My Story

The Reality of the "Grind"

When I began my MCAT journey, I had just started working full-time in research after several years as an AP Calculus teacher. I had studied abstract math in college and had almost no foundation in science, so I needed to cover everything. In addition to working I was taking the prerequisites, volunteering, and getting involved with my church. I was barely keeping up at best, and my wife did a lot to help me keep going. 

I didn't have the time to hunt for content, and I couldn't afford a thousand-dollar prep course. I needed a way to study that was efficient, targeted, and cost-effective.

Strategy Over Stress

My background as an educator gave me a unique advantage: I knew how to deconstruct an exam. I built a curriculum based strictly on the official AAMC outline, skimming donated books and scouring the internet to fill the gaps.

The journey wasn't perfect. I faced burnout and saw my practice scores trend downward until I forced myself to rest. Even after I took the exam I would have believed any score that came back from a 490-528. There was uncertainty the whole way. So if you are feeling unsure, you are in good company.

However, I finished my premed journey with a 99th percentile score and an acceptance to NYU Grossman School of Medicine. I spent my application year helping a few others prepare, and through that this platform was started. 

What Makes This Platform Different?

I built this site to provide the structure I wish I had during my own review. Beyond the content, there are two unique aspects to this platform:

1. A Truly Integrated Study Calendar

Most study schedules are fragmented—one for content, one for question banks, and another for full-lengths. This site features an integrated calendar designed to house every single part of your journey in one place. Whether you are working full-time or balancing a heavy course load, this tool helps you visualize your progress and stay on track without the mental clutter.

2. A Living, Evolving Resource

The content review here is designed to be comprehensive and "sufficient" from day one. However, I believe in the power of the collective. This site is built so that the community can continuously improve it. If you find a better way to explain a concept or a more helpful mnemonic, the platform is set up to grow and adapt. It is a resource built by students, for students.

Our Mission

The journey to medical school is tough, and the culture can often feel isolating. I was only able to make it through thanks to the AAMC Fee Assistance Program and a scholarship from my church.

This platform is my way of paying that forward. I want this to be a place of support and lifting each other up, just as medicine should be. I hope this is a small help to the next class of future doctors.