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PGY-1 Resident |RWJMS Grad| Admissions Aid (Medical/Graduate/College)
Riya P.

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I’m a current PGY-1 resident and recent graduate of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School with a strong passion for mentorship and academic advising. Over the years, I’ve worked with many students applying to medical school, graduate programs, and undergraduate institutions. I help students refine their personal statements, primary and secondary essays, and prepare for interviews through mock sessions. It’s been incredibly rewarding to see so many of them go on to achieve the grades,...

I’m a current PGY-1 resident and recent graduate of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School with a strong passion for mentorship and academic advising. Over the years, I’ve worked with many students applying to medical school, graduate programs, and undergraduate institutions. I help students refine their personal statements, primary and secondary essays, and prepare for interviews through mock sessions. It’s been incredibly rewarding to see so many of them go on to achieve the grades, test scores, and acceptances they were striving for.

I graduated summa cum laude from Drexel University with a 3.99 GPA in just three years and spent my gap year earning an MBA before beginning medical school. My academic journey has taught me the value of effective study strategies, time management, and meaningful mentorship—all of which I strive to pass on to the students I work with.

Throughout my academic career, I’ve tutored students in science courses including AP Biology, AP Chemistry, and AP Psychology. In undergrad, I served as a tutor through both the biology and psychology departments, mentoring students in foundational science courses. I also worked as a teaching assistant for Univ101, a course created to help first-year biology majors transition to college. In collaboration with faculty, I developed weekly lesson plans and assignments to help students build critical academic skills early on.

I strive to be highly responsive, thoughtful, and supportive in all my mentorship and tutoring work. I encourage students to reach out—whether you’re just beginning to think about your academic journey or actively preparing applications, I’d love to work with you to help you reach your goals.

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Education

Drexel University
Biology
Texas A&M
MBA
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson
MD

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  • Rate details: 50% of the hourly rate charged if not cancelled within 1 hour of class’s start time
  • Lesson cancellation: 1 hours notice required

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I worked with many students on their applications and personal statements for graduate programs (e.g., MD, DO, OT, and other programs) and for college applications. I work with students one-on-one to proofread their essays and work to frame their main ideas and goals. I provide individualized feedback and concrete suggestions for improvement.
ACT English
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
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Smart, knowledgeable, patient, welcoming

Riya explained the subject well. She helped me prepare for my AP finals. I will in no doubt contact her again if I need help in Spring. Highly recommended for all students looking for a tutor!

Zoe Elise , 1 lesson with Riya

Great tutor

Riya has been great for my son. She is patient and very accommodating with her schedule. She explained the material and was very thorough. We plan on using her again and again!!

Peter, 2 lessons with Riya

Great tutor who applied content to relatable examples for me

Riya was good at explaining all of the topics that were in the unit. As well as using examples that were easy to understand and remember.

Jamie, 2 lessons with Riya

Great tutor

Riya was a great tutor for my daughter in learning AP pre-calculus. She was patient, allowed her to answer the questions and think through them while helping her figure out the correct answers. I would use her again for sure.

Namrata, 3 lessons with Riya

Great tutor who applied content to relatable examples for me

Riya was good at explaining all of the topics that were in the unit. As well as using examples that were easy to understand and remember.

Jamie, 2 lessons with Riya

Easy to understand

Riya is very Knowledgeable and patient, she is being able to identify concern/problems and tailoring instruction accordingly.Very much recommended.Always available to clarify doubts when needed the most.

Roopashree, 1 lesson with Riya

Excellent tutor

She is very helpful. She was help me on AP Biology assignments. She help me to complete the assignment efficiently.Also, She is willing to help me on the Labor Day. I appreciate at her and admire her. Thank you Riya. I will definitely come back again.

Irene, 2 lessons with Riya

Graduate School Personal Statement Review

Rita is flexible towards my schedule. The health science program I am applying is very niche yet she provided me with tips on my statement but also interview discussion.

Erica, 4 lessons with Riya

Great tutor and very patient!

This was my first meeting and she truly helped me understand the material in a easy to understand way! She was also very cute patient and positive!

Chelsea, 3 lessons with Riya

Patient, Knowledgeable, and Thorough

Riya helped me edit my personal statement for medical school, and she helped make my work more cohesive. Super friendly and supportive. Thank you so much, Riya!

Maya, 1 lesson with Riya
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