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Penn Grad & MD Student|AMCAS/TMDSAS/AACOMAS Essay Editor & App Coach
Sonia R.

5.0 (138 ratings)

329 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $145
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About Sonia

Bio

I’m a UPenn graduate (GPA 3.93) and current 4th-year MD student. Over the past 3 years, I’ve guided ~100 premed students through the AMCAS, TMDSAS, and AACOMAS application processes, helping them gain acceptance to medical schools across the US, including top-tier programs.

I’ve helped applicants with MCAT<510, non-traditional backgrounds, and international/out-of-state status gain acceptance to top-choice schools—including in-state programs. While these outcomes are statistically rare,...

I’m a UPenn graduate (GPA 3.93) and current 4th-year MD student. Over the past 3 years, I’ve guided ~100 premed students through the AMCAS, TMDSAS, and AACOMAS application processes, helping them gain acceptance to medical schools across the US, including top-tier programs.

I’ve helped applicants with MCAT<510, non-traditional backgrounds, and international/out-of-state status gain acceptance to top-choice schools—including in-state programs. While these outcomes are statistically rare, they are possible when an application is thoughtfully targeted to a specific school.

My services:
1. Personal Statement: I help you craft a compelling, narrative-driven PS that authentically reflects your journey to medicine. I also offer brainstorming sessions for students unsure where to start.
2. Work/Activities Section: I offer structural and line-by-line edits to make your writing more clear and compelling while highlighting your personal strengths
3. School List: Develop a targeted school list that maximizes your chances of receiving interviews.
4. Secondaries: Through my network of current medical students nationwide, I have insider insight into secondaries and help students tailor essays to specific schools.
5. Timeline: Avoid one of the most common pitfalls—applying too late or inefficiently during the cycle (and by the way, “late” may not be what you think)
6. Interview Preparation: Mock interviews (MMI & traditional), with actionable feedback to improve performance and confidence.
7. Post-Interview: Guidance and edits on letters of intent/interest.
8. Re-Applicant Advising: For re-applicants, I help identify weaknesses in prior applications and help you rebuild a stronger, more competitive version of AMCAS.

My process:
- 24-hour turnaround for primary essays
- Quick responses over chat
- Most students need 2–5 hours to develop a strong primary app

I also help medical students with ERAS residency applications, including:
- Residency PS
- ERAS activities
- Program signaling
- Interview prep

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Education

University of Pennsylvania
Neuroscience
University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
MD
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Other

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $145
  • Rate details: >10 minutes late to a meeting will be considered no-show and the full scheduled time will be charged. Please message me to ask about Med School AMCAS Application Packages.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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College Counseling

College Counseling

Medical school coaching: As an MS4 at a US-MD program, I have firsthand insight into what medical schools are looking for in applicants. I’ve helped dozens of students craft compelling medical school personal statements, AMCAS activities, and secondary applications that showcase their strengths. With a guaranteed 24-hour turnaround, you’ll receive prompt, detailed feedback, expert edits, and strategic guidance. I also offer brainstorming sessions to develop authentic, standout narratives. The application process can be stressful—I’ll be your dedicated coach every step of the way, ensuring your story is heard. Common App coaching: Having graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a GPA of 3.93, I am also seeking to work with rising high school seniors navigating the college application process. I remember how difficult the process was when I was applying and have helped many students through this process since. Given my experience as a former alumni interviewer at the University of Pennsylvania, I know what makes an applicant stand out. I offer Common App essay brainstorming and editing services, as well as guidance on the Activities section and overall application. Additionally, I can create a personalized list of target, reach, and safety schools to help you build a well-balanced college list.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

For the past 2 years, I have helped dozens of prospective graduate students craft compelling essays and personal statements for graduate school applications. I have helped individuals applying to MBA, MPH, MD programs, and more. I have a guaranteed 24-hour turnaround, and you’ll receive prompt, detailed feedback, expert edits, and strategic guidance. I also offer brainstorming sessions to develop authentic, standout narratives.
Interview Prep

Interview Prep

As a 4th year medical student, this is my third year supporting prospective medical students with their applications for medical school. As part of this process, I have connected with dozens of students whom I have also prepared for their medical school interviews, including both MMI Interviews and traditional style interviews. My students have gained acceptance to their desired medical schools after just 1-2 preparatory sessions with me. In my sessions, I come prepared with information about the interviews as well as put together a mock interview for the student.
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

As an MS4 at a US-MD program, I have firsthand insight into what medical schools are looking for in applicants. As a former Admissions Ambassador for my medical school, I have a unique perspective on medical school applications. For the past 2 years, I have helped dozens of prospective students, especially re-applicants, craft compelling medical school personal statements, AMCAS activities, and secondary applications that showcase their strengths. With a guaranteed 24-hour turnaround, you’ll receive prompt, detailed feedback, expert edits, and strategic guidance. I also offer brainstorming sessions to develop authentic, standout narratives. The application process can be stressful—I’ll be your dedicated coach every step of the way, ensuring your story is heard.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I am a 4th year medical student and Ivy League graduate offering 24-hour guaranteed review of medical school application essays (secondaries, PS, activities section). Having served as an Admissions Ambassador for my medical school, I know what medical school are looking for and can help your application stand out. Having graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a GPA of 3.93, I am an expert essay writer and editor. My own essays have stood out to Admissions Committees in my past applications. For the past 3 years in medical school, I have worked with tens of prospective students to craft compelling medical school essays that showcase their strengths and make them stand out. I have a quick turnaround time of < 24 hours for essay drafts. I am detail-oriented and keep in mind the big picture when reviewing essays, thoroughly editing essays and making suggestions in terms of content, organization, grammar, punctuation, and style. I am flexible and always open to the student's suggestions for what they need.
SAT Math

SAT Math

I have graduated from an Ivy League University, the University of Pennsylvania. I scored at the 97th percentile on the SAT, with a 760 score in the Math section. Over the past 6 years, I have tutored tens of students, accumulating over 1,200+ hours of tutoring experience in SAT Math.
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

I scored at the 97th percentile on the SAT, including a 760 in Math. I have over 5 years of SAT tutoring experience with another top tutoring platform, totaling 1200+ hours. I recently switched to Wyzant because they have a more reliable payment system.
Grammar
Study Skills
Vocabulary
Writing
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A Game-Changer for Med School Applicants

I cannot recommend Sonia highly enough. She played a pivotal role in helping me craft a cohesive, compelling narrative for both my primary and secondary medical school applications. Her feedback was thoughtful, strategic, and always actionable—never just surface-level edits. Beyond writing support, she helped me think critically about my overall application strategy, ensuring my strengths were highlighted effectively. She's responsive, encouraging without sugarcoating, and genuinely invested in her students’ success. Working with her made a stressful process feel more manageable, and my application is undeniably stronger because of it.

Skylar, 10 lessons with Sonia

Knowledgable and Easy to Work With

Sonia guided me through the application process with expertise, compassion, and genuine thoughtfulness. Throughout the time I worked with her, she was dependable, supportive, and truly invested in helping me grow and improve. I deeply appreciated how encouraging she was throughout the journey, and it was clear that she sincerely wanted to see me succeed.

T, 9 lessons with Sonia

Effective and Direct Essay Guidance.

Sonia was effective, direct, and thoughtful in her feedback. Her comments were clear, actionable, and helped me better understand how to strengthen my essay. I especially appreciated how honest and straightforward she was while still being constructive and encouraging.

Meaghan, 5 lessons with Sonia

Exactly the Guidance I Needed

Working with Sonia was the most valuable part of my application journey. I began the process feeling overwhelmed and discouraged, but she helped me regain clarity and confidence. From editing my personal statement to reviewing my secondary essays to running mock interviews, every session was focused, efficient, and genuinely helpful. What stands out most is how she helps your genuine voice shine. She has a great sense of what strengthens your message and what might distract from it. She helped me express my experiences clearly and confidently, and because of her guidance, my application felt authentic and true to who I am. Sonia is knowledgeable, supportive, and very easy to work with. I always left each session feeling more prepared and encouraged. I am truly grateful for her help and I highly recommend her to anyone navigating this process. I felt so lucky to have her help!

Shannon, 8 lessons with Sonia

Knowledgeable and Supportive Tutor

Sonia was a knowledgeable and supportive tutor. She took the time to understand my goals and offered targeted guidance to help me get the most out of my prep for COMLEX Level 2. We focused on working through practice questions together to hit my weak spots. She would help me understand why the wrong answers were wrong and help fill the knowledge gaps I was facing. Sonia helped me build both my skills and my confidence, and I saw real progress in my practice test scores. I’m very grateful for her help and highly recommend her for COMLEX or USMLE preparation.

Anonymous, 7 lessons with Sonia

Professional and Responsive Pre-med tutor!

Sonia was incredibly helpful in reviewing my daughter’s personal essay and supplemental materials for PA school. Her feedback was thoughtful, clear, and insightful—helping to strengthen both the content and structure of the applications. As a premed student, she brought a valuable perspective and demonstrated professionalism and attention to detail throughout. We truly appreciated her support!

Paul, 6 lessons with Sonia

Thorough, Thoughtful, and Personable!

Sonia was vital in helping me craft an effective, cohesive personal statement for my medical school application. She was meticulous in her evaluation of my initial draft, taking time independent of our meeting to critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of my paper. She constructed a detailed summary offering suggested improvements that was critical in advancing my paper. She was accommodating and approachable when considering my individual story and motives for medicine, strengthening my narrative. I highly recommend Sonia!

Cameron, 7 lessons with Sonia

Amazing and meticulous!

Sonia reviewed my personal statement for me, and her comments and edits were above and beyond. She really looked at my paper and made detailed comments that helped me create the best personal statement! I highly recommend Sonia, her edits are extremely helpful.

Huda, 3 lessons with Sonia

Excellent and professional

Sonia is an excellent tutor. I contacted her shortly before my graduate school application deadline, and she was able to assist me within a short time period proofreading my essay. Her responses were not only prompt but also well thought out and contextually appropriate. I accepted many of her edits as they clearly improved my paper. Some of them I simply loved because they brought the reader deeper into the matter. Additionally, I appreciated her professional approach to communication and billing. Sonia is undoubtedly experienced in writing and tutoring.

Grigoriy, 4 lessons with Sonia

CBSE review with Sonia

Sonia makes reviews very approachable and comfortable. The comfort and humbling aspect of learning medicine can be challenging, and Sonia's natural ability to help me think through content has helped me cement information. I appreciate her and plan on sticking with her through my studies.

Amber, 18 lessons with Sonia
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