Bridging the gap

Not everyone walks straight from college into medical school…and that’s okay!

You’re not behind…you’re in the gap, and this space has meaning. If you’re feeling confused, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin, Gap Year Guide is here to help you build a bridge from your unique experiences to medical school.

Gap Year Guide helps you turn lived experiences into a powerful medical school application story. Together, we’ll define your direction, build your confidence, and create a strategy that turns uncertainty into purpose.

See how it works

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Over two-thirds (73.2%) of 2023 med school matriculants reported that a year or more had passed since graduating from college.

68.5%

66.3%

73.2%

71.1%

Source: AAMC Matriculating Student Questionnaire

The trend is rising, more students are taking gap years, changing careers, and building purpose-driven paths to medicine.

I know, because I’m one of them. With 3 medical school acceptances (and counting) and years spent studying the admissions process, I built Gap Year Guide to give nontraditional applicants a strategic, structured way to stand out and step confidently into medicine.

mission

To equip nontraditional applicants with the knowledge to navigate the medical school admissions process with confidence, transforming unique experiences into competitive medical school applications.

Method

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Assess Starting point

Every journey begins with understanding where you are. We start by evaluating your academic background, clinical experiences, and extracurricular activities to identify your unique strengths and areas of growth.

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clarify vision

Together, we define your personal narrative, connecting your story, values, and motivations for medicine into a cohesive direction that guides your choices moving forward.

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build strategy

Using evidence-based admissions insights, we create a personalized plan that aligns your coursework, experiences, and timeline with your long-term goals, ensuring each step moves you closer to readiness.

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strengthen & refine

Through mock interviews, essay reviews, and reflection exercises, we strengthen your confidence and communication, ensuring your application authentically reflects who you are and the physician you aim to become.

Your Journey Doesn’t have to feel overwhelming.

Let’s build your application together.

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