Kelsey Blueprint MCAT Tutor

Meet Our MCAT Instructors

We strongly believe that students make bigger gains in their scores and get into better schools when they get the personalized help and attention of veteran instructors. Thats why we choose our instructors very carefully. Our instructors have:

Top scores (generally 98th or 99th percentile)
Years of teaching experience
A proven track record of helping students make quantitative score gains.

All our instructors are specifically focused on one-on-one personalized instruction. Rather than giving a lecture, they understand how to help individual students identify their specific strengths and weaknesses and what adjustments are needed to raise their scores. With Blueprint MCAT’s (formerly Next Step’s) one-on-one tutoring, you’ll work with a single instructor tasked with designing and executing a personalized learning plan based on your needs and diagnostic test scores.

Our MCAT Instructors

The following list presents a small cross-section of our 100+ available MCAT instructors. We add new instructors frequently. Your assigned tutor may not be listed here, and instructors listed may be booked or unavailable in your area. Our MCAT Advisors (each with over 8 years of experience in test prep) work with you to match you or your child to the best possible instructor for their MCAT private tutoring needs and timeline.

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Abbey

MCAT: 520

Education: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (Class of 2027); Indiana University, Chemistry and Spanish (2022)

Abbey believes the key to success on the MCAT is confidence, and builds a positive and collaborative classroom environment. She loves to break down complex concepts and passages in ways that are approachable, equipping students with strategies to do the same on test day. To her, the best part of teaching is seeing the growth in her students, both in their knowledge and in their mindset. Abbey served as an associate instructor in Organic and Inorganic Chemistry before joining Blueprint as an instructor and tutor in 2022. Outside the classroom, Abbey has studied antimicrobial resistance in an infectious disease lab and worked as a patient care technician in a medical-surgical unit. She is currently training for her third marathon, dabbling in sourdough baking, and traveling as much as possible before matriculating at Feinberg School of Medicine in August 2023.

Alexander

MCAT: 522

Education: University of Pennsylvania, MD (Expected 2026); University of Oxford, MSc Global Health Science and Epidemiology; King’s College London, BSc Biomedical Science

For Alex, the MCAT is about so much more than memorizing science facts: it is a carefully crafted puzzle box of a test that anyone can learn to crack. As an instructor for the Live Online Course, Alex loves connecting MCAT concepts to everyday life and reinforcing that the skills developed for the test will come in handy every day as a practicing physician. Alex got a perfect 132 on the Bio/Biochem and Psych/Soc sections after self-studying for the MCAT within the British educational system. A former rower at Oxford and King’s College, he especially enjoys teaching physiology, anatomy, and experimental design. Alex is attending the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine.

Anabel

MCAT: 518

Education: New York Medical College, MD (Expected 2027) University of Michigan, Microbiology

Anabel has tutored students in Physics and Organic Chemistry since 2018. Tutoring has always been a passion of hers and she is particularly interested in helping students overcome testing anxiety. She loves puzzles and likes to view the MCAT as one large puzzle that, with the right tools, anyone can solve. Anabel got a perfect score on the Psychology/Sociology section of her MCAT. Currently, she is a research technician in the Laboratory of Transfusion Biology at Columbia University Medical Center and enjoys volunteering in the Emergency Department of New York-Presbyterian. In her free time, she loves cooking, crocheting, and is training for a half marathon!

Angel

MCAT: 521

Education: Johns Hopkins University, B.S. in Neuroscience (Systems)

Angel has always had a passion for breaking down the most complex of terms and concepts into simple and digestible forms. Her first introduction to teaching was in 2017, her junior year of high school, helping her classmates and friends in her college level anatomy/physiology and microbiology courses to memorize and understand the extensive, often overwhelming, information. Her approach has always been to relate the topic to something the person was interested in or passionate about that didn’t directly pertain to the subject of study. Into her undergraduate studies, she continued her freelance tutoring in her neuroscience classes, always aiming to make the most effective, though often comical, connections between the subject matter and something guaranteed not to leave your head.

Angel spent about 4.5 months studying for the MCAT. These 4.5 months spanned the spring semester of her junior year in college. While also working in two neuroscience research labs, she learned the importance of balancing her schedule and using her daily life of intensive school and academia to her advantage, ensuring that even while she wasn’t actively studying, she was passively relating her daily experiences to MCAT fundamentals to build deeper connections. From her initial diagnostic exam, Angel had a 5-point increase in every section of the MCAT. When it comes to the MCAT, her motto is “nothing is ever too hard, and everything is interconnected.” Angel especially enjoys the puzzle analogy for the MCAT, looking at every question as fitting in with another.

Outside of teaching, Angel is an extensive neuroscience researcher, working as a research technician in a pediatric neurosurgery lab, a volunteer crisis counselor, and a neuroscience enthusiast (frequently volunteering in retirement homes and explaining concepts of memory to elderly people). A self-care aficionado, Angel spends her free time doing yoga and Pilates, most often while doing a face mask.

Angela

MCAT: 524

Education: Johns Hopkins University, BS in Molecular and Cellular Biology

Angela has been tutoring since 2013. Over the last 8 years, her favorite moments have been tackling the toughest questions together with her students. She looks forward to getting to know students better, both as a tutor and a partner in the learning process. She scored a perfect 132 on the Chemistry/Physics section and loves bringing in the methodical problem-solving approach from the latter to find success in all MCAT questions. Angela plans on matriculating into medical school this fall. In her spare time, she loves watching Formula 1, cooking up a storm, and finding new music.

Austin

MCAT: 525

Education: Education: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (expected 2027), Johns Hopkins University Postbaccalaureate, UCLA

Austin has been a standardized testing instructor since 2018. As a non-traditional premed, he has always enjoyed teaching students from diverse intellectual backgrounds and tailoring study plans to each student’s unique learning style. Austin scored a perfect 132 on the CARS and the Psych/Soc sections of the MCAT and believes that closely analyzing practice results is key to making large improvements on test day. He currently works as a psychiatry extern at Mount Sinai hospital in New York City and spends his free time skateboarding, rock climbing, and watching the Sacramento Kings lose.

Avery

MCAT: 521

Education: McMaster University, MD (Class of 2026); McMaster University, H.B.Sc in Neuroscience

Avery has been peer tutoring since 2019. For Avery, education has always been about quality over quantity. They are a big advocate for healthy study habits and living a fulfilling life. Maintaining a full-time job, attending concerts, and going on thrift hauls were pivotal parts of Avery’s MCAT journey. With a score of 131 in 3 out of 4 sections of the test… it seems to have worked out pretty well for them.

Avery loves talking shop about new and creative ways to master content and is always brimming with psychological theories to back it up. Speaking of theories, Avery is working on their thesis in the clinical psychology of pain at the Michael G. Degroot Chronic Pain Clinic at McMaster University Hospital. Avery is also ramping up for their first year of medical school at McMaster. When they aren’t working on their research or studying, you can catch Avery performing drag, tending to their garden, and looking after their pet fish.

Bibhav

MCAT: 523

Education: Sidney Kimmel Medical College (Class of 2026); Johns Hopkins University (2020) B.S. Biomedical Engineering

Bibhav has been teaching various subjects, ranging from Multivariable Calculus to MCAT Instruction since 2015. Bibhav views teaching as a way to empower others to reach their full potential, acknowledging that each student has their own unique learning style. Bibhav scored a perfect 132 on the Biology/Biochemistry section of the MCAT, validating his philosophy that developing shrewd problem solving and reasoning skills are the keys to success on the exam. With his passion for inspiring others to succeed in a way that is fun and engaging, Bibhav wishes to instill a strong sense of confidence in his students starting their journey into medicine. Outside of MCAT instruction, Bibhav's other professional interests include medical device innovation, clinical ophthalmology research, and volunteering at the free ophthalmology clinic to provide eye care to those who are uninsured. Bibhav is currently a medical student at Sidney Kimmel Medical College. In his free time, he enjoys karaoke, working out, playing guitar, trying new recipes, and going for an evening run along the Delaware River.

Bilal

MCAT: 523

Education: University of California, Los Angeles; BS in Physiological Sciences

As a student who faced challenges when preparing to take the MCAT, Bilal understands the mental struggles that come with taking the MCAT beyond the content knowledge. The MCAT is a high-pressure exam and test anxiety is real. Bilal loves to provide the confidence and reassurance for his students to work through that anxiety to reach their true potential. Having tutored undergraduate chemistry and biology since 2020, he has experience working with a variety of students and learning styles. Bilal scored a perfect 132 on the Psych/Soc section of the MCAT, and believes that everyone has the potential to achieve similar success. While the content is the most intimidating aspect of the MCAT, proper strategies and test-taking tips are almost nearly as important in being able to crack the MCAT. Watching students work through problems and have those "lightbulb" moments are the highlights of his time spent teaching. He hopes to experience those moments with all the students he works with!

Currently, Bilal works as a healthcare consultant at a healthcare consulting firm in Los Angeles. When not working, Bilal loves to surf the waves, play beach volleyball, hit the gym, or play chess (despite being not the greatest at it).

Carl

MCAT: 527

Education: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) | Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology

Carl has been teaching since 2020 across topics ranging from premed coursework to sports coaching. Across his experience, Carl has seen the importance of framing concepts in a variety of ways so each student achieves their breakthrough learning moment. Carl teaches because he loves seeing his students' progress over time and self-confidence by the end of the learning process. Ultimately, he sees the MCAT as a prime opportunity for this growth, and is excited to help his students navigate the test and unlock their maximum potential! Carl scored a perfect 132 on the Chem/Phys, Bio/Biochem, and Psych/Soc sections, and looks forward to sharing his insights with students. Outside of devising test conquering strategies, Carl has research projects in CAR T-cell therapy and emergency medicine. In his free time he is cooking, shooting macro photography, or playing badminton.

Dominique

MCAT: 519

Education: University of Florida College of Medicine Class of 2024; Vanderbilt University Class of 2019, Biomedical Engineering and Neuroscience

Dominique has been tutoring students in science courses since 2015, and she started tutoring for the MCAT in 2019. As an MCAT tutor, she enjoys taking an individualized approach to helping her students find the best study and exam strategy! Because every student is unique, she believes that unique and effective study and exam strategies are key to doing well! She has a 4.0 science GPA and scored a 519 on the MCAT, after increasing her CARS score by more than 20 percentiles. As a first-year medical student, she volunteers at the free clinic, mentors undergraduates, and conducts pancreatic cancer research. In her spare time, she loves to cook, dance, and watch Netflix!

Dorothy

MCAT: 520

Education: The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Whitworth University | Biology, Chemistry, Music

After graduating from Whitworth University with dual degrees in Biology and Chemistry, Dorothy is now an MD candidate at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Since 2016, she has been teaching in various capacities in areas ranging from STEM to outdoor recreation and music. With diverse teaching experiences, including a year-long Fulbright English teaching fellowship in Taiwan, Dorothy enjoys customizing approaches for unique learning styles and empowering students to master the concepts they find most challenging. On her official MCAT, Dorothy scored in the 99th percentile in both the Chem/Phys and Psych/Soc sections. In her free time, you can find her trying new recipes, fiddling around at the piano, or training for her next marathon.

Here's what one of her recent students said about her:

"Dorothy was always patient and explained concepts in a way that was clear and easy to understand. Best of all, I never felt like she judged me for not knowing something I maybe should have. She just really focused on teaching the material in a way that is clear and consistent. She's also an incredibly kind person and I was always so comfortable asking her questions. And if she didn't know the answer she would tell me so and take the time to learn it herself -- to me, that was proof that she was a great tutor, because she never pretended that she knew what she was talking about when she didn't. She truly cared about my success. All in all, Dorothy is a wonderful person and she is easily one of the best tutors that I ever had." - Deena O.

Evan

MCAT: 527

Education: University of Kansas B.S in Molecular Biology, minors in Spanish and Psychology

Evan began teaching and tutoring in 2020, while he was an undergraduate at the University of Kansas. He began by tutoring students in genetics, organic chemistry, and biology. After Evan took the MCAT in March 2021, he swiftly joined the Blueprint team, and has been teaching and tutoring the MCAT ever since. For Evan, tutoring and teaching are fantastic ways to help promising students to reach their potentials. With a special emphasis on strategy and practice, Evan understands that the MCAT is a solvable puzzle in which students combine their scientific knowledge, logic, and critical-reading skills to demonstrate to medical school admissions committees their readiness to become physicians. Evan particularly enjoys showing students how even the most intimidating MCAT questions can be broken down into simpler steps, and can therefore be much more straightforward than they seemed at first glance. Outside of tutoring, Evan spent time working as a medical scribe, volunteering as an interpreter for Spanish-speaking patients, and residing over the University of Kansas' Peer Health Education program. Evan now works in a neurosurgery research lab. An avid sports fan, Evan loves the Kansas City Chiefs, but also enjoys spending time reading books about science fiction, fantasy, and science.

Gabriel

MCAT: 520

Education: Baylor University, Cell and Molecular Biology, Business Admin. Minor

Gabriel has been tutoring at Baylor while lecturing a course for first-year students since 2019. Gabriel loves teaching because it offers an opportunity to guide and help others grow as students and individuals. His favorite teaching moments come when students arrive at a realization that ties an entire picture together for them, and they come away with a newfound appreciation for the subject at hand. He has a 4.0 overall GPA and currently does vaccination attitudes research, is the head teaching assistant for his laparoscopic surgery course, and is very involved with medical missions. Outside of school, Gabriel loves to mountain bike, cook, and play with his rescue dog named Chef!

George

MCAT: 524

Education: University of Toronto, MD (Class of 2025); University of Ottawa, Biomedical Science (Valedictorian 2021)

With more than 10 years of teaching experience, George has helped students reach their tailored academic goals as an award-winning tutor, mentor, and teaching assistant. After scoring a 100th percentile MCAT score (132s in C/P, B/B, and P/S) and obtaining a perfect 4.0 GPA, George has amassed a repertoire of clever mnemonics, funny anecdotes, and test-taking strategies to help his students better understand, retain, and apply course concepts. Beyond the classroom, George has completed a number of research projects in biochemistry, genetics, and SARS-CoV-2 virology. He runs a YouTube channel on the side, does an amazing "David Attenborough" accent, and has a healthy obsession for sunset chasing. Currently, he studies medicine at the University of Toronto, and spends most of his free time playing volleyball at the beach!

Hannah

MCAT: 520

Education: University of Toronto, Medicine (expected 2026); McMaster University, Health Sciences (Honours)

Hannah sees each of her students as an individual with their own strengths and learning style that works for them. She is always willing to adapt to a student’s needs and sees teaching as a partnership, not just a service. As someone who has taught not only Physics, AP Chemistry, and a university Anatomy and Physiology course, but also essay writing, experimental probe operation, and vocal technique, she knows that different students and different subjects call for unique approaches to match. Most importantly, Hannah knows that the MCAT is a challenge that ANYONE can conquer, given the right tools, preparation, and attitude. Hannah got a 131 in three sections, including CARS — the result of her balanced, all-rounder approach to both the sciences and the humanities. She is currently in medical school, volunteers in education programs for children with vision loss, and loves movies, board games, dancing, and making cocktails.

Henry

MCAT: 520

Henry has been teaching since graduating college in 2011. He has taught in numerous contexts, from rural Rwanda to a wilderness youth corps to an American high school. This experience has left Henry a strong believer in getting to truly know his students, listening to understand how they learn, and adapting to meet every student where they are. He especially loves opportunities to work with students on the subjects they struggle with. Henry scored a 132 on CARS and likes to remind students that careful reading helps with every section of the test, not just CARS. Henry will begin medical school this coming fall. In his spare time, Henry likes to spend time outdoors (hiking, biking, and anything involving a boat), play his drums, and read bad fantasy novels.

Hunter

MCAT: 521

Education: Arizona State University, Biochemistry

Hunter is an MCAT prep veteran with years of experience under his belt. After graduating from Arizona State he decided to take a gap year and teach science with a local non-profit. In-between hosting dissection labs for kids and lighting himself on fire for chemistry demonstrations, Hunter decided that it was time to get back on the pre-med track. After taking the MCAT, he realized that teaching was his calling. When he isn’t using his MCAT expertise and to help premeds ace the exam, Hunter likes to brush up on his acting and performance skills by working on film projects in his spare time.

Ian

MCAT: 525

Education: McMaster Medical School (expected 2026), Queen's University, BSc Honours Environmental Science, SSP in Biology, University of Guelph, MSc Environmental Science

Ian has a diversity of experiences he draws on to keep learners engaged. He especially relates with students who found their calling later in life, and those who are challenged with balancing their MCAT prep with an existing career. For all students, he understands it can be a struggle to keep balance while preparing for a stellar MCAT performance. From his plentiful supply of personal cautionary tales, he enjoys pointing out the pitfalls he fell into so others can learn to avoid them while hopefully getting a chuckle. While fun, these stories really just complement his real focus; sharing effective strategies and tips that were critical on his own MCAT journey to a 100th percentile score (525). He particularly likes sharing strategies he used to ace the notorious CARS section with a 132. In his free time, he enjoys binging on tv shows and finding new hiking trails where he and his wife try to keep up with their dog.

Jacqueline

MCAT: 520

Education: University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine (expected 2027). University of Pennsylvania, Jerome Fisher Program in Management and Technology, 2016.

Jackie has been peer tutoring since 2007. As someone who has experienced learning at four different elementary schools, they believe that education is the key to equity. Their favorite part of teaching is the "lightbulb" moment when a new approach finally makes things make sense. They strongly believe that test-taking is a skill that can be mastered and that maintenance of mental health while prepping for exams like the MCAT is of utmost importance. As a non-traditional student who took the MCAT over a decade after they had completed prerequisites and who studied while working full-time, they received a perfect score on the Bio/Biochem section. In their spare time, they love making friends with neighborhood animals, building mechanical keyboards, visiting local farmers' markets and playing pickleball.

Julia

MCAT: 525

Education: Yale School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Psychobiology

Julia studied for and took the MCAT in 2021, and joined Blueprint because she wanted to teach for the company that reshaped her entire approach to the MCAT! To Julia, teaching means more than just lecturing on content and solving problems; she believes that a central part is helping individuals find their motivation and develop a mindset of consistency. Julia got a perfect 132 on both the Bio/Biochem and Psych/Soc sections, and is passionate about helping students find their own optimal studying approach. She obtained her bachelors degree at UCLA, and is an avid clinical researcher in emergency medicine and plastic surgery. In any spare time she gets, you’ll probably find her lifting heavy weights, curating her prized Spotify playlists, or wandering the grocery store aisles for fun.

Kat

MCAT: 523

Education: Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford University, Human Biology (2020)

For Kat, MCAT teaching goes beyond explaining concepts and answering questions. Teaching is also about helping students develop the confidence, critical thinking skills, and study habits that will not only allow them to succeed on MCAT test day, but will carry over into medical school and throughout their lives. Kat got a perfect 132 on the Bio/Biochem and Psych/Soc sections of the MCAT and likes to remind students that, with a foundational understanding of content and strong problem-solving skills, you don't need to know everything in order to achieve a perfect score. A former D1 athlete and lover of games, Kat enjoys working with students to help them view the MCAT as a puzzle and ultimately "crack the MCAT code". Currently, Kat is a first year medical student at Stanford University School of Medicine. In her free time, Kat can usually be found hiking, skiing, or playing beach volleyball!

Kristy

MCAT: 520

Education: Washington University in St. Louis | Microbiology, Psychology, Film & Media Studies (expected 2024)

Kristy often says that the MCAT is not an exam– it’s an intellectual marathon designed to put your critical thinking skills to the test! Before joining Blueprint as an MCAT Instructor and tutor in 2023, Kristy fell in love with tutoring while working with children from low-income families over Zoom during the pandemic and serving as an Assistant Instructor for the Biology Department at WashU. Dedicated to emphasizing the importance of balance while studying for the MCAT, Kristy was able to score an even 130 in every category on the exam, making her a reliable resource for any section! While finishing her bachelor’s degree at Washington University in St. Louis, Kristy works part-time as both an urgent care medical tech and a clinical research assistant at St. Louis Children's Hospital. In her free time, Kristy enjoys serving as a Resident Advisor for freshman students, taking Zumba classes, acting in musicals and plays, playing the harmonica, and binge-watching Gordon Ramsay cooking shows.

Leah

MCAT: 519

Education: Baylor University, BBA: Business Fellows, Economics

Leah has tutored science courses since 2017 and taught them since 2019, with experience teaching science to students ranging from fifth graders to undergraduates. For her, teaching provides the invaluable opportunity to apply and share her knowledge with others in a way that helps them reach their goals. For Leah, the MCAT provides a new way of thinking and a significant opportunity for intellectual and personal growth. She enjoys the challenge of tailoring her sessions to accommodate multiple learning styles and helping her students gain academic confidence. Leah obtained her undergraduate degree from Baylor University, concentrating in healthcare economics and maintained an overall 4.0 GPA. She will matriculate to medical school in August 2023 and is excited to help students tackle the MCAT and strive towards their future goals. In her free time, Leah is an avid photographer and runs a portrait and sports photography business. She also loves spending time with friends, exercising, and being outdoors.

Meera

MCAT: 528

Education: University of Toronto Medical School (2026), McMaster University, Health Sciences

Meera has been actively involved in tutoring since 2019, in all subjects ranging from languages to the sciences. For her, teaching is all about harnessing the individualities of each student to find the study strategies and approaches that work best for them! She hopes to share her experiences, blunders, and lessons she’s learned along the way of studying for the MCAT to help people along their path to success. Meera is currently in medical school in Toronto, and works with student-led equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives to promote equity within STEM. In her spare time, she loves playing the guitar, scrapbooking, and taking pictures of food.

Mitchell

MCAT: 523

Education: The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (expected 2025)

Mitch started his teaching career at Blueprint as an MCAT instructor and tutor in 2021. He believes that anyone can succeed at the MCAT but knows that the path will look different for each individual. With this in mind, Mitch loves to provide personalized assistance in both classes and tutoring sessions. Acing the Bio/Biochem section with a 132, Mitchell stresses the importance of efficient studying to minimize time spent on material students have already perfected. Outside of tutoring, Mitch works in a genomic immunology lab. In his free time, he enjoys backpacking, rock climbing, skiing, and trying new foods. Mitchell balanced having a full-time job and studying for the MCAT while managing to still enjoy life. He’s excited to help his students integrate healthy study habits so they can do the same.

Nicole

MCAT: 520

Education: Northeastern University, Biochemistry

Nicole has been teaching for over four years. In college, she has tutored Boston Public School students in STEM. She also gives biweekly lectures on topics such as housing discrimination, environmental justice, and health equity to first-year students. Her favorite part of tutoring is breaking down concepts to make difficult material more approachable. Outside of teaching, Nicole is a neuroscience researcher, and she runs an initiative to support women in research at her university. In her free time, she loves to play classical flute, take care of her many house plants, and explore the city.

Noor

MCAT: 519

Education: Stanford School of Medicine (Expected 2027); Harvard University, MSc Global Health and Population, 2019; University of California, Los Angeles, BSc Human Biology and Society, 2017

Noor is passionate about tackling test-taking anxiety amongst students studying for the MCAT and helping them achieve a level of confidence that helps them soar to their dream MCAT score. Noor achieved a perfect 132 on the Psych/Soc section. As a non-traditional student, Noor understands the difficulty in prepping for the MCAT while maintaining a full-time job and engaging in other activities and responsibilities. She is excited to share her experiences and tips on how to juggle the expectations of adult life while still efficiently studying for the MCAT and doing great on the exam. Noor brings her years of experience in tutoring high school students in basic sciences, providing college and graduate personal statement advice and mentorship, and TAing for professors during her Masters.

Noor is currently a Research Coordinator in the Department of Global Health at the University of Washington working on vital research to empower women living with HIV in Kenya in their family planning choices. Noor has various research, volunteer, and work experiences that span the healthcare and public/global health fields. She has worked as a researcher in many different institutions including Johns Hopkins and Harvard Medical School. In her free time, Noor likes to play with her cat Luna, go on hikes, and explore new coffee shops. Noor plans to matriculate into medical school in Fall of 2023 and is excited to be a physician and public health researcher that incorporates social justice advocacy in her practice and work.

Pablo

MCAT: 523

Education: University of Toronto, MD (expected 2026); York University, Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology (Hons)

Pablo is a passionate and engaging MCAT instructor, dedicated to empowering students with the skills and knowledge needed to unlock incredible MCAT scores. Knowing that every student has their own unique learning styles, strengths, and areas for improvement, Pablo actively customizes learning plans for the unique needs each one of his mentees. He especially enjoys teaching students the problem-solving skills necessary to tackle even the most challenging questions in the Physics/Chem and Bio/Biochem parts of the MCAT, two sections in which he scored perfect 132’s. Pablo’s engaging teaching style, focused on connecting MCAT content to real-world applications, combined with his motivation to help students achieve their dreams of becoming physicians, always make his classes exciting and motivating places to learn. Pablo is currently studying in medical school at the University of Toronto and is furthering research in the fields of immunology and allergy, as well as diabetes. In his spare time, he loves to go on long bike rides, birdwatching, playing ukulele, and learning Spanish.

Paul

MCAT: 519

Education: UT San Antonio Long School of Medicine Class of 2025, Texas State University, MS Therapeutic Recreation Texas A&M University, BA Philosophy/History

Paul worked as a tutor for Texas A&M's athletic department tutoring student athletes in multiple subjects during his undergraduate education, additionally he has 3 years of experience teaching at the college level at California State University, Sacramento. Paul has also been teaching Blueprint's Live Online course since 2020. He loves tutoring because it allows him to meet each student where they are in their preparation and help them grow from there; his favorite moments are when students have an ""aha"" moment when a difficult concept finally clicks for them. As a non-traditional premedical student without a science background he scored in the 99th percentile on the Bio/Biochem section. When not working or in the classroom, he can be found training for marathons and triathlons.

Pooja

MCAT: 523

Education: Boston University, Human Physiology (2021). Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, M.D. (2026)

Pooja has been tutoring for the MCAT since July of 2020 and has tutored for relevant science courses since 2018. For her, the best part of tutoring is using the way her students learn to enable them to maximize their full potential. Pooja got a perfect 132 on the Psych/Soc section and a 131 on both the Chem/Phys and Bio/Biochem sections and makes sure her students understand not only the content but also the experiments and key strategies. In medical school, Pooja serves as a part of her school's Dean's Advisory Committee on class council, is leading a quality improvement project that involves 4 student run-free clinics, and is a co-president of her school's Broadway Haven Players student performance group. In her spare time, she likes to watch TV shows, cook with her friends, and explore New York City.

Roy

MCAT: 521

Education: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, MD (Expected 2027); Colby College, BA in Physics.

Roy has taught and tutored for over a decade and is a devoted educator. In the classroom, Roy has focused on developing confident, knowledgeable, and passionate math and physics students, and he is thrilled to bring his teaching experience to instructing for the MCAT. Roy earned a 132 on his Bio/Biochem section of the MCAT, which he says is a testament to his active learning strategies during his preparation. Roy works on honing his home cooking skills in his spare time and is a passionate track and field enthusiast. Roy believes that thinking about the overlapping themes between the sections is best for MCAT prep. If he can help students think this way, he believes they will proceed through the passages more confidently.

Ryan

MCAT: 523

Education: University of Toronto, MD (Class of 2026); University of Toronto, MSc (Biochemistry); Western University, Medical Science

Ryan has been involved in teaching since 2019, in subjects including math, physics, chemistry and biology. With experience working with elementary, high school and university students, Ryan has helped students reach their academic goals by tailoring the teaching to their individual needs and preferences. He hopes to create a warm and welcoming environment where all students are comfortable and confident to learn. Ryan is currently in medical school in Toronto and has worked on several clinical and biochemistry research projects. In his spare time, he enjoys karaoke and board games.

Sammy

MCAT: 520

Education: Stanford University, Human Biology

A former varsity athlete, Sammy knows the importance of setting a routine and finding opportunity in challenging moments— especially with MCAT studying. Sammy took the MCAT twice and sees tutoring as a way to help students make the proper adjustments in study habits and critical thinking skills in order to crush the MCAT. With a perfect 132 on the Psych/Soc section, Sammy wants to remind students that with confidence and strong problem-solving skills, you don’t need to memorize everything to achieve a perfect score. In the past few years, Sammy has TA’d multiple science classes at Stanford and taught emergency medical curriculum to high schoolers. At Stanford, Sammy currently teaches college sophomores in Human Biology and volunteers as an EMT. In her spare time, you can find Sammy posting to her dog Nigel’s Instagram, watching football, or spending time on the water or the mountains.

Sarah

MCAT: 525

Education: University of Alabama at Birmingham, B.S. Physics (Honors); Baylor College of Medicine (expected 2031)

For Sarah, teaching is a cherished opportunity to help students develop the confidence to achieve their dreams. She has been teaching since 2016 and knows how to create a positive, engaging learning environment and tailor her lessons to any student’s needs. On her official MCAT, she achieved a 100th percentile score and earned a perfect 132 on the Chem/Phs and Psych/Soc sections alongside maintaining a 4.0 GPA - without memorizing every little test-taking detail! Outside the classroom, Sarah is passionate about medical and technology innovation. She is a NASA Space Grant Awardee for her biophysics research, previously led her undergraduate research group to study hydroponics-based agriculture, and is currently founding a statewide disability health services resource. She is excited to matriculate into Baylor College of Medicine’s MSTP where she will earn her MD at Baylor and complete her PhD in Bioengineering at Rice University. In her free time, she loves curling up with some tea and binging sci-fi books, playing Minecraft, or exploring the outdoors.

Shruthi

MCAT: 527

Education: Columbia Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons (2026) University of Pittsburgh (2022): BS in Neuroscience, BA in English Writing

Shruthi hails from Pittsburgh and has been teaching for the MCAT since 2022. She is passionate about helping students break through plateaus and finding ways to strategically navigate the twists and turns of the MCAT. The “a-ha” moments of her students is what has always motivated her love for teaching and she is excited to partner with those embarking on the MCAT journey. She scored a perfect 132 on Bio/Biochem, Psych/Soc, and CARS. As a current medical student, she’s grateful for the skills she gleaned from preparing, such as interdisciplinary synthesis & experimental reasoning. She expects to graduate from Columbia in 2026. As a medical student she is involved in Q Clinic, a LGBT+ health student-run clinic focused on care for uninsured populations, neuropsychology research, and is the medical student representative of the Columbia University Senate. In her free time, she enjoys singing, lifting, poetry, and football (Steelers all the way!)

Tanner

MCAT: 525

Education: UT Southwestern (expected 2024); Brigham Young University, Economics

Tanner began tutoring math and science in high school, and has since expanded to tutoring for the ACT, SAT, college courses, and the MCAT. Tanner’s favorite part of teaching is the chance to help students break through the next mental barrier and really get excited about understanding the material. When students can teach him, he knows he has succeeded! Tanner nailed a 132 on both the chemical/physical sciences and the psych/sociology sections of the MCAT. The analytical skills he learned while preparing for the MCAT have paid dividends in his first year of medical school. When he has some free time, Tanner most enjoys teaching anatomy to his two children and cooking with his wife.

Taylor

MCAT: 523

Education: Stanford University, MS in Bioengineering (’20), BS in Biology (’19)

Taylor has been tutoring college-level science courses since 2013 and assistant teaching full classes since 2019. As a full-time tutor and instructor for Blueprint, she loves getting to work with students from a wide variety of backgrounds and tailoring content and strategy to meet them where they are. Taylor earned a 99th percentile MCAT score with perfect 132s on both CARS and Psych/Soc. She wants to help each of her students achieve their own goal scores by building a toolbox of diverse tricks and strategies that go beyond content knowledge alone. No matter what, she strives to make your MCAT prep time as engaging, accessible, and efficient as possible. When she’s not discussing science or test-taking strategy, Taylor enjoys reading sci-fi, seeing musical theater performances, and exploring Seattle.

Trevor

MCAT: 519

Education: University of California, Santa Barbara B.S. in the Biological Sciences (Distinction in the Major)

Trevor has been teaching the MCAT since 2020 and believes that tutoring not only serves the purpose of helping students better understand difficult material, but also provides them with the opportunity to discover how they learn best. He most enjoys being a part of those breakthrough moments when a certain learning approach just seems to click and previously difficult material begins to be understood with ease. Prior to becoming a tutor, Trevor worked as a clinical EMT in the MedSurg/ICU department of a critical access hospital and enjoys spending his free time either grilling, snowboarding, or competitively powerlifting.

Ty

MCAT: 519

Education: The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix (expected 2027), Brigham Young University, B.S. in Neuroscience 2022

Ty has been an MCAT tutor and instructor since 2021, and has been tutoring in pre-med prerequisites like general chemistry, microbiology, and biochemistry since 2019. As a lover of personal growth, Ty’s favorite part of tutoring is building confidence and breaking down intimidating concepts into digestible parts. He tremendously values conceptual understanding and establishing real-world connections, and especially emphasizes strategy and growth mindset when it comes to the MCAT. In his gap year before medical school, Ty enjoys playing pickup basketball, getting lost in good books, traveling with his wife, and practicing landscape/wildlife photography.

William

MCAT: 522

Education: University of California, Davis; BS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

William has been teaching and tutoring since 2015 and loves sharing his enthusiasm for learning with others. His favorite part of teaching is seeing that metaphorical light bulb when a student grasps a challenging topic. William was a student of Blueprint to study for his own MCAT and loved the experience so much that he wanted to apply his skills toward helping other premed students prepare for their big exam. He particularly enjoys teaching MCAT strategy and efficiency so that students are ready to tackle anything on test day. William knows that life can sometimes get in the way of studying goals. He lost several weeks of studying for the test due to a major surgery; however, with careful planning and using the tools provided by Blueprint, he was able to overcome this obstacle and get a 522 on test day (99th percentile). When he is not pursuing his passion for teaching William loves to snowboard, surf fish, backpack, play video and board games, and play soccer.

Zasca

MCAT: 523

Education: NYU Grossman School of Medicine, MD (expected 2027); USC, BS Neuroscience (2022)

During her time at USC, Zasca worked as a Supplemental Instructor for biology, a teaching assistant for her web development classes, and a private tutor. She loves teaching and seeing students grow throughout her time with her, and she especially enjoys helping her students stay motivated and positive throughout the process. Additionally, her approach to teaching is creative and individualized, ensuring students will benefit regardless of learning style. Zasca got a perfect 132 on both the Chem/Phys and the Psych/Soc sections and loves to emphasize to her students that knowing your strengths and weaknesses will lead to much more efficient studying. Zasca has been admitted into medical school and will start at NYU Grossman in July. In the meantime, she has been working as a medical assistant, going on long runs, going to concerts, and trying out new recipes.

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