Shemmassian Academic Consulting

Our son used the Shemmassian over the last two medical school admission cycles. Though his first attempt was unsuccessful, Sid and Jammie from Shemmassian gave frank, honest feedback that as a parent it's sometimes difficult to give. It was also the best decision to get him working with professionals who know and understand what strengths need to be highlighted and what weaknesses need more work. It certainly is a long process, but the team kept him on schedule and focused. They prepared him for interviews and made sure he stressed what made him stand out. Could not be happier with the outcome!!

Shemmassian Academic Consulting has provided excellent and tailored advice to best prepare me for the medical school application cycle. I found their quick turnaround time for essay review extremely helpful, felt grateful for the strong interview preparation, and strongly resonated with my mentor. My mentor was also very thoughtful, motivating, and knowledgeable, which really helped me make the best decisions about how to prepare for and stay focused during the application cycle. I am very thankful for their amazing support!

I highly recommend using Shemmassian's services. I worked with an advisor on my personal statement, secondaries, and interview prep. He took the time to get to know me and helped highlight my strengths. He was very responsive over email and his comments were always thorough and useful. This was my 2nd time applying to med school after only interviewing at 1 school not being accepted anywhere the first time around. This time I interviewed at around 7 schools and received 3 acceptances so far. Would definitely recommend their services especially for anyone looking to strengthen their application the second time around.

Everyone I interacted with was very responsive and helpful. I had a lot of questions about the cycle that I couldn't find consistent answers to online and it was incredibly helpful to have someone that could answer all of my questions and help guide me through the entire process. I loved that it was a collaborative environment. They always respected my preferences and point of view and gave constructive advice. If I had a busy or something going on, they were flexible about my turnaround time. There are a lot of parts in the medical school application cycle. Having someone help you stay on track and manage all of the different parts makes a huge difference. I would highly recommend using their services. It is worth the investment.

The Shemmassian Academic Consulting team earned their 5-star review from the moment I engaged them up until my acceptance into medical school. During my initial consultation, Dr. Shemmassian listened to my story and offered honest feedback. That set the tone for my application cycle; I was matched with the perfect advisor for my goals based on my academic and personal background, and they supported me in building a genuine application that captured exactly who I am and why medicine is for me. Having applied to 30+ M.D. schools this cycle, I can testify that time management can make or break a cycle. The Shemmassian team will have you ready to submit well ahead of schedule, and they'll do it without compromising quality. For anyone who is skeptical, schedule a free initial consultation and see what they have to say. That's what I did, and now I'm gonna be a doctor!

Shemmassian Academic Consulting helped me when I was at my lowest. I thought there was no hope that I would get accepted into medical school until Shemmassian gave me the guidance and support that I needed. Their incredible and knowledgeable team will help you every step of the way. I really appreciated the realistic advice I received that helped me clearly know my options for the admissions process.Ultimately, the constant encouragement, clear communication, and breakdown of each step of the admissions process led me to where I am today. They helped me get accepted to one of my top choice medical schools and proved to be a truly invaluable resource!

Dr. Shemassian and his team guided me through the medical school application process better than I could have hoped for. I could not have had as much success as I did without them. They helped guide me through the interview process providing strategies so that I could put forth the best picture of who I am to admission committees and answered all of the questions I had to make the process as easy and stress free as possible. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to put forth their best application.

Dr. Shemmassian and his team are wonderful to work with! I initially was unsure on whether I should apply during the current med school cycle. Dr. Shemmassian called me to discuss the best path and I immediately felt confident. I was assigned a wonderful med school consultant who helped me through every aspect of the med school cycle. I was able to receive quick, carefully thought out feedback on every piece of writing. I could tell he was experienced and genuinely wanted to help me. I can't thank Dr. Shemmassian and his team enough - they were extremely helpful. I highly recommend this team!

I just received acceptance to OHSU, my top medical school pick. I am so grateful for Shemassian Consulting. The team was professional and very well-versed in every aspect of the medical school admissions process. Before joining Shemassian, I had felt that my application was inadequate and that my experiences were not unique. Working with Evan and Claire, I was able to find my own voice in my essays. Big thanks to them both. My advisor, Evan, has so much experience and was able to help me focus on things I was genuinely passionate about. My writing consultant, Claire, was amazing. I had a lot of trouble with writing, and she was able to succinctly help me connect all my thoughts together. Joining Shemassian helped me strategize the best use of my time and take all the guesswork out of the already stressful application cycle. 100% would recommend it. Save yourself from applying again and just do it once.

I am very grateful to the team at Shemmassian for helping me get into the medical school. I received my first medical school acceptance a couple weeks ago and have already received many interview invites only half way into the cycle. This could not have been possible if it weren't for the great team provided to me by Shemmassian. I was assigned a writing advisor who helped me with my essays and a primary advisor who was my go-to for any questions and application strategies. My writing advisor gave me detailed feedback on my primary and secondary application essays and was extremely thorough. My primary advisor helped me brainstorm essay ideas, create a school list and gave helpful feedback during mock interviews and Casper Prep. My primary and writing advisors truly helped me craft the best med school app I could, and I am very thankful for the support they gave me. If you are looking for help with your medical school applications, Shemmassian won't let you down and will help you.

Used this consultation service for applying to medical school and was accepted into a program. Aside from their professionalism and timely responses, Shemmassian Consulting also provided exemplary service ranging from reviewing my application, helped formulate my school list, and most importantly, provided great edits and guidance with my personal statement, activity prompts, and secondary applications. Having applied to medical school twice, Shemmassian Consulting made the entire process the second time around much easier and less daunting. I wish I had used this service when I first applied.

What made my experience great was the personal attention Dr. Shemmassian gave to me as a client. I have a complicated legal history and it was hard to find an advisor that was optimistic enough to believe that medicine was worth pursuing in my case. Dr. Shemmasian did eventually find the right advisor for me after delicately taking a closer look at everyone's backgrounds (both mine and my advisor's). Once we connected it actually took me an additional year to get the MCAT score I needed before I was ready to apply, but all my consulting fees were rolled over into the next year's cycle at no charge. I worked with a Shemmassian tutor on my MCAT retake and went up 4 points. When I finally did apply, I did so broadly, I received more than ten interview invites and was given a very early acceptance to one of my top programs. This year's cycle is not even over yet and I'm still getting interviews. I would recommend Shemmasian to anyone who is doubtful about their future in medicine. The advisors are all physicians who serve on admissions boards who can help you demystify and better comprehend how admissions truly works. With the volume of bad information available at an all time high, real expertise like this was incredibly helpful and saved me from ever needing to attend a master's program while only possessing just below average stats.

I had a fantastic experience commissioning SAC to review my personal statement and application for internal medicine residency. My reviewer (who was herself an accomplished physician at a highly reputable institution) gave me detailed and incisive edits and comments in a very short amount of time. SAC clearly improved the quality of my application and I would highly recommend the service to anyone else.

I didn't get into medical school my first time and the mentorship that I got from Shemmassian was invaluable in ensuring that wasn't the case my second time through. The knowledge that he and his colleagues have is second to none and it undoubtedly shows. I was paired with two high-powered mentors that helped me with my personal statement and interview prep, respectively. Their candid advice got me to where I am today and my only regret is not going with them sooner. Yes, paying for an application service is inherently costly, but I promise that it's cheaper than having to re-apply. Not to mention the fact that they help you reach your full potential and put your best foot forward. On top of my successful admission to medical school, two other people that I recommended Shemmassian to also were successful in achieving this endeavor. Recommend 10/10!

I did a mock interview through Shemmassian Academic Consulting before my first medical school interview, and I couldn't be happier with how it went. Even with a short notice of 5 days, I was able to schedule an interview. All communication was extremely clear. The interview itself was very helpful. Not only was I asked the typical questions you would expect in a Medical school interview, but my interviewer (Dr. Thenappan) also made sure to ask more difficult and obscure questions to really make sure that I was prepared. The feedback was amazing, and using the tips and tricks I was taught, I felt more than prepared when the actual interview came around. With Shemmassian Consulting's help, I was able to get accepted to a top 15 medical school! Thank you!

The MOST Trusted, professional, compassionate and knowledgeable academic service I have ever worked with. This was my fourth attempt to find someone that actually cared about our son getting into medical school. Dr. Shemmassian and his amazing staff conversed with me several times before we even committed to using their service. That is how much he cared!Our son applied to several medical schools and they assisted him with his interview for GEORGETOWN and he was accepted!This admittance process is exhausting both emotionally and financially and you need to be with someone that will truly care about your son or daughter. They are reasonable with fees and incredibly ethical and professional. This service is so worth the expense to help insure a spot at medical school.The medical school application process is incredibly competitive especially with diversity issues and only up to 40% matriculating so I highly recommend you invest in this. I promise you will not regret it! I am that confident!Thank you Dr. Shemmassian for helping our son accomplish his dream come true.

After attending a seminar held by Shemmassian Consulting at my school, I quickly signed up for their emailing list and I am glad that I did. Since then, I have constantly received links to articles and videos that have helped me better understand how the medical school admission process works. Shirag's extensive knowledge about the application timeline allowed me to create a comprehensive plan for tackling the MCAT, asking teachers for letters of recommendation, and when I should begin working on my application.I have been able to chat with Shirag during a complimentary consultation and I have been able to speak with the admissions specialist Michael about specifics in my application. I recommend that prospective applicants sign up for their emailing list and utilize their vast resources!

I used Shemmassian consulting for my application to medical residency. They paired me with a matched resident, Dr. Michael, who helped me along every step of the way. From proofreading personal statements to feedback on my application and final hospital match list, I always felt like I had someone to turn to with any questions. My case was unique as I am a foreign MD grad applying to the states with less than optimal scores. I was able to navigate the stressful process with someone by my side. I'm so glad I decided to use this service. It was recommended to me by a friend from UCLA who was recently admitted to medical school himself. I highly recommend them myself now! I matched at the top of my list and I'm very happy!

The Shemmassian Academic Consulting team earned their 5-star review from the moment I engaged them up until my acceptance into medical school. During my initial consultation, Dr. Shemmassian listened to my story and offered honest feedback. That set the tone for my application cycle; I was matched with the perfect advisor for my goals based on my academic and personal background, and they supported me in building a genuine application that captured exactly who I am and why medicine is for me. Having applied to 30+ M.D. schools this cycle, I can testify that time management can make or break a cycle. The Shemmassian team will have you ready to submit well ahead of schedule, and they'll do it without compromising quality. For anyone who is skeptical, schedule a free initial consultation and see what they have to say. That's what I did, and now I'm gonna be a doctor!

I got help from Shemassian for my medical school applications and it was the best decision that I made! I was paired up with a counselor, Morcos Nakhla, and an essay writer, Marissa Eller, both of whom were absolutely amazing and helped me get into medical school during my first application cycle. Marissa provided me with in-depth edits to my primary and secondary essays and consistently followed up with me to make sure that I had made all the changes necessary to make my essays as strong as possible. Morcos consistently provided me with great feedback and he did not hesitate to tell me when I needed to improve upon something in my application. The honest feedback he provided me with was something that I greatly appreciated as it told me exactly where I stood at all times during my application cycle. Morcos also helped me prepare very well for all of my medical school interviews and his prep was often harder than the interviews themselves which made interview day much less stressful for me! Overall, I had a great experience with Shemassian and I would highly recommend their services and would highly recommend working with Morcos and Marissa if you are able to!