Tailored USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, USMLE Step 3 Prep

Kathryn S.

I Cannot Recommend Kathryn Enough

I don't know if I can adequately express how helpful Kathryn was for me during my Step 2 prep. With her support, I was able to achieve a dream score of 260 (more than 40 points higher than what I had gotten on Step 1 -- a score I honestly didn't think was even remotely achievable for me). I met with her a total of 10 times (2x/week). During our first session together, Kathryn asked me about my goals and took a deep dive into trying to understand my strengths and weaknesses. Together, we created an optimized study schedule -- one that targeted my weaknesses so I felt more confident in addressing those topics, but also one that bolstered my strengths so I could feel even more secure in those areas. She was a thoughtful listener, a brilliant mind, and honestly became a true friend. Who would have thought that I would have FUN studying for Step 2? But I really did look forward to my sessions with Kathryn, and they offered a bright spot in what can be an awfully lonely time in studying for these exams. I was excited to challenge myself, and I knew she would push me to achieve my goals. As I'm sure it's evident, I cannot recommend Kathryn enough. If you have test anxiety, she will give you videos to watch and methods to use to overcome it. If you need someone to vent to, she can be that listening ear. If you want someone to challenge you, she has an uncanny ability to find your weaknesses and power through them until they're no longer weaknesses at all. And if you want a cheerleader -- someone who will get excited for you when you score well on a practice test, or offer you advice when things don't exactly go your way, she is perfect for you. Without a doubt, book a session with Kathryn. It was my best move yet.

Ari, 10 lessons with Kathryn

Outstanding Step 1 Tutor

I met Kathryn after studying for Step 1 for a month with no progress. I was going through personal challenges at the time, and it was really difficult to stay focused during my dedicated period. I felt stuck in a plateau and had completely lost faith in myself. I was going through bad burn out and ready to give up. Then I met Kathryn. From our first session, she made me feel supported and seen. She asked to see my score report, and together we built a personalized study plan designed around my needs. Her method was different from anything I had tried before, and I was honestly hesitant at first. But I also knew my usual way wasn’t working. I felt comfortable expressing my fears, and she responded with so much patience and calm that I started to trust the process. Over the next five weeks, my score went up by 15 points. More importantly, my confidence started to return. Kathryn didn’t just help me with content. She completely changed the way I approach questions and helped me build strong test-taking strategies that I had never developed before. What sets her apart is how much she cares. She looks at the whole picture. She asked about my sleep, my daily routine, and anything else that could be affecting my progress. After a conversation we had, she helped me realize that my lack of sleep might be playing a role in my performance. I worked on fixing it, and she kept me accountable. She was absolutely right. That one change made a big difference. By the time I walked into my exam, I felt calm and ready. I genuinely don’t think I would have gotten to that place so quickly without Kathryn’s guidance. She believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself, and I’ll always be grateful for that. Kathryn is one of a kind. She’s kind, incredibly knowledgeable, and truly passionate about what she does. If you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed, I can’t recommend her enough. If you’re reading this Kathryn, THANK YOU! This review doesn’t even capture how much you have helped me during this time period.

Leeza, 2 lessons with Kathryn

5 Star COMLEX Tutor

Kathryn has been an incredible tutor in helping me prepare for COMLEX Level 1! She takes the time to understand my study habits and has guided me in creating a personalized study plan that truly works for me. Her approach has helped me streamline my note-taking, making my studying much more efficient. Most importantly, she genuinely cares about my success, always offering support and encouragement. I’m so grateful for her guidance and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable tutor!

Abi, 2 lessons with Kathryn

Helpful Level 2 Tutor

Working with Kathryn was extremely helpful. I used her many skills and resources to pass Level 2. She started with an introductory meeting to get to know where you were at, and made a specific plan each week which was open to editing along the way, and continued to check in until the results of boards were in. Kathryn highlights what road-blocks there are with testing knowledge verses testing application, which was seriously helpful. We worked together to come up with a step-by-step plan to work thru questions systematically, and not let anxiety or second guessing interfere. If you are looking for someone to create a plan, receive open and honest feedback from, and who will (gently but directly) push you to become a better test-taker, please meet with her ASAP. I truly cannot thank her enough for all of her wisdom and support.

Jamie, 21 lessons with Kathryn

BEST Tutor EVER

This review is long overdue, but I worked with Kathryn on preparing for my Dental Admissions Test (DAT). Hands down, best investment I could've made into this exam! Even though I experienced a number of health bumps along the way while studying for my exam, Kathryn was literally there for me from START to FINISH over the course of several months–even if you feel like giving up on the exam prep, she WILL NOT GIVE UP ON YOU. She pours her heart and soul into her students, and is truly there for you in any way YOU need! If you're looking for someone to hold you accountable, meet you where you're at, help you make a schedule to hit your goals, support you through the emotional and mental challenges of preparing for a high-stakes exam, vent to, and receive advice from, Kathryn is your person! I really cannot recommend, nor thank Kathryn enough for all her support as I was able to achieve my target score on the DAT with her support! Looking forward to getting into several dental schools.🙏 THANK YOU, KATHRYN!!!

Lona, 5 lessons with Kathryn

I passed USMLE Step 1!!!

I struggled for months while studying for Step 1. My dedicated coincided with a drop in my mental health, and I honestly felt hopeless about ever passing the exam. I did fairly well in medical school, and was entirely unprepared for the type of studying that Step 1 requires. Immediately after meeting Kathryn, I felt so much better. Her presence is very calming, and I genuinely felt like she cared about helping my score better and feel more confident. She is able to provide structure (something that I missed a lot during dedicated) while still being very flexible with your personality type and schedule. I went from scoring in the mid 40s on my first practice exam to scoring >70 on the Free 120 during my time with her. I thought I'd be lucky to just get one score >60, and this was way beyond my expectations. I was always struck by how much effort she put into personalizing the experience to match my needs. We were constantly reassessing my needs and changing my schedule to reflect them. She is very knowledgeable, and you can tell that she has really spent a lot of time familiarizing herself with the exam. What I found most helpful was her dedication to helping me get better at test taking! I genuinely didn't realize how many points I was losing by not reassessing my test-taking strategies. Additionally, she was very available over messaging in between sessions (and her response time is super quick!). Even after our sessions ended and I still had a few days until my exam, she encouraged me to message her with any questions or concerns. My biggest problem during dedicated was handling my mental health struggles, which caused me to feel ashamed and anxious a lot of the time. If you relate to this at all, I can't recommend Kathryn enough! She was always kind, understanding, non-judgmental, and empathetic. Sessions with her were such a breath of fresh air after having experienced my core rotation years. My only regret is not reaching for help earlier. Step 1 is such a difficult exam, and it truly is worth it to have someone like Kathryn helping you along the way.

Shana, 3 lessons with Kathryn

5 stars

First of all, Kathryn is the absolute best and a major reason I passed USMLE Step 1!! Some background about me, I am a OMFS resident and was looking for a tutor that could help me raise my score to pass Step 1. I was looking for a tutor that could provide individualized coaching for my needs. From the moment I reached out to her, she immediately asked for a recent score report from a practice NBME I had taken to plan our upcoming sessions and areas to focus in; which was the first sign she was what I was looking for. Every session she offered invaluable information for test taking skills and working through questions and concepts that was having problems with. I had 10 sessions with her about 6 weeks prior to step 1 and I would do it over again! She is a pleasure to work with. The aspect I appreciated most about working with her was that the sessions, test taking skills were individualized to me and not the typical this works for everyone.

Blaine, 6 lessons with Kathryn

Terrific Tutor

I can't recommend Kathryn enough! She was a terrific tutor whose guidance helped me to develop a focused study strategy to tackle Step 1 in a way that harnessed my strengths and bolstered my weaker subject areas. With her help, I saw my score jump by 20% in 4 weeks, from not passing to where I was within a comfortable passing range before the big exam. Prior to tutoring, I was incredibly anxious and hopeless about the exam and frustrated by my lack of progress with studying using Qbanks. I think one of her strongest assets as a tutor is her quick adaptability to a tutee's needs and unique ways of learning. As someone who tends to study by myself and not in groups, we designed sessions to focus on test taking strategy and analyzing patterns in my nbme practice exam results. For those who prefer focused subject review, that is also an option to further consolidate material. Kathryn, thank you for making me feel more confident and prepared for these licensing exams! Skills I've learned during this process I know will serve me well in the future.

Anna, 5 lessons with Kathryn

Incredible tutor

I used Kathryn as a tutor for Step 1, and she was so helpful. Not only did she help me create a study schedule, she also helped me remain organized, review content, and provided me with emotional support while studying for step. Before I hired Kathryn I was extremely anxious about where to even begin with my studying. She was also extremely responsive to all of my questions and messages. Kathryn helped me regain my confidence while studying for Step 1 as well as pass the exam! I cannot thank Kathryn enough for her help in all aspects of my studying.

Talia, 6 lessons with Kathryn

experienced tutor

i gained 10 points while adopting Kathryn's method. i am still getting lessons from Kathryn every week> she makes good strategy based on the feedback from NBMES

Manny, 14 lessons with Kathryn