Michael Zarra
Medical school admissions consultant and career coach
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | B.S. in Neuroscience, Trinity College; 4th-year medical student, Tufts University School of Medicine |
| Experience | 8 years coaching |
Michael Zarra is an admissions consultant who helps students get into medical school. He also coaches on college admissions, PA school and career topics. He is a 4th-year medical student at Tufts University School of Medicine and sits on an admissions committee at Mass General Brigham. He has eight years of experience in admissions and career counseling. He also holds a B.S. in Neuroscience from Trinity College.
What Michael helps with
Michael helps students plan their path into medicine and other careers. He also works with them on handling academic and career stress.
- Getting into medical school
- Preparing for hard med school interview questions
- College admissions
- PA school applications
- Career coaching
- Building a network in Boston healthcare
- Managing academic and career stress
Who Michael works with
Michael works with students at any stage of their path. His categories cover medical school, college, PA school and career coaching. He has a story of breaking into competitive healthcare without insider connections, and he speaks to students from all backgrounds.
Background and qualifications
Michael is a 4th-year medical student at Tufts University School of Medicine. He holds a B.S. in Neuroscience from Trinity College. He has eight years of experience in undergraduate and graduate admissions and career counseling. He serves on an admissions committee at Mass General Brigham and has done psychiatry research at Tufts Medicine since June 2022. He was recruited as a varsity track athlete, did research at Harvard and Oxford, and worked as an actor in New York and Boston.
Michael Zarra pricing
Programs and services
- Medical school admissions coaching
- College admissions coaching
- PA school coaching
- Career coaching
- Recorded medical school interview resources
Michael Zarra reviews
Michael Zarra has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 17 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He is a current medical student who also sits on an admissions committee at Mass General Brigham.
Best for pre-med students who want guidance from someone inside medical school and admissions review.
Common questions
How much does Michael Zarra charge?
Coaching with Michael runs $80 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Michael Zarra help with?
Michael Zarra helps with getting into medical school, preparing for hard med school interview questions, college admissions and pA school applications.
Does Michael Zarra coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Michael Zarra have reviews?
Michael Zarra has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 17 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Michael Zarra certified?
Michael Zarra lists: B.S. in Neuroscience, Trinity College; 4th-year medical student, Tufts University School of Medicine.
Does Michael Zarra help with more than medical school admissions?
Yes. He also coaches on college admissions, PA school and career topics.
How do I contact Michael Zarra?
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