1-on-1 Pre-Med & MCAT Mentoring
Turn Your Dream of Medical School Into a Reality
Personalized MCAT, application, interview, and pre-med mentoring from someone who successfully navigated the admissions process.
About Malena
Hi, I'm Malena Long
I'm an MD student who understands that there is no single path to medical school. I earned a 504 MCAT and was still admitted to two MD programs while receiving four MD interview invitations. My experience taught me that a compelling application is about much more than a single score.
I want to help students build competitive applications, gain confidence, and avoid common mistakes. My goal is to make the medical school journey less overwhelming and help you put your best foot forward.
Why Work With Me?
- Accepted to two U.S. MD medical schools
- Interviewed at four MD schools
- 504 MCAT with exceptional application success
- 84th percentile CARS scorer
- 3.975 undergraduate GPA in Biology
- Extensive leadership, research, clinical, and volunteer experience
- Current MD student who understands today's admissions process
- Approachable, encouraging, and affordable
Services
Coaching Built Around Your Path to Medical School
Every program is tailored to your timeline, target schools, and starting point.
Premed Mentoring
Long-term guidance from freshman year all the way through your application — a roadmap that grows with you — including gap year planning, extracurricular planning, and research & volunteering advice.
Medical School Application Coaching
Personal statement, activity descriptions, school list, and timeline — so your application tells your story clearly.
Interview Preparation
Mock interviews covering both MMI and traditional interview formats, with honest feedback to build your confidence.
MCAT Study Coaching
Study plans, accountability, and strategy — with special attention to CARS.
Who I Can Help
Wherever You Are in the Journey
- High school students exploring medicine
- College pre-med students
- Students preparing for the MCAT
- Applicants preparing for interviews
- Students looking for accountability and mentorship
Pricing
Simple, Affordable Coaching
Flexible virtual meetings via Zoom or Google Meet.
Individual Coaching Sessions
$20–30/ hour
- Applies to every service — mentoring, application coaching, interview prep, MCAT coaching, and more
- Flexible virtual sessions via Zoom or Google Meet
- No long-term contract — book as many or as few sessions as you need
- Weekly or biweekly mentoring available for ongoing support
FAQ
Common Questions
Absolutely. My own experience demonstrates that strong applications are built from the whole picture, not just a single score.
Yes. I provide detailed feedback while ensuring your voice remains authentic.
Yes! Weekly or biweekly mentoring is encouraged for ongoing accountability and support.
All sessions are held virtually via Zoom or Google Meet, so we can work together from anywhere.
Not at all — premed mentoring is designed to support you from freshman year all the way through your application, whenever you're ready to start.
Get Started
Schedule Your First Session
Your dream of becoming a physician is achievable. Whether you're just starting your pre-med journey or getting ready to apply, I'd love to help you navigate the process with confidence.