Shemmassian Academic ConsultingReviews of shemmassianconsulting.com

My advisors/consultants were amazing!

I applied to medical school twice on my own and didn’t receive a single interview. It was discouraging and disheartening, and I knew that if I applied a third time, I needed expert guidance. After finding Shemmassian Academic Consulting, I submitted my information and was soon invited to meet with Dr. Shemmassian himself. He carefully assessed every part of my application and assured me that I didn’t need more gap years—just a strategic repackaging of my existing experiences. That reassurance gave me the confidence to take the leap, and I am so glad I did. From the very start, I was paired with a writing advisor who genuinely cared about helping me present the most authentic version of myself while keeping my voice intact. My primary advisor was extremely knowledgeable and incredibly responsive—turning around edits quickly, answering questions thoroughly, and guiding me through each step of the process. What stood out most was the meticulous attention to detail. Nothing was ever rushed or green-lit just to move things along; every draft was read and re-read for flow, grammar, and content until it was perfect. The process was rigorous, and it wasn’t easy balancing full-time work with countless essay revisions. But the support, structure, and encouragement I received made all the difference. For the first time, I felt that my story was being told in a way that truly reflected who I am. The level of professionalism and care not only elevated the quality of my application but also built my confidence in a way I hadn’t experienced in previous cycles. Today, I can say I’ve submitted the strongest, most authentic version of my application. The peace of mind and hope I’ve gained through this process have made the entire journey absolutely worth it.

My consultants are incredibly knowledgeable and supportive throughout the process. When I have questions, they are always very responsive. I feel very prepared for every step and would highly recommend!

I had an interview prep session with one of the consultants that works for Shemmassian Academic Consulting. I had an incredible experience with this prep session and felt confident going into interview day. The prep sessions are so helpful and are extremely personalized to what type of interview you want to prepare for. Whether you need to prepare for an MMI style interview, a traditional style interview, or even a Standardized Patient Interaction, they can help you feel confident and more than prepared going into interview day. I highly recommend!

I went from 0 interviews one cycle to an acceptance at my top school the next. My advisor always gave honest yet constructive and supportive feedback. I’m very grateful!

My personal consultants were incredibly responsive, kind, and helpful. When many people believed I could not get accepted this cycle, they had unwavering confidence and helped me get accepted at a dream school!

Very comprehensive and thorough guidance! Everyone was super responsive when it came to editing my work and also super supportive to any concerns and questions I had throughout the process.

The MCAT personal tutoring plan was incredible. Working one-on-one with a kind and knowledgeable tutor made all the difference. We were able to hone in on the topics that were difficult to me that may have been brushed over in a class/group setting, and didn't have to spend time on topics I had already mastered. We were also able to review in depth my practice exams, which was super helpful. I signed on somewhat late before my test date, and my score still increased quite a bit. Given ample time I know the Shemmassian team could have gotten me well past my goal score. I highly recommend them if you are wanting a personalized, non-traditional MCAT prep experience.