MD/PhD candidate at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Undergraduate: Stony Brook University
Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Aaron is a diehard New York Mets fan.
Aaron is an MD/PhD candidate at the Vanderbilt School of Medicine, pursuing research projects in cardiovascular physiology and pharmacology. He graduated from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and has worked as a research fellow at the National Institute of Health. Aaron discovered his passion for mentorship at SBU when he ran and supervised a college admissions mentorship program for high school students in New York City.
While at Stony Brook, Aaron served as a writing mentor and was elected President of the university’s undergraduate research journal. In this position, he supervised and trained incoming editors and writers. Aaron’s writing led to publications in high-impact journals, a research grant from the American Heart Association as a principal investigator, and multiple essay-based scholarship awards.
Aaron’s passion for mentorship stems from his background as a non-traditional applicant. Aaron worked hard on his application and was accepted into several top-20 medical schools (MD/PhD). Because of these experiences, Aaron encourages his mentees to embrace and nurture their strengths to pave their path to achieving their goals.
Aaron understands the challenges students face when navigating the MD and MD/PhD admissions processes. As a coach, he gives Advantage students the tools to develop strong writing, interviewing, and planning skills–helping countless students overcome a low GPA to succeed in the competitive MD/PhD admissions process. In addition, Aaron places a strong emphasis on interview skills and ensures students are equipped for success when it comes to their medical school interviews. Aaron was accepted into every medical school he interviewed at and continues to pay these skills forward to students by conducting mock interviews and providing constructive feedback.
UCSF Ophthalmology Residency at University of Michigan and Harvard alum
Undergrad: University of Michigan
Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School
I love to spend time outdoors, including skiing in the winter and hiking or surfing when it's warm.
Ajay is a resident physician in Ophthalmology at the University of California, San Francisco. Previously, he attained his MD degree from the University of Michigan and his MPH from Harvard University. Given the geographic diversity of the institutions he has attended, Ajay is well equipped to assist applicants interested in schools in any region of the country.
At the University of Michigan Medical School, Ajay achieved 100th percentile scores on the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 board exams, received the Charles and Phyllis Lowe Merit Scholarship (awarded to fourth year medical student of highest academic standing), was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honors Society, and Graduated with Distinction in Research Honors. At Michigan and Harvard, he has conducted a wide array of research, with numerous publications and academic conference presentations in the fields of ophthalmology, epidemiology, and health economics, amongst others. Ajay has also worked as a consultant in the biotechnology industry, helping move new drugs towards FDA approval. He also co-founded The Lens, a widely used educational resource for medical students interested in ophthalmology. Given these experiences, Ajay is well versed in helping applicants with a broad array of academic interests and backgrounds. He is passionate about helping applicants tell their personal story by weaving a cohesive narrative about all of their prior experiences.
MD/MBA Student at Duke University
Undergrad: University of California Davis
Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine
I rescue dogs in my free time
Alex was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. She attended UC Davis as an undergrad where she got her Bachelors of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology. After college, she spent three gap years as a research coordinator at a community hospital.
Throughout medical school, Alex has developed an interest in plastic surgery and has been involved in various leadership positions and research projects within numerous specialties. She decided to additionally pursue an MBA while in medical school after witnessing the evolving responsibilities in the role of a physician.
As the daughter of immigrants and the first person in her family to go to college, she found the medical school application process challenging and convoluted. She is passionate about making the process more accessible to students, and brought this passion into her role on the admissions committee at her medical school.
Pediatrician
Undergrad: Howard University
Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine
I played soccer for 10 years and I would like to coach a girl's team one day. I enjoy hiking and would like to go to all of the US national parks. I like baking, working out/running (I recently made my local gym's top 3 mile run leaderboard), traveling and spending time with my family. I also like gardening (trying to get better at it!)
Amita Ghuman did a 6 year combined Bachelors/MD program at Howard University in Washington D.C and graduated with a Bachelor's in Biology and Doctorate in Medicine. She then went on to complete a 3 year pediatrics residency at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Amita's first job after residency was an oncology/bone marrow transplant hospitalist at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. From there, she worked at a community hospital pediatric emergency room in Columbia, Maryland. Currently, she is employed at a pediatric urgent care in Northern Virginia where she has been. Throughout these work experiences, she has enjoyed teaching and mentoring medical students and residents. Amita has a few publications which include case reports, posters, and qualitative research on topics that range from colon cancer research, Alzheimer's and pediatric oncology. She has also won scholarship awards in medical school and residency and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha society in her fourth year of medical school.
MD candidate at Icahn School of Medicine
Undergrad: University of Pittsburgh
Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine
I'm a licensed rescue diver, a die-hard Steelers fan, and a self-proclaimed wine and chocolate expert. I enjoy going to the gym, playing video games, playing the piano, and shooting!
Andrew is a medical student at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai pursuing a career in Anesthesiology. He has a startup valued at $12 million which focuses on providing affordable vision care across the US, has >20 peer-reviewed publications, and is looking to continue to help others in their medical careers. Originally from the greater Pittsburgh area, Andrew went to public school all his life and attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he majored in computational chemistry with a focus in biology. He conducted research through the Department of Biomedical Informatics, where he published a paper in Scientific Reports on long non-coding RNA SNHG7 and its impact on breast cancer. He graduated in three years from Pitt and went straight to medical school at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. During his first year there, he joined multiple research labs focusing on large-data analysis and machine learning. He also co-founded Retina Technologies Inc., a company aimed to disrupt vision care by leveraging virtual reality, retinal imaging, and machine learning onto a portable platform to provide affordable, accessible, and accurate vision screening across the country. He served as the CTO of the company, spearheading four clinical trials, submitting three provisional patents and one non-provisional PCT patent, and built both the hardware and software from the ground up. He has continued his involvement in both his research and the company throughout all four years of medical school and is applying to residency programs for Anesthesiology.
MD Candidate at Stanford Medical School
Undergrad: University of Denver
Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine
While I am a home body at heart, I was fortunate to study abroad at the University of Glasgow, where I experienced my first cadaver lab and developed a training manual for a local community gym while exploring Scotland's eight cities. Needless to say, I was not in Colorado anymore!
Austin Johnson graduated from the University of Denver Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in Biological Sciences and minors in Leadership Studies, Medical Physics, Chemistry, and Psychology. He scored in the 99.9th percentile on the MCAT and utilized similar study strategies to achieve a 260+ USMLE Step 1 score. Austin is currently a medical student at the Stanford University School of Medicine pursuing a research year investigating novel topical treatments for Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex (EBS) and validating clinical severity scoring tools for future EBS interventional studies. His professional interests extend into health disparities and medical education both on campus and in the community.
Austin’s passion for mentorship has culminated in a diverse set of experiences ranging from intensive one-on-one sessions with prospective professional students to leading large group events designed to level the playing field in test-taking, research, and the admissions process as a member of the Leadership in Health Disparities and Stanford Clinical Summer Internship programs. As a future Dermatologist from a rural Colorado town with zero immediate or extended family members in healthcare, he is excited to guide the next generation of physician leaders in achieving their goals no matter their background. Outside of being a medical student, Austin loves partaking in athletics, lifting weights, becoming immersed in movies, and exploring new food spots with his future wife.
Medical College Admissions Test Instructor
Undergrad: Drexel University, summa cum laude
Medical School: Harvard Medical School
Ayush spends a good portion of his free time exercising and playing sports, including volleyball, rock climbing, and weightlifting. Ayush also loves art and music and previously competed on a semi-professional dance team. Lastly, Ayush is a big foodie on the path to becoming an amateur chef!
Ayush is an MD candidate at Harvard Medical School interested in a career as an ophthalmologist and healthcare disparities researcher. He graduated summa cum laude from Drexel University with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and minors in Art History and Business Administration.
Ayush has been directly involved in undergraduate and medical school admissions and tutoring and has gained recognition as a top tutor. With several years of professional experience in pre-medical tutoring and advising, he has helped applicants receive impressive scores on the MCAT and gain admission into top medical schools in the country. Personally, Ayush has scored in the 99th percentile on the MCAT and in the 96th percentile on the USMLE Step 1.
At Drexel and Harvard Medical School, Ayush has conducted a wide array of research leading to numerous publications and academic conference presentations in molecular biology, ophthalmology, ENT, telemedicine, and AI. He also co-founded the New Jersey chapter of a COVID-19 response organization that fills gaps in healthcare infrastructure with healthcare student volunteers.
Given these experiences, Ayush has a proven track record of success in helping various applicants achieve high test scores and medical school admission. In addition to MCAT tutoring, Ayush is passionate about mentoring Advantage students in crafting a cohesive and personal story to achieve their dreams of becoming a physician.
Doctoral student at Texas A&M University
Undergrad: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Veterinary School: Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Master's of Science: Sul Ross State University and Auburn University
PhD: Texas A&M University,
I have 2 border collies who are the center of my world. Favorites include live music (especially with my best friends from vet school), hiking, rugby, and collecting antique books.
Becky is currently pursuing a PhD at Texas A&M University, researching mRNA-based therapeutics for equine infectious diseases. She had always wanted to be a veterinarian and graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a BS in Biomedical Engineering, focusing on bioelectrics and biosignals. While at WPI, work in Tanzania and at a NICU in Worcester drove her passion to design medical devices for infants, and she went into industry but after a year, was drawn back to veterinary medicine. She left for west Texas and attended Sul Ross State University, initially with the goal of finishing out pre-requisites, but ultimately developing a passion for horses, helping run the equine science program, and earning a MS in equine science. This was only made possible through the help of some fine teachers and mentors along the way.
She found her place at Kansas State Veterinary School. There, she fell in love with equine internal medicine by working in the hospital, with clinical pathology through the passion of a remarkable professor, and practical boots-on-the-ground research with a few hot summers with cattle. After weighing the decision to pursue a PhD in veterinary education and teaching simulators, she elected to follow her love of internal medicine and foals to a private practice internship, followed by internal medicine residency at Auburn University. It was there that she really dug into her passion for medicine and teaching, and found interesting cases, caring mentors, and family. Again, she was lucky to be taught by some of the very best and she wants to pay it forward. Following residency, she was lucky to find an opportunity to combine her favorite things-- biomedical research, internal medicine, and foals—into an exciting PhD program.
Becky has taken a winding path and has made connections throughout many different levels of veterinary medicine and the biomedical field. Through this journey, she has mentored pre-veterinary students for the past 15 years and been a teacher even longer. She is excited to help you develop a plan for success and work with you to achieve your dreams of becoming a veterinarian.
Medical student at Texas Tech Health Science Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
Undergrad: University of Charleston
Medical School: Texas Tech Health Science Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
Brandon has 2 puppies (Quinlan and Luca). They are Italian Water Dogs but do not like to go in the water.
Brandon earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of Charleston in West Virginia, where he played Division 1 Men's Volleyball and was selected as the President's Outstanding Senior of the Year. He went on to obtain a Dual Master's degree in Business Administration and Healthcare Administration from the University of Houston before starting the MD program at the Texas Tech Health Science Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine.
Brandon is a highly motivated medical student with years of experience successfully guiding students from traditional, non-traditional, and reapplication backgrounds through the medical school application process. As a coach, his greatest strength is building customized success plans based on a student's individual goals. He has a wide range of expertise, including personal statement and secondary essay brainstorming and editing, running activities writing workshops, navigating school selection processes, traditional and MMI mock interview prep for MD and DO medical schools, and CASPer success techniques.
Brandon uses a highly motivated spirit, resilient attitude, and constant communication to afford other students the opportunity of medical school acceptance. He is excited to work with students from all backgrounds and experiences to make medical school acceptance a reality.
Medical student at Baylor College of Medicine
Undergrad: University of Texas at Austin
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Outside of medicine, Bryan enjoys watching NBA basketball, gaming, exploring the amazing food scene in Houston, and hanging out at the dog park with his pet corgi, Maru.
Bryan Luu is a medical student at Baylor College of Medicine currently pursuing a residency in Internal Medicine. Bryan grew up in Fremont, California before moving to Austin, Texas in high school. He attended The University of Texas at Austin where he graduated with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering with High Honors. At the University of Texas, Bryan was heavily involved in biomedical engineering research focused on improving delivery and bioavailability of chemotherapeutics through the development of nano-polymer systems. He was inducted into the Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society during his junior year. During his gap year before medical school, Bryan worked as an editor and content developer for ExamKrackers, serving as a major contributor to MCAT question banks and prep books, as well as providing high-quality one-on-one MCAT tutoring.In medical school, Bryan has been extensively involved with all facets of the medical school admission process. He has served as an admissions ambassador at Baylor, and has guided dozens of premedical students through the medical school admissions process as an officer of several student-led mentorship organizations. He has also continued his passion for research, with a specific interest in the development of novel machine learning models that can be applied to the field of medicine. In recognition of academic excellence in medical school, Bryan was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society.
Board-Certified Ophthalmologist
Undergrad: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Medical School: The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Carmel is unapologetically a super NERD (yeah, MIT was the perfect fit for college). Ask her about her favorite video game or anime of the moment.
Carmel Mercado is a board-certified ophthalmologist in the Seattle area with expertise in pediatric ophthalmology and comprehensive ophthalmology.
She earned her undergraduate degree in Biology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she was awarded as 1 of 25 Burchard Scholars in her year for academic excellence in the arts, humanities, social sciences as well as in science and engineering. She was also inducted as an MIT Class of 2009 Community Catalyst Leader for her extensive involvement with mentoring, teaching, and developing advising workshops for freshmen.
Carmel obtained her medical degree at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. During her time in medical school, she completed a research year as an international fellow at the Keio University School of Medicine. Her research project looked at the history of traditional medicine in Japan and its integration into the modern Japanese medical system. This project was funded in part by the Johns’ Hopkins University School of Medicine Dean’s Grant and through scholarship from the International Chamber of Innovation, Commerce & Enterprise in Japan.
Carmel then completed her ophthalmology residency at Stanford University’s Byers Eye Institute in Palo Alto, California, where she was elected into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society for the Stanford Chapter. She completed her sub-specialty fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at the Casey Eye Institute of Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon. Carmel has held roles such as Clinical Instructor for Ophthalmology at the Casey Eye Institute and Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Head of the Diversity Committee for the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Washington. She has had experience with medical school admissions as well as ophthalmology residency and fellowship interviews in these roles.
Outside of the clinic, Carmel has traveled to multiple countries around the world, including Myanmar, the Philippines, and Belize, to help with vision screenings and to teach eye surgery and the basics of pediatric eye care as invited faculty. She is also an accomplished artist and uses her art as a medium for health literacy education and empowerment.
Carmel is excited to share her expertise and experience with medical school and residency admissions with you!
Undergrad: UCLA
Medical College Admissions Test Instructor
Ahmed is a huge fan of anime and manga. His favorites are Chainsaw Man and Berserk, and he’s currently watching the anime adaptation of Chainsaw Man and re-watching Death Note with his girlfriend.
Ahmed has a track record of excellence on standardized tests; he received the National Merit Finalist scholarship after scoring in the 99th percentile on the PSAT and scored a 521 on the MCAT.
During his studies at UCLA, Ahmed has achieved several accomplishments. He has a 3.7 GPA and worked as a Research Assistant for two years at a neuroimmunology lab at UCLA Resnick Psychiatric Hospital. There, he conducted several interviews and coordinated test trials to test the effects of immune system activation on depression in young women. Additionally, Ahmed has extensive training and experience in mental intervention as well as a deep passion for emotional and mental health. He has volunteered for the Crisis Textline, received training for over two years in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through UCLA’s STAND program, and spread mental health awareness as the co-director of two committees at UCLA’s Active Minds chapter over two years.
In his free time, Ahmed enjoys reading through philosophy and Religious scriptures/theology ranging from Zoroastrianism and Taoism to Buddhism and modern Abrahamic Religions. The linguistic properties of the languages and the translation, interpretation, validation, verification, and contextualization of these ancient texts are of particular interest to him. His appetite for dissecting dense and archaic literature and philosophy makes him extra proficient on the CARS section of the MCAT. Other subjects that pique his interest include biochemistry, organic chemistry, and general chemistry.
Ahmed recognizes the importance of regulating emotional and physical health when studying for the MCAT. His study period was in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic and spanned a time of great personal hardship for him. It was only through patience, humility, discipline, consistency, and self-compassion that he was able to strike a balance between efficient work and rest. This balance was crucial to fostering the clarity and insight that allowed him to stay cool as he navigated the study process and the test itself.
Through tutoring, Ahmed has helped many satisfied students make significant point score improvements in a month and sometimes even a week, breakthrough long-time score plateaus, and achieve scores above and beyond their initial goals. Many students have excitedly reached out to him months later when they receive interviews at top MD schools.
Undergrad: Drexel University, summa cum laude
Medical School: Harvard Medical School
Medical College Admissions Test Instructor
Ayush spends a good portion of his free time exercising and playing sports, including volleyball, rock climbing, and weightlifting. Ayush also loves art and music and previously competed on a semi-professional dance team. Lastly, Ayush is a big foodie on the path to becoming an amateur chef!
Ayush is an MD candidate at Harvard Medical School interested in a career as an ophthalmologist and healthcare disparities researcher. He graduated summa cum laude from Drexel University with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and minors in Art History and Business Administration.
Ayush has been directly involved in undergraduate and medical school admissions and tutoring and has gained recognition as a top tutor. With several years of professional experience in pre-medical tutoring and advising, he has helped applicants receive impressive scores on the MCAT and gain admission into top medical schools in the country. Personally, Ayush has scored in the 99th percentile on the MCAT and in the 96th percentile on the USMLE Step 1.
At Drexel and Harvard Medical School, Ayush has conducted a wide array of research leading to numerous publications and academic conference presentations in molecular biology, ophthalmology, ENT, telemedicine, and AI. He also co-founded the New Jersey chapter of a COVID-19 response organization that fills gaps in healthcare infrastructure with healthcare student volunteers.
Given these experiences, Ayush has a proven track record of success in helping various applicants achieve high test scores and medical school admission. In addition to MCAT tutoring, Ayush is passionate about mentoring Advantage students in crafting a cohesive and personal story to achieve their dreams of becoming a physician.
Undergrad: Concordia College
Cancer Researcher at North Dakota State University
Bretton is based out of Minnesota, where he was educated on a full-ride scholarship at Concordia College in Minnesota.
Bretton is an MCAT expert who has helped over 500 students achieve their MCAT goals and has dedicated thousands of hours to understanding, mastering, and simplifying the test. He has received training from and provided MCAT expertise to the leading test-prep company, Kaplan. He has extensive practice providing online tutoring and curates a world-class experience for each student. Each lesson will be tailored to the individual's needs to make sure they reach their goals, he will respond to all communications within 24 hours (typically sooner), and stack the odds in your favor.
Bretton is based out of Minnesota, where he was educated on a full-ride scholarship at Concordia College in Minnesota. He pursued a triple science major in neuroscience, chemistry, and biology. He applies his multidisciplinary expertise to make difficult to understand MCAT topics into something easily understood. He has represented his college’s research output to the state of Minnesota and participated in Mayo Clinic’s exclusive Mayo Innovative Scholars Program on behalf of Concordia.
Bretton currently works part-time in a research laboratory where he conducts groundbreaking cancer and neuroscience research. He is part of the PhD program at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in the Cellular and Molecular Biology program. Bretton’s passion for science and dedication to his students makes him an ideal MCAT tutor for students at all levels.
Undergrad: University of Pennsylvania
Medical School: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Medical College Admissions Test Instructor
Ezra enjoys reading, baking bread, quoting 2000s comedy movies, sailing, and traveling.
Ezra is a medical student at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Originally from New York City, he grew up in Cherry Hill, NJ, before attending UPenn for undergrad. There, he studied Economics with minors in Math and Chemistry. Ezra graduated with honors, phi beta kappa, summa cum laude, and was awarded a prize for excellence in Economics. He conducted research in healthcare economics, captained the campus Medical Emergency Response Team, taught CPR, and wrote for The Pennsylvania Punch Bowl humor magazine.
Ezra applied for medical school during his senior year and received acceptances from the country’s top medical schools, such as the University of Michigan, Vanderbilt University, and Northwestern University. He decided to stay at the University of Pennsylvania for medical school because of its academic excellence and a broad array of research opportunities in healthcare services.
As a medical student, Ezra has continued working in healthcare economics research – receiving the Leonard Davis Institute summer scholarship. He also worked with Puentes de Salud, a South Philadelphia health clinic for low-income Spanish-speaking patients. Ezra is the current treasurer of the Plastic Surgery Interest Group and a former leader of the Maimonides Jewish student organization. This coming cycle, he plans to apply for a general surgery residency.
As an MCAT tutor, Ezra draws from his experiences as a student and educator, applying his in-depth knowledge of the MCAT and learning strategies to provide Advantage students with the tools they need to succeed. Personally, Ezra has scored in the top 99th percentile on the MCAT and looks forward to helping Inspira students achieve their best scores.
Undergrad: Binghamton University
Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical School
MS4 at SUNY Downstate Medical Center
José loves soccer, running, and sports in general. He is a foodie and dreams of visiting all continents: he has been on three so far.
José is a graduate of Binghamton University where he double-majored in Biological Sciences and French language and literature. At Binghamton, he began building his impressive teaching credentials by holding many positions such as molecular biology TA, Biochemistry tutor, and Mechanisms of Evolution tutor. He is currently a medical student at SUNY Downstate where he has further expanded his teaching experience as a medical knowledge and anatomy tutor, as well as an MCAT tutor. As a member of the Medical Educator Pathway, he has extensive experience in curriculum development. He has also served as a member of the admissions committee for applicants to the medical school. The extent of accomplishments at Downstate, which also includes numerous publications, has seen him inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
Undergrad: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical College Admissions Test Instructor
Keana loves running and cheering on his favorite team, the Philadelphia Eagles!
Keane studies Biochemistry at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he is conducting molecular toxicology research in the Allard Lab Group. In his research, he focuses on the impact of environmental toxicants on behavior in C elegans. Additionally, Keane works as a clinical research associate at Ronald Reagan Hospital, helping to improve the care of Code Stroke patients as a member of the Student Stroke Team. Outside of academics, Keane serves as a camp counselor for Camp Kesem, mentoring children affected by a parent's cancer.
Through his experiences in tutoring and mentorship, Keane has helped students succeed in various courses at UCLA. Personally, Keane has scored in the 99th percentile on the MCAT and aims to use his experience with the exam to help Advantage students find success. He is very passionate about helping students do well on the MCAT to help them get into their dream medical school.
Undergrad: Washington University in St. Louis
Medical School: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
MD student at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Madeleine is passionate about global health! She majored in the subject in college and has plans to do a research project based in Sierra Leone.
Madeleine has a Bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis, where she majored in Anthropology – Global Health and the Environment. She is a medical student at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, planning to pursue pediatrics.
Madeleine scored in the 100th percentile in all sections of the MCAT (526 total), making her highly qualified to work with students in all domains of test preparation. She has several years of MCAT tutoring experience with over 30 clients, making her well-versed in all manners of learning, test-taking, and study strategies.
As a member of the Inspira team, Madeleine is passionate about helping students gain acceptance into their dream medical schools. She has a kind and personable demeanor and takes pride in working with each student to develop a highly-personalized plan to accommodate their individual needs. There is no one-size-fits-all approach!
Undergrad: University of Virginia
Dental School: Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Oral and maxillofacial surgery resident at Mount Sinai Health System
Owen has a pet dog named Lulu who loves to cuddle. In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball, snowboarding, attending music festivals, playing COD mobile, and discovering new restaurants.
Owen has an undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia, a DMD from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and an MD from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He is an accomplished oral and maxillofacial surgery resident at Mount Sinai Health Systems in New York City. His research interests include implementing augmented reality in surgical education and treatment and exploring vascular malformations of the head and neck.
Throughout his academic journey, Owen has always found joy in teaching and guiding others to achieve their educational goals. As a mentor in Harvard's Pre-Health Advising Program, he supported students in developing successful applications and improving their interview skills. Owen has also served as a private tutor at the University of Virginia, helping students prepare for the SAT and DAT. These experiences have honed his ability to connect with students, create engaging learning environments, and support student success.
Owen's academic journey, transitioning from a computer science major at the University of Virginia to a dental and medical school applicant, reflects his aptitude for helping Inspira applicants craft compelling narratives in their applications. His comprehensive guidance and support for clients seeking admission to dental and medical schools are further strengthened by his enthusiasm, work ethic, and passion for helping future colleagues succeed. Owen is excited to help students achieve their academic goals and get them into their dream dental or medical school!
Undergrad: The University of Texas at Austin
Dental School: UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry
UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry
When Sana isn’t tutoring Advantage students, you can find her in a fitness class, traveling, or studying at a coffee shop. She loves trying new things and regularly changing up her hobbies. Currently, she is into pilates.
Sana has an Honors Bachelor of Science in Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin and is pursuing her DMD at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry.
During her undergrad, she was president of two long-standing pre-health organizations and spent most of her time volunteering and conducting research. She accumulated over 350 hours at Dell Children’s Hospital and over 200 shadowing hours under multiple dental specialties. She also conducted research at a cognitive science lab and interned at Mayo Clinic.
Sana has years of experience as an educator and has always been passionate and driven to help others–having taught elementary school children abroad and served as a teaching assistant for Austin ISD students through the UTeach program.
Sana understands that every student takes a different approach to learning and is extremely passionate about going above and beyond to help each student achieve their goal DAT score. As a DAT tutor, she excels at catering to each Advantage student’s individual needs and strengths. With her diverse background and expertise, she has guided many applicants to their dream dental schools, having gained acceptance into the country’s top dental programs.