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Looking for a trusted advisor to help you get into direct med programs?
BS/MD, BA/MD, and BS/DO programs (aka, direct med programs) are some of the most difficult to get into, more than many Ivy League schools. This is the case even if your child has good grades and a high ACT or SAT score.
Which extracurricular activities should your child participate in to stand out? How many patient hours do they need? How long do they have to be involved in research? What about volunteering and community service?
There is so much misinformation about what it takes to get into direct med programs. Whereas some of what you read and hear is accurate, much of it isn't. How do you decide? Even worse, you may be worried that your child is making a critical mistake that will ruin their chances of getting into direct med programs, or finding the right information too late. Getting things right is critical if you want to help your child bypass the notoriously difficult medical school admissions process later on. If approached the right way, your child can avoid the MCAT and perhaps even obtain their degrees sooner.
We can help your child stand out to get admissions committees' attention. Our highly individualized, data-driven, and exclusive approach to direct med admissions consulting will allow your child to develop a unique profile throughout their high school years and demonstrate their standout qualities through all of their college application materials. That way, we maximize your child's odds of getting into BS/MD and other direct med programs.
In fact, during the past 15+ years, over 90% of our qualified students have gotten into at least one direct med program.
Our BS/MD students’ results
Below are some examples of our students’ successes with BS/MD programs:
What differentiates us from other BS/MD admissions consultants
90+% Acceptance Rate
Over 90% of our qualified students enjoy BS/MD admissions success.
Nearly 20 Years of Experience
We've been helping students get into top schools for nearly 20 years.
Admissions Experience
Our consultants have served on admissions committees at top schools.
Meet some of our BS/MD admissions advisors
DAN MCCONNELL, B.A., COLUMBIA | M.D./M.B.A., COLUMBIA
KATHY KU, B.A., HARVARD | M.S., HARVARD | M.B.A., HARVARD | M.D., STANFORD
Sid ramesh, B.S., Penn | M.D. (in progress), University of chicago
How we support our students
Once our students complete the application process, we like to have a debriefing conversation with them to understand how we can support students better and better each year. The three points our students consistently mention about why they appreciated our support—beyond our students' 90+% success rate of getting into direct med programs are:
Reputation for Quality
When we say "unlimited" essay support, we mean it. We once edited a student's personal statement 14 times until it was strong enough to submit. Now, most of our students' personal statements don't take that long to edit (most students need 3-4 rounds), but we want to emphasize that we'll do whatever it takes to help your child get in.
Fast Turnaround Times
We commit to our advertised 24- to 48-hour turnaround times. Whether your child’s primary advisor is ill or has to deal with an emergency, they send their essay before a major holiday, or anything else, someone is available to step in and support your child.
Total Support
In addition to asking us technical admissions-related questions and sending us material for editing and review, your child should never hesitate to reach out even if they just want to vent. The direct med admissions process is intellectually and emotionally tough. We want your child get into their dream school, and also to feel optimistic, motivated, and supported.
How we can help your child get into BS/MD and other direct med programs
Freshman/Sophomore/Junior year direct med advising services
Our direct med program advising services are designed to:
Help your child choose the optimal challenging course load while developing a unique extracurricular profile
Help your child identify the extracurricular activities they are most passionate about and that will maximize their admissions odds
Support your child in completing a high-impact capstone project that will help them stand out among their peers during admissions season
Teach your child how to build connections with professors, admissions staff, and community leaders who can eventually write compelling recommendation letters
Develop a standardized testing calendar to help your child achieve their highest possible scores while reducing test anxiety
Help your child gain admission to high-profile summer programs and internships
Support your child whenever they're feeling super stressed or under intense pressure
Answer all of your family's college-related questions to remove the mystery from the admissions process
Below is a list of our direct med program advising plans. If you can't find exactly what you're looking for, please contact us with your needs so we can create a custom service plan or payment plan that fits your family's goals and budget.
We work with a limited number of students per year, so please sign up today to make sure you don't miss out.
We look forward to supporting your family!
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| Plans | Advising Calls | Unlimited Email Access | Course Selection Support | Capstone Project Support | Summer Program and Scholarship Support | Essay Turnaround Time | Plan Investment |
| Premium | Monthly 30-minute phone or video calls | 1 Application Annually | Within 48 Hours | $9,999 Purchased separately, these items exceed $15,000 |
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| Ivy | Monthly 60-minute phone or video calls | 3 Applications Annually | Within 48 Hours | Schedule a complimentary consultation. |
*Prices may vary for services provided to clients located outside the United States.
Ready to learn which advising plan is right for your child?
See below to schedule your
- Complimentary Consultation -
Don’t see a time that works for you? Are all available consultation slots taken?
Email contact@shemmassianconsulting.com
Senior year direct med program application services
Our direct med program application services are designed to:
Help your child write and refine outstanding college essays without being cliche to demonstrate their greatest qualities—even if they're struggling to find the right topic
Develop a school list that fits with your child's academic and career goals, as well as your family's budget
Turn your child's work around within 24 to 48 hours
Ensure that your child sticks to an organized admissions timeline to reduce stress
Prepare your child to ace direct med admissions interviews through mock interviews and additional role plays for difficult-to-answer questions
Support your child whenever they're feeling super stressed or under intense pressure
Answer all of your family's college-related questions to remove the mystery from the admissions process
Below is a list of our direct med program application plans. If you can't find exactly what you're looking for, please contact us with your needs so we can create a custom service plan or payment plan that fits your family's goals and budget.
We work with a limited number of students per admissions cycle, so please sign up today to make sure you don't miss out.
We look forward to supporting your family!
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| Plans | Included Applications | Strategic Advising Time | Unlimited Advisor Access | Customized School List | Personal Statement Edits | UC Essay Edits | Activities Section Edits | Supplemental Applications | Interview Coaching | Essay Turnaround Time | Waitlist Letter Preparation | Appeal Letter Preparation | Plan Investment |
| Premium | Common App / Coalition App / UC App / Supplementals | Unlimited | Unlimited | Included (Counts as 1 school) | Unlimited | 10 schools | Within 48 Hours | 1 School | $21,999 Purchased separately, these items total over $30,000 |
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Common App / Coalition App / UC App / Supplementals | Unlimited | Unlimited | Included (Counts as 1 school) | Unlimited | 15 Schools | 1.5 Hours | Within 48 Hours | 3 Schools | 1 School | $24,999 Purchased separately, these items total over $35,000 |
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| Ivy | Common App / Coalition App / UC App / Supplementals | Unlimited | Unlimited | Included (Counts as 1 school) | Unlimited | 20 Schools | 3 Hours | Within 48 Hours | 5 Schools | 2 Schools | Schedule a complimentary consultation for details. |
*Prices may vary for services provided to clients located outside the United States.
Ready to learn which advising plan is right for your child?
See below to schedule your
- Complimentary Consultation -
Don’t see a time that works for you? Are all available consultation slots taken?
Email contact@shemmassianconsulting.com
Frequently asked questions
+ How long will the support last?
Your child's support through an application plan will begin immediately after you sign up and go through one entire application cycle (e.g., 2022-2023), that is, until the moment they've heard back from the last school. Therefore, the earlier you sign up, the longer your child will receive support.
+ None of the plans above fit my needs. Can I create a custom plan?
The listed plans were developed based on nearly 20 years of observed student needs. However, we recognize that some students have specific needs and we would be glad to customize your plan. Just email us (contact@shemmassianconsulting.com) with your custom plan request.
+ None of the plans above fit my needs. Can I create a custom plan?
The listed plans were developed based on 15+ years of observed student needs. However, we would be glad to customize your plan. Just email contact@shemmassianconsulting.com with your specific needs.
+ What do you mean by unlimited strategic advising and unlimited advisor access?
Your child's advising team will be with them every step of the way, from the moment they sign up until they hear back from the last school on their list. Your child may send emails or request phone calls anytime. They may also send essays anytime, since we work nights, weekends, and holidays. We will do whatever it takes to help your child get into their top choices.
+ My child is applying to direct med programs and traditional undergraduate programs. Do your plans include support with those?
Yes, all of the listed plans include support with direct med program applications and any others that your child is applying to.
Have a question not answered here? Please contact us and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.
What to do next
If you feel anywhere near as confident in our support as we are in our ability to help your child get an email from their dream school that begins with "Congratulations!" and not "We regret to inform you...", we encourage you to schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our experienced admissions consultants. It would be a pleasure to discuss how we can support your child's admissions journey andeventually include them among our thousands of successful students!