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I Cannot Recommend Kathryn Enough
Ari, 10 lessons with KathrynI don't know if I can adequately express how helpful Kathryn was for me during my Step 2 prep. With her support, I was able to achieve a dream score of 260 (more than 40 points higher than what I had gotten on Step 1 -- a score I honestly didn't think was even remotely achievable for me). I met with her a total of 10 times (2x/week). During our first session together, Kathryn asked me about my goals and took a deep dive into trying to understand my strengths and weaknesses. Together, we...
Hello,
I'm Kathryn Schmiedicke, and I train medical students for their licensing exams. I have been helping people prep for high-stakes exams for over ten years, and I enjoy making these tests make sense and helping to turn the feeling of overwhelm into a calm confidence that serves my students well on test day. Whether you're just beginning Step 1 dedicated or you're retaking Step 3, I can help you perform at your best.
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I Cannot Recommend Kathryn Enough
I don't know if I can adequately express how helpful Kathryn was for me during my Step 2 prep. With her support, I was able to achieve a dream score of 260 (more than 40 points higher than what I had gotten on Step 1 -- a score I honestly didn't think was even remotely achievable for me). I met with her a total of 10 times (2x/week). During our first session together, Kathryn asked me about my goals and took a deep dive into trying to understand my strengths and weaknesses. Together, we created an optimized study schedule -- one that targeted my weaknesses so I felt more confident in addressing those topics, but also one that bolstered my strengths so I could feel even more secure in those areas. She was a thoughtful listener, a brilliant mind, and honestly became a true friend. Who would have thought that I would have FUN studying for Step 2? But I really did look forward to my sessions with Kathryn, and they offered a bright spot in what can be an awfully lonely time in studying for these exams. I was excited to challenge myself, and I knew she would push me to achieve my goals. As I'm sure it's evident, I cannot recommend Kathryn enough. If you have test anxiety, she will give you videos to watch and methods to use to overcome it. If you need someone to vent to, she can be that listening ear. If you want someone to challenge you, she has an uncanny ability to find your weaknesses and power through them until they're no longer weaknesses at all. And if you want a cheerleader -- someone who will get excited for you when you score well on a practice test, or offer you advice when things don't exactly go your way, she is perfect for you. Without a doubt, book a session with Kathryn. It was my best move yet.
Ari, 10 lessons with Kathryn
Terrific Tutor
I can't recommend Kathryn enough! She was a terrific tutor whose guidance helped me to develop a focused study strategy to tackle Step 1 in a way that harnessed my strengths and bolstered my weaker subject areas. With her help, I saw my score jump by 20% in 4 weeks, from not passing to where I was within a comfortable passing range before the big exam. Prior to tutoring, I was incredibly anxious and hopeless about the exam and frustrated by my lack of progress with studying using Qbanks. I think one of her strongest assets as a tutor is her quick adaptability to a tutee's needs and unique ways of learning. As someone who tends to study by myself and not in groups, we designed sessions to focus on test taking strategy and analyzing patterns in my nbme practice exam results. For those who prefer focused subject review, that is also an option to further consolidate material. Kathryn, thank you for making me feel more confident and prepared for these licensing exams! Skills I've learned during this process I know will serve me well in the future.
Anna, 5 lessons with Kathryn
Incredible tutor
I used Kathryn as a tutor for Step 1, and she was so helpful. Not only did she help me create a study schedule, she also helped me remain organized, review content, and provided me with emotional support while studying for step. Before I hired Kathryn I was extremely anxious about where to even begin with my studying. She was also extremely responsive to all of my questions and messages. Kathryn helped me regain my confidence while studying for Step 1 as well as pass the exam! I cannot thank Kathryn enough for her help in all aspects of my studying.
Talia, 6 lessons with Kathryn
experienced tutor
i gained 10 points while adopting Kathryn's method. i am still getting lessons from Kathryn every week> she makes good strategy based on the feedback from NBMES
Manny, 14 lessons with Kathryn
Thorough tutor
Kathryn made sure Audrey was able to restate all the concepts and understand what she was doing wrong on her practice test. She was able to figure out how she was thinking amd strategies to adjust
Jenny, 1 lesson with Kathryn
Knowledgeable and patient tutor
Kathryn is terrific! She is very positive, patient, and knowledgable tutor who is able to easily teach and break down new and difficult concepts for the ISEE exam. Looking forward to more learning for my daughter! Thank you so much.
Julianna, 59 lessons with Kathryn
So helpful and kind
Kathryn made sure I knew the concepts I needed to learn. She explained things in a way id understand so I definitely learned a lot. She’s very calm and easy to talk to. I didn’t feel pressure to know exactly what I was talking about because I knew she’d be understanding and help me understand.
Audrey, 1 lesson with Kathryn
Knowledgeable and patient tutor
It was a very good first lesson; she was very patient and knowledgable. Looking forward to more learning for my daughter. I believe the session with Kathryn will be helpful for Oliiva. Thank you.
Julianna, 59 lessons with Kathryn
Great teacher 😍
Kathryn is an amazing teacher and person! She is so kind and very compassionate into teaching! She has already helped me so much in order to understand in depth the questions I have difficulties in Uworld and to make me feel more confident for my preparation!
Eugenia, 25 lessons with Kathryn
SSAT reading
Kathryn went over one SSAT reading test with Amelia. She knows how to teach SSAT reading very well and with efficient progress. We liked her lesson very much!
Sunny, 12 lessons with Kathryn