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Ryan D

Verified Buyer

Mar 16, 2023

Dr. Warburton spent hours with me discussing my story and how to weave all the pieces together. He found ways to help me bring in seemingly disparate experiences I'd had under umbrella themes that gave me fodder for my personal statement and essays. Ideating and working with Dr. Warburton made the daunting process enjoyable, which I never thought I'd be able to say! We spent time getting to know each other and connecting which allowed Dr. Warburton to help me tell my story and give me honest feedback when I needed it. Dr. Warburton is so genuine, talented, and brilliant at what he does. I have told all of my friends to use Dr. Warburton's services when they apply for MD or MD/PhD in the future, and I hope Dr. Warburton can help coach me throughout my career.

Sohail N.

Verified Buyer

Mar 12, 2023

Dr. Jotwani was an amazing help through the med school application process - he was extremely structured, assuring and responsive. I always looked forward to our consultation sessions and felt more confident of my application each time. He really took the time to understand me as a person and to make my personal voice stand out in my application. For both the written application and interview, felt that Dr. Jotwani's ample experience was so useful in providing valuable insights i could not get anywhere else. I got into a medical school, and couldnt have done it without Dr. Jotwani! Would strongly recommend her if you are looking for an admissions consultant!

Lisa T

Verified Buyer

Mar 08, 2023

Viviane was an outstanding resource during my med school admissions process. Beyond being a friendly face during a stressful time, Viviane provided invaluable admissions knowledge, strategy, and assistance during the personal statement writing process. Inspira's tools for extracting and shaping my story were extremely helpful, and Viviane's ability to quickly understand my background and goals was incredible. She provided great feedback throughout the personal statement writing process as well as concise and thoughtful edits to ensure that I was communicating most effectively and within the word limit. Viviane was also extremely responsive and always replied quickly to my countless emails, no matter how small the question. I was super excited to be admitted to two MD programs to and could certainly not have done it without the help of Viviane and the Inspira team.

Gavin J

Verified Buyer

Mar 07, 2023

Working with Medha on my med school application was an incredible experience. Her extraordinary expertise and outstanding work ethic surpassed my expectations, going above and beyond in both time and effort. From our first kickoff call to waiting to hear back from schools, Medha continued to support and guide me, easing my nerves during moments of discouragement. Her commitment to my success went beyond the transactional, and I always felt reassured knowing she was on my side. Medha's personalized approach, taking the time to understand me, contributed significantly to the strength of my application. With Medha's help, my application spoke authentically to who I am and my aspirations. Despite initial stress due to a less-than-ideal MCAT score, Medha's guidance allowed me to secure admission to 3 out of 20 schools that I applied to. Ultimately, I will be attending Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in the fall. Engaging with Medha was a transformative experience, and I consider myself fortunate to have had her as my med school admissions consultant. If I have one piece of advice for someone who is starting the med school application process, it is work with Medha!

Oscar

Verified Buyer

Mar 06, 2023

Patricia has been a fantastic guide and sounding-board to me for the 2 months during which I was putting together my med school applications. I was initially not confident about my applications, but Patricia's confidence in my candidacy and her meticulous planning convinced me that I could indeed submit a strong application in the current cycle. The AMCAS application is long and involved, and we worked together every second day from May onwards (her professionalism is impeccable; I always got a response within 2 business days!) to refine my personal statement and career goals, write strong secondary essays that brought out my professional and personal journeys to the fullest, and to speak with my recommenders about my achievements and awards. Patricia also kept a close watch on the development of my application and helped round out the rough edges. Not only this, Patricia also helped me prepare for the interviews by conducting mock interviews, where she gave me extremely detailed feedback on my answers considering their format, tone and content, which I found extremely helpful during the D-day! In general, Patricia is kind, generous and has an ability to put anyone at ease and open up to her, a commendable quality in a consultant who needs to help you select your best stories for the application. I am so happy with my decision to work with Inspira, and am headed to UChicago Pritzker this year!! It'll still be some time before I believe this!

Zaynab D

Verified Buyer

Mar 05, 2023

I applied to 25 MD programs with Manuela's help. It was 1,000% worth every penny, and I'd recommend you stop reading this review now and hire her immediately. I got into a variety of med schools, proving that Manuela has obvious expertise. She was responsive, informative, and all around delightful to work with. I don't think there is anything she could have done throughout the process to make it go smoother. 10/10, simply the best consultant on the planet.

Anushka B.

Verified Buyer

Mar 04, 2023

Emily is truly one of a kind. Her abilities as an amazing med school consultant start with the genuine care she has about your life, your academic and extra curricular journey, and your pursuits in the short and long term. Through the questions and discussion Emily and I had, I felt she truly understood my background, the academic, professional, and personal decisions I had made in my life, how important becoming a physician was to me, and how these all fit into the story of my life. Because she took the time to truly understand who I am, Emily helped me tell extremely compelling stories about my life and make them shine in my application in ways that I couldn't have done on my own. From primaries, to secondaries, to interviews, Emily gave me a fantastic structure to approach the daunting task of an application. She helped me take the accomplishments, values, and stories from my life and use them to represent myself well to the admissions committee. I was so impressed with Emily's ability to help make my essays concise yet powerful in delivery. Time and again through several revisions, Emily found ways for me to hit my word count, organize ideas in ways that make sense, and convey the core of my message in response to the essay prompts. Emily is an amazing essay writer and editor, the best I have ever met or worked with. I was similarly impressed with her communication and work style. Emily's reviews were not only thoughtful and thorough, but timely as well: I received prompt edits and comments on my essays, and they always contained extremely valuable guidance with no fluff. It is because of Emily's mentorship through every step in the process, from school selection to requesting recommendations to writing my personal statement/essays to interviews, that I can proudly say I have gotten 110% out of my med school application experience. That is exactly the feeling you want to come out of this process with. And it is because of Emily that I can proudly say I've been admitted to Yale SOM!! Emily has enabled me to achieve a long-standing goal and dream of mine, as I know she has done for many before me and will undoubtedly do for many who come after. She has truly been a great friend through this process as well, and has been reassuring without sacrificing honesty and trustworthiness; this is an incredible skill and one that few have. If you are pursuing an MD, you will truly make the most of your opportunity by working with Emily. Her services are worth every penny (and more)!

Omar

Verified Buyer

Feb 28, 2023

The med school application process can be overwhelming, and in hindsight, it's hard to imagine going through it without Celestine's support. Celestine is an expert storyteller, and whenever I felt stumped by an essay prompt, it made a huge difference to be able to consult with Celestine to go over the options we had to tell the strongest story to each school. She truly made the effort to get to know me through the introspection work we had done together early in the process, and she had advice on areas of my experience to focus on in essays and interviews that I probably wouldn't have come up with on my own. Celestine's feedback on my work was always honest, constructive, and fast, and motivated me to stay on schedule despite other personal and professional distractions. Celestine is extremely reliable and trustworthy, and I can't recommend her highly enough!

Jan

Verified Buyer

Feb 27, 2023

Working with Rohan was very enriching since he always has the best way to convey the ideas of past experiences. You are often clear about what you want to share, but it becomes complicated if you do not find the right words; it is very easy to find the right words with Rohan. Also, the way of working is delightful; it is pleasant and sincere, which is very important for these processes. My experience was extraordinary, and everything happened according to plan. I got admitted to 4 MD programs, and I also got a scholarship! So I'm very happy with the excellent results and our work together.

Zachary C.

Verified Buyer

Feb 27, 2023

Working with Carmen was a transformative and critically important experience during the grueling med school application process. Her deep expertise and extensive knowledge of medical school and application strategies were evident from the start. Carmen has an incredible eye for spotting the common threads in someone's story that make them unique. Her years of experience helping craft a story that highlights the best in each applicant is evident. She has a natural talent for supporting and encouraging the people she works with throughout the process. Carmen not only provided me with the tools and insights to understand what schools are looking for but also helped me tell a coherent and compelling story that connected the dots in my life. Her encouraging, gentle accountability kept me on track, and her empathetic support from start to end was instrumental in boosting my confidence throughout this challenging journey. I can't imagine having gone through this whole process without Carmen, and I am immensely grateful for her guidance and highly recommend her services to anyone aiming for success in their med school applications.

Olivia H

Verified Buyer

Feb 26, 2023

Jingwen was truly instrumental throughout my med school application process and connecting with her was a fantastic investment for me. I interviewed 7 firms and was ultimately drawn to Inspira - they asked thoughtful questions, listened and were very transparent and honest about what they thought I needed out of a consultant. Once engaged, Jingwen assisted with every aspect of the application process. Most importantly, she challenged me to take the necessary time to think through my experiences and to hone in on specific examples that best fit the overall narrative of my application. After the initial introspection work, she helped me craft a cohesive story that highlighted my med school aspirations in a way that also allowed my personality and voice to come through on paper. We went through countless iterations of my personal statement and essays, ultimately leading to a final product that I was proud of. She was always accessible, responsive, insightful, quick to make time to talk and even helped ease the anxiety of application process. Without Jingwen's help, I wouldn't have been accepted to four MD programs!

Yuri B

Verified Buyer

Feb 16, 2023

I worked exclusively with Jennifer on 30 med school applications. She was very knowledgeable about the process and what the school was looking for. She expertly pulled together the ingredients from all parts of my life and put them together for the best possible application. She responded quickly to all questions, and worked efficiently on email and Google Meet. She was also a rigorous practice interviewer which prepared me well for the real thing. This work culminated in an offer. Couldn't recommend her highly enough! Thank you to Jennifer and the Inspira team.

James

Verified Buyer

Feb 14, 2023

After working with a consultant last year and getting rejected from every school without an interview, I took a risk with Rohan and Inspira, and it was the best decision I ever made. Rohan is an absolute pro! His brainstorming, editing, interview preparation, and advice were outstanding. He knows what exactly makes an application stand out and what to avoid. I am forever thankful for all of your help and guidance. Thank you, Rohan. You are an absolute superstar!

Oliver G.

Verified Buyer

Feb 13, 2023

I decided to work with Nakia after consulting with a few different firms/consultants. Nakia really understood my background and goals, and she cared about helping me put my best foot forward in the med school admissions process. I worked with Nakia on the 25 school package! I started working with Nakia a couple of years ago, but I ultimately decided to defer applying until this past year. Picking things back up with Nakia was extremely easy - she remembered me and what we had worked on before. Nakia was super helpful and supportive throughout the entire process, from helping me uncover my story to practicing mock interviews until I felt comfortable. Her feedback on my extracurriculars was especially helpful - I've even incorporated her feedback into my professional resume! Nakia always listened patiently, especially when I was feeling unsure or unmotivated and needed a pep talk, and she promptly gave feedback on deliverables and replied to all of my questions. I highly recommend her if you want to work with a consultant who cares about you as a person - she will help you achieve your goals!

Agnieszka

Verified Buyer

Feb 12, 2023

Came in with a 122ish range in organic chemistry. Had a 126 on practice tests senior year of college but being 3 years out of college meant that I had very rusty test taking skills. Knew I wanted to transform my approach and Nate was excellent at giving me ways to methodically work through every question type. Overall Nate is a very patient instructor who gave good problem solving tricks and methods that were easy to remember on test day. Comes with decades of MCAT-specific teaching experience. Overall, I was able to increase my orgo score to 130, which I was extremely pleased about. Really appreciate Nate's support.

Noelle

Verified Buyer

Feb 10, 2023

I worked with Inspira over the summer through their end-to-end application application (30 school) package. I would 1000% recommend Katherine (and Inspira) for anyone who's looking for additional support during the application process. Katherine and I worked over the summer to hone in on my "why" and how best to communicate my application story. Katherine is incredibly thoughtful in her feedback and has a knack for guiding you along the process for distilling your story into its truest form. She was my biggest cheerleader throughout the process (and fielded more than one panicked email), including after my package concluded. Without a doubt, my application was better for having worked with Inspira and 4 MD admits confirmed it. She is such a blessing to have in your corner during the craziness of med school applications. You won't regret going with Inspira!

Noah

Verified Buyer

Feb 09, 2023

Initially, I was pretty overwhelmed with the med school application process. I don't have many friends or family members who've gone through it and didn't know what to expect, but from my kickoff call with Pearl, I knew I'd found someone who could guide me. Pearl actually took the time to get to know me beyond my "stats". I ultimately went with the 20 school package, and Pearl was super helpful in giving advice that I could apply across the other schools I was also applying to, too.

In terms of support, Pearl and the Inspira team were fantastic. I struggled a lot to articulate why I wanted to become a doctor until I started working with Pearl - and within a few weeks of working together, I had a crisp, articulate career path mapped out for the next 4, 7 and 10 years! Jennifer kept the whole process organized and manageable with a calendar, modules, milestones, etc. Her approach really took all the stress out of applying to med school programs, so I could focus on self-reflection, and because of her I actually enjoyed the process of applying to med school!

The last thing I'll add - Pearl is really encouraging. I wasn't even considering applying to any out of state schools until Pearl encouraged me to, and I ended up being admitted to one with a scholarship. Ultimately, her guidance helped me land acceptances from 6 MD programs - something I couldn't have imagined in my wildest dreams!

Daniel

Verified Buyer

Feb 08, 2023

I would highly recommend Inspira and its mentors. After the initial consultation, I was sure I wanted to go ahead with them. Working with Alex significantly improved my chances of getting accepted to medical school. I could see the improvements every week, which increased my confidence, and I finally got admitted to 3 med schools.

Nina D

Verified Buyer

Feb 03, 2023

For those looking for med school admissions consulting services, look no further than Nakia from Inspira Advantage. I cannot overstate how immensely helpful Nakia was in helping me apply to med schools this fall. When it came to writing the personal statement, Nakia continuously pushed me to uncover my personal story for WHY I wanted to do an MD and WHAT my career goals were. She was always candid yet constructive in her feedback, something I greatly appreciated. She also returned her insightful feedback incredibly quickly; there was not a single time I felt that I could not move forward on my essays because I was waiting for a response from her. Moreover, before I began working with Nakia, my resume was outdated and in no shape to be submitted to med school admissions committees. Nakia's expert insight here allowed me to expand and clarify my activities list where needed, while removing all of the content that was unnecessary. Similarly, when I found out that I was fortunate enough to receive interviews at several schools, Nakia went to great lengths to ensure I was prepared. Not only did she send me detailed, school-specific interview guides, but she also set aside time to conduct multiple mock interviews with me. In summary, from essay writing, to resume updating, to interview preparation, Nakia proved an invaluable asset during my med school application process this fall. However, what impressed me most about Nakia is that I can tell that she truly CARES about her clients. Once my interviews were done, it would have been easy for Nakia to merely wish me the best of luck and move on. Instead, she took time to talk me through the decision I was making between two med schools, offering very helpful advice. Overall, for those looking into med school admissions consulting services, look no further than Nakia and Inspira. I promise you will not regret this decision.

Yoon A.

Verified Buyer

Feb 02, 2023

I enjoyed working with Vivek, and he was nothing short of fantastic. He showed genuine interest from the beginning and took the time to get to know me. He was able to help me craft my story and succinctly tell it because he understood who I was and how I worked. I've met with other consultants, and I won't say they were terrible, but I will say they didn't take the time to understand who I was, which made me feel like they were guessing when they made suggestions for my essays and interview practice. I never felt like that with Vivek, and he helped me pinpoint areas I could improve on and areas that I should focus on. I highly recommend Vivek to anyone, especially if communicating your story is complicated. He'll take the time to help you understand your why and how to express yourself effectively.