Matthew completed both a BA and an MS in biology at Boston University while competing as a Division I soccer athlete, an experience that sharpened his time management, discipline, and performance under pressure. He currently works in the Cardiology Department at Harvard Medical School, contributing to clinical care and research. With an average MCAT score increase of 8 points among students he works with, Matthew brings a strategic, high-performance mindset to individualized, results-driven MCAT preparation.
Matthew’s interest in medicine began at a young age, driven by a fascination with the human body and a natural curiosity about the science behind how things work. He was recruited for soccer on an athletic scholarship at Boston University. There, he built a strong foundation in the core sciences, engaged in advanced coursework and research, and developed a deep understanding of the material tested on the MCAT.
Throughout his time at Boston University, Matthew has received multiple recognitions, including the BU School of Medicine Anatomy Education and Ultrasound Fellowship, Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship, and the Yawkey NonProfit Scholar Fellowship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He was also inducted into the Scarlet Key Honor Society. Matthew currently works as a 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure coordinator at Harvard Medical School, where he is actively involved in patient-facing clinical work and research. This role has strengthened his analytical thinking and reinforced the importance of translating scientific knowledge into real-world clinical decisions, further informing how he teaches students.
As an MCAT tutor, Matthew emphasizes a structured, strategy-driven approach grounded in first-principles learning and pattern recognition. Rather than focusing on rote memorization, he helps students develop repeatable reasoning strategies and build confidence across all exam sections. His method equips students to approach the MCAT with clarity and consistency under test-day conditions. Students who Matthew has tutored have gone on to earn acceptances from institutions such as the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Nova Southeastern University.
Matthew is passionate about tutoring because he has personally navigated the challenges of the MCAT and medical school application process himself. He understands how overwhelming it can be and is committed to helping students find direction, motivation, and tangible progress.
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