Xavier Garcia
Medical school admissions and MCAT coach for MD and MD-PhD applicants
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | MD-PhD candidate, Tri-Institutional MD-PhD Program (Neuroscience); B.A. in Health and Human Sciences, magna cum laude, USC |
Xavier Garcia is a medical school admissions coach who helps students prepare for the MCAT and apply to MD and MD-PhD programs. He is an MD-PhD candidate in the Tri-Institutional program at Weill Cornell Medicine, The Rockefeller University, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He has done research at UCLA and the National Institutes of Health. He helps applicants sharpen essays, build study plans, and practice interviews, with a focus on explaining research interests.
What Xavier helps with
Xavier helps students link their experiences into a clear story about why they want medicine. He also works on MCAT prep and on how to talk about research.
- Finding the central story in a medical school essay
- Clarifying why you want to pursue medicine
- Explaining what excites you about research
- Building a focused MCAT study plan
- Understanding MCAT concepts that feel out of reach
- Practicing for medical school interviews
- Applying to MD-PhD programs
Who Xavier works with
Xavier works with students preparing for the MCAT and applying to MD and MD-PhD programs. His clients include applicants who want help with essays, study strategy, or interviews. He also cares about making guidance easier to reach for first-generation students.
Background and qualifications
Xavier is an MD-PhD candidate in neuroscience in the Tri-Institutional MD-PhD Program. The program links Weill Cornell Medicine, The Rockefeller University, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He earned a B.A. in Health and Human Sciences from USC and graduated magna cum laude. He worked as a researcher at UCLA Health from June 2020 to July 2022 and has done research at the National Institutes of Health. He is a first-generation student.
Xavier Garcia pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one medical school admissions coaching
- MCAT coaching
- Essay help
- Interview practice
Xavier Garcia reviews
Xavier Garcia has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 6 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He is a current MD-PhD candidate who can speak to research-focused applications and is a first-generation student.
Best for pre-med students applying to MD or MD-PhD programs who want help with essays, the MCAT, or interviews.
Common questions
How much does Xavier Garcia charge?
Coaching with Xavier runs $70 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Xavier Garcia help with?
Xavier Garcia helps with finding the central story in a medical school essay, clarifying why you want to pursue medicine, explaining what excites you about research and building a focused MCAT study plan.
Does Xavier Garcia have reviews?
Xavier Garcia has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 6 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Xavier Garcia certified?
Xavier Garcia lists: MD-PhD candidate, Tri-Institutional MD-PhD Program (Neuroscience); B.A. in Health and Human Sciences, magna cum laude, USC.
Does Xavier help with MD-PhD applications?
Yes. He coaches students applying to both MD and MD-PhD programs. He also helps them explain what excites them about research.
Does Xavier help with MCAT prep?
Yes. He helps students build a focused study plan and understand hard concepts. One of his clients reached a 519.
How do I contact Xavier Garcia?
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