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Your Journey to Medical School Admissions

Ellen Snydman, MS

Welcome to Pre-Med Path Advising.

Welcome! I’m so glad you’ve landed here to learn about me and the services I provide. With 17 years of experience in medical school advising and more than 30 years in higher education, I bring extensive knowledge and a personalized approach to helping students and applicants navigate the medical school admissions process.

Whether you are just starting your pre-med journey or getting ready to apply, I offer guidance tailored to your goals. Together, we’ll explore your experiences and activities, reflect on what they mean to you, and develop a thoughtful and compelling med school application that authentically shares your narrative.

I invite you to explore my website to learn more about the comprehensive services I offer to support you in achieving your dream of going to medical school.

I look forward to meeting you soon!

I can help you with

Personalized
Advising

My personalized advising provides the support you need, considering your individual strengths and goals.

Comprehensive
Guidance

Whether discussing what medical schools seek in an applicant or drafting a compelling personal statement, I will guide you toward becoming a successful applicant.

Building
Confidence

Navigating the medical school application process can feel daunting. I am here to lift you up, provide honest feedback, and support your dream.

Highlighting
Your Authenticity

Medical schools look for more than just stellar grades; they want to see the real you. I’ll help you articulate what makes you a compelling and interesting applicant to admissions committees.

Why Choose Pre-Med Path Advising:

I take pride in setting myself apart from the competition in three distinct ways:

Personalized Guidance

I prioritize building genuine connections with my clients. My one-on-one approach allows me to understand your unique aspirations, challenges, and strengths, ensuring tailor-made guidance that aligns with your dreams of becoming a medical professional.

Honesty and Thoroughness for Your Success

My commitment to your success goes beyond mere advice. I am dedicated to being honest and thorough throughout the advising process. My main objective is not just to guide you through the medical school application journey, but also to empower you to be true to yourself. I want you to apply to medical schools confidently when you're at your strongest, armed with the best possible application that reflects your genuine passion and potential.

Experience & Expertise

With 17 years of experience advising students and alumni, I have advised thousands of pre-meds along a successful journey to medical school admissions. With my expertise and attentive advising, I will help you explore experiences and activities, reflect on the meaning of those experiences and activities, and prepare your application in pursuit of a medical career.

Testimonials

"Thanks a ton for everything that you’ve done to help me and 5 years of steering me on the right course! I also can’t thank you enough for helping me calm my worried parents and trying to help my family and me understand the often convoluted premed process."

Ryan

"I wanted to give you an end of cycle update. I had 9 interview invitations, attended 8 interviews, and had 4 acceptances. I really wanted to thank you for supporting me on this journey over the past 7 years. I always encouraged other pre-medical students to see you, because of how honest and direct you were. And your advice helped me have this great cycle! I am very grateful for all the support you gave me."

Lauren

"Ms. Snydman - thank you so so so SO MUCH for supporting me the past couple years. Our meetings and your advice made the long and difficult application process a little more bearable - it still feels surreal that my longtime dream is finally a reality. I am very grateful to have been your advisee."

Saborny