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Med Student Tutor for Med School Applications, Science, & MCAT
Sophia Z.

4.8 (26 ratings)

57 hours tutoring

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With over 10 years of tutoring experience, I love helping students succeed! I believe that through dedication and a positive attitude, any student can achieve the results they want. I always teach my students how to truly understand the topic, not just how to solve problems. This helps you reach a more independent and sustainable level of understanding.

I'm a 4th year medical student at SUNY Downstate School of Medicine, a graduate of Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public...

With over 10 years of tutoring experience, I love helping students succeed! I believe that through dedication and a positive attitude, any student can achieve the results they want. I always teach my students how to truly understand the topic, not just how to solve problems. This helps you reach a more independent and sustainable level of understanding.

I'm a 4th year medical student at SUNY Downstate School of Medicine, a graduate of Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health (MS, Epidemiology), and a graduate of Case Western Reserve University (BS, Biology).

I help students with medical school applications, bringing my 3 years as an application consultant for an independent company and my own experience applying and gaining acceptance to 5 MD schools. I also tutor students in epidemiology, standardized tests (MCAT, GED, SAT, ACT, and GRE) English, and art. My qualifications include 10 years of experience tutoring students individually and in groups, ranging from high school to graduate level, including non-traditional students.

I am happy to discuss your tutoring needs. Please feel free to reach out. I am here to help!

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Education

Case Western Reserve University
Biology
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Masters
SUNY Downstate College of Medicine
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  • Hourly Rate: $75
  • Rate details: Cancellation policy: $20 fee per canceled lesson.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

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ACT English

ACT English

I scored a 32/36 on the ACT and have tutored English and standardized testing for over 3 years.
ACT Reading

ACT Reading

I achieved high scores (98%+) on reading comprehension on the ACT, SAT, GRE, and MCAT exams. I am excited to help you!
ACT Science

ACT Science

I scored a 32/36 on my ACT, and I was a Biology major in college. I have 7 years of experience tutoring in science subjects.
Anatomy

Anatomy

Fourth year medical student with two years of anatomy tutoring experience, including teaching assistant in cadaver lab class.
Biology

Biology

Current medical student, master's of science in epidemiology, and bachelor's of science in Biology.
Career Development

Career Development

With over 7 years of experience in resume assistance, job application assistance, and career coaching, I can help you find your dream job, navigate a career switch, and more. I help people discover their innate strengths and discover possibilities for their career. I often encourage clients to network and learn more about the professions they are considering, which helps them get professional connections to enhance their job search. Finally, I help write, edit, and tailor resumes and job applications to ensure success!
College Counseling

College Counseling

The medical school application process is daunting and expensive. I am a second year medical student at my top choice school and I work part-time at a medical school application consulting company. I have 2 years of experience helping applicants brainstorm, write personal statements, and write secondary applications. Having successfully been accepted to medical school, graduate school, and college-- all at top schools in my fields-- I can help you select and apply to schools so that you can pursue your educational goals. Application consulting is expensive so why not book a session with me for half the price? I can help you navigate all steps of the medical school application process, from resume planning to application writing to interviews. With over 7 years of experience in personal statement writing, resume coaching, and test prep for student applicants, I can help you highlight your individual strengths and unique assets to make you stand out to the admissions committee! In addition to tutoring sessions, I am happy to edit or provide feedback on resumes, applications, personal statements, etc. I will send back your materials within 1-2 business days, billed at my hourly rate.
Drawing

Drawing

I am a lifelong fine artist with a passion for drawing and helping others learn to draw successfully. Ever since I was a kid I have been drawing things around me. I have taken art classes since middle school and continued through college. Please ask to see my website for further qualifications. Whether you struggle to draw or just need help refining your technique, I can help you get where you need to be!
English

English

I scored a 5 on my own AP English exam and have 7+ years tutoring experience in English, reading composition, and writing.
Epidemiology

Epidemiology

I am a recent graduate of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health with a Master's of Science in Epidemiology. I have four years' of public health research experience. I am excited to help you master epidemiology!
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I am a native English speaker and have 7+ years of tutoring experience.
GED

GED

I have over 7 years tutoring experience with GED students of all ages and backgrounds.
Grammar

Grammar

I have 7 years of tutoring experience in English, including several years at a writing center. I have tutored in grammar, reading comprehension, writing, editing, and more. Furthermore, I scored in the high 90th percentiles on the English sections of multiple standardized tests including the ACT, SAT, GRE, and MCAT.
GRE

GRE

With a high score of V165 Q160 on my own GRE exam, I know how to master this test. I will teach you the material and strategies you need to help you reach your goals! Yes it is possible!
MCAT

MCAT

I raised my MCAT score from 503 to 514 and got accepted to 5 medical schools! I am ready to help you achieve your dream score.
Painting

Painting

Ever since I was a child, I have been painting and drawing the world around me. I took art classes starting from middle school and continued through college. I sell my work at a local store and do my art freelance on the side of my job. Please ask to see examples of my painting work. Whether you are just starting out or are looking to refine your technique, I can help you get where you need to be!
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

As an epidemiology researcher who has worked in research for 5 years, I have extensive experience in public speaking encompassing presentations, speeches, lecturing to students, etc. I am excited to help you with your public speaking needs!
Reading

Reading

Experienced tutor with 7+ years of experience in reading, reading comprehension, and editing.
Regents

Regents

I graduated from a magnet high school in New York with a Regents Honors diploma. I am well-experienced in tutoring the Regents exams. I am excited to help you achieve your passing score!
USMLE

USMLE

I am a fourth year medical student and have tutored students in medical knowledge for the last 3 years, including one year of tutoring for STEP 1.
Writing

Writing

With high standardized test scores in writing sections (SAT, ACT, GRE, and MCAT), I am well-versed to help with writing. I specialize in grammar and syntax!
Microbiology
Proofreading
TOEFL

Examples of Expertise

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Ratings and Reviews

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Reviews

Medical School Application

Sophia really helped me with my medical school applications. She thoroughly reviewed my personal statement and activities section, providing insightful comments and suggestions. She then brainstormed with me to fix the corrections. I definitely recommend her to anyone who wants a detailed review of their medical school application!

Saanvi, 1 lesson with Sophia

Review

Sophia greatly increased my understanding of DNA, MRNA, Transcription, and Translation with regard to genetics. We also discussed nucleotides, bases, and the chemical makeup of DNA. Great instruction!

Cody, 4 lessons with Sophia

Very Helpful

I had my first CARS session with Sophia and it was very helpful. I wish I had started tutoring earlier. I did not know what to expect from a CARS session but she helped me learn how to analyze the passages to gain a better understanding. After my first session I am more confident. I strongly believe that after a couple more sessions with her my score will significantly improve

Vania, 1 lesson with Sophia

Knowledgeable

Sophia is very knowledgeable and patient. She knows her subject well. She help me understand problems that I was having hard time understanding form my discussion sessions at school.

Sheetal, 4 lessons with Sophia

Sophia was very knowledgeable and patience during our tutoring session.

Sophia was able to break down information and formulasI did not understand. She give me a lot of get examples and I was able to take great notes. I have already booked another session with her.

Candice, 1 lesson with Sophia

Diligent and thoughtful art teacher

I recently started with Sophia and she is a great teacher for drawing and Fine Arts. She has a passion for the subject which she shares with me. She asks questions and prepares thoughtful assignments, then we go over those so I can get feedback. Each lesson is tailored to our current progress and she takes notes on what we do each week so that we can continue to progress. Also, she always answers any questions I have. Sophia is very encouraging, has a very strong technical knowledge and a good communication style. I would recommend Sophia as a drawing or arts teacher for adults or kids.

Brian , 5 lessons with Sophia

Knowledgeable and patient tutor!

Sophia made my GRE studying easy. She explained my questions really well and helped me with some concepts I was struggling with. She also helped me learn some new test taking strategies and tips. I highly recommend her!

Nina, 2 lessons with Sophia
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