MedSchoolCoach helps students prepare for BS/MD and college admissions, MCAT tutoring and pre-med coaching, medical school admissions and applications, and USMLE tutoring.
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MedSchoolCoach (www.medschoolcoach.com) has a 4.6 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 100 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Public & Local Services and its reputation is excellent. Praise is nearly unanimous, with 90% rating it 4 stars or higher; The business has replied to 100% of negative reviews; 22 of them were added in the last 12 months. Last updated 2026-08-12.
My mock interview was super helpful! The questions were well thought-out and accurate, and there was detailed useful feedback given for every aspect of the interview (answer content, answer structure, my tone, my appearance, my setting, etc.).
Reply from MedSchoolCoach2025-08-25
Hi Luke,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your mock interview was so helpful and that the feedback you received covered every aspect of your preparation. Our goal is to make sure you feel confident, polished, and ready for anything on interview day, so it’s great to know the session met your expectations. Wishing you the very best as you continue through the application process.
Best,
Jennifer Urso
VP of Services
MedSchoolCoach exceeded my expectations as a 2x reapplicant
MedSchoolCoach exceeded my expectations as a 2x reapplicant. I wasn't jiving with my first physician mentor and was able to quickly match with another mentor who was a better fit during application season.
My physician mentor Dr. James Weintrub and editor D were nothing short of phenomenal. They spent time understanding me as an applicant, identifying both my strengths and weaknesses. D spent hours helping me perfect my personal statement line by line.
More than anything, I loved Dr. Weintrub and D for instilling confidence in me as a 2x reapplicant. This process is expensive and mentally draining, and I often felt like medical school was out of reach for me despite my passion, experiences, and achievements.
Dr. Weintrub was incredibly supportive and reminded me of why I am capable of becoming a medical student. He had zero doubt in my abilities to get interviews once we executed a better strategy.
I got 0 interviews last year, with MedSchoolCoach I got 5 MD interviews, 3 waitlists, 1 acceptance. I am now an M1 with a full-ride scholarship to medical school.
I owe this win all to Dr. Weintrub and D for their dedication, patience, and balanced perspectives. Incredible mentors who are also very genuine as they are knowledgeable.
If you are a reapplicant or are generally uncertain about how to stand out during this process, I highly recommend working with Dr. Weintrub.
Reply from MedSchoolCoach2025-08-19
Hi Priya,
Thank you so much for sharing your journey and your kind words! Being a reapplicant takes a tremendous amount of resilience, and we’re thrilled to hear that Dr. Weintrub and Diane were able to help you turn things around.
We’re especially proud that you felt supported, understood, and confident throughout such a demanding process. Your success...5 MD interviews, 3 waitlists, and an acceptance with a full-ride scholarship is an incredible testament to your hard work and persistence.
We’ll be sure to pass along your praise to Dr. Weintrub and Diane as they’ll be honored to know they had such a meaningful impact. Congratulations on starting medical school as an M1. you’ve earned every bit of it, and we can’t wait to see the amazing physician you’ll become!
Best,
Jennifer Urso
VP of Services
I had Dr. Dallara-Marsh and Laura as my advisors for my BSMD application cycle and I learned so much about the process from them. Both were very knowledgable, and I will actually be attending a program that I was recommended to apply for by my advisor.
Reply from MedSchoolCoach2025-08-13
Hi Mahi, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that Dr. Dallara-Marsh and Laura were able to guide you through the BS/MD application process and help you discover programs that were the right fit. Their knowledge and dedication to students like you are exactly what we strive for at MedSchoolCoach.
Congratulations on your acceptance, we’re so excited that you’ll be attending a program recommended by your advisor! We can’t wait to see all the incredible things you’ll accomplish on your journey to becoming a physician.
Best,
Jennifer Urso
VP of Services
I felt heard and they paired me with a tutor that had similar struggles. They created a plan tailored to my needs and was able to Pass step 1.
Reply from MedSchoolCoach2025-08-13
Hi Fabiola,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear that you felt supported and that your tutor’s background resonated with your own journey. Creating a personalized plan is exactly what we aim to do, and passing Step 1 is an incredible accomplishment...congratulations! We’re thrilled to have been part of your success and can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll achieve on your journey to becoming a physician.
Best,
Jennifer Urso
VP of Services
Great outreach and quick to respond. Useful for both those who are somewhat familiar with the process and those who have no idea where to start. Consultants are knowledgeable in the application process and know what you should write and where, and how to structure essays. Writing advice is beyond phenomenal, as the consultants have served on adcoms and know what schools are looking for and how to put who you are as a person into a well-rounded application for medical schools. Would highly recommend it to anyone, and with these services, I was able to get 8 interviews and 3 acceptances.
Reply from MedSchoolCoach2025-07-16
Hi Michael,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear that our team’s guidance—from outreach to writing support—made such a positive impact on your application journey. Our advisors and writing consultants work hard to tailor their support to each student, whether you're just getting started or already familiar with the process.
It's especially exciting to hear that you received 8 interviews and 3 acceptances—congratulations on such an impressive outcome! We're honored to have been part of your path to medical school and are excited for all that lies ahead for you.
Wishing you continued success in this next chapter and beyond!
Best,
Jennifer Urso
VP of Services
MedSchoolCoach
Dr. Blair Nelson from MedSchoolCoach helped guide my brother and I into getting into our dream MD programs. I highly recommend his service as he made himself readily available throughout this process and offered great insight into the medical school application journey.
Reply from MedSchoolCoach2025-07-16
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that both you and your brother had such a positive experience working with Dr. Blair Nelson—he is truly dedicated to helping students reach their goals, and your success is a testament to that commitment.
Congratulations on getting into your dream MD programs—what an incredible achievement! We’re so proud to have been part of your journey and can’t wait to see all the amazing things ahead for both of you in medicine.
Best,
Jennifer Urso
VP of Services
MedSchoolCoach
Amazing people, amazing advice. Made the med school application process so smooth, even enjoyable at times. Now I’m off to Yale School of Medicine!
Reply from MedSchoolCoach2025-07-16
Hi Asher,
Wow—congratulations on your acceptance to Yale School of Medicine!
We’re absolutely thrilled for you and honored to have been part of your journey. Thank you for your kind words—our team works hard to make the application process smoother (and maybe even enjoyable!), so it means a lot to hear that reflected in your experience.
Wishing you all the best as you begin this exciting next chapter. We’ll be cheering you on every step of the way!
Jennifer Urso
VP of Services
MedSchoolCoach
lease Read Before Wasting $8,000 – Genuine Review from a Canadian Applicant
I hope this is seen because the other reviews seem ingenuine and very basic. I’m going to give detailed reasons as to why this service is NOT GOOD. PLEASE SAVE YOUR MONEY as you can get 3x better service for 1/4 of the price.
Let’s start with my stats:
MCAT: 514
GPA: 4.0
Tons of clinical, volunteer, and leadership experience (have been told multiple times my ECs are strong)
CASPer: 4th quartile
I submitted everything before August 2024 for MD and October 2024 for DO.
I’m a Canadian applicant, so I know I'm already at a disadvantage, but not getting a single DO interview is a huge red flag. PLEASE EMAIL ME IF YOU WANT PROOF and I’ll gladly share documentation and my personal experience. Anything to help students avoid losing $8,000 to this scam.
I did have 2 friends who got into med school through this service, but even they said the money wasn’t worth it as you can get the same or better support for much cheaper.
Why This Service Is Not Worth It:
1. Writing Advisors Have No Clue What They’re Doing
They assign a writing advisor to edit your essays and a physician advisor for general guidance. Spoiler: both were pretty bad and the system feels super disjointed. The writing advisors clearly have no background in medicine, they’re just English editors, which makes no sense. You’re applying to med school, and they’re editing your personal statement without any idea of what matters in an app. Huge red flag.
The edits were basic, and even after waiting 2 days for turnaround, it was just surface-level grammar stuff. My friends who are med students put way more effort into helping me than the people I paid. I still had grammar errors after their final drafts — I had to go back and fix them myself.
Also, I was the one pointing out what was missing. At one point I literally said, "We’re missing this in the conclusion," and the advisor was like, “Oh yeah, let’s add that.” Like... why am I paying $8K to be the one catching stuff? I had two different writing advisors, both of them equally useless. To cut words, they’d just chop off sentences without caring about grammar or flow. It was like watching someone destroy my writing without any attention to quality. For a “premium” service, this was a joke.
2. Physician Advisors Provide Nothing Special
I was hoping the physician advisor would at least help with school selection or give some insight but they didn’t. Everything I heard from them I could’ve found on Reddit or SDN for free.
I had two different physician advisors as I had to switch from my original one as he was so bad. I still have the draft of the original personal statement I made with my first advisor and its so bad its laughable. I will never forget him saying that it was "pitch perfect." One was terrible, the other was just okay. And they gave conflicting advice about my personal statement, which made me even more confused. Again, what am I paying for?
3. Customer Service Is a Mess
I asked for a refund and had to follow up FIVE times just to get a response from Jennifer Urso, the VP. She canceled on me multiple times and didn’t show up to one of our calls — super unprofessional. When we finally talked, she didn’t even apologize for ghosting me until I brought it up.
I work full-time, so it was really frustrating to make time for a call that she didn’t bother showing up to. On top of that, when I gave feedback about the personal statement process, Renee Marinelli (another one of their leads) told me that the personal statement shouldn’t answer “Why medicine” — which is literally the point of the prompt. That was a clear attempt at gaslighting to save face, and it just made the situation worse.
4. Interview Prep Was a Waste of Time
I paid for interview prep but didn’t even get to use it properly. I had one interview — in Canada — and the prep I got was for U.S.-style interviews, which was totally different. It didn’t help at all. Again, you’re better off asking a med student or doing mock interviews with friends.
If you're considering this service, PLEASE do not. This review does not even allow me to put an email address.
I will share everything — receipts, examples, writing drafts — whatever you need.
Reply from MedSchoolCoach2025-06-25
Hi Aditya,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. Again, I am sorry to hear your experience didn’t meet expectations and want you to know we take your concerns seriously.
While your initial advisor match wasn’t ideal (as we previously discussed) our team acted quickly to make a reassignment and ensure better alignment. We appreciate the time you invested working on critical components of your application, and we understand how disappointing the outcome must have been.
We remain committed to your success and are here to support you moving forward. Our strong recommendation remains to expand your DO school list more broadly, particularly since only three were included in your last application cycle. Doing so may meaningfully increase your chances of receiving interview invitations.
Thank you again for your honesty—we’re here to help however we can.
Jennifer Urso
VP of Services
My tutor, Rachel, was so knowledgeable and helpful with Step 1 preparation. She always came prepared and used her slides and any other resources to break content down into such manageable pieces.
Reply from MedSchoolCoach2025-06-25
Hi Briana,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Rachel was such a knowledgeable and supportive tutor for your Step 1 preparation. Her dedication to coming prepared and breaking down complex material into manageable pieces is exactly the kind of personalized support we aim to provide. We'll be sure to pass your feedback along to her—she’ll be so glad to know the impact she had. Wishing you continued success on your medical journey!
Jennifer Urso
VP of Services
Dr. Ruby was very helpful and I really enjoyed working with him.
Reply from MedSchoolCoach2025-06-25
Thank you so much for your review! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed working with Dr. Ruby and found his support helpful. He’s a fantastic advisor, and we’re happy he made a positive impact on your journey. Wishing you all the best moving forward!
Jennifer Urso
VP of Services
I had the pleasure to work under the guidance of Dr. Ruby during this recent med school application cycle. From the very beginning, he took the time to truly understand my background, motivations, and strengths to reshape my application into a clear and authentic narrative that highlighted my individual strengths and experiences. I also really appreciated how he always kept his feedback clear and honest was which was what I needed to navigate the long and overwhelming cycle. He clearly identified areas that needed improvement and helped strategize ways to do so, all while providing encouragement. Dr. Ruby genuinely cared for my success and made me feel supported every step of the way. I give Dr. Ruby my utmost recommendation and I am incredibly grateful for his support and guidance.
Reply from MedSchoolCoach2025-06-25
Hi Justin,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and heartfelt review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear how impactful your experience with Dr. Ruby was throughout the application cycle. His ability to understand each student’s unique story and provide clear, honest, and strategic feedback is exactly what makes him such an exceptional advisor. We're so glad he was able to guide and support you every step of the way. Wishing you continued success in your journey to becoming a physician—and thank you again for the kind recommendation!
Jennifer Urso
VP of Services
This program is fantastic! Kyle is a great tutor. He helped me make an individualized study plan and was excellent at explaining topics I needed help in. I would highly recommend this program to anyone studying for boards.
Reply from MedSchoolCoach2025-06-25
Hi Samirah,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience with Kyle. His ability to tailor study plans and break down complex topics is a huge part of what makes him such a strong tutor. We’re so glad he could support you through your board prep, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. Wishing you all the best as you continue on your medical journey!
Jennifer Urso
VP of Services
Excellent communication and support from the advisors, I am very grateful for their support.
Reply from MedSchoolCoach2025-05-27
Hi Mayurika,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with our advisors and that their communication and support made a difference for you. It means a lot to know we were able to be part of your journey, and we’re grateful you chose MedSchoolCoach to support you along the way. Wishing you all the best in your continued success!
Best,
Jennifer Urso
VP of Services
I am writing this as a parent whose children both used MedSchoolCoach. This may be lengthy, but I want to take a minute to express how grateful I am to each person on our team for the incredible support and guidance they provided to both of my kids during their journey to medical school.
MedSchoolCoach's advisors are not just highly experienced, but they also genuinely care about each student they work with. Dr. Susan Choo, the advisor for both of my kids, is the most wonderful, compassionate woman and both of my kids loved working with her. Her years of experience as a practicing physician were insightful and comforting as she helped us navigate the process from start to finish. She took the time to understand my children's unique strengths and weaknesses and crafted plans that were personalized and well laid out. She was there at every turn, always checking in and making sure the kids were not just on track but checking on their mental health as well.
Darlene Holt, their writing consultant, was just as impressive. She helped my children refine their personal statements and application essays, making sure that their applications stood apart from others and were not just compelling but also true expressions of their passions. I know my kids often felt overwhelmed and lost with the task of writing dozens of essays, but Darlene was always there with an ear to listen and a calming and supportive voice. Her feedback and guidance were always encouraging and geared toward helping them present themselves in the best light.
The kids’ MCAT tutor, Dr. Ken Tao was extraordinary. My kids are drastically different when it comes to studying and Dr. Tao was able to design study plans tailored to each of them individually. His knowledge when it comes to the MCAT is second to none. When my kids sat for the exam, they were confident and sure of themselves which is half the battle.
I could not finish this review without bringing attention to the head of enrollment, Michelle White. Words cannot describe the degree of personal attention Michelle commits to each student. Before deciding to sign up with MedSchoolCoach I spoke with Michelle countless times. Each time she was patient, friendly and extremely helpful, answering every question I had. She really took the time to get to know everything about both of my kids so she could help place them with the support she felt would be the best fit for each of them. We worked with the team for over a year and whenever I had a question as a parent, Michelle was there.
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.
Reply from MedSchoolCoach2025-05-27
Thank you so much for sharing such a thoughtful and heartfelt review. It means the world to us to hear how deeply supported your children felt throughout their journeys—and that our team could play even a small part in helping them achieve their dreams of becoming physicians.
We are incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to work with your family. Dr. Susan Choo, Darlene Holt, Dr. Ken Tao, and Michelle White are truly special members of our team, and your words capture so well the care, compassion, and dedication they bring to every student and family. We’re especially touched that you noticed not just the expertise, but also the genuine emotional support they provided along the way—because that’s exactly what we hope to offer.
Helping students navigate the complexity of medical school admissions is a responsibility we take seriously, and your trust in us, over the course of more than a year, means more than we can express. Thank you again for your generous feedback—and congratulations to your children on this incredible achievement! We’ll be cheering them on as they take this next exciting step in their journeys.
Warmest regards,
Jennifer Urso
VP of Services
The company is doing well in terms of mock interviews. With the platinum package, being able to do unlimited interviews is great. They do 30 minutes of an interview and 30 minutes of feedback and go question by question in a detailed manner.
Reply from MedSchoolCoach2025-05-27
Thank you so much for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you found the mock interview experience valuable—especially the structure and detailed feedback approach. Our team works hard to ensure that each session helps build confidence and sharpen interview skills, and we’re thrilled that the unlimited access through the Platinum Package supported your preparation. Wishing you continued success on your journey to becoming a physician!
Best,
Jennifer Urso
VP of Services
Thank you so much for your feedback! We're glad to hear you found the sessions informative and valuable. Our goal is to provide meaningful insights that truly help students on their path to medical school. If there's anything more we can do to support your journey, please don't hesitate to let us know!
Best,
Jennifer Urso
VP of Services
As a reapplicant, I am so grateful to have had MSC's advising throughout this cycle. Dr. Ruby provided invaluable insight on how to stand out as an applicant. He not only helped guide me through the entire process, but he cared about my success and remained supportive from beginning to end. Dr. Sandra Duvivier's input was so crucial to improving my writing and developing a cohesive narrative that best represented me. I believe that these two made the biggest difference in feeling confident during this cycle and going from no acceptances to multiple!
Reply from MedSchoolCoach2025-05-01
Hi Hannah,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear about your success this cycle — congratulations! As a reapplicant, your perseverance is incredibly inspiring, and we're so glad that Dr. Ruby and Dr. Duvivier could support you every step of the way. They are both deeply committed to their students, and it’s wonderful to know their guidance made a meaningful difference in your journey. Wishing you all the best as you take the next exciting step toward becoming a physician!
Best,
Jennifer Urso
VP of Services
Dr. Ruby was an amazing advisor during my medical school application cycle. He gave straightforward, meaningful advice. His insights helped me ace my interviews and feel confident about my application. I can not recommend Dr. Ruby more!
Reply from MedSchoolCoach2025-05-01
Hi Eric,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Dr. Ruby's guidance made such a positive impact on your application experience. His ability to provide clear, practical advice is one of the many reasons students love working with him, and we're so glad he helped you feel confident and prepared throughout the process. Congratulations on all you've achieved — and thank you for the enthusiastic recommendation!
Best,
Jennifer Urso
VP of Services
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 MedSchool Coach, 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 MedSchool Coach <3
Reply from MedSchoolCoach2025-05-01
Hi Sabrina,
Wow — what an incredible achievement! A jump from 500 to 527 in just three months is absolutely phenomenal, and we're so proud to have been part of your journey. Your dedication, paired with our instructors’ guidance, clearly paid off in a big way. Thank you for sharing your success story — we’re beyond thrilled for you and can’t wait to see all that you accomplish next!
Best,
Jennifer Urso
VP of Services
Working with Dr. Weintrub through MedSchoolCoach was one of the best decisions I made during my medical school application journey. From the start, he was warm, knowledgeable and incredibly supportive. He helped me craft an application that truly speaks to who I am as a person and why medicine. He didn’t try to fit me into a cookie-cutter mold—he really listened and helped bring out what made me unique. Thanks to his guidance throughout this chaotic period, I felt more confident and prepared going into interviews—and I’ve been accepted to multiple schools! I can’t recommend Dr. Weintrub and MedSchoolCoach enough for anyone looking for personalized and effective support.
Reply from MedSchoolCoach2025-05-01
Hi Rachel,
Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful and encouraging review! We’re thrilled to hear that working with Dr. Weintrub made such a meaningful difference in your application journey. His commitment to highlighting what makes each student unique truly reflects the personalized approach we strive for at MedSchoolCoach. Congratulations on your multiple acceptances—what an incredible achievement! We’re so proud to have been part of your path to medical school.
Best,
Jennifer Urso
VP of Services
