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Alana

Bachelor's
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I graduated from Yale University in 2021 with a B.A. in the History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health. Following my graduation, I attended Imperial College London on a Fulbright Scholarship to c...

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Masters, Environmental Engineering
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I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 mon...

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Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) ...

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PHD, Medicine
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I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I...

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I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and...

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University of Chicago

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Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
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I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have...

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Harvard University

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

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Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
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California Institute of Technology

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I am a recent graduate of Yale University and incoming first year medical student at Columbia University. Originally from the DC area, I have always had a passion for science and medicine and pursued ...

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Yale University

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Masters, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
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University of Pennsylvania

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Frequently Asked Questions

Medical school interviews require balancing technical knowledge with strong interpersonal communication—a skill many high-achieving students haven't focused on. Common challenges include articulating why medicine is the right path without sounding rehearsed, discussing failures or weaknesses authentically, handling unexpected ethical dilemmas on the spot, and managing interview anxiety that can undermine otherwise strong preparation. Many students also struggle to tell a coherent narrative about their experiences rather than listing accomplishments.

Personalized 1-on-1 instruction focuses on your unique background, motivations, and communication style rather than generic frameworks. A tutor works with you to identify authentic stories from your experiences that demonstrate key qualities admissions committees value—empathy, resilience, leadership—then helps you refine how you tell those stories. You'll receive specific, actionable feedback on your delivery, body language, and how to answer difficult questions in your own voice, not a memorized script.

The best tutors have either been through medical school admissions themselves or have coached multiple successful applicants. They understand what admissions committees are actually evaluating—not just what you say, but how you think and your fit with their school's mission. Look for someone who emphasizes storytelling and self-reflection over canned answers, can give direct feedback on communication skills, and understands the full application context (your GPA, MCAT scores, clinical experience) so they can help you address any perceived gaps strategically.

Most students benefit from 4-8 weeks of focused preparation before their interview season, dedicating 5-10 hours per week. This includes researching schools, developing core stories about your motivation for medicine and key experiences, practicing answers to common questions, and conducting mock interviews with feedback. With personalized tutoring, you can compress this timeline by working more efficiently—identifying exactly which areas need the most work and getting targeted feedback rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.

Students typically see improvements in confidence, clarity of communication, and ability to tell cohesive stories about their experiences within the first few sessions. Over the course of preparation, you should develop authentic, compelling answers to common questions; improve your ability to think on your feet during ethical or scenario-based prompts; and reduce anxiety so you can show your best self during interviews. The goal is acceptance into medical school programs that fit your goals—and strong interview performance directly influences those decisions.

Yes. Traditional one-on-one interviews reward narrative ability and relationship-building, while multiple mini-interviews (MMI) test your ability to think quickly through ethical scenarios and communicate under pressure. Panel interviews require engaging with multiple evaluators simultaneously. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors experienced in all formats who can teach you format-specific strategies—from how to engage different interviewers in a panel to how to structure responses in the brief MMI timeframe while still demonstrating values-based thinking.

Admissions committees expect you to address obvious gaps—and how you handle this matters more than the gap itself. The key is taking responsibility without over-explaining, briefly explaining what you learned, and pivoting to what you've done since. For example, if your MCAT score was lower initially, discuss what you changed in your study approach and your results. A good tutor helps you craft honest, concise responses to these questions and practices them with you so they feel natural, not defensive.

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