Meredith Braddy

I work best with students who feel like they do not know where to begin with the MCAT. When I started my own
MCAT journey, I felt lost too, so I understand how overwhelming this process can feel at the beginning. My goal is
to help students get started, build structure, and move forward with consistency and confidence.

I earned my Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience at UNC Chapel Hill and my Master of Science in Medical Sciences
at Boston University. I have also tutored fellow graduate students in my program, and that experience shaped the
way I approach coaching: with support, curiosity, and a focus on growth.

I believe students improve the most on the MCAT by building confidence through practice. There is no better way tolearn content and strategy than actually applying them to problems. Practice questions and exams allow students tocollect data, identify patterns, and use that information to guide their preparation. Over time, students begin to seethat they are growing, and that progress helps them feel more prepared and confident on test day.

In my 1:1 sessions, I prioritize building a study schedule, working through the unknowns, and checking in oneach student’s goals. Accountability with me looks like asking how things went with the goals we set in previoussessions, identifying areas where there is room for growth, and communicating directly to develop a plan that feelsright moving forward. I focus on helping students take ownership of their MCAT prep while making sure they feelsupported along the way.

Students often come in worried that they are not performing as well as they think they should be by a certain point before test day. I find that students begin to improve more once they have structure in their schedule. Having a clear plan makes it easier to keep moving when stress increases, and completing tasks reinforces that real progress is being made.

My coaching style is supportive and curious. I like to provide a lot of encouragement while asking questions that help guide the path forward when things feel overwhelming. I focus on consistency, growth, and helping students build the confidence they need to approach the MCAT with a stronger sense of direction.

My favorite part about teaching is getting to watch students grow, both in their academic performance and in their personal development. While the MCAT may be one specific moment, the skills students develop during this process will help them in medical school and beyond.

Outside of coaching, I spend my time practicing yoga, spending time with friends, and going to live music events. I am always trying new things, too!