Everyone at Motivate MD has been so helpful throughout the application process. I was able to have my primary and secondaries reviewed by the team, and also a thorough mock interview. All my reviews w... See more
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I like how we were able to thoroughly go through answers that I practiced beforehand. The interviewer’s feedback was very valuable in helping me understand how to ace my interview. I wish I was given... See more
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MotivateMD is awesome! I received help from the team throughout the season (PS, secondaries, mock interviews and update letters!) and was able to secure acceptance & interviews from some of my favorit... See more
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Every advisor is so helpful. Special shout out to Chris who helped me with my primary application, school list, etc. He was always honest with his feedback and so positive, reminding me that there is... See more
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I highly recommend MotivateMD for med school apps!
I was behind on my personal statement, but MotivateMD helped me edit nearly 10 drafts of my personal statement and activity/work sections in just one month. Thanks to their guidance, I was able to submit my primary application within a week of AMCAS opening! I had brainstorming sessions with different coaches, which gave me fresh perspectives and ideas. Their support became even more invaluable when I started receiving secondary applications. I worked with coaches familiar with the schools I was applying to, which helped me write detailed, tailored responses. MotivateMD doesn’t just edit grammar, spelling, or word count. They provide concrete suggestions to make your writing stronger and more compelling. The biggest advantage is working with actual medical students and residents from a range of schools, many with admissions committee experience. They understand the process firsthand and provide guidance that is practical and realistic. They are quick to respond, incredibly helpful, and I truly wouldn’t have made it through the application process without them. Whether you need help with writing, interviews, CASPer, or general advice, MotivateMD is an affordable, high-quality resource I cannot recommend enough!
26 July 2025
Reply from Motivate MD
Nicole,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are grateful for the opportunity to work with you throughout this application cycle, on all aspects of your application! We really appreciate you and wish you nothing, but the best this cycle!
McKenzie
Thank you!
Thank you for all the help with my essays! I found the advice and grammar correction very useful. I was very happy with how quickly the feedback was given back to me. I thought the editors were knowledgeable on important information to add to my writing to make my essays more attractive. Thanks again!
23 July 2025
Reply from Motivate MD
Emily,
Thank you for your kind words! We enjoyed helping you and are grateful we could be part of your journey! We wish you the best of luck throughout the application cycle!
McKenzie
Reply from Motivate MD
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback. I’m very sorry for the confusion around your daughter's essay review. In this case, the essay was submitted without the original prompt, so the reviewer didn’t have the right context to work from. Still, we believe our editors should always pause and reach out for clarification rather than risk giving unhelpful feedback. We’re making changes to be sure that step isn’t missed again.
I truly appreciate your kind words, and I want you to know I’ll be keeping a close eye to make sure your daughter feels supported every step of the way.
Becca
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Sunita,
Thank you for your kind words! We have enjoyed working with your family throughout the application process and wish your son the best of luck as he continues on his journey toward becoming a physician!
McKenzie
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Paige,
We were grateful to work with you throughout your MCAT prep! We wish you nothing but the best as you continue your journey towards medical school!
McKenzie
Such helpful feedback and advising
Such helpful feedback and advising. Couldn't have written my primaries or secondaries without their guidance. Looking forward to interview prepping with them!
21 June 2025
Reply from Motivate MD
Nick,
Thank you for your kind words! It has been a joy working with you and your family throughout this process! We look forward to preparing you for interviews soon!
McKenzie
Very responsive
Very responsive, quick and guarenteed turn-around time. Advisors truly care for their students to succeed. Service + advisors are all respectful and considerate of your own time.
17 July 2025
Reply from Motivate MD
Meghan,
Thank you for your kind review, it has been an honor working with you! We look forward to continued collaboration through secondary and interview season!
McKenzie
Reply from Motivate MD
Meena,
Thank you for you review! We are glad you appreciated our editing team! We wish you the best during this application cycle!
McKenzie
Syd was very helpful and guided me in…
Syd was very helpful and guided me in the right direction for my essays. She went out of her way to help and I really appreciated that!
14 July 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Motivate MD
Rheeya,
Thank you for your kind words! Our team's goal is to provide guidance and be an extra arm of support! We are honored to be part of your BS/MD journey and are excited to continue working with you.
McKenzie
Useful, quick, easy to use
I used the writing review products which I liked a lot. I got feedback from a few readers on different versions of my essays, which gave me good perspective on how my writing came across. A couple readers were slower in returning feedback but some of them were very quick. The comments were very useful in my editing process. Everyone involved was friendly and provided good encouragement along with the edits.
30 May 2025
Reply from Motivate MD
Hannah,
Thank you for your review! We are glad you found value in our editing team! Our turnaround time is 2-3 days, as the volume of requests increase the time trends to be closer to the 3 days. We are grateful we were able to be part of your journey and wish you the best of luck!
McKenzie
Very helpful comments that helped me…
Very helpful comments that helped me improve the bones of my personal statement, I felt the constructive comments really helped elevate my writing and takeaway message while still staying true to myself
6 June 2025
Reply from Motivate MD
Alexandra,
Thank you for your review! We are grateful you allowed us to be part of your medical school journey and wish you nothing but the best!!
McKenzie
Very quick turnaround time and good feedback
Motivate MD is very affordable and provides excellent essay-editing services.
23 May 2025
Reply from Motivate MD
Jaiden,
Thank you for your kind words! Motivate MD was built on affordability for students and their families. We are happy to hear you appreciated our team! Best of luck as you continue on the pursuit of becoming a physician!
McKenzie
Amazing experience!
Amazing experience!! I purchased the personal statement and common App reviews. I received insightful actionable feedback & edits. 100% every applicant needs this service. I will be buying the mock interview service also!
31 May 2025
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Elizabeth,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so glad we could help you with your residency application and look forward to preparing you for interviews!
McKenzie
Personalized edits were great
23 May 2025
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Nathan,
We are so glad you appreciated our team's guidance for your personal statement! We wish you the best of luck during this application cycle!
McKenzie
Excellent feedback and return times
Excellent feedback and return times. Naturally, some reviewers were more helpful than others, but I appreciated multiple reviews from different people. I just submitted my primary application, but having had so many reviewers with experience, I feel relieved from some of the nerves associated with applying. I feel like I submitted a pretty solid application, especially since I had only started writing essays for TMDSAS in May, and their review services played a large role in that.
15 May 2025
Reply from Motivate MD
SH,
Thank you for your kind review!! We are happy we could help you feel confident in your application! We are glad you valued the opportunity to have multiple perspectives throughout your application! We wish you the best as you continue the application process!
McKenzie
The editors at Motivate MD were…
The editors at Motivate MD were incredibly helpful in providing thoughtful edits and constructive feedback. They helped me communicate my story more clearly and effectively, and weren’t afraid to suggest reformatting when needed to better align with my goals and application requirements. I really appreciated their guidance and support throughout the process.
21 June 2025
Reply from Motivate MD
Leon,
Thank you for your kind words! We are grateful to be part of your application journey and appreciate you trusting us to help you through your journey towards becoming a physician!
McKenzie
Review felt like it was auto generated
Review felt like it was auto generated. Some of the stuff they told me to do was literally already in my personal statement. Could’ve gotten better review from ChatGPT.
21 May 2025
Reply from Motivate MD
Hey James,
This is Drew, the founder of Motivate MD. I don’t typically respond to reviews personally, but I wanted to reach out to apologize directly for your experience.
I’m truly sorry that your edit didn’t meet your expectations and that it gave the impression of being AI-generated. We are processing a full refund and will also be reviewing this case further.
I do see that your edit was completed about a month ago. Ideally, we like to catch concerns sooner so we can either resolve the issue or issue a full refund—something we’re always happy to do if expectations aren’t met.
Honestly, the biggest reason behind our high satisfaction and acceptance rates has always been the use of real, talented editors that also can provide something AI cannot: actual medical experience and a genuine human perspective. This is essential and continues to be a core principle at Motivate MD, because at the end of the day, it’s real people—often with medical backgrounds—who will be the ones reading your essay and making the decision about your acceptance into their med school.
Although I'm now an ER attending, I still remember the stress and uncertainty of being a premed and applying to med school… I did not start Motivate MD to provide sub-par services or ever make someone feel like they got “cheated”. We strive for excellence, honesty, and transparency, and keep our services fairly-priced for that reason.
Wishing you all the best on your journey to becoming a physician! Please don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s anything else we can do to help.
Sincerely,
Drew Porter, MD
I am extremely happy about motivateMD
I am extremely happy about motivateMD. Becca, Dr Tammy, and Dr Pysick helped with the entire application process from start to finish. they were very informative about how to best approach each section and how to create a great resume. Very pleased
1 February 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Motivate MD
Hey Mike,
Thank you for your kind words! Our team is dedicated to helping every applicant through the entire process. We are glad we could be part of your journey!
McKenzie
Reply from Motivate MD
Hey Deb,
We really enjoyed working with your son! Glad our team was able to help him with his primary application!
McKenzie
Highly Recommend!!
Shout out to all the MotivateMD Editors!! Special thanks to Michaela, Helena, Aimee, and Ansel for revamping my personal statement and activities description. I feel a lot more confident in submitting my primary application after their thorough and personalized feedback. Would not have made it this far without the team!
1 May 2025
Reply from Motivate MD
JK,
Thank you for your kind review! We are grateful you chose our team to help you through this exciting and challenging journey. Our editors are dedicated to being the best support system for all of our applicants. We wish you the best during this application cycle!
McKenzie
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