If self studying for the MCAT was just about having the right resources, well, you wouldn’t be reading this right now, would you?

Most prep courses set you up to ‘follow this exact plan and if you can’t despite a good excuse, there’s something wrong with you so give up premed and work somewhere else’ generic plan.

And the ones that aren’t like this

• Are NOT cheap

• Don’t work for everyone in every scenario

• May just not be for you

If self studying sounds most logical, it SHOULD simply require:

• Resources chosen for how they work with YOUR learning style

• A schedule that works with your personal commitments

• Studying at YOUR own pace, fast enough to progress, slow enough to avoid overwhelm

• A timeline that works with YOUR realistic ability to improve

So WHY do so many premeds struggle with self studying?

Why haven’t YOU reached your goals yet despite having been on this journey longer than you care to admit? 

Any of these sound familiar?

 I got so lost and didn’t even know where to begin

 I got really overwhelmed with all of the available resources

 I don’t trust my plan / myself enough to reach my goals

 I found myself constantly changing strategies, never knowing what to do

 When I fall off track I get frustrated and sabotage my continued efforts

 I find it hard to stay consistent, especially with work and taking classes

 I struggle with procrastination, ADHD and general lack of motivation

 I find myself with good excuses to do everything else EXCEPT FOR studying

A single yes is enough to derail even the most studious premed. 2-3 or more? No wonder you're overwhelmed!

Sure, one solution is to join a program and work with a mentor that guides you through the journey step by step. And this IS what I offer in my Comprehensive Study Hall program (Limited spots at $499/mo).

But $499 / mo doesn’t work on the typical student budget. 

I get it. I grew up with an unemployed single mother, relying on charity and government assistance to barely get by. By sophomore year of college, I was living on my own and working 3 part-time jobs – Science tutor, EMT and US Navy Reserves – just to make ends meet.

I also understand what it’s like to struggle on your own, failing at what you think is the right path, unsure of where to turn and how to find the answers.

That’s why I created the Self Study Level

A program to guide you on your self study journey, WITHOUT running into the issues above.

MCAT Study Hall Self Study Level 

Created for students just like you, looking to do it your way, while still having a guided process to follow to ensure that you are not lost, confused, or overwhelmed along the way.

MCAT Self Study Monthly Option-
Pay just $199/month, cancel anytime

By signing up for the Study Hall, you are agreeing to the terms of use

“I really like how [in Office Hours] I get bite sized, personalized help week to week without paying the rates for intense 1:1 sessions. I feel like we tackle a new problem every week and I get to fine-tune my strategy within my budget. I also REALLY appreciate hearing other student's concerns and problems, it makes me feel like I'm not alone and I love seeing how other students tackle their studying.” –  Kristen K. (Current Self Study Member)

How It Works

In working with hundreds of premed students over the last decade, I’ve seen firsthand what challenges come up every step of the way.

In studying the patterns of issues, and taking notes on what ultimately led to their success, I was able to create a system for you to follow to help you along on your self study Journey.

Through a series of videos, text, and homework assignments, my self study system will guide you on your journey to help you: 

• Figure out exactly where you stand NOW with your MCAT journey,

• Help you choose realistic goals and targets for YOUR situation

• Walk you through HOW to map out the exact journey from where you are to where you’re going

• Guide you in creating a realistic plan to execute on the individual steps as they slowly add up to your goal

• Help you with the challenges and pitfalls that inevitably come up along the way

(Former Comprehensive Study Hall Member – and you'll get the same value in the Self Study program)

Join The MCAT Study Hall Self Study Level and pay just $199 per month

Need at least 4 months? Pre-pay your first 4 months for just $729 today: (Enroll Here)

By signing up for the Study Hall, you are agreeing to the terms of use

The Program Explained

After creating my primary program, the Comprehensive MCAT Study Hall, I realized it wasn't for everyone.

1. I am limited in how many students I can work with one on one at any given time.

2. The Comprehensive cost of $499/mo is out of the average student budget.

Many students asked for ‘access to the Study Hall without the hands-on guidance' and so I offered this at a discount. JUST access to the library and forum. But without the one-on-one component and without the guidance on HOW to proceed and get unstuck, I noticed many students struggling to stay motivated and keep up with their goals.

And so I worked with them and started looking for patterns. WHERE do students get stuck, WHAT are the common pitfalls, HOW were they getting around it.

THIS is how the Self Study program was born. In addition to regular Study Hall access, I created (and am still working on) a system for you to follow, with a step by step checklist for every step of the way.

We just published the first and most important module, getting started and staying on track because THIS is where students tend to get stuck.

This module alone will save you hours of confusion, weeks of frustration, and help keep you on track.

If you've been studying for a while, postponing, procrastinating or just NOT making progress,

This could very well be THE thing missing in your MCAT prep.

☑️ I've attempted MCAT prep before, but am unsure if where or how to begin

☑️ I’ve been trying the self-study method and it’s just not working

☑️ I KNOW what to do, but with so many resources, I’m completely overwhelmed

☑️ I’m a Non-traditional student and feel older than the average premed

☑️ I’m trying to balance MCAT prep around work, family, school and life

☑️ I’ve attempted a ‘big name’ prep course but it felt ‘off’

☑️ ‘Generic’ MCAT study plans aren’t working for me, not sure exactly why

☑️ It’s been ages since science class (or it feels like ages) and I’m worried about how much I have to relearn

☑️ I’ve considered giving up (more than once) because process is so overwhelming

☑️ I feel so alone in my premed journey

Any one of these can be overwhelming. But if it's more than 1 (or 2 or 3) then you've certainly come to the right place.

In helping hundreds of pre-meds get into medical school over the last decade, I recognize that success on the MCAT requires the following 3 pillars:

1. Foundation – because even though it’s not a content exam, you still need a rock-solid content foundation to tackle passages and questions. Become aware of your weaknesses and strengthen them, leaving no gaps. Then, maximize your strengths for your best scores.

2. Strategy – so you know exactly what to do every step of the way. Create a road map of your goals with measurable checkpoints and accountability. Never be left guessing and confused.

3. Support – because it’s so easy to lose your way, to feel overwhelmed and alone. And you can’t afford to give up now. You don't have to do this alone.

Here is how all of that is addressed in the MCAT Study Hall:

• Orientation Module: THIS is the first and most difficult hurdle, getting started. Not anymore, this module walks you through getting started and set up with your MCAT study plan.

• MCAT Strategy Bootcamp: If you’re starting fresh, starting over, or looking to continue with a more strategic plan, the Strategy Bootcamp will help you fill in the exact what, where, when and how of your MCAT plan.

• Easy Data Tracking: Forget complex spreadsheets and endless math, I have it all ready for you to track (and auto calculate). From tracking progress, your schedule and calendar, weekly goals, FL scores, target improvements and more.

• MCAT Science Bootcamps: Learn Physics, Gen-Chem, Orgo, Bio, and Biochem from the beginning so you're not relying on what you remember from class.

• Foundations In MCAT Math Bootcamp: More than just mental math, this is the ‘how to do this quickly under pressure without a calculator' type math.

• Support and Community: Premed, especially the non-trad route can be very lonely. Not anymore with the members-only Facebook group + virtual meetups.

• Members Only Forum/Support Group (on Facebook) so you’re not alone, for daily accountability, daily questions, support, motivation and more. Ask questions on content, practice, passages, full lengths and anything premed.

• Weekly Live Sessions and Office Hours: 1-2 (typically 2) live sessions per week to discuss your strategy / schedule / progress, ask questions, practice passages, virtual meetups and more.

Join The MCAT Study Hall Self Study Level and pay just $199 per month

Need at least 4 months? Pre-pay your first 4 months for just $729 today: (Enroll Here)

By signing up for the Study Hall, you are agreeing to the terms of use

Your Self Study membership includes access to the COMPLETE MCAT Study Hall as follows:

Orientation / Getting Started Module

Starting out with MCAT prep typically feels like drinking from a firehose.

This module will walk you through how to get yourself oriented, grounded, and on track to reaching your MCAT goals. We'll get all of the ‘I did not realize this was important' pieces into place BEFORE you open to chapter 1 so that you are not left jumping from plan to plan, unable to commit to a misunderstood schedule so that you don't quit in overwhelm.

MCAT Strategy Bootcamp

$249 value, included with your Study Hall Membership

An in-depth, self-paced video series that takes you through my entire step-by-step strategy to help you create a custom, flexible, and 100% unique MCAT plan. You are not ‘generic'. How can you expect a generic MCAT plan to fit YOUR custom needs?

Strategy Bootcamp Sessions Include:

• Session 1: “Introduction, How to Start, Setting Goals and Targets”

• Session 2: “Creating a Daily/Weekly Study Schedule – Full time MCAT, Work, Family, School…”

• Session 3: “Creating Solid Study Blocks in Phase 1, 2 and 3”

• Session 4: “Creating a Backwards Calendar with Targets & Milestones and Evaluation Points”

• Session 5: “How to Review your Full Lengths to see Best Results on your NEXT Full Length”

PLUS full-color PDF notes with every bootcamp session. This is just the starting point, and THIS (strategy) is what we'll be reviewing together during upcoming Study Hall Office Hours.

Ongoing Strategy Support

A solid strategy is NOT one and done. Instead, it is constantly evolving as you make progress. Your custom strategy will adjust as your life and schedule changes, as you make progress, and as you take full lengths. In other words, the more data you create over time, the more we can revise and improve your study plan to reflect your updated needs. This happens in 3 ways:

1. The Study Hall videos will guide you in how to account for changes.

2. Office Hours: Submit your schedule, goals, plans, progress and more for upcoming Office Hours discussion. We have 1-2 live sessions per week ($199 value, included with your membership).

3. Post your questions to the members-only FB group.

Helping you Manage your Resources

To put it bluntly, even the ‘big name' MCAT prep companies don't always get it right. Instead of trying to compete by creating my own full lengths or practice passages, I will help you cherry pick the best for each phase, allowing me to put my time and energy where it's best suited, helping YOU!

I also recommend additional resources based on your progress and which phase you are in:

Phase 1 Students- You'll learn which content books are best, OR how to make use of the ones you already have. If you're simultaneously in another prep course, I'll show you how (at Office Hours) to integrate their homework with the Study Hall.

Phase 2 Students- You'll need passages and full lengths. I'll show you which ones to use and when, so that you save the AAMC for the most strategic point in your prep.

Phase 3 Students- At this point you'll ONLY want to use AAMC practice material, NOTHING else! With the Study Hall, I'll show you how to make the most out of the limited AAMC materials.

Solid Content Foundation

• Complete MCAT Science Bootcamps + Full-Color PDF Notes

  • Physics ($499 value, included with your membership)

  • General Chemistry ($499 value, included with your membership)

  • Organic Chemistry ($499 value, included with your membership)

  • Biology ($499 value, included with your membership)

  • Biochemistry ($499 value, included with your membership)

  • Foundations in MCAT Math ($499 value, included with your membership)

  • Amino Acids Mini Bootcamp ($149 value, included with your membership)

  • Math Applications Mini Bootcamp ($149 value, included with your membership)

  • CARS, Journal, Reading and General Strategy sessions

• (Currently, there are NO psych/soc bootcamps as I don't yet feel 100% qualified to teach it, but I will guide you through this topic – already have 4 (5?) students with 132 in P/S.)

“Leah’s strategy sessions have helped me map out my time and identify points within my daily schedule that can be maximized for study or even light review. Most of us are rather busy on any given day and Leah can help you figure out the best use of those minutes normally applied toward mundane tasks while also crafting time tailored to your schedule to balance the studying with all that life entails.” –  Michelle (former Comprehensive Member)

Additional Strategy, Practice, and Guidance

In addition to the science and strategy sessions listed above, the Study Hall also includes how-to videos, practice videos, strategy videos, and more to help you with additional MCAT aspects from:

• What to expect on test day

• How to prepare for the exam (physically, mentally, what to bring… )

• How to approach the exam/passages

• Critical reading and analysis for CARS and scientific passages with a focus on speed, endurance and comprehension

• How to approach graphs/charts/tables in scientific passages

And so much more, as students request additional topics! Due to copyright laws, the Study Hall does not include recorded solved practice passages as permission would be required to use another company's materials. However we work through them together in live study group sessions

A Solid Support System

It's easy to feel alone! Your friends don't understand why you, the SMART ONE, are working so hard.
Your family can't fathom how it can possibly take weeks to raise your exam score by one measly point.
Fellow classmates may be intimidating, ill-informed, or sabotaging in nature. Unless they are doctors, your family/friends can’t really understand. They may be there for you and genuinely support you. They think they get it. But they really can’t get it. They have no way to. And that makes you feel alone, very quickly.

That’s why the Study Hall includes a support and tutoring group.

The MCAT Study Hall includes a bonus, competition-free Forum Community (hosted on Facebook).

To remind you on a daily basis that you are not alone. You are not (completely) insane, and there are others going through exactly what you’re going through. NO COMPETITION. We are all here to help you reach your dreams, whatever roundabout path it may take.

• Work together. Commiserate together. Empower and encourage.

• Share resources!

• Answer each other's questions.

• Even more Accountability!

• Advice

• Exam/practice review

• Interact with me daily!

Daily Accountability

Every day, you will see an inspiring photo and quote pop up in the group asking for your day’s study goals. Daily accountability will keep you motivated, inspired, and on track. You’ve written it out for yourself and others! You can see your goal.

Study Questions and General Help

• Need help with a topic?

• Looking for additional resources on anything?

• Want to share an awesome resource?

• Question from your book or video?

• Trouble with practice questions, practice passages or your full length exam review?

These are exactly the questions you can be posting to the group to get help on a daily basis.

“I was really hesitant and worried that [your videos] would be just as useless as the other prep companies and only give surface explanation of topics but boy was I wrong. You go waaaayyy in depth and explain all the foundational concepts in chemistry and physics. Through your videos, I now realize that my foundation in chemistry was extremely weak and all this time I’ve been trying to build an MCAT-sized chemistry house on a weak foundation!! By watching your videos I am able to re-learn and experience several “ah-ha” moments that are crucial for me to expand and build my understanding of the MCAT chem/phys section.” –  Bless (former Comprehensive Member)

Saving Time and Money

A quality MCAT tutor will cost anywhere from $100-$500 per hour. I personally charge $199 per hour for weekday tutoring sessions. And if we worked on all of this together, from teaching you content to daily meetings for your tutoring questions, it would cost tens of thousands. And yes, there are students out there who pay this much because you can’t put a price on your dreams, right? But, that’s just not possible for so many.

Now, this program won’t cost you tens of thousands, not even close.

But think for a moment, if it did (and you had that financial option)…

Would it be worth it to you if it meant finally putting on that white coat as you prepare to enter the medical school of your choice?

Join The MCAT Study Hall Self Study Level and pay just $199 per month

Need at least 4 months? Pre-pay your first 4 months for just $729 today: (Enroll Here)

By signing up for the Study Hall, you are agreeing to the terms of use

“I am so blessed to have found your website on YouTube. Having a study hall group is amazing because not only do other students help, Leah makes sure to respond to the study hall group on Facebook as well, which is extremely helpful. I do not use Facebook too often and I'm REALLY bad with technology so I would never really use the study hall, until Leah challenged me to. Once… that's all it took for me to realize how helpful it was with other students responding to my questions and getting feedback from Leah as well. When other students explain in a way you had never thought of, the information just clicks. I was definitely not expecting for it to be as helpful as it is. I am extremely glad and blessed that she challenged me to post.” –  Aracely (Comprehensive Member)

Let’s reach your goals on YOUR terms and YOUR schedule.

Since the Study Hall is a custom program, and you already have enough deadlines and pressure, I’ve set it up as a ‘pay as you go’ program. If you need just 1 month, sign up and then cancel after your exam. I want to make sure you have no excuses and nothing standing in your way.

The Study Hall For Each Phase

The Study Hall is a custom program by nature, which means you can sign up and begin at any time (earlier in the process is always better) and get specific help for exactly where you are RIGHT NOW in your MCAT journey.

Phase 1 Students

If you’re in the early stages of content or haven’t started yet, the Study Hall will help you set up a proper long-term plan with short-term goals. Create your solid content schedule and get a baseline MCAT score, while still getting in enough practice to keep you mentally prepared for the long-term goal. And of course, in-depth content bootcamps teaching you all the required sciences (except P/S) to prepare you for the MCAT. During Office Hours, you will focus on progress evaluation, honing your daily/weekly study schedule and figuring out how to improve your studies.

Phase 2 Students

You are mostly done with content, but still have some holes. Your focus should be on full-length exams, specific targeted practice, and review. The Study Hall will help you properly analyze each full length and identify strengths and weaknesses. We’ll work together (via your tracker, Office Hours, and the members-only Facebook group) to figure out what you have to do AND WHEN. This will maximize every review and practice session. Along with Study Hall content videos, you’ll also benefit from the strategy and practice video sessions! This will help you improve your test-taking approach and strategy. During Office Hours, you will focus on reviewing your full length review tables, setting specific goals leading up to your next full length, and evaluating your week-to-week goals as compared to your target score and test date.

Phase 3 Students

Your exam is just a few weeks away! You need last minute ‘spot checks.’ The Study Hall will help you with proper in-depth exam review. Plus, evaluation of your exam review table to know where to invest your limited remaining study time. Your daily/weekly schedule will match your goals, and the Study Hall video library will help fill in knowledge gaps and show you how to review reading passages and more. During Office Hours, you will focus on your exam review tables with a critical eye on where to gain your final points and improve your confidence in the final weeks before your exam.

Study Hall FAQ

I'm worried about spending money right now, especially after how much I've already paid for MCAT prep

I get it, this isn't your ‘cup of coffee impulse buy'. Even at the super discounted rate, the Study Hall is still quite the investment. I will make sure that when you invest to work with me and my assistant, you feel safe and supported the entire time.

And while it may sound ‘safer' to try going it alone, scrounging the internet for free resources (including my website), how much more time and effort will that cost you in the long run?

How much time wasted trying to figure it out, paying $300+ for a test date only to pay yet again (and again) to postpone and cancel?

If this isn't for you, that's ok. But if you feel that the Study Hall will help you finally reach your whitecoat dreams, NOW is the time to invest in yourself and your future.

Question: What's the difference between the Comprehensive and Self Study Level Study Hall Programs?

The Study Hall included with the Comprehensive and Self Study Level programs are EXACTLY THE SAME.  The only difference is the level of hands on support at each level. In addition to everything listed above for the Self Study level, Comprehensive members also get one-on-one guidance and support through direct messaging, tracker help and one-on-one sessions. 

While I am still there for you in live Office Hours and the Facebook group, my daily involvement is lower than the hands-on program which is how I am able to make this a budget friendly yet still exactly what you need program.

Although the Self Study level does NOT include strategy, members can purchase an add-on session for just $199 as needed.

Question: Do I still get access to everything in the Study Hall as a Self Study member?

Yes! The core Study Hall program is exactly the same. The Self Study program is simply less hands-on. Same guidance, same strategy, same advice, same access to weekly live sessions.

Question: What if I can't make the live Office Hours sessions?

No problem! If you can't make the session live, you will still have the opportunity to submit your question ahead of time. I will still answer your question even if you can't make it to the session, and all sessions are recorded and then added to the Study Hall video library.

Question: How come the Study Hall doesn’t include anything about Psychology and Sociology?

I firmly believe you should only learn from someone who’s a master at their craft — and I haven’t mastered these topics yet. Independently, I study and practice these topics so I can still help out and answer questions, but I’m not yet willing to call myself an expert. Once I feel that I can teach with 100% confidence, I will add these topics to the Study Hall.

Question: I haven’t taken XYZ subject. Will this program still help me? (The most common subjects not taken: Orgo 2 and Biochem.)

This depends on how close you are to your MCAT date. I’ve worked with quite a few students who take an MCAT subject class after their MCAT. That’s okay, but this means you’ll have to put in twice the effort to learn the material on your own.

The good news is that even students who have taken the class tend to forget some or all of the material. Each of the science bootcamps is taught from a beginner's perspective to ensure that if you ever missed something in your classes, or never took the classes, you still get the proper MCAT foundation in this subject.

Question: Have you taken the MCAT under the current scoring system?

I would if I could! Tutors and those affiliated with MCAT prep aren’t allowed to take the test — only people who actually intend to go to medical school are permitted. (I signed up for the new exam, got reported and banned). For that reason, I’m not able to take the test. To overcome that, I’ve done everything in my power to ensure a full understanding of today’s MCAT testing environment.

Question: If I sign up for the MCAT Study Hall, can you guarantee that I’ll score my target score?

NO! No one should realistically make this type of guarantee. Every student is different, every situation is unique, and, no matter how much I provide, at the end of the day it comes down to you.

How hard are you willing to work in order to attain your target MCAT score? I’ll do my best by helping you craft a strategy, by pointing you to the correct Study Hall resources, and by being there for you to help guide and motivate and answer your questions in live Office Hours, your tracker, and Facebook group. But at the end of the day, it will be up to you to put in the work and utilize the resources available.

Question: Does your program come with practice tests and questions? 

No, there are no passages and full lengths. As a small business, I don't have the resources to create practice exams that are close enough to the real thing to be worth your time. Instead, I focus my time/resources on teaching the material and ensuring that my students know how to prepare for this exam.

That being said, as a Study Hall member, I will guide you to the best resources (based on student feedback) and help you figure out when to use each one to make the most out of your resources.

Question: Do you offer a free trial?

There are a few reasons why you might be asking this. While I don't offer a free trial, I understand you may have tried quite a few programs and so you may want to check this program out before committing to it. No worries, if after a few days you decide it's not for you, I'm offering a limited time, 1-week satisfaction guarantee: Try the MCAT Study Hall Self Study program out, and if it's not for you let me know within 1 week of your initial sign up date, and I'll refund your study hall cost minus a 4% transaction fee.

Question: Am I locked into a contract or can I cancel anytime?

If you sign up for a monthly membership with me, you are able to keep it for as few or as many months as you like!

What Other Say About The MCAT Study Hall

“Leah’s MCAT Study Hall is a program that builds on core concepts needed for the MCAT from the ground up and really emphasizes the foundational concepts in a logical manner, which are important in understanding the more complex processes…. Leah’s MCAT program is tailored to work with everyone’s personal needs as she constantly supports you along this journey.”  — Ruhani (former Comprehensive member)

“Like most people, when I think about the MCAT and the astronomical amounts of information you’re expected to know, I am overwhelmed by all the content I must learn and apply to test taking strategy and still be able to take the 7 hour marathon test…. You realize that you will likely never know everything and begin to think why bother knowing any of this at all. You also need to build taking strategy specific to the MCAT. These things all combine to create the scary “MCAT monster” that is a nightmare for the average pre-med…. When you juggle different things that you’re currently doing (full time employment for instance), it just makes it hard for you to see the best way to study for the MCAT. The strategy breaks that “monster” into smaller, manageable pieces. I had a hard time trying to make my schedule for everything else fit with my study schedule and with what to learn when. The strategy session just helped me to plan out everything and to master one topic at a time in my MCAT studying and still have time to attend to my normal activities during the week.” — Stephanie (former Comprehensive member)

“Hi Leah!! I just got out of my test and you’re one of the first people I wanted to tell and thank! I’m not sure how it went but what I do know is that your tutoring gave me the best shot I could have given!” — Katherina (former Comprehensive member)

“Leah’s MCAT Study Hall videos are unlike any other resource out there. I spent a year trying out every MCAT study resource I could find, but nothing or no one else clears concepts up as quickly and concisely as Leah does in her videos! I have always been the type of student to try to memorize as much as possible, but I’ve realized this is impossible for the amount of material the MCAT covers. Leah’s videos have enabled me to truly understand and engage with material so that challenging concepts and equations just “click” now, and I no longer feel pressured to flat out memorize what initially seemed like an endless sea of random concepts/equations. Thank you, Leah!!” — Lanee (former Comprehensive member)

Sample Overview of the Study Hall Video Library (Many more videos waiting for you as soon as you log in!)

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Join The MCAT Study Hall Self Study Level and pay just $199 per month

Need at least 4 months? Pre-pay your first 4 months for just $729 today: (Enroll Here)

By signing up you are agreeing to the Terms of Use

If after a few days you decide it's not for you, I'm offering a limited time, 1-week satisfaction guarantee:
Try the MCAT Study Hall Self Study Program, and if it's not for you, let me know within 1 week and I'll refund your purchase minus a 4% transaction fee.

Still have questions? Email me here and me or my assistant will reply ASAP