Whole-Student Online MCAT Tutoring
For over 15 years, we have helped thousands of future physicians crush the MCAT exam with expert private tutoring. Our students score 12+ points higher on average than in previous exams and realistic practice tests. We’ll help you succeed on this pivotal part of the medical school application process.
The Challenges of Self-Studying
Why Tutoring Makes the Difference
The MCAT isn’t just another test. Your score can mean the difference between acceptance at your dream program and being overlooked.
Many pre-meds start MCAT prep alone, but the reality is that this test is unlike any other. Without the right strategies, most students plateau, burn out, or underperform.
Tutoring doesn’t just help you study more; it helps you study more effectively and gain better testing strategies. Personalized guidance transforms your prep from stressful and scattered into targeted, efficient, and confidence-building.
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The MCAT Shapes Your Future in Medicine
The MCAT isn’t just another test. Your score can mean the difference between acceptance at your dream program and being overlooked.
The Gateway to Medical School
Admissions committees weigh MCAT scores heavily, in some cases more than GPA. A strong score sets you apart immediately.
Every Point Matters
Just a 2-3 point increase can significantly shift your competitiveness, opening doors to higher-ranked schools and scholarships.
High Stakes Require High Preparation
Because this one exam carries so much weight, preparing with structure and expert guidance is essential. Guesswork is a risk you can’t afford.
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The Challenges of Self-Studying
Many pre-meds start MCAT prep alone, but the reality is that this test is unlike any other. Without the right strategies, most students plateau, burn out, or underperform.
Overwhelming Content
The MCAT spans thousands of topics across multiple sciences. Knowing which high-yield topics to prioritize and what not to waste time on is crucial.
Time and Stress Pressures
Balancing full course loads, applications, and life while studying for the MCAT leads to fatigue and anxiety without a clear plan. Your MCAT Tutor will help you keep all of these factors in check so that you don’t burn out before the test.
Test Anxiety Is Real
Even top students can underperform if nerves take over on exam day. Learning proven strategies to manage test anxiety is just as important as content review.
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Why Tutoring Makes the Difference
Tutoring doesn’t just help you study more; it helps you study more effectively and gain better testing strategies. Personalized guidance transforms your prep from stressful and scattered into targeted, efficient, and confidence-building.
Personalized Strategy
An MCAT tutor identifies your unique strengths and weaknesses, creating a roadmap to help you achieve your target score faster. You’ll learn which high-yield topics to spend time on, the best study materials that work for you, and how to best structure your study time.
Expert Test-Taking Skills
Beyond the science, tutors teach pacing, passage analysis, and strategies that directly boost MCAT scores on test day.
Confidence Under Pressure
With repeated practice, real-time feedback, and test-day strategies, tutoring helps you walk into the MCAT focused, calm, and ready to succeed.
Trusted by Over 15,000 Accepted Students
University of California San Francisco
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99% satisfaction rating from past clients | Former Admission Committee Members | Over 15 Years of Experience
Elite Tutoring That Transforms Your MCAT Prep
We know how critical your MCAT score is when it comes to admissions committees. That’s why MedSchoolCoach pairs you with tutors who have scored 520+ on the exam and know exactly what it takes to perform under pressure. With personalized study plans, cutting-edge technology, holistic performance coaching, and proven results, we provide the most comprehensive MCAT preparation available. Every detail of our program is designed to give future physicians the knowledge, strategy, and confidence to excel.
Instead of slogging through generic practice problems, you’ll spend your time on the content and strategies most likely to raise your score. Combined with our recorded tutoring sessions, you’ll have an on-demand library of personalized lessons you can revisit anytime, reinforcing learning and accelerating progress. It’s the most efficient, modern way to prepare.
Our tutors don’t just know the science; they understand how to teach it. They break down complex topics into clear, memorable explanations, adapt to your learning style, and help you master both content and strategy. And because MedSchoolCoach was founded by physicians, our tutoring is uniquely tied to the bigger picture: preparing you not only for the MCAT, but for the demands of medical school and beyond.

How MedSchoolCoach MCAT Tutoring Works
From the moment you enroll, we streamline your preparation so every step brings you closer to test day success. With a structured process led by 520+ scoring tutors, you’ll move from personalized planning to confident execution, all while building the skills, strategies, and mindset that separate top scorers from the rest.
We start by learning your MCAT history, study habits, and goals. We then thoughtfully match you with a 520+ scoring tutor who is the right fit for your strengths, weaknesses, and test-day ambitions.
Early sessions focus on filling knowledge gaps across high-yield science topics. With expert explanations and targeted practice, you’ll strengthen your foundation while gaining the clarity and confidence needed to tackle complex questions.
Your tutor builds a tailored study roadmap, customized to your baseline score, timeline, and content gaps. This plan evolves as you progress, ensuring that every hour of study delivers maximum impact.
By the time you sit for the MCAT, you’ll know exactly what to expect. Armed with personalized strategies, extensive practice, and the confidence built through 1:1 tutoring plus mindset support, you’ll walk into the exam ready to excel.
As your knowledge solidifies, we turn to exam-day strategies and performance skills. You’ll practice under test-like conditions, sharpen timing and reasoning techniques, and have the option to join our Test Anxiety Support Workshops. These sessions, led by our specialists, provide proven tools, workbooks, and take-home resources to help you stay calm, focused, and in control on test day.
We start by learning your MCAT history, study habits, and goals. We then thoughtfully match you with a 520+ scoring tutor who is the right fit for your strengths, weaknesses, and test-day ambitions.
Your tutor builds a tailored study roadmap, customized to your baseline score, timeline, and content gaps. This plan evolves as you progress, ensuring that every hour of study delivers maximum impact.
Early sessions focus on filling knowledge gaps across high-yield science topics. With expert explanations and targeted practice, you’ll strengthen your foundation while gaining the clarity and confidence needed to tackle complex questions.
As your knowledge solidifies, we turn to exam-day strategies and performance skills. You’ll practice under test-like conditions, sharpen timing and reasoning techniques, and have the option to join our Test Anxiety Support Workshops. These sessions, led by our specialists, provide proven tools, workbooks, and take-home resources to help you stay calm, focused, and in control on test day.
By the time you sit for the MCAT, you’ll know exactly what to expect. Armed with personalized strategies, extensive practice, and the confidence built through 1:1 tutoring plus mindset support, you’ll walk into the exam ready to excel.
Session recordings will be available for download for 30 days after each session; download access will expire after that period.
The HAIQ Complete MCAT Suite is included with the Gold and Platinum MCAT tutoring packages.
MCAT Practice Exams Three full-length MCAT practice exams (in addition to the AAMC full-length exams [10 exams tota]), plus a half-length diagnostic, in an exam-style testing platform.
MCAT Basics Plus subscription 450 audio lessons with quizzes for high-yield content review.
MCAT Prep App 300+ videos covering the highest-yield science content on the exam, with 1,000+ flashcards and 1,000+ practice questions.
MCAT CARS Mastery video course Step-by-step CARS strategies with practice quizzes after each lesson.
MCAT Premium Content Hub 64 comprehensive guides covering all MCAT content, with written explanations and practice.
Suite access lasts six months or until your MCAT exam date, whichever comes first.
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“The first time I took the MCAT without any preparation, I did not achieve the score I wanted to reach. When I found the resources available by the instructors in MedSchoolCoach, I was able to boost my score from a 500 to 527 in my most recent practice test in just 3 months! I am thrilled with this score, and beyond grateful for MedSchoolCoach <3”
Sabrina Sarwar: "From a 500 to 527 in my most recent practice test." -
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MedSchoolCoach was amazing. Everyone at the company is very helpful and wants to see their clients succeed. My personal advisor was very responsive and helped me in every stage of the process. I truly feel that if I had not used MedSchoolCoach, I would not have gotten into my top choice for medical school. I sent out 12 secondaries, interviewed at 5 schools, and was accepted to 4 and waitlisted at the other.
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“Dr. Lee is extremely nice and down to earth. She guided my son very patiently for almost 2 years and helped him get into BS/MD program. My son has a full ride for undergrad. This entire process was daunting. But Dr. Lee and Rob Rivas helped us through the extremely stressful application and interview process. We couldn't have done this without their help and guidance. We feel blessed to have found Dr. Lee and MedSchoolCoach. Thanks for everything!"
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“I honestly cannot speak highly enough about the experience of working with Michelle, Susan, Darlene, and Ken. Every one of them is extremely knowledgeable, warm, supportive, and excellent at their jobs. Without their guidance and support, I do not know if I would be sitting here writing a review about both of my children achieving their lifelong dreams of going to medical school. I know what a daunting process applying to medical school is, and having a team behind you like MedSchoolCoach can really make the difference between receiving acceptance letters versus denials. If you have a child applying to medical school, I cannot recommend a better service.”
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"Dr. Mandalia provided a plethora of good ideas to work into my responses that will help me strengthen my overall narrative and presentation. He noted my strengths and weaknesses and gave me many different ways to address my weaknesses. He is clearly incredibly knowledgeable about what interview committees look for and was able to elaborate on these points in great detail."
Conor O'Dowd: "Incredibly knowledgable [sic] about what interview committees look for." -
I used their services to help me pass the basic science comprehensive exam and now for step 1 prep. I will most definitely continue to use their services for step 2 prep as well.
My tutor, Alexander Merriman, is out of this world! He can get in my head and really help me get to the route of my learning gaps. Alex can and will explain things to me a million ways to guarantee that I understand the concepts and will never get it wrong again. Not only has he helped me with knowledge onboarding and strategies for answering questions but also has helped me gain confidence and get out of any bad habits I built before starting on this journey with MedSchoolCoach.
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I used MedSchool Coach to help me study for the USMLE Step 1 exam and was so thankful for their help! I highly recommend Abdul was a tutor! I was really nervous about the exam and really at a loss about how to the study before working with him. He provided a personalized approach and we systematically tackled all of my areas of weakness before the exam. After our sessions, I walked into test day feeling infinitely more confident than I would have been without his help!
Emma L: "walked into test day feeling infinitely more confident."
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! We dedicate ourselves to intense, one-on-one private MCAT tutoring so students can focus on the areas where they need the greatest assistance.
No, we do not offer in-person sessions as we believe it is not an effective use of your time. Our tutoring sessions can be conducted anywhere in the world with our video conferencing and whiteboard software. In addition, your recorded sessions are available on your computer as well as your mobile device.
Each student has different tutoring needs, so we provide a variety of options to fit your needs from 10 hours to more than 60 hours. Most students sign up for 25 to 45 hours of tutoring. The more we are able to have one-on-one time, the higher your score increase will be.
We've found that 1-2 hours per individual session work best for our students, but we're flexible based on student availability and their individual learning goals.
Yes. CARS is an essential part of the MCAT. Your MCAT tutor will also help you maximize your score on this section.
Your MCAT score is one of the most important parts of your application, which is why putting in study time to earn a high score is so crucial. This score is part of the bedrock of your application along with your GPA, although other factors, such as your personal statement and extracurricular activities, also matter. A low MCAT score can be the deciding factor for an admissions committee considering you as a potential candidate.
Yes, MedSchoolCoach offers comprehensive, personalized application support to help you with every step of your med school admissions journey. You can learn more about our application packages on this page.
MedSchoolCoach has assembled the absolute best team of Physician Advisors, Writing Advisors, Research Mentors, and MCAT and Medical School Tutors. The entire coaching team is dedicated to helping you become a physician. Our team consistently goes above and beyond to help students at every step of their medical journey.
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Adaobi Ugochukwu MDMaster USMLE Tutor
Adaobi Ugochukwu MDMaster USMLE Tutor
Undergraduate: University of Florida
Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine -
Alex StarksAssociate Director of MCAT
Alex StarksAssociate Director of MCAT
Undergraduate: Central Washington University
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Allison King MDDirector of Residency Advising
Allison King MDDirector of Residency Advising
Undergraduate: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Medical School: University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Residency: Vanderbilt Pediatrics Residency Program
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Camille VillarMaster Tutor
Camille VillarMaster Tutor
Undergraduate: Rice University
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
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Charles Farmer MDAdvisor
Charles Farmer MDAdvisor
Undergraduate: BS, Seton Hall University
Medical School: MD, John Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency: New York University -
Jeanie Gribben MDDirector of Medical School Tutoring
Jeanie Gribben MDDirector of Medical School Tutoring
Undergraduate: Cornell University
Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Residency::New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell -
Jill Miller MDAssociate Director of Admissions Advising
Jill Miller MDAssociate Director of Admissions Advising
Undergraduate: BS, Cornell University
Medical School: MD, University of Virginia
Residency: Cornell University, Duke University -
Laura BaldasareCollege Advising Director
Laura BaldasareCollege Advising Director
Undergraduate: Pace University
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Liran Raz MDMaster Advisor
Liran Raz MDMaster Advisor
Undergraduate: BS, Stony Brook University
Medical School: MD, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Residency: Mt. Sinai Health System - New York -
Luke Voytas MDDirector of Med School Admissions Advising
Luke Voytas MDDirector of Med School Admissions Advising
Undergraduate: BS, Duke University
Medical School: MD, Washington University in St. Louis
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Rosalyn Ferguson MD, MSHAMaster Advisor
Rosalyn Ferguson MD, MSHAMaster Advisor
Undergraduate: BS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Medical School: MD, New York University School of Medicine
Residency: Boston University
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Stephanie Lee MDAssociate Director of Admissions Advising
Stephanie Lee MDAssociate Director of Admissions Advising
Undergraduate: BS, Boston University
Medical School: MD, Boston University School of Medicine
Residency: Children's Hospital of Orange County/UCI
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Susan Choo MDAssociate Director of Advising
Susan Choo MDAssociate Director of Advising
Undergraduate: BS, University of California, Berkeley
Medical School: MD, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
Residency: Children’s Hospital of Orange County