"Elizabeth’s guidance was instrumental in the success of my MD-PhD applications. I was immediately struck by her diligence and dedication to thoroughly understanding my application and long-term goals. She has a remarkable talent for transforming rough ideas and scattered drafts into compelling, authentic writing that truly reflect my strengths as a candidate. I would work with her again in a heartbeat for her writing expertise alone.
One of Elizabeth’s greatest strengths as an advisor is her honest, constructive approach—she consistently identified areas for improvement and provided clear, actionable opportunities to enhance my application. For example, she helped me identify a remote, patient-centered volunteer job that fit in with my demanding full-time work schedule. Her encouragement was also pivotal in my decision to take gap years, a choice that ultimately made me a much stronger applicant and helped me gain admission to my dream program.
Elizabeth combines a highly professional approach with a genuine personal investment in her clients’ success. Her support goes far beyond the typical advising experience, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone navigating the medical school admissions process."
Samantha Maguire
MS1
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
"When researching opportunities for assistance with my medical school candidacy, Elizabeth's transparency and personalized approach stood out, in addition to her curated list of clients. Throughout the entire process, from speaking about my motivations to pursue a career in medicine, to preparing for interviews, Elizabeth provided meaningful opportunities for me to engage with weaknesses in my application and highlight my strengths. Her candor, and sincere drive to see all of her clients succeed, meant that I never felt as if I was "going it alone" during the oftentimes uncertain medical school application process. While there are many resources that claim to support applicants throughout the cycle, Elizabeth provides counseling that is personalized to your unique profile as an applicant.
If I were to apply to medical school again, the only thing I would change is seeking out her invaluable advice sooner!"
James Suggitt
MS1
NYU Grossman School of Medicine
"I am deeply grateful to Elizabeth for helping me develop a genuine and truly memorable personal statement that weaved together my meaningful experiences in a way that naturally showed the reader how law school was the next logical step to reach my career goals.
Because of full time employment and financial limitations, I had limited resources to prepare for the LSAT. Elizabeth was extremely helpful in helping me to add a statement that showed how my test scores did not reflect my true potential and readiness for the rigors of a law school.
I wound up with multiple acceptances, each included scholarship money to help me reduce student debt, which is the main obstacle."
Diego Lucich
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Hannah Cheng
Pre-Pharmacy Program, Chapman University
Class of 2027
Lauren Wittek
Kansas State University
Class of 2028
David Petto
Recipient of Doing College’s Vet School Admission Analysis
Kathy Petto (parent)
Oklahoma State University, veterinary admissions
Julie Hwang
University of North Carolina
“The greatest reward is to know that you have actually affected a young person’s life in a positive way. This is the reason I started working in education and continues to be the source of my boundless motivation and energy.”
~ Elizabeth LaScala