"My name is Ray Shah and I’m an Anthropology & Biology student from Robbinsville, NJ. I am writing this as a testament of thanks to Calvin for his help with my secondary essays. Although it’s only October at the time of writing this, I am overjoyed to report that I’ve received 11 interview invites, including to Feinberg (Northwestern University), Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai, and University of Michigan (where I was recently accepted!). I truly believe that my writing, especially in my secondaries, is what helped catapult me to such early success in the cycle and separated me from others with similar stats and strong extracurriculars. One aspect of Calvin’s service that immediately stood out to me was his keen awareness of what medical schools are looking for in their secondaries. As someone who’s always been a reasonably strong writer, I knew I wouldn’t need assistance with grammar or punctuation; rather, I knew I’d benefit most from advice on how to best convey my ideas in the most compelling fashion. In this regard, Calvin was indispensable in pointing out when a certain idea stem or concept could be improved upon and always provided incredibly detailed comments on how to do so with the option to chat about it over Zoom as well. Overall, Calvin has an incredible intuition about the “big picture” of what schools are asking for in their secondaries. Leveraging his advice, I’ve been able to rewrite my drafts and submit essays I was proud of and could be confident in. Another aspect of working with Calvin that surprised me was his pace. Calvin never spent more than 48 hours to return comments on my essays with an average time of around 24 hours – a remarkable turnaround pace for someone in medical school. I think this speaks to his raw dedication toward his students, work ethic, and organization. I sincerely believe if you’re looking for someone to elevate your writing during the medical school application process, I cannot conceive of a more qualified mentor than Calvin." -Ray

“When I began the process of applying to medical school, I was extremely confused by the ins and outs of the process. Additionally, my pre-medical advisors at my university were often unable to provide the in-depth support I was seeking. However, this process was radically simplified for me once Calvin became my mentor. He coached me through the MCAT, which allowed me to score in the 90th percentile, and he has been critical in editing my personal statement, primaries, and secondaries. So far, I have received two MD interview invites early in the cycle, which Calvin helped me prepare for. More than his deep understanding of what constitutes a strong application, Calvin is an outstanding mentor because of his warm, genial personality. He has approached every aspect of my application with a nonjudgmental and caring attitude which has only enhanced our collaboration. Without his help, I would not be where I am in the cycle today. I recommend him without reservation to anyone who seeks a knowledgeable and supportive mentor in their premedical journey.” -MC

"Calvin was amazing! I was worried about how to convey my personality and desire to pursue medicine in my essays, but Calvin gave invaluable feedback and advice. I am so appreciative of his meticulous reviews of my drafts and willingness to answer questions. He was incredibly positive and supportive throughout this stressful process, and I highly recommend using his services if you want to present yourself to admissions committees in the best light possible." -TN