BS/MD Pre-application Mentorship (9th-11th grade)

Combined medical program applications are built over years, not days. Want to make sure you're ready for competitive BS/MD admissions by senior year? Prepare with Pre-Application advising. We focus on differentiating our students from the “crowd” because competitive applicants to BS/MD programs all have high grades, top scores, and strong extracurriculars.

• Academic course planning and strategy with a focus on bridging gaps, while keeping the student's interests
• Resume building with a focus on helping the student differentiate him/herself with a personal brand
• Volunteer and extracurricular advising
• Finding research internships and physician shadowing opportunities
• Summer program search and application advising, including essay help

BA-BS/MD Admissions Counseling (12th grade)

After years of hard work, want to make sure you make the most of it with a smooth college application process? We will help you put your best foot forward when it comes to BS/MD applications.

• Discovery Session - We get to know the student on a deeper level to allow the student to frame his or her story effectively
• Combined program search taking into account multiple complex factors
• Essay / personal statement coaching and review - including picking a topic, hooking the reader, and developing a story line
• Undergraduate and medical school interview preparation
• Developing a personal brand
• Obtaining the best letters of recommendations
• Comprehensive final application review
• Building an application journey and timeline
• Additional Support - Waitlist? Choosing from multiple admits? We’re here to help

Our BS/MD Testimonials and Results

87-90% of our combined medical applicants earn admissions to at least 1 combined medical program. Our median student earns admission into 3 programs. Over 97% would choose Ivy Planners if they had to repeat the college application process. Over 97% would refer Ivy Planners to a family member, friend, or colleague.

"Prompt responses and critique of the essays was extremely helpful. You were extremely flexible and generous with your time...You truly made a difference in this process and I will definitely recommend you to others."

- Rao M. (father of student accepted into multiple BS/MD programs)

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