Comprehensive BS/MD Counseling for Seniors
A strategic, all-inclusive 1-on-1 counseling package for seniors applying to BS/MD programs this fall — from discovery to acceptance, with every phase covered.
Your senior checks at least one of these boxes:
"A standout BS/MD application is built phase by phase — discovery, spike, essays, interviews, scholarships, decision. Skip a phase and the whole thing wobbles."
An end-to-end application built over the Fall 2026 cycle — every piece reviewed, refined, and aligned with the long-term medical career.
Every phase is purpose-built. Together they take your senior from "where do we even start?" to "I have an offer — which one do I take?"
Phase 0Discovery — Assess Your Current Profile
- Comprehensive academic review — transcript, course rigor, GPA trajectory.
- Extracurricular analysis — activities, leadership, depth vs. breadth audit.
- Personal strengths inventory — interests, talents, what genuinely lights them up.
- College and career goals — short-term and long-term medical-career direction.
- Family and financial considerations — what's realistic, what's non-negotiable.
Phase 1Customized College List
- Personalized list of 20 BS/MD programs matched to the student's profile.
- Includes 2 Ivy League options for pre-med pathway flexibility.
- Side-by-side comparisons on curriculum, MCAT requirements, retention rates, and outcomes.
- Reach / target / safety balance dialed in for Fall 2026 application timing.
Phase 2Building Your Spike
- Identify the one talent or passion that becomes the application's center of gravity.
- Develop it through targeted projects, internships, or research — not random activities.
- Learn to present the spike effectively across essays, interviews, and conversations.
Phase 3Academic Counseling
- Strategic course selection for senior year and any remaining test windows.
- Test preparation strategy — SAT / ACT / AP / SAT Subject planning where relevant.
- Study skills and time-management coaching for the senior-year application load.
- Summer-enrichment and gap-period planning when useful.
Phase 4How to Land Media Coverage
- Develop a compelling personal brand connected to the spike.
- Build a professional website / online portfolio — searchable, credible, on-brand.
- Craft an elevator pitch your senior can deliver in 30 seconds without notes.
- Media training — local press, podcast interviews, op-ed pitching where appropriate.
Phase 5Common App Essay & Application Support
- Personalized brainstorming sessions to surface the right story.
- Drafting, editing, and review of the Common App personal statement.
- Supplemental essays — school-by-school strategy and review.
- Transcript audit, recommendation-letter guidance, and resume building.
Phase 6Interview Preparation
- Intensive mock interviews — traditional, panel, and conversational formats.
- MMI (Multiple Mini-Interview) station practice with realistic prompts and feedback.
- CASPer test prep — situational judgment scenarios, written-response coaching.
- Presence and delivery — confidence under pressure, not just rehearsed answers.
Phase 7Scholarship & Financial Planning
- Identify merit-based scholarships that match the profile.
- Build a winning scholarship-application strategy across multiple programs.
- Financial-aid negotiation guidance once offers come in.
Phase 8College Decision Support
- Evaluate and compare every offer — academic fit, fit with the long-term medical path.
- Compare financial packages side-by-side, including merit and need-based aid.
- Align the final decision with long-term career goals, not just acceptance prestige.
Each senior is supported by a full team of counselors — each bringing distinct expertise across the 9-phase Fall 2026 application roadmap.
Coach Jo is a certified Tony Robbins Life Coach trained to identify children's goals and serve as their supportive adviser. Trained under Peg Dawson, EdD — a renowned psychologist — she uses this understanding to help students discover their strengths and overcome obstacles. A UC Berkeley College Counseling certified professional, she specializes in building customized college lists and has helped students gain acceptance to Cornell and other Ivy League institutions, securing over $5 million in merit aid and scholarships. Founder of InspireYouth, a 501(c)3 nonprofit empowering youth and fostering leadership.
UC Berkeley CounselingTony Robbins CertifiedIvy League Strategy$5M+ ScholarshipsAnusha transitioned from Human Resources to Teacher Training and brings over 8 years of experience empowering educators and students alike. As a certified Montessori trainer, she tailors instruction to meet individual student needs, fostering a collaborative and compassionate learning environment. She has trained over 200 successful teachers and excels at identifying student abilities and nurturing their full potential.
Montessori CertifiedTeacher Training200+ Teachers TrainedStudent DevelopmentA dedicated Psychology Lecturer specializing in helping students apply theoretical concepts to real-life situations. Her blended learning approach creates deeper understanding — connecting academic knowledge to practical, actionable outcomes. She leads program coordination and student support, ensuring every senior stays on track through every phase of the Fall 2026 application cycle.
PsychologyBlended LearningProgram CoordinationStudent SupportAlyssa is a licensed psychometrician and psychologist-in-training with extensive experience in both clinical and educational settings. She has guided students through emotional, academic, and career challenges while also teaching psychology at the college level. With a background in special education therapy and a neurodiversity-affirmative approach to inclusive education, Alyssa brings both empathy and expertise to supporting students and families through the high-pressure BS/MD application cycle.
Licensed PsychometricianClinical PsychologySpecial EducationNeurodiversitySmrutha has a real talent for uncovering a senior's unique strengths and translating them into standout Common App essays, supplements, and resumes. She works closely with all kinds of learners — including neurodiverse students — to make the BS/MD application process feel less overwhelming and more achievable. Known for keeping students accountable and motivated, she ensures no deadline slips through the cracks. Her students have collectively won over $15 million in scholarships through her guidance.
Essay & Resume StrategyNeurodiversityDeadline Discipline$15M+ ScholarshipsTwo extras available to families who commit during the Fall 2026 cycle window.
BS/MD Admissions Roadmap Checklist
A phase-by-phase printable checklist that maps every milestone from application open to decision day. The same tool our counseling team uses with 1-on-1 students.
Value: $297Live Q&A with Expert Counselors
Exclusive access to a live Q&A session where you can ask anything — list strategy, essay choices, interview nerves, financial-aid timing.
Live access⏱ The Fall 2026 cycle is already in motion
Common App opens August 1. ED deadlines hit in November. The strongest applications are built across months, not weeks — and our calendar fills fast at this point in the year.