I've been working with Dr. Nikhi Singh through the Residency application support program for the past 6 months, and it's been one of the most impactful decisions I've made during medical school so far. Coming into my first year, I felt overwhelmed trying to navigate how to succeed in medical school (research, grades, step scores) and just understanding what actually matters for residency. Dr. Singh helped guide me to be more intentional. Together, we narrowed my focus to projects/extracurriculars that both interested me and would be impactful. But most importantly, he also helped me build a structured plan and goals for each pre-clinical block that aligned with my academic goals. What really sets Dr. Singh apart is his perspective. As he has matched into an extremely competitive program and served on admissions committees, he understands exactly how applicants are evaluated. For this reason, working with him has helped me create a clear plan for my residency applications and long-term career in medicine.