Diane Zhao
Medical school admissions consultant for MD, MD/MBA and postbac applicants
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | Yale MD/MBA dual-degree candidate; Former Yale School of Medicine Admissions Committee member |
Diane Zhao is a medical school admissions consultant who helps applicants to MD, MD/MBA and postbac programs. She has spent nearly a decade mentoring students in academic advising, essays and interview prep. She is a Yale MD/MBA dual-degree candidate and a former member of the Yale School of Medicine Admissions Committee, where she interviewed applicants and helped review files. She has worked with 10+ medical school clients.
What Diane helps with
Diane helps applicants explain why they want medicine and why now. She works on essays, applications and interviews.
- Explaining why you, why medicine, and why now
- Turning personal experiences into strong essay stories
- Writing secondary applications
- Editing the AMCAS application and activities list
- Preparing for medical school interviews
- Applying to MD, MD/MBA or postbac programs
- Finding clarity when unsure about your path
Who Diane works with
Diane works with applicants to MD, MD/MBA and postbac programs. She often works with students who feel unsure about their path. She also supports applicants who do not come from traditional backgrounds or who have not had structured guidance.
Background and qualifications
Diane has spent nearly a decade mentoring students through academic advising, essay development and interview prep, including work with Inspira Advantage. She is a Yale MD/MBA dual-degree candidate. At Yale she has been Class President for four years and serves as a Student Ambassador at admissions events. She has also led in psychiatry, health equity and innovation, and has given clinical care in free clinics from New Haven to San Francisco.
Diane Zhao pricing
Programs and services
- Secondary application program with 8h+ of coaching
- 5h+ coaching package
- Custom hourly coaching for activities list and AMCAS edits
Diane Zhao reviews
Diane Zhao has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Diane sat on the Yale School of Medicine Admissions Committee, so she has interviewed applicants and reviewed files from the admissions side.
Best for medical school applicants who want help turning their experiences into a clear personal story.
Common questions
How much does Diane Zhao charge?
Coaching with Diane runs $70 to $150 an hour. Message Diane from this page for an exact quote.
What does Diane Zhao help with?
Diane Zhao helps with explaining why you, why medicine, and why now, turning personal experiences into strong essay stories, writing secondary applications and editing the AMCAS application and activities list.
Does Diane Zhao have reviews?
Diane Zhao has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Diane Zhao certified?
Diane Zhao lists: Yale MD/MBA dual-degree candidate; Former Yale School of Medicine Admissions Committee member.
Does Diane help with secondary applications?
Yes. She offers a program for secondary applications with 8h+ of coaching. She also edits the AMCAS application and activities list.
Which programs does Diane help applicants apply to?
She helps applicants to MD, MD/MBA and postbac programs.
How do I contact Diane Zhao?
Send Diane a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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