Shemmassian Academic Consulting Anmeldelser 380

Shemmassian Consulting has been an invaluable partner throughout my medical school admissions journey, guiding me with expertise and precision. Their tailored approach, grounded in personalized strategies, propelled my application to the top tier of medical schools including Harvard, Stanford, Yale, UCLA, and Brown. From refining my personal statement to meticulously crafting my work and activities, their team provided insightful feedback and support at every stage, ensuring that my unique story was told in the sincerest way.

Choosing Shemmassian Consulting was one of the best decisions I made on my path to medical school. Their dedication to my success instilled confidence in me throughout the often daunting application process. Ultimately, their expertise and mentorship paved the way for me to attend my dream program, Harvard Medical School. I cannot recommend Shemmassian Consulting highly enough to any aspiring medical student seeking personalized, results-driven guidance on their journey to medical school.

I'm very happy having worked with SAC this application cycle. My advisors were Dr. Shabsovich and Lauren, and they were very responsive and patient with every question I had along the way, and helped me keep a positive outlook even during the most uncertain parts of the cycle. Lauren is an incredible writing advisor, and Dr. Shabsovich even jumped onto zoom calls as needed to discuss extracurriculars, help with interview prep, and address any questions about the application process and medical school. I appreciate that SAC also organizes interview prep so that, if you want to, you can work with several different advisors who have never met you in mock interview sessions. I felt very comfortable opening up to my support team, and cannot be more grateful to Dr. Shabsovich, Lauren, and the SAC team for the way they helped me through this journey. I'm excited to be attending my dream school soon!

I worked with Shemmassian Admissions Consulting throughout all four years of undergrad, including MCAT coaching and the entire medical school application process - start to finish. Erica Tran was my advisor and she was always available and happy to meet or email about even the smallest of details and questions. I honestly felt super supported throughout the entire process and was never left wondering what I should be doing or what decision I should make. Feedback regarding essays was always timely and thorough. Throughout the entire process Erica was always very genuine and honest about everything - always making sure my goals were realistic, which I appreciated greatly. Interview coaching was challenging and prepared me so much so that I was very confident and relaxed during my actual medical school interviews. Overall, I highly recommend their services and can’t thank Erica enough for not just her expertise, but also her willingness to listen and be a reliable and compassionate outlet for venting and talking things through whenever I felt academically or emotionally stressed throughout college and the AMCAS process. In the end, I received over 10 interviews and am going to attend my top choice MD program. Although an expensive service, it was worth every single dollar. Thank you again for everything!

My experience working with Shemmassian Consulting has been amazing! As a Canadian applicant, I went into the application process with numerous questions and needed assistance in many different areas. No matter the question, my consultant always was there to help me and make sure I had everything answered so that I felt confident in the process. By working alongside Shemmassian, they ensured to review my application which included helping me improve my personal statement as well as review supplementary essays. I especially felt confident as they helped prepare me for my interviews, which were more manageable and less stressful with their assistance. Overall, I had a wonderful experience working with Shemmassian consulting and I would not have been able to make it to where I am today without them!

The talk by Dr. Shemmassian was so engaging! It really opened my eyes up to how complex extracurricular activities are on the medical school application and how important it is to have a theme. I learned a lot about examples of successful applications and how to apply them to my own experiences.

I used Shemmassian for both MCAT tutoring and application drafting and review. I worked with different people for each of these.

MCAT Tutoring - Shawnt's demeanor and passion for the material made it easy to be excited about what I was learning. He encouraged me to explore and had a surprising amount of answers to my difficult questions on hand. He also didn't try to wing it when he did not know, and instead got back to me with a well-researched answer. I had enough time with him to get all of my questions answered.

I gained a far greater mastery of all of the content than I have ever had before and learned useful study-over-time techniques that will serve me well throughout medical school. You were a knowledgeable tutor and a joy to speak with personally. I appreciate all the work you put into helping me excel. As someone who took the MCAT previously (and tried very hard then), I can say it is obvious how much having a knowledgeable guide through the process really makes it all click.

Application Crafting - Medical school applications are beast. You will likely write upwards of 50 essays. The ability to have someone who knows you get back to you within a couple days with high quality reviews is critical, especially as you find your footing and voice in your writing. I was consistently blown away by the attention to detail put into my reviews and the quality of conversations we had about the material. This was not an impersonal experience where I sent essays to a black box and they came back with edits, but I had a relationship with my reviewers who really had a conversation with me about getting things right.

Let me be clear -- this is a mountain of work. They do not do the heavy lifting for you because it is your application after all. What they do is ensure your effort is directed fruitfully and help keep your ideas fresh and you motivated, while assuring quality doesn't drop (which it inevitably tends to when you are months into writing).

Cost - The elephant in the room: This is an expensive service, certainly the most expensive I considered using. However, I chose them because I also think they are the best at what they do. Just watch some of Dr. Shemmassian's videos on youtube if you want a sense for the professionalism and integrity this service offers.

I worked to put myself through college and had to pay out of pocket (not out of my parents pockets) for this service, so I feel I am in a good position to judge its value. If money is no object, this is the way you should go, hands down.

If, like me, money was a major consideration with real consequences, this was my thought process: If you just look at the cost per hour spent with tutors, it does not seem to be the best deal (and that's true, you can get similar types of service for less). But I felt that what I was really buying was increased odds of getting into a school I truly wanted to attend and thereby setting myself up for success in residency and beyond. Having wound up at a T5 school, I have no regrets for having spent more for the service that helped me get the best out of my application.

Would I have gotten in on my own or with another application service? Maybe, but it certainly would have been a lower chance. I feel it is a worthy investment (plus it is hardly anything compared to the loans most students will take out for school - so might as well take those loans at the school the want to attend!).

I had a wonderful experience using SAC for both MCAT tutoring and consulting during the application cycle (I'll focus on the latter for this review). With SAC's support, I received 10 interviews, which turned into 8 acceptances, including a T-5 school and many other top programs.

My primary consultant, Dr. Jothishankar, was extremely knowledgeable about the application process and always available to help. He checked in very frequently, and guided me through every step of the process, from my first primary drafts all the way through deciding what school I would attend. The writing support was also second to none. SAC really stands by their 48 hour turnaround commitment, and it was really comforting to know that I'd have edits so soon after I submitted a secondary to the team. There also seems to be a lot of support in the background to make sure that students are covered if the primary consultant or writing support staff member is away for a few days -- everything was seamless and well communicated to me. Also, as a type-A person, I really appreciated SAC's organization and transparent communication. Overall, SAC made this process stress-free and manageable, which is priceless. Could not recommend more!

Shemmassian helped me get 6 interviews, 3 acceptances and 2 waitlists. Successful cycle. Highly recommend because advice in medical school applications is paramount.

Kevin, John and the rest of the team at Shemmassian Consulting helped me so much throughout the long process of applying to medical school. They quickly edited every draft of my primary and secondary applications, making sure my writing sounded genuine, cohesive and professional. Having their help really helped me to stay focused and motivated throughout the entire process. One of my favorite parts about this service was their interview prep. During each session, they gave me great tips and helped me to personalize each of my answers. I would highly recommend Shemmassian Consulting if you are applying to medical school :)

I had a wonderful experience working with the Shemmassian team during my residency application process! I not only felt supported by my primary consultant in their guidance through the application process, but also as a wonderful support system easing any anxiety I had during the process. I absolutely recommend Shemmassian Academic Consulting for residency consulting -- with their support, I am excited to share that I will be starting as a pediatrics intern at NYU-GLISOM this summer!

The service they offered was so worth it. Going into the med school application process, I was nervous and worried. People on reddit/SDN say to do so many different things. I had no idea what kind of schools I was competitive for or whether I had gaps in my application & experiences that I needed to fill. During the application cycle, I had so many questions about which experiences to write about in my secondary essays, and how to prep for MMIs and traditional interviews. My advisor addressed every single one of my questions and made sure I did everything as perfectly as possible for my applications. I also asked to be matched with an advisor who had served on an admissions committee at a top 10 school, and the company gladly obliged. My advisor gave me EXCEPTIONAL advice and throughout the cycle put me at ease and made me feel reassured. I ended up getting interviews at five top 10s and ultimately was admitted to my dream school!!!

I had a great experience with this and would highly recommend. They truly guide you through the entire application process and take away so much of the stress and confusion associated with applying to medical school. I received acceptances to multiple top 20 schools, and I know I would not have had this much success if I wouldn't have used Shemmassian. The help and support you receive is priceless!

Excellent physicians who took their time and attention to prepare for our sessions. The feedback they gave was very helpful. I think the sessions helped me prepare well for my interviews. Also, the customer support and scheduling team was on top of everything to make sure we were able to coordinate and set up the session in short order.

Company did exactly as they advertised and were 100% transparent. They were a tremendous help with the writing portion and helped me secure an acceptance at USC along with other interviews I am waiting to here back from including a T20

The Shemmassian Academic Consulting team earned their 5-star review from the moment I engaged them up until my acceptance into medical school. During my initial consultation, Dr. Shemmassian listened to my story and offered honest feedback. That set the tone for my application cycle; I was matched with the perfect advisor for my goals based on my academic and personal background, and they supported me in building a genuine application that captured exactly who I am and why medicine is for me. Having applied to 30+ M.D. schools this cycle, I can testify that time management can make or break a cycle. The Shemmassian team will have you ready to submit well ahead of schedule, and they'll do it without compromising quality. For anyone who is skeptical, schedule a free initial consultation and see what they have to say. That's what I did, and now I'm gonna be a doctor!

I highly recommend using Shemmassian's services. I worked with an advisor on my personal statement, secondaries, and interview prep. He took the time to get to know me and helped highlight my strengths. He was very responsive over email and his comments were always thorough and useful. This was my 2nd time applying to med school after only interviewing at 1 school not being accepted anywhere the first time around. This time I interview at around 7 schools and received 3 acceptances so far. Would definitely recommend their services especially for anyone looking to strengthen their application the second time around.

Everyone I interacted with was very responsive and helpful. I had a lot of questions about the cycle that I couldn't find consistent answers to online and it was incredibly helpful to have someone that could answer all of my questions and help guide me through the entire process. I loved that is was a collaborative environment. They always respected my preferences and point of view and gave constructive advice. If I had a busy or something going on, they were flexible about my turn around time. There are a lot of parts in the medical school application cycle. Having someone help you stay on track and manage all of the different parts make a huge difference. I would highly recommend using their services. It is worth the investment.

Shemmassian Academic Consulting has provided excellent and tailored advice to best prepare me for the medical school application cycle. I found their quick turnaround time for essay review extremely helpful, felt grateful for the strong interview preparation, and strongly resonated with my mentor. My mentor was also very thoughtful, motivating, and knowledgable, which really helped me make the best decisions about how to prepare for and stay focused during the application cycle. I am very thankful for their amazing support!

The Shemmassian team gave me impressive support throughout the whole application process. They looked at my application and helped curate a list of schools that were realistic, were very attentive when helping me edit my primaries and secondaries, and guiding me through high yield and more nuanced interview questions (both traditional and MMI). They also made sure that I was emotionally supported. Overall it gave me peace of mind knowing I could rely on this team and made the whole process significantly less stressful. I would highly recommend their services.

The support team at SAC is excellent, consistently delivering swift and thoughtful responses. Their feedback on my writing was comprehensive and insightful, enabling me to significantly enhance my essay writing skills. The mock interviews conducted by the SAC team served as an accurate simulation of real medical school interviews, proving to be an invaluable resource.

Having secured my first acceptance early in the application cycle, I am immensely satisfied with the guidance provided by SAC. I wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone seeking support in the medical school admissions process!