John Kincaid
Medical school admissions consultant and Harvard MD-PhD candidate
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $150 an hour |
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| Credentials | BA in Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism, Case Western Reserve University (summa cum laude); MS in Nutrition, Case Western Reserve University; MPhil, University of Cambridge |
John Kincaid is a medical school admissions consultant who helps applicants with personal statements, application strategy and interviews. He is a current MD-PhD candidate at Harvard Medical School. He also holds degrees from Case Western Reserve University and the University of Cambridge. He co-founded the Undergraduate Research Society at Case Western, where he built a mentor-mentee program with over 100 pairings. He has worked with more than 10 medical school clients.
What John helps with
John works on the main parts of a U.S. medical school application, from the first essay to the final interview.
- Writing and editing the AMCAS personal statement
- Building an application strategy and choosing schools
- Editing the AMCAS activities list
- Writing secondary applications
- Preparing for traditional medical school interviews
- Running mock interviews with detailed feedback
- Writing MD-PhD essays
- Planning a waitlist strategy
Background and qualifications
John graduated from Case Western Reserve University in 2021 with a BA in Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism, summa cum laude, and an MS in Nutrition. He worked in the lab of Professor Nathan Berger, studying how obesity and diet affect a type of leukemia. He then moved to the United Kingdom for an MPhil at the University of Cambridge Institute of Metabolic Science. His research there looked at the genetic and brain hormone factors that control eating and body weight. He is now an MD-PhD candidate at Harvard Medical School.
John Kincaid pricing
Programs and services
- Personal statement advising and editing
- Application strategy and school selection
- Mock interviews with feedback
- Secondary application coaching
- Final application review
- Getting started package
John Kincaid reviews
John Kincaid has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 10 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A current Harvard MD-PhD candidate who also guides applicants on MD-PhD essays.
Best for applicants who want help with AMCAS materials, interviews and MD-PhD applications.
Common questions
How much does John Kincaid charge?
Coaching with John runs $70 to $150 an hour. Message John from this page for an exact quote.
What does John Kincaid help with?
John Kincaid helps with writing and editing the AMCAS personal statement, building an application strategy and choosing schools, editing the AMCAS activities list and writing secondary applications.
Does John Kincaid have reviews?
John Kincaid has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 10 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is John Kincaid certified?
John Kincaid lists: BA in Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism, Case Western Reserve University (summa cum laude); MS in Nutrition, Case Western Reserve University; MPhil, University of Cambridge.
Does John Kincaid help with MD-PhD applications?
Yes. He helps with MD-PhD essays, and he is a current MD-PhD candidate at Harvard Medical School.
Can John help with medical school interviews?
Yes. He offers traditional interview preparation and mock interviews with detailed feedback.
How do I contact John Kincaid?
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