What Our Students Are Saying:

“Studying for the USMLE Step 1 felt overwhelming -- I struggled with staying organized, motivated and confident in my progress. Working with Julia and Viv completely changed that. They not only helped me structure my study plan, but also made me feel like I wasn't alone in the process. They consistently acknowledged the effort I was putting in, which made a huge difference in staying focused and encouraged. Thanks to their support and guidance, I've successfully passed Step 1! There is truly no better dynamic duo, and I recommend them both wholeheartedly to anyone preparing for Step 1!”

“Vivian helped me so much during step 2 dedicated. She helped me stay organized in my study schedule and reevaluated every week with me to figure out what was working and what wasn't. When I hit a slump in the middle of dedicated, she brainstormed new strategies with me that ended up helping so much. She also went through difficult content with me in a super helpful way as well as test taking strategies. Overall, she was super organized, compassionate, and such a helpful tutor!!”

“Julia was more than just a tutor—she was a true mentor and unwavering source of support during my Step 1 dedicated period. Her attentiveness and kindness went beyond our scheduled sessions; she genuinely cared for my well-being and success. Knowing that she was just a text, call, or voice memo away gave me an immense sense of reassurance. Even when we weren’t officially meeting, she would drop thoughtful voice notes and check in, reminding me that I wasn’t alone in this journey. With Julia’s guidance, I went from struggling with failing practice scores to consistently scoring in the high 60s/mid-70s on my Step exams—a transformation that felt impossible before working with her. She didn’t just drill content; she helped me refine my test-taking strategy, identify high-yield weaknesses, and build the endurance needed for such a grueling exam. More than anything, she instilled a sense of confidence that carried me through test day and to a passing result! I walked in prepared, composed, and ready to tackle the challenge, all thanks to her dedicated support. I cannot overstate how much her mentorship meant to me, and I will always be grateful for the role she played in my success.”

“I would not have passed Step 1 without Julia! She helped me figure out a plan that worked for me and was so supportive of every step of the process. I was comfortable telling her what was and wasn't working, and she always helped problem-solve.”

“Dr. Vivian really helped me with my confidence and perception of questions. We worked practice questions together where she helped me struggle through the thinking process that is required to do well on these types of exams. She also reinvigorated my calendar for my study schedule and streamlined online resources for me to use. This helped save so much time and helped me to pass!”

“Viv helped me reorganize and streamline my study schedule. She made multiple suggestions for STEP 1 resources that proved to be very helpful for passing. We also worked through UWorld questions together and she would have me explain my reasoning, which changed the way that I approached questions. With her help, I had a jump of 15 points on my NBME practice tests in one month and passed STEP 1 on the first attempt.”

“I cannot recommend Julia enough! Step 1 is a marathon, not a sprint and Julia was there as the pacesetter, motivating me and keeping me focused. She always made time for me and went above and beyond to show support. What I appreciate most is how she tailored her approach to fit my unique needs. For instance, I struggled with developing and sticking to a study schedule, and she helped me create one that was not only effective but also realistic and tailored to my lifestyle and learning style. Her dedication and personalized approach made a huge difference in my step 1 preparation, and I am so grateful for all her guidance and support.”

“When I first reached out to Julia for tutoring, I was scoring in the mid to high 50s. After just our first session, she offered very practical advice on how to improve: from which topics to focus on, to how I should approach UWorld questions, and strategies for addressing my weak areas. Within just two weeks, I began to see real progress and improvement in my scores. I’m truly grateful for all the support and guidance Julia provided.”

“Having Vivian as my tutor elevated my experience in medical school. After I started working with her, my scores increased and I was studying more efficiently. Vivian created a custom study schedule for me that took into account my learning style as well as my strengths and weaknesses. She scheduled weekly meetings so that we could go over my progress and make any changes if needed. We also did practice questions together which was really helpful because it changed the way I read and understood the questions. Having somebody reason through the question and answer choices with me allowed me to better approach questions, even if I didn't always know the correct answer. In addition, we went through practice exams together and she highlighted the pertinent topics that were frequently tested on exams. Overall Vivian was a very supportive and helpful tutor who provided real techniques to improve my scores and study approach in general.”