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I’m Jake, a 4th-year medical student at a top 10 medical school with a strong focus on helping students succeed on the MCAT, Step 1, and Step 2 through personalized, efficient strategies that actually work.
Before med school, I logged hundreds of tutoring hours in chemistry, physics, biology, and MCAT prep (I scored in the 100th percentile). I hold a B.S. in Psychology. In medical school, I passed Step 1 without a...
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Thoughtful, Strategic, and Incredibly Supportive — Highly Recommend
I reached out to Jacob one week before my scheduled Step 1 exam, having been stagnant in my exam performance, feeling overwhelmed, and unsure how to advocate for myself. I knew I wasn’t ready, but my school was pressuring me to push through. Jacob responded almost immediately and offered a full consultation before I even officially booked a session. He asked about my academic history, learning style, performance trends, and personal circumstances. Most importantly, he was honest—he couldn’t promise I would pass, but he promised to help me build a path forward. That single conversation gave me the confidence to delay my exam and re-approach my prep with structure and purpose. Jacob didn’t just review content—he built strategy. He created personalized PowerPoints based on my weakest NBME physician tasks, systems, and disciplines. We drilled timing strategies and NBME-style reasoning together, and he assigned targeted UWorld and NBME questions between sessions. After just a few sessions, my NBME Form 28 score jumped from a 49 (pre-tutoring) to a 57. My biostatistics performance, in particular, showed significant improvement—thanks to his clear explanations, structured examples, and real-time reasoning practice. When I followed his timing recommendations, I stopped running out of time entirely. One of Jacob’s most impactful comments was: “I like your confidence in knowing what you don’t know.” That mindset shift helped me reframe uncertainty as a strategic decision-making opportunity. I started skipping confidently, pacing more intentionally, and using each block’s time to my advantage. What makes Jacob exceptional is his adaptability and consistency. He never canceled, always arrived on time, stayed late when needed, and regularly checked in to make sure our approach was working. As I neared my new exam date, he helped transition me to another tutor while staying available through messaging. He even met with me one last time before test day and sent a personal email of encouragement that I’ll always treasure. I took the Step 1 exam on May 31. While I was still waiting for my score, I walked into the testing center prepared, grounded, and proud. I walked away able to celebrate my best effort, not because I knew the outcome, but because I finally believed in the process and myself. If you are a nontraditional student, an anxious tester, or someone who needs both structure and compassion, Jacob is the kind of tutor you want in your corner. He doesn’t just prepare you for Step 1—he helps you reclaim confidence, strategy, and self-trust along the way.
Tiana, 8 lessons with Jacob
Super kind!!
Jake is an amazing tutor and just an overall amazing person in general!! Really eased my anxiety about the MCAT and extremely knowledgeable about the test. Please consider having at least 1 session with him!!
Ngan, 9 lessons with Jacob
Great tutor for MCAT strategy improvement!
After self-studying for the MCAT, I decided that I wanted to talk to someone the week of my test for some last minute strategies and test-day advice. Jake understood my situation and was able to offer awesome strategies while tailoring his advice to my scenario and only prioritizing things that I could realistically improve that week. Jake was very knowledgeable about the MCAT content, the best timing strategies for score improvement, and what high-yield content to prioritize during a time crunch. He was encouraging, personable, and relatable, and I'm so glad I met with him!
Vivian, 1 lesson with Jacob
Very helpful for USMLE Step1 prep
I have been working with Jacob to prepare for my USMLE Step 1 exam and have been very thankful for his support. Jacob has been consistently available for quick questions, in depth clarification as well as a source for great resources. He has been willing to meet with me every few days as I work through the final weeks of exam prep and his dedication has made a big difference in my prep process. I highly recommend him for any and all step prep needs!
MiKayla, 8 lessons with Jacob
