Frequently Asked Questions

You work one-on-one with Dr. Mario Tomei, a physician, university professor and former admissions committee member, for every session. Dr. Robert I. Gluck, MD, serves as Senior Advisor. He helps with interview preparation and occasionally joins a session, and you are always told beforehand when he will join.

Most admissions consulting firms are staffed by former admissions officers or professional consultants. At MedTrack Mentors, your advisor is a physician — someone who has lived the journey you are preparing for. We provide physician-to-student mentorship, not generic consulting. We also take a holistic approach, working with students from early pre-med planning through interview preparation, rather than just polishing a completed application.

Yes. We advise students applying to MD, DO, PA, and dental programs, as well as international students pursuing U.S. medical education. Our advisors have expertise across all healthcare professional school tracks and can help you determine which path best aligns with your goals.

No. MedTrack Mentors is an independent mentorship organization. We are not affiliated with any medical school, university, or admissions committee. This independence allows us to give you honest, unbiased guidance focused entirely on your success.

The earlier, the better. Students who begin working with us in their freshman or sophomore year have the most time to build a competitive profile — strengthening their GPA, accumulating meaningful clinical experience, and developing a clear application narrative. That said, we work with students at every stage, including those who are applying in the current cycle or considering reapplication.

The first step is a free 20-minute application audit with Dr. Mario Tomei. During this call, we will learn about your background, your goals, and where you are in the process. We will then recommend the package or services that best fit your needs. There is no obligation to continue after the audit.

The free application audit is a focused 20-minute video call with a physician mentor. We will review your academic profile, clinical experience, and timeline. We will identify your strengths, flag any gaps, and give you an honest assessment of your competitiveness. You will leave with a clear sense of what your application needs and how we can help.

Absolutely. We work with non-traditional applicants regularly — career changers, post-baccalaureate students, students with gap years, and applicants with complex academic histories. Non-traditional applicants often have compelling stories to tell, and our advisors are skilled at helping you frame your unique background as an asset.

We offer several mentorship packages to fit different stages and goals. Our application-cycle packages include the Pre-Med Launchpad ($2,800) for students early in their journey, the Medical School Application Concierge (starting at $5,500 for up to 10 schools, $6,800 for up to 15 schools, or $7,900 for up to 20 schools) for students preparing to apply, the White Coat Elite — Expanded Support ($8,800) for applicants and families who want more interview practice, additional essay refinement, and more direct strategy support, and the Global White Coat Pathway ($7,800) for international applicants. For students who want physician mentorship beginning in freshman year and continuing through one complete application cycle, we offer the Four-Year Medical School Admissions Concierge ($12,500) and the Four-Year PA School Admissions Concierge ($10,500). We also offer à la carte services for students who need targeted help with specific components of their application.

The Medical School Application Concierge is our most popular package for students in the application cycle. It includes a comprehensive strategy session, full personal statement coaching (up to three revision rounds), activities editing (up to two revision rounds), school-list development and secondary essay support for up to 10, 15, or 20 medical schools depending on the selected tier (starting at $5,500 / $6,800 / $7,900), three mock interviews, and up to 12 scheduled 30-minute accountability check-ins throughout the contracted cycle. See our Mentorship Packages page for the complete list of inclusions.

Yes. We understand that mentorship is a significant investment, and we want to make our services accessible. Payment plan options are available for all packages. Please ask about payment plan details during your free 20-minute application audit.

Yes. Our à la carte services allow you to get targeted help with specific components — personal statement review, school list strategy, mock interviews, or secondary essay coaching — without committing to a full package. À la carte services currently range from $250 to $950 depending on the service and scope. See our Mentorship Packages page for current options and pricing.

We are committed to your success and stand behind the quality of our services. Please contact us directly to discuss our refund and cancellation policy, which varies by package and the stage of service delivery. We encourage you to ask about this during your consultation.

Most competitive applicants apply to 15–25 schools, with a mix of reach, target, and more statistically favorable programs. No U.S. medical school should be treated as a guaranteed acceptance — every program is competitive. The right number depends on your GPA, MCAT score, clinical experience, and the competitiveness of your target programs. Applying to too few schools increases risk; applying to too many can spread your secondary essay effort too thin. We help every student build a strategic, balanced school list.

Ideally, you should take the MCAT in the spring of your junior year — March through May — so you have your score before AMCAS opens in late May. This allows you to submit your primary application as early as possible, which is a significant advantage in rolling admissions. If you need to retake the MCAT, plan for a summer test date and a slightly later application submission.

The personal statement is one of the most important components of your application — and one of the most commonly mishandled. It is the only place in your application where you speak in your own voice. A strong personal statement does not just summarize your experiences; it tells a coherent story about why you want to be a physician and what you bring to the profession. Our advisors provide line-by-line personal statement coaching to help you craft a narrative that stands out.

Being waitlisted is not a rejection — many students are ultimately accepted from the waitlist. If you are waitlisted at a school you want to attend, send a well-crafted letter of continued interest expressing your enthusiasm for the program and updating them on any significant accomplishments since your application. Do not send multiple letters. We can help you write an effective letter of continued interest as part of our ongoing support.

Reapplication is common and often successful — many physicians applied twice before being accepted. The key is to use the gap year strategically: strengthening your application, gaining additional clinical experience, and addressing whatever weaknesses held you back. We work with reapplicants to build a stronger second application and help you avoid repeating the same mistakes.

Sessions are conducted via video call (Zoom or Google Meet) and are scheduled at times that work for you. Most packages include a combination of longer strategy sessions and shorter check-in calls. Between sessions, you have access to your advisor via email for questions and document review. We work around your schedule — including evenings and weekends.

The duration depends on the package. The Pre-Med Launchpad includes three months of support. The Medical School Application Concierge and White Coat Elite — Expanded Support packages provide support through the full application cycle — typically 8–12 months from initial strategy through interview season. We are with you for the entire journey.

Every session is with Dr. Tomei. If at any point you feel the fit is not right, you can work with our Senior Advisor, Dr. Robert Gluck, instead. Just let us know.

Yes. Our Global White Coat Pathway package ($7,800) is specifically designed for international students pursuing U.S. medical education, including navigating the unique challenges of the international applicant pathway — school selection, application strategy, personal statement, and interview preparation. Please contact us to discuss your specific situation and goals.