Looking for a trusted advisor to help you get into medical school?
Getting into medical school is tougher than ever. We've all heard stories of qualified applicants who didn't get in anywhere.
Having a strong GPA and MCAT score, conducting research, shadowing physicians for 100s of hours, doing tons of extracurriculars, and getting great recommendation letters is unfortunately not enough.
There is so much misinformation about what it takes to get into medical school. Whereas some of what you read and hear is accurate, much of it isn't.
How do you decide?
Even worse, you may be stressing yourself out by comparing yourself to other premeds out of worry that you're missing something critical to getting in.
Despite feeling like every other med school applicant has accomplished at least as much as you have, we can help you stand out to get admissions committees' attention.
Our highly individualized, data-driven, and exclusive approach to admissions consulting will allow you tell an engaging story through all of your application materials about why you're uniquely fit to become a physician.
In fact, for nearly 20 years, over 90% of our students have gotten into AT LEAST one U.S. med school—the first time they apply!
Some of the med schools to which our students have been accepted:
Even more meaningful than this "Accepted To" list, is the excitement our students express when they finally break through the monstrous med school admissions process. Here are some examples of the messages we routinely receive from students:
How we can help you get into medical school
Our comprehensive services are designed to:
Guide you with developing your application theme and narrative so that adcoms can easily understand how you’ll excel in medicine
Help you write and refine an outstanding AMCAS personal statement without sounding cliche to demonstrate your passion for medicine—even if you're struggling to find the right topic
Assist you with deciding where to apply to maximize admissions odds based on your stats and preferred locations while balancing safety, target, and reach schools
Effectively and interestingly discuss extracurriculars in the Work/Activities section of your AMCAS application
Prepare you for Casper and AAMC PREview so that you can achieve a perfect score on these single-attempt exams
Help you craft unique secondary essays within word limits, even when you're feeling essay fatigue
Turn your work around within 24 to 48 hours
Ensure that you stick to an admissions timeline to take advantage of the rolling admissions process and reduce stress
Prepare you to ace admissions interviews through mock interviews and additional role plays for difficult-to-answer questions
Support you whenever you're feeling super stressed or under intense pressure
Answer all of your med school-related questions to remove the mystery from the admissions process
What differentiates us from other med school admissions consultants
98+% Acceptance Rate
In the last 5 years, 98.9% of all reporting full plan students got into at least one school.
Nearly 20 Years of Experience
We've been helping students get into top medical schools for nearly 20 years.
Admissions Experience
Consultants who have served on admissions committees at top medical schools.
Meet some of our medical school admissions advisors
Nick Andrade, MD, JOhns hopkins
COURTNEY TOOMBS, MD, YALE
leangelo hall, MD, harvard
amanda davis, md, penn
How we support our students
Once our students complete the application process, we like to have a debriefing conversation with them to understand how we can support students better and better each year. The three points our students consistently mention about why they appreciated our support—beyond our students' 90+% success rate—are:
Reputation For Quality
When we say "unlimited" essay support, we mean it. We once edited a student's personal statement 14 times until it was strong enough. Now, most of our students' personal statements don't take that long to edit (most students need 4-5 rounds), but we want to emphasize that we'll do whatever it takes to help you get in.
Fast Turnaround Times
We commit to our advertised 48-hour essay turnaround times. Whether you send your essay on Friday afternoon, before a major holiday, or anything else, we will be available to support you.
Total Support
In addition to our proactive advising with every aspect of your admissions process, we invite you to ask technical admissions-related questions or to reach out even if you just want to vent. The med school admissions process is intellectually and emotionally tough. We want you to get into your dream school, and also to feel optimistic, motivated, and supported throughout.
Medical school admissions testimonials
The biggest compliment to our work comes from our students. Here's what a few of them have said about our services:
Our comprehensive service plans
Below is a list of our medical school application plans.
If you can't find exactly what you're looking for, please contact us with your needs so we can create a
custom service plan or payment plan that fits your goals and budget.
We work with a limited number of students per admissions cycle, so please sign up today to make sure you don't miss out!
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| Secondaries |
| Combination |
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| White Coat |
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| Plans | Included Applications | Strategic Advising Time | Unlimited Advisor Access | Customized School List | Personal Statement Edits | Personal Statement Premium Example Library 220+ exclusive personal statement examples with paragraph-by-paragraph analyses of each |
Work & Activities Edits | Casper Preparation | AAMC PREview Preparation | Secondary Applications Unlimited edits on all essays |
Secondary Essay Premium Example Library Exclusive sample essays for every prompt for every US medical school (1000+ total essays) |
Update Letter Preparation Letters of interest/intent |
Interview Coaching | Interview Sample Response Library Nearly 250 exclusive sample responses to the most common traditional interview and MMI questions |
Essay Turnaround Time | White Coat Acceptance Guarantee
If you meet our qualifiying criteria and are not accepted to medical school, we will support you again through the next cycle's primary application, at no additional investment. |
Plan Investment |
| Primaries | AMCAS / AACOMAS / TMDSAS | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Within 48 Hours | $5,999 Purchased separately, these items exceed $12,000 |
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| Secondaries | Secondaries | Unlimited | Unlimited | 20 Schools | Within 48 Hours | $5,999 Purchased separately, these items exceed $15,000 |
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| Combination | AMCAS / AACOMAS / TMDSAS / Secondaries | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 25 Schools | 3 | 3 Hours | Within 48 Hours | Schedule a complimentary consultation below. | ||||||||
| Combination+ | AMCAS / AACOMAS / TMDSAS / Secondaries | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 Schools | 10 | 6 Hours | Within 48 Hours | Schedule a complimentary consultation below. | ||||||||
| White Coat | AMCAS / AACOMAS / TMDSAS / Secondaries | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 35 Schools | Unlimited | 10 Hours | Within 48 Hours | Schedule a complimentary consultation below. | ||||||||
| White Coat+ | AMCAS / AACOMAS / TMDSAS / Secondaries | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Within 48 Hours | Schedule a complimentary consultation below. |
Ready to learn which comprehensive plan is right for you?
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Frequently asked questions
+ How long will my support last?
Your support will begin immediately after you sign up and go through one continuous application cycle (e.g., the 2024-2025 cycle), that is, until the moment you've heard back from the last school. Therefore, the earlier you sign up, the longer you'll receive support.
+ None of the plans above fit my needs. Can I create a custom plan?
The listed plans were developed based on nearly 20 years of observed student needs. However, we would be glad to customize your plan. Just email contact@shemmassianconsulting.com with your specific needs.
+ What do you mean by unlimited strategic advising and unlimited advisor access?
Your advising team will be with you every step of the way, from the moment you sign up until you hear back from the last school on your list. You may send emails or request phone calls any time. You may also send essays any time, since we work nights, weekends, and holidays. We will do whatever it takes to help you get into med school.
+ I'm applying to MD-PhD programs. Do your plans include support with the MD-PhD essays?
Yes, the following plans include comprehensive assistance with your MD-PhD essays: Primaries Plan, Combination Plan, Combination+ Plan, White Coat Plan, and White Coat+ Plan.
+ I'm applying to another type of dual degree program (eg, MD/MBA, MD/MPH). Do your plans include support with dual degree program essays?
Yes, the Secondaries Plan, Combination Plan, Combination+ Plan, White Coat Plan, and White Coat+ Plan include support with dual degree program essays.
+ Do you have experience supporting non-traditional applicants?
Yes, we have successfully supported many non-traditional applicants.
+ Do you have experience supporting Canadian applicants?
Yes, we have helped many Canadian applicants get into Canadian and US medical schools. In addition to the information provided above, the following plans include comprehensive assistance with the OMSAS application: Primaries Plan, Combination Plan, Combination+ Plan, White Coat Plan, and White Coat+ Plan.
+ Have you helped international applicants get into US medical schools?
Yes, we have successfully guided numerous international applicants into US medical schools.
+ Do you offer Casper prep?
Yes, the following plans include help prepping for Casper: Combination Plan, Combination+ Plan, White Coat Plan, and White Coat+ Plan.
The Combination Plan and Combination+ Plan include individualized feedback on one practice exam. The White Coat Plan and White Coat+ Plan additionally come with full access to our comprehensive Casper video prep course, including three full-length practice exams.
+ Do you offer AAMC PREview prep?
Yes, the following plans include help prepping for AAMC PREview: Combination Plan, Combination+ Plan, White Coat Plan, and White Coat+ Plan.
+ One of my recommenders asked me to self-write their letter. Will you help me edit that?
Yes, the White Coat Plan and White Coat+ Plan include assistance with up to three self-written recommendation letters.
+ What is an update letter?
An "update letter" refers to a letter of interest or letter of intent that you might send to medical schools if you have not yet heard back from them since submitting a secondary application, completing an interview, or landing on a wait list. Most medical school applicants send numerous update letters throughout their application cycle to communicate their continued interest.
+ My school offers the opportunity to receive a pre-health committee letter, which requires me to prepare some written materials. Will you help me with those?
Yes, the following plans include comprehensive support with your pre-health committee application: Primaries Plan, Combination Plan, Combination+ Plan, White Coat Plan, and White Coat+ Plan.
+ The DO primary application (AACOMAS) includes some school-specific supplemental essay questions. Would those be counted as part of the primary application or towards my allotment for secondary application support?
School-specific supplementals on the AACOMAS application count as secondary applications.
Have a question not answered here? Please contact us and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.
What to do next
If you feel anywhere near as confident in our support as we are in our ability to help you get emails from med school admissions committees that begin with "Congratulations!" and not "We regret to inform you...", we encourage you to schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our experienced admissions consultants. It would be a pleasure to discuss how we can support your admissions journey and eventually include you among our thousands of successful students!
Whether you’re a first-time applicant or a reapplicant, we’re committed to helping you make your next application cycle your last.