General Questions

Q: What is Empath Med Advising?
A: Empath Med Advising is a personalized pre-med and pre-health advising service designed to help students strengthen their medical school applications, especially those who have lower GPAs, low MCAT scores, or feel like they have a weaker application.

Q: Who is this service for?
A: This service is ideal for pre-med and pre-health students who need expert guidance on improving their application, navigating the admissions process, and maximizing their chances of acceptance—even if they don’t have a “perfect” academic record.

Q: How does your advising process work?
A: I provide one-on-one consulting via video calls, focusing on application strategy, personal statement reviews, interview preparation, and guidance on overcoming academic challenges.

Q: What makes your advising different from other services?
A: Unlike generic advising services, I provide personalized, high-touch guidance tailored to students who feel like they are at a disadvantage in the medical school application process. I focus on strategic application storytelling, overcoming academic weaknesses, and maximizing your unique strengths.

Q: How do I book a session?
A: You can start the process by going through my website by filling out my inquiry form here.

Pricing & Consultation

Q: How much does it cost?
A: My advising rate is $199 per hour for personalized consulting sessions.

Q: Do you offer free consultations?
A: Yes! I offer a free 15-minute introductory consultation to discuss your needs and see if we’re a good fit.

Q: What can I expect from the free 15-minute consultation?
A: This call is an opportunity to discuss your background, challenges, and goals while exploring how my advising services can help. I’ll provide a high-level assessment of your situation, explain my approach, and answer any general questions about the process. By the end of our conversation, you’ll have a clearer idea of how we can work together to strengthen your medical/health professions school application.

Q: Do you offer package deals or discounts?
A: Currently, I charge per session at $199/hour. My focus is on providing high-value, premium guidance to students who are serious about improving their applications.

Q: How do I book a session?
A: You can start the process by going through my website by filling out my inquiry form here.

Q: How are payments handled?
A: Payments are processed through Square Online Payments, and full payment is required before confirming and scheduling a session. If you prefer the added security/reliability of an online tutoring platform, you can also book/pay me through my Wyzant page, where my rates remain the same as on my website.

Application Help

Q: Can you help me improve my medical school application if I have a low GPA or MCAT score?
A: Absolutely. I specialize in helping students with lower stats build compelling applications by highlighting strengths, addressing weaknesses, and crafting a strong narrative that resonates with admissions committees.

Q: Do you help with personal statements and essays?
A: Yes! I provide detailed feedback on personal statements, secondary essays, and other written components of the application to ensure they are strong, compelling, and well-structured.

Q: Can you review my entire application before submission?
A: Yes, I can conduct a full application review, providing strategic advice on how to enhance your overall presentation to medical schools.

Interview Preparation

Q: Do you offer medical school interview coaching?
A: Yes! I provide one-on-one interview coaching for traditional, MMI (Multiple Mini Interviews), and virtual interviews to help you feel confident and prepared.

Q: What does an interview coaching session include?
A: Each session includes a mock interview, real-time feedback, and strategies to improve your responses and delivery. These sessions typically take about 1-1.5 hours depending on the competency of the student and their interview confidence level.

Other Questions

Q: Do you help with post-bacc and SMP (Special Master’s Program) applications?
A: Yes, I can advise on whether a post-bacc or SMP is right for you and guide you through the application process. As someone who has gone through a post-bacc program & SMP during my gap year, I have personally gone through the process and can certainly assist on whether this route is a good fit for you.

Q: I notice that you are medical school-focused. Do you help with other pre-professional health programs or undergraduate admissions?

A: Yes! While my primary focus is medical school admissions, I also assist with undergraduate and other health professions school applications. The core principles of a strong application remain consistent across most pre-health and health programs—the key differences often lie in standardized tests and prerequisite coursework. Over the past 10 years, I have successfully guided students into highly competitive programs, including UPenn School of Nursing, UC Berkeley School of Optometry, UCLA Undergraduate, and more. You can refer to my list of successful students and their accepted college/universities here.