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Medical Student with Expertise in Applications and Essay Writing
Sana D.

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I am a UC Berkeley graduate (Major in Biology, Minor in English) and current first year medical student at the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine. I am passionate about helping applicants find their unique voice and perfect their application essays. Most of my prior experience has been in volunteer essay tutoring (3+ years). I have experience assisting students with undergraduate applications (UC Personal Insight Questions, Common App) as well as medical school applications...

I am a UC Berkeley graduate (Major in Biology, Minor in English) and current first year medical student at the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine. I am passionate about helping applicants find their unique voice and perfect their application essays. Most of my prior experience has been in volunteer essay tutoring (3+ years). I have experience assisting students with undergraduate applications (UC Personal Insight Questions, Common App) as well as medical school applications (AMCAS, AACOMAS, Personal Statement, Activities Sheet, etc). Whether you have just begun brainstorming, need input on an outline or rough draft, or just want another pair of eyes on a final draft, I am here for you!

I work with my students in a collaborative manner, getting to know them--their stories, their motivations, and their ideas. I ask lots of questions to gain this deeper understanding, so we we can work together to craft your best representation of yourself and your experiences!

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Education

University of California, Berkeley
Biology
Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine
MD

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Anatomy

Anatomy

Courses taken at the University of California, Berkeley: 2022-2023 Human Anatomy: A+ 2022-2023 Human Anatomy Lab: A+ Successfully completed 1st year of medical school (2024-2025) at the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine, including anatomy lab on all body systems: Gastrointestinal, Reproductive and Endocrine, Renal, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary, Musculoskeletal, Nervous System
Creative Writing

Creative Writing

Minor in English from UC Berkeley (4 years). Founding Editor for UC Berkeley's Creative STEM Magazine (2 years), helping peers with creative writing (fiction, poetry).
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

2 years of volunteer essay tutoring with the National English Honors Society 2 years of volunteer essay tutoring with UPchieve, MiMentor, and other groups English minor from UC Berkeley. Completed 6 essay-based courses from the English department with an average grade of A. Accepted as a Peer Writing Tutor for the Student Learning Center.
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

2+ years of experience guiding students writing their undergraduate applications (UC Insight Questions, Common App) and graduate school applications (AMCAS, AACOMAS, Personal Statement, Activities Sheet, Secondaries etc).
Physiology

Physiology

Successfully completed 1st year of medical school (2024-2025) at the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine, including physiology for all units: Fundamentals 1 & 2; Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, and Metabolism; Genitourinary and Reproductive; Renal; Cardiovascular and Pulmonary; Hematology, Oncology, Immunology, and Infectious Disease, Musculoskeletal and Dermatology, Mind and Nervous System.
Writing

Writing

Minor in English from UC Berkeley (4 years). Completed 6 essay-based courses from the English department with an average grade of A. Accepted as a Peer Writing Tutor for the Student Learning Center. 2 years of volunteer essay tutoring with the National English Honors Society 2 years of volunteer essay tutoring with UPchieve, MiMentor, and other groups 2+ years of experience guiding students writing their undergraduate applications (UC Insight Questions, Common App) and graduate school applications (AMCAS, AACOMAS, Personal Statement, Activities Sheet, Secondaries etc).
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Sana D. Provides Made My Essays So Much Stronger!

I worked with Sana to review one of my secondary applications for medical school, and I can’t recommend her highly enough to anyone seeking English tutoring or application feedback. She provided incredibly thoughtful and detailed input that helped me reflect more deeply on both what I was saying and how I was saying it. She pushed me to clarify my message, strengthen my narrative, and express my experiences with greater authenticity. Sana has a true gift for identifying both the strengths and blind spots in writing. While she helped refine grammar and phrasing (and did so excellently!), what stood out most was how she asked the right questions -- the ones that really helped me rethink and elevate my insights to a more profound level. Beyond her editorial skills, Sana is professional, kind, and responsive. She truly engages with your work in a way that feels rare and meaningful, which I especially appreciated given how high-stakes med school applications can be. If you’re looking for someone who will help you bring out the best in your writing, Sana is absolutely the tutor you want in your corner. I cannot recommend her highly enough!

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