Hector Gonzalez
Medical school admissions consultant and Stanford MD student
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Also coaches | Health coach |
| Credentials | Fourth-year medical student, Stanford School of Medicine; Three terms on the Stanford MD Admissions Committee |
Hector Gonzalez is a medical school admissions consultant who helps premed students with applications and interviews. He is a fourth-year medical student at Stanford School of Medicine and has served three terms on its MD Admissions Committee. He raised his own MCAT score from 493 to 517 and earned 17 acceptances after four gap years. He has coached 62 aspiring medical students on their applications, interviews and personal stories.
What Hector helps with
Hector helps premed students build strong medical school applications and prepare for interviews. He focuses on personal stories and community impact, not just test scores and grades.
- Editing the AMCAS application
- Editing the activities list
- Preparing for the Multiple Mini Interview
- Preparing for traditional interviews
- Getting ready for the Casper test
- Letters of evaluation
- Telling a personal story in an application
- Applying after setbacks or a non-linear path
Who Hector works with
Hector works with premed students who are applying to medical school. Some want to aim for top schools. Others want to improve an application they already have. He also works with applicants whose paths were not straight, including those who retook the MCAT or took gap years.
Background and qualifications
Hector is a fourth-year medical student at Stanford School of Medicine. He has served three terms on the MD Admissions Committee, where he helped evaluate applicants. He has also worked at the University of California, San Francisco. His own path was not straight. He retook the MCAT and went from a 493 to a 517. He took four gap years and earned 17 medical school acceptances. He was the first in his family to go to college and worked in the grape fields as a teenager. He has coached 62 aspiring medical students.
Hector Gonzalez pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly sessions
Hector Gonzalez reviews
Hector Gonzalez has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Hector is a current Stanford medical student who sits on the school's MD Admissions Committee and got 17 acceptances after a non-linear path.
Best for premed applicants who want help with their story, and for those recovering from a lower MCAT score or a winding path.
Common questions
How much does Hector Gonzalez charge?
Coaching with Hector runs $75 to $150 an hour. Message Hector from this page for an exact quote.
What does Hector Gonzalez help with?
Hector Gonzalez helps with editing the AMCAS application, editing the activities list, preparing for the Multiple Mini Interview and preparing for traditional interviews.
Does Hector Gonzalez have reviews?
Hector Gonzalez has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Hector Gonzalez certified?
Hector Gonzalez lists: Fourth-year medical student, Stanford School of Medicine; Three terms on the Stanford MD Admissions Committee.
Has Hector served on an admissions committee?
Yes. He has served three terms on the Stanford School of Medicine MD Admissions Committee.
Can Hector help with medical school interviews?
Yes. He helps with the Multiple Mini Interview, traditional interviews and the Casper test.
How do I contact Hector Gonzalez?
Send Hector a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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