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Miriam V.

Verified Buyer

Jul 16, 2022

Nakia went above and beyond in helping me edit my personal statement and preparing for my interviews. When everything seemed to pile on in the last few days leading up to submitting apps Nakia was so incredibly supportive and flexible with her schedule. I was lucky enough to have received interviews at 11 programs and even though I had not purchased packages for all of the schools Nakia went out of her way to ensure I was prepared for each of them. She was extremely generous with her time and proved to be genuinely invested in my success. I know for a fact that I would not be in the position that I am in right now without Nakia's support. I am beyond thankful to have worked with someone as genuine, dedicated, and knowledgable as her! If you are looking for a consultant who will not only provide results, but also encourage and motivate you throughout the process, you have to work with Nakia!!

Teresa Z

Verified Buyer

Jul 16, 2022

I worked with Inspira for over a year on my med school applications. They provided excellent service while being easy and enjoyable to work with. I was pretty unfamiliar with the application process and really didn't know what schools looked for in applications. I have an unusual proflle- limited shadowing experience but tons of research experience. They helped me wrangle my personal and professional experiences and craft them into a compelling narrative. They were prompt in responding to all my questions and providing feedback on my essays. With their help, I was able to secure three MD admits. Apart from receiving excellent service from Inspira, they were extremely friendly and easy to work with. I always looked forward to my weekly or bi-weekly call with Katherine. And in the emotional peaks and valleys of the process, I always felt like I could be open with Inspira and rely on their guidance.

Tejas Y.

Verified Buyer

Jul 10, 2022

Jennifer played a critical role in helping me make my dream of getting into Johns Hopkins' MD program a reality. She supported me all the way through the application process, from deciding which schools to apply to, to crafting application documents and preparing for the interviews, and helped me with every single question I had - even the most stupid questions that were on my mind. It was important to have Jennifer's shoulder early on, as she helped me work out a powerful strategy and point my efforts in the right direction. In the brainstorming process, she came up with novel ideas that I somehow did not come up with on my own. Those ideas turned out to be key to my application strategy. Strategy is important, but so is implementation. Jennifer was surprisingly fast to reply to my emails, especially given the amount of value her emails contained. I feel it's important to reemphasize this - every single piece of correspondence from Jennifer contained HUGE value for me! Her feedback on the essays helped me focus on the most impactful points, leaving non-value adding details aside, thus making the most out of the limited word space I was allowed in the essays. I cannot overestimate the importance of Jennifer's help on the so-called stupid questions. Honestly, I did not expect that I would have so many of those. Turned out, the application file itself was so lengthy and contained so many little questions that seemed to be tricky. I felt that, when combined, answers to these little questions could make a difference between being admitted and being rejected. Luckily, Jennifer had the kind of empathy I needed to feel comfortable asking her these stupid questions. When it came to the interview stage, Jennifer once again helped me focus on the most impactful parts of my story so that I felt confident sharing my story with the interviewer. It was important that I was prepared for the interview in advance, since this preparation translated into my confidence during the actual interview. I definitely would not have this courage if I was not sure I was telling the right stories to the interviewer. Jennifer made me believe I was. Simply put, I would have never gotten into Hopkins without Jennifer's help. And I am forever grateful to her for helping me make my dream a reality.

Ava T.

Verified Buyer

Jul 08, 2022

The MCAT instructor I got through Inspira Advantage was great and the recurring tutoring sessions force you to study at a healthy pace and really set daily, weekly and monthly goals. We went over all the topics I was struggling with, and the instructor was always engaging and funny. Great anecdotes and made you remember some important tricks that came in handy on the test. Overall, I would say the depth and quality of the tutoring is top notch and the benefit of the sessions lies in forcing you to study on a timeline and providing personalized support.

Sunita R.

Verified Buyer

Jul 08, 2022

I was hesitant about working with a consultant - I had planned ahead, taken the MCAT early with a high score, and used some other resources, but a few friends at med schools convinced me a few hours with a consultant would be well worth my money. They were right! I purchased 5 hours, and worked with Rahul. He was incredibly helpful at helping me define my med school goals and story. I consider myself a strong writer, but Rohan helped me focus my writing and polish the message to align with what med schools want. He was responsive, available, and encouraging. In the end I was admitted to two of my top choices, with hefty scholarships at each. Rohan made me feel like she was my partner in this process, and it helped immensely with my preparedness and confidence.

Adrianne

Verified Buyer

Jul 07, 2022

Good resources available at Inspira, and great interview preparation with Maxwell.

James V.

Verified Buyer

Jul 04, 2022

After struggling to improve my MCAT score on my own, I decided to try private one-on-one tutoring sessions with Bradley. Bradley helped me make great strides towards hitting my goal score by breaking down problems and material to their core. While I knew nearly all of the psychology and sociology content, I couldn't seem to apply all of the information to problems in the other sections until Bradley came along. Bradley has an uncanny ability to make MCAT material, which can often be dry and boring, fun and engaging. He also helped put certain problems into a context that I could more easily understand by drawing relevant analogies or even employing certain voices and characters in problems to more easily illustrate what was going on in a problem. In doing so, Bradley created several eye-opening moments for me. My favorite quality about Bradley is how he challenges you in tutoring sessions. Even if I got a question right, Bradley would force me to explain WHY it was right and other answer choices were wrong. It sounds simple, but being able to articulate why exactly certain answer choices are wrong can be tough but super rewarding. By painfully going through that exercise with Bradley, I started to recognize certain patterns and traps in problems, particularly on CARS. In only a few weeks, Bradley helped me raise my overall MCAT score by 14 points. Bradley is extremely smart, patient, understanding, entertaining, and can help anybody improve their score on the MCAT. If anybody is considering getting private tutoring, I fully endorse Bradley and his teaching abilities. He will do everything in his power to help you reach or surpass your target score and will make the whole process fun and insightful.

Mike

Verified Buyer

Jun 29, 2022

Sarah was really helpful in providing feedback on my essays. Gave some great advice. Worth recommending!

Taylor

Verified Buyer

Jun 27, 2022

Working with Elisa was an excellent decision and helped me get into VCU School of Medicine! From our initial consultation I knew the Inspira team was going to give me the push I needed to get my application ready. I came to Elisa a few weeks become AMCAS opened and she kept me on track, motivated, and calm through a normally very stressful process! She provided amazing advice on crafting my personal statement and supporting my recommenders really challenging me to dig deep. Her experience as someone who had attended med school allowed her to provide spot-on information about the program and what they seek in applicants. She was extremely quick, providing feedback within hours, even on weekends. I can honestly say I would not have been successful without Elisa's help. Although the packages may seem a little expensive, I cannot speak highly enough of her and the support she provided during my med school application process. 10/10 recommend!

Aadi B.

Verified Buyer

Jun 25, 2022

Sam is an incredible teacher! It was clear from the start that he is extremely experienced with exceptional knowledge of the ins-and-outs of the MCAT. His in-depth understanding of every single topic and question type that could come up on the exam equipped me with a whole toolbox of techniques and tactics I could use to approach questions, no matter the difficulty. He gives really clear explanations and breaks down challenging questions into manageable and simple steps, making the whole process seem a lot less overwhelming. His teaching style is extremely interactive and engaging, meaning I was actively learning throughout the class and was really taking on board what he was teaching. It was an enjoyable experience being in his classroom and I looked forward to my tutoring session each week and learning from him. Sam truly cares about his students and goes out of his way to create the best learning environment. Most importantly, he believes in each and every one of his students and gives them the confidence they need. Anyone would be lucky to have Sam as their teacher - Thank you so much Sam!

Tanvi W.

Verified Buyer

Jun 24, 2022

I had a great time working with my consultant, Chiamaka. She took the time to understand who I am based on my background and experiences both personal and academic before diving into AMCAS, personal statement, secondary essays, and interview prep which I think was a fabulous approach. This rapport and the Inspira strategy/process helped me build winning documents that landed me acceptance to an awesome MD program. I had a very busy schedule and very short turnaround time while applying for med school and Chiamaka showed me so much patience, determination and attention to detail. I wanted to do better for myself but also as a result of her motivation. I was 100% satisfied after every cent was spent on this package with no regrets. I would highly recommend working with Inspira and definitely with Chiamaka!

Sam G

Verified Buyer

Jun 21, 2022

I chose to work with Inspira because they are straightforward and efficient yet thorough (and yes, I could get this from our introduction call). I worked with Callie. We spent the first few weeks brainstorming and developing my story and AMCAS application. She made sure to capture my entire story in a thoughtful manner. She also ensured that I did enough of my own research on the schools so I knew what I was getting into when applying to each. Then, we worked on multiple iterations of my personal statement. This phase was the most valuable part of the experience. Callie quickly turned around drafts of my essays (1-2 business days) and provided incisive feedback. After that, Callie conducted mock interviews which prepared me for all of the schools I applied to. When it came to making my decision between schools, all of the introspection and reflection I had done in the spring made my decision easy. While hiring an admissions consultant can certainly be pricey, I think it is well worth the investment to have a team of professionals supporting you along the way. It is also a small cost in exchange for peace of mind throughout the process (i.e, essentially a project manager to keep you on track and an editor to help you review), and in my case, help getting into my dream school with a significant scholarship.

Mike M.

Verified Buyer

Jun 21, 2022

Choosing Inspira, and specifically Emily, has proven to be a life-changing decision. Initially torn between two options, resounding recommendations from Emily's previous clients gave me the confidence to move forward with her - a decision that exceeded all expectations. We started off by delving into the intricacies of my past experiences, meticulously exploring every detail relevant to my med school application. What initially felt like a chaotic stream of stories and reflections was expertly curated by Emily, weaving together pertinent details to create a narrative that not only showcased my breadth as an applicant but also articulated a coherent story of my journey and distinctive qualities that set me apart from the crowd. Her guidance was instrumental in forming a cohesive strategy, pinpointing areas of development to address through the personal statement and identifying key themes that authentically portrayed my character and med school career trajectory. Throughout numerous iterations and feedback sessions, Emily remained steadfast in her commitment to refining and polishing each aspect, steering me back on course even when I veered off track. Ultimately, she helped me get into an MD program!!

Tae-Ho K.

Verified Buyer

Jun 21, 2022

When I initially started looking around for admissions consultancies, I began searching around online looking for the best company to use. Based on some high-level research, I came up with a list of consultancies that I wanted to have a "free consultation" with, specifically asking to speak with an admissions expert to learn more about the programs.

After speaking with 5 or 6 different consultants, I quickly eliminated 3 of them after I was told by each of them that I ought to lower my expectations and apply to only DO schools or programs in the Caribbean. While I lacked the big brands my resume in terms of undergrad school and places where I had worked/interned, I had solid MCAT/GPA scores and knew that I had a unique, compelling story to tell. It was only during my call with Dr. Rohan Jotwani from Inspira Advantage where I not only felt encouraged about my chances of getting into an MD program, but also felt inspired to shoot for the stars. Having only seen my resume and MCAT score, Dr. Jotwani had a "right on, let's do this "we can make this happen!" kind of attitude. After a 30-minute conversation with each company, my gut told me that Inspira Advantage was my best bet.

So, I decided to trust my gut and went with Dr. Jotwani from Inspira. Looking back, that was one of the best decisions I've ever made. There is no way that I could have gotten accepted to an MD program without Dr. Jotwani's help. Dr. Jotwani helped me every single step of the way: from crafting my resume, finding what was unique about me in order to come up with my "story", interview preparation, personal statement revisions, encouragement when fatigue started to set in, to the calming voice of reason whenever I entered crisis/panic mode.

Dr. Jotwani has a very efficient, proven method that very obviously works for him and his clients. His experience has allowed him to streamline the revision process to make the most of each party's time and energy. He also has an uncanny ability to elicit ideas from you and take you down thought paths that you never would have explored without his help. Further, never once did I feel like I was one of many clients. I always felt as if I were his top priority. He was extremely patient through the entire 8-month timeframe during which I worked with her. Dr. Jotwani took time to get to know me as a person.

I cannot stress how wonderful Dr. Jotwani is and how satisfied I am as a client of his. It was my pleasure working with Dr. Jotwani and I recommend him as a consultant over and over again. While the upfront cost for an admissions consultant seems steep at first, Inspira Advantage and Dr. Jotwani were well worth the money. Not only was Dr. Jotwani alone worth the cost ten times over, but the additional resources (i.e. background info on schools, mock interview prep, sample personal statements, secondaries etc.) that Inspira provides are also invaluable.

Jacob

Verified Buyer

Jun 16, 2022

I really appreciate Nate's help! I signed up for Inspira's 40 hour MCAT tutoring. He made my MCAT score improve significantly (by 19 points) in only two months. I don't think I was able to get into med school without his mentoring. He was really good at listening to my concerns and pointing out the issues and directions for me very effectively. More importantly, he was also great at encouraging me during the most difficult time. He was not only dedicated in the class but also very responsive after class when I wrote his emails. I was very lucky to have Nate as my MCAT tutor! I would highly recommend you to try him as your MCAT tutor.

Mia

Verified Buyer

Jun 12, 2022

Any aspiring physician should work with Inspira to maximize their chances of getting into med school. I spoke with every counseling firm out there and can safely say that Inspira is the best in the business. They helped me get three med school admits. I actually had options to decide which med school to attend.

Nick

Verified Buyer

Jun 11, 2022

I am admitted to a great MD program! Thank you for your support, counsel, and commitment, Jeffrey! What I liked most about Jeffrey's approach to med school admissions consulting was that it was structured from beginning to end. He started by gaining an understanding of all aspects of my profile and helped me to identify the strongest messages to create my very personal, one-of-a-kind application. Additionally, 1:1 sessions with him were great. Jeffrey's commitment was remarkable: he would not give up until every point in my application was perfect "“ a truly hard working perfectionist! Finally, Jeffrey is incredibly patient, supportive, and positive. He would recognize when I struggled in-between applications and offer a constructive break. I never felt that he was rushing through our materials, thinking about deadlines or how much time we were spending on the project. Working with Jeffrey was an invaluable decision I made during my application process.

Milena T.

Verified Buyer

Jun 10, 2022

As a non-traditional candidate with a challenging academic background, I needed someone to help me translate my wide-ranging academic and extracurricular experience into something med schools could understand. We worked on my AMCAS application, messaging, and personal statement/secondaries, as I already felt confident in my interview abilities. After just a few hours consulting with Nakia as part of an hourly package, I felt very confident with my applications. In the end, I received a scholarship at Georgetown School of Medicine and several other MD admits. If you're looking to go to a top MD program, there's absolutely no smarter investment than working with Nakia.

Taj V.

Verified Buyer

Jun 10, 2022

I worked with Rohan on a 30 school program. I finally ended up 11 interviews and 6 admits. At first, I really depressed about going to apply for med-school because I have low MCAT score and low GPA. However, Rohan did really well to guide me through an application process to highlight my robust shadowing experience, making my personal statement content match smoothly with my reasons for becoming a doctor. I worked with Rohan completely online and I have found no trouble at all working with him. Our timezone was 3 hours apart. I think Rohan knows what he does and trust me, he is really good with his work. Choosing Inspira as my admission consulting service was worth every dollar I paid for the service.

Elena W.

Verified Buyer

Jun 07, 2022

I inquired about Inspira Advantage following a year of studying and 2 unsuccessful MCAT attempts. The pressure of getting a test score that I was comfortable with was all consuming. I hadn't even begun to think about the application process with primaries due only in a few months. Working with Colin immediately lifted the weight of the world off of my shoulders. With years of experience helping aspiring med school students get admitted into the schools of their dreams, Colin put together a comprehensive game plan to ensure that I met all of my deadlines. It felt like Colin was truly invested in my success throughout the process, providing detailed feedback and guidance on every component of my application. Colin took a genuine interest in learning about my background and career aspirations, which proved to be invaluable in helping to craft my story. I learned a lot about myself throughout the admissions process and truly cannot thank Colin enough for all of his guidance and support along the way. Colin is the best of the best!!