Jessica Anderson
Medical school admissions consultant and MD-PhD student at Penn
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | MD-PhD student, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania; Graduated magna cum laude, University of Pennsylvania, 2021 |
Jessica Anderson is a medical school admissions consultant who helps pre-med students and applicants build strong applications. She is a current MD-PhD student at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine. She got into Harvard, Yale, Stanford and other top programs herself. She has worked with 20+ medical school clients. She also interviews applicants for Penn and volunteers as a career counselor for first-generation, low-income students interested in medicine.
What Jessica helps with
Jessica helps applicants with each part of the medical school application. She works with both top students and second-time applicants with lower GPAs and MCATs.
- Activities list edits
- AMCAS application edits
- Personal statements
- Secondary applications
- Letters of recommendation
- Building a medical school list
- Applying as a second-time applicant with below-average GPA or MCAT
- MD-PhD and graduate program applications
Who Jessica works with
Jessica works with students at all stages, from sophomore year to gap year. Her clients include top students aiming for competitive programs and second-time applicants with below-average GPAs and MCATs. She also mentors first-generation, low-income students who want to pursue medicine or biomedical research.
Background and qualifications
Jessica grew up as a first-generation college student in the Midwest. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania in 2021. She then spent two years doing epigenetics research in New York City. In August 2023 she returned to Penn for MD-PhD training after acceptances from Harvard, Yale, Stanford and others. She has interviewed applicants for Penn's undergraduate admissions and for the Perelman School of Medicine. She also worked closely with Penn's Ivy League career services department.
Jessica Anderson pricing
Programs and services
- Hourly coaching sessions
- Activities list edit
- AMCAS application edit
Jessica Anderson reviews
Jessica Anderson has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 9 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She is a current MD-PhD student at Penn who went through the application process recently and now interviews applicants.
Best for pre-med students and second-time applicants who want help with the full medical school application.
Common questions
How much does Jessica Anderson charge?
Coaching with Jessica runs $70 to $150 an hour. Message Jessica from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jessica Anderson help with?
Jessica Anderson helps with activities list edits, AMCAS application edits, personal statements and secondary applications.
Does Jessica Anderson have reviews?
Jessica Anderson has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 9 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Jessica Anderson certified?
Jessica Anderson lists: MD-PhD student, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania; Graduated magna cum laude, University of Pennsylvania, 2021.
Does Jessica work with first-generation students?
Yes. She was a first-generation college student herself. She also volunteers as a career counselor for first-generation, low-income students at Penn who are interested in medicine.
Can Jessica help applicants with lower GPAs or MCAT scores?
Yes. She works with second-time applicants who have below-average GPAs and MCATs.
How do I contact Jessica Anderson?
Send Jessica a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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