Ryan Gray
Medical school admissions advisor for premeds, working online
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Based in | United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Practice | Medical School HQ |
Ryan Gray runs Medical School HQ, an admissions advising practice for premeds and medical school applicants. His team offers one-on-one application advising, essay editing and mock interviews, and also helps with residency applications. He hosts The Premed Years podcast and has written guides on the application, personal statement, interview and MCAT. The practice also runs a group program called Application Academy and free tools like a GPA calculator.
What Ryan helps with
Ryan and his team help premeds plan for medical school and apply. They also help medical students prepare for residency.
- Planning ahead as a premed who is not applying yet
- Editing primary and secondary application essays
- Preparing for medical school mock interviews
- Writing a personal statement
- Applying to residency programs
- Editing residency essays
- Preparing for residency interviews
- Studying for the MCAT
Who Ryan works with
Clients are premed students getting ready to apply to medical school, and applicants in the middle of the process. The practice also works with students who are not applying yet and want early planning. Medical students who are applying to residency can get advising, essay editing and mock interviews too.
How Ryan works
The practice offers comprehensive one-on-one application advising and single advising sessions for narrower needs. Students can also join Application Academy, a group coaching program. Essay editing covers both primary and secondary applications. Mock interviews are available for medical school and residency. Free tools support the work, including an interview question generator, a secondary essay library and a readiness report card.
Background and qualifications
Ryan Gray leads Medical School HQ, a resource built by physicians to share premed and MCAT information. He hosts The Premed Years podcast and appears as Dr. Gray in the Ask Dr. Gray premed Q&A. The brand also runs The Med School Years, The MCAT Podcast, and other shows. He has published guides on the medical school application process, personal statement, interview and the MCAT. The practice also has an advising team.
Ryan Gray pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive one-on-one application advising
- Single advising sessions
- Primary and secondary essay editing
- Medical school mock interviews
- Premed advising for those not applying yet
- Application Academy group coaching
Ryan Gray reviews
The CoachVouch take
Ryan Gray pairs one-on-one advising with a large set of premed podcasts, books and free tools.
Best for premeds and medical school applicants who want advising, essay editing and mock interviews in one place.
Common questions
How much does Ryan Gray charge?
Coaching with Ryan runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Ryan Gray help with?
Ryan Gray helps with planning ahead as a premed who is not applying yet, editing primary and secondary application essays, preparing for medical school mock interviews and writing a personal statement.
Does Ryan Gray coach online?
Ryan is based in United States. Sessions are online.
Can I get help before I am ready to apply?
Yes. There is a one-on-one premed advising option for students who are not applying yet.
How do I contact Ryan Gray?
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