has tutored have increased their MCAT scores by an average of 13 points. With over seven years of tutoring experience, Khristian brings a proven track record of guiding aspiring healthcare professionals through the MCAT.

Before attending the Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at Texas Christian University, Josh graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with a degree in biological engineering—completing his studies in just three years. Josh has six years of tutoring experience, and students he has tutored have attended medical programs at Johns Hopkins University, Harvard University, the University of Southern California, and UCLA.

Before attending Creighton University School of Medicine, Nathan graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara, with a Bachelor of Science in biological sciences. He earned the Regents Scholarship, awarded to the top 1-2% of admitted students, and graduated with High Honors through the College of Letters and Science Honors Program. Nathan has three years of tutoring experience and is passionate about helping pre-meds ace the MCAT.

Before attending the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Matthew graduated from Rice University with a Bachelor of Science in neuroscience and a 3.98 GPA. With two years of tutoring experience, students Matthew has tutored have seen 10-20 points increases in their MCAT scores, with some scoring as high as 524 on the exam.

Before attending Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Ria graduated summa cum laude from George Washington University in three years with a Bachelor of Science in biology and a minor in psychology. She earned Dean’s List Honors and the Presidential Scholarship for her academic excellence. Ria has six years of tutoring experience and is passionate about helping pre-meds achieve their goal MCAT scores.

Before attending the University of Illinois College of Medicine as part of a BS/MD program, Kevin graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago with a BS in biochemistry and a 4.0 GPA. He achieved a 525 on the MCAT, including perfect scores in the Chem/Phys and Bio/BioChem sections. Kevin has helped students score as high as 524 on the MCAT, with students he has coached achieving 16-point increases on average.