Sam Orenstein
MCAT tutor and medical school admissions coach
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $250 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | Brown University graduate, magna cum laude; Phi Beta Kappa; MD student, UNC School of Medicine |
Sam Orenstein is an MCAT tutor and medical school admissions coach who helps pre-med students. Sam is a current medical student at UNC-Chapel Hill and a Brown University graduate. Sam scored in the 99th percentile on the MCAT and has over eight years of tutoring experience. Sessions cover study plans, test-taking strategy, hard MCAT passages, application strategy, and med school personal statements.
What Sam helps with
Sam helps pre-med students prepare for the MCAT and apply to medical school. The work covers both test prep and the application.
- Building an MCAT study plan
- Breaking down difficult MCAT passages
- Test-taking strategy
- Application strategy for medical school
- Refining a med school personal statement
- Staying calm during stressful periods
Who Sam works with
Sam works with pre-med students who are preparing for the MCAT and applying to medical school. Clients include students who need a study plan, help with hard passages, or feedback on their personal statement.
How Sam works
Sam builds personalized study plans for each student and focuses on test-taking strategy along with content review. The goal is to make study time more efficient and build confidence. Sam also works with students on lesson plans and study schedules, and pays attention to keeping students calm during stressful periods.
Background and qualifications
Sam graduated from Brown University magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. Sam is now earning an MD at UNC School of Medicine, class of 2027. Sam has tutored since 2020, including over 1000 hours on Wyzant in Spanish, math, chemistry, biology, and SAT, ACT, and MCAT prep. Sam also ran virtual AP Chemistry workshops for 45 students and did electroanalytical chemistry research at UNC Chapel Hill.
Sam Orenstein pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one MCAT tutoring
- Medical school application strategy
- Personal statement review
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The CoachVouch take
Sam is a current medical student who scored in the 99th percentile on the MCAT and has recent experience with the admissions process.
Best for pre-med students who want MCAT help and guidance on their medical school application from a current medical student.
Common questions
How much does Sam Orenstein charge?
Coaching with Sam runs $100 to $250 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Sam Orenstein help with?
Sam Orenstein helps with building an MCAT study plan, breaking down difficult MCAT passages, test-taking strategy and application strategy for medical school.
Is Sam Orenstein certified?
Sam Orenstein lists: Brown University graduate, magna cum laude; Phi Beta Kappa; MD student, UNC School of Medicine.
Does Sam Orenstein help with medical school applications as well as the MCAT?
Yes. Sam helps with application strategy and with refining med school personal statements, along with MCAT prep.
How do I contact Sam Orenstein?
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