Elijah Darden
Medical school and graduate admissions consultant
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $130 an hour |
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Elijah Darden is an admissions consultant who helps students get into medical school, master's and PhD programs, college, and competitive fellowships. He also coaches on the MCAT. He is connected to Columbia Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. He has done cancer research at Washington University in St. Louis and taught Basic Life Support for the American Heart Association. He also ran the national nonprofit My Book Wish as CEO for over six years.
What Elijah helps with
Elijah helps applicants work through the admissions process for medical school, graduate programs, and international fellowships.
- Applying to medical school
- Applying to master's programs
- Applying to PhD programs
- College admissions
- MCAT preparation
- Prestigious scholarships and fellowships
- Competing for international fellowships
Background and qualifications
Elijah is connected to Columbia Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. He was chosen for the 2023 and 2024 cohorts of the ACS Diversity in Cancer Research Program at the Siteman Cancer Center. He did research in a lab at Washington University in St. Louis on a skin cancer model. He taught and certified hundreds of people in Basic Life Support for the American Heart Association and oversaw more than 15 instructors. He also did an honorary contract with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, evaluating outpatient care.
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Programs and services
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Elijah Darden reviews
Elijah Darden has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 28 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He went through medical school, graduate, and fellowship admissions himself and pairs that with research and nonprofit leadership experience.
Best for applicants aiming at medical school, graduate programs, or competitive international fellowships.
Common questions
How much does Elijah Darden charge?
Coaching with Elijah runs $80 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Elijah Darden help with?
Elijah Darden helps with applying to medical school, applying to master's programs, applying to PhD programs and college admissions.
Does Elijah Darden have reviews?
Elijah Darden has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 28 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does Elijah Darden help with more than medical school admissions?
Yes. He also works with students on master's programs, PhD programs, college, the MCAT, and prestigious scholarships and fellowships.
How do I contact Elijah Darden?
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