“Working with Owen and Mandy has transformed my experience with test-taking along my medical journey. I learned key test-taking skills that were immediately appreciated in the MCAT, and have continued throughout my rigorous coursework in medical school. I greatly appreciated the opportunity to work with other students as we contextualized our studies and developed a community of support.”

-Abby P., Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

“I’ve never felt more intentional about anything I've done in my life.”

- Katia C. Johns Hopkins University

“Test-taking tips/emotional management is always appreciated - this is one big part of MCAT prep that test prep companies fail to address, and Owen and Mandy did it well in my experience.”

“At the beginning of January, I thought the MCAT was an impossible feat and I did not have the confidence to tackle what I thought was a "monster" test. As I got connected with Mandy and Owen and started working with them, they made me realize that the MCAT was not the "monster" I perceived it to be. They made the whole process of preparing for the test so easy and smooth that it made the MCAT much less stressful. They were attentive to my concerns and needs, and they were meticulous with analyzing what was going wrong/what was going right in order to strategize how I can improve. By the beginning of April, I learned not only an immense amount of scientific material, but Mandy and Owen also taught me mental strength and endurance. I am so glad I had them to help me with this process, and I would highly recommend it to anyone else who is looking for that extra boost in their MCAT prep!”

-Jill G. Northeastern University

“Owen explained concepts to me in simple ways that prep videos could not, and I was able to retain my knowledge much better as a result. He was able to connect ideas logically and worked with my strengths and weaknesses well. Mandy effectively identified areas where I could be more efficient in test-taking and provided me with tips to keep myself focused on every passage. She helped me overcome the fear of doing the exam itself.”

“Mandy and Owen's teaching program gave me the edge I needed to crush the MCAT. It's hard to prepare for something as big and complex as the MCAT. I was taking college courses and working in the lead-up to my MCAT, and they helped me parse out my study weaknesses and create a sustainable study strategy that let me accomplish my goals. Owen really helped me both study the material and prepare efficiently for the exam. Mandy was a tremendous help in coaching me to maintain my wellbeing while I studied and balanced my commitments. The skills of efficient studying and mindful test-taking have served me well, even into medical school.”

-James I., Wake Forest School of Medicine

“Working with Helica Learning Experience for the last three summers on MCAT preparation has been a real treat. Not only are they very knowledgeable on the subject matter but they are also personable and have made positive connections with our students. What has been most helpful over the years is their timely communication with our admin team, their preparedness as instructors and their willingness to support our overall vision for the program. This has made our planning efforts smooth and easy. Owen and Mandy truly want to see our students succeed and will take extra time out of their schedules to ensure success. For these reasons, it is a no brainer why our institution works with them year after year. “

-Scott Guerrero, STAHR Program Director, University of Missouri-Kansas City

“I am extremely grateful to both Mandy and Owen for helping me with their respective expertise! I felt like I was at a point in my MCAT studying where I was not improving, but they both worked with me one-on-one to make small adjustments that helped increase my score by multiple points. Mandy’s CARS instructions really helped my pacing and with parsing the relevant information from the superfluous. I find this skill useful in medical school as I read through countless textbooks. And Owen’s tips for the sciences helped me with long passages and searching for the answers in the charts in tables. This skill also became particularly useful in my medical studies when interpreting scientific papers.

The two of them were extremely professional, pleasant, and patient throughout the tutoring experience and would highly recommend their services to anyone seeking assistance along their MCAT preparations!”

-Harrison, S. The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

"Owen will meet you where you're at. He gave me the space to explain why I chose the answer I did and helped me make changes in my thought process."

-Bryn W. Dartmouth College

"We asked Mandy to talk to our students about the hidden side of MCAT prep: dealing with the stress and anxiety of test day. Understandably, most students focus their preparation on content review and practice tests. They are often not paying attention to the mental and physical demands of a seven-hour exam. This can result in underperformance on test day. Mandy's presentations were precisely what we needed to augment the more traditional review of content and practice exams. She introduced a variety of strategies to help students stay focused and calm on their big day. Few MCAT prep courses and/or plans are as comprehensive as what Mandy offers. She knows the MCAT from many angles and understands how to talk to students about them."

-Andrew Simmons, PhD. Assistant Director, Honors Program/Director, Pre-Health Professions Advising. The University of Rhode Island.

"Mandy’s services have become an integral part of Lehman’s MCAT Academy, as well as our HealthBridge post-bac program. In the past, we’ve sometimes have talented students who were derailed on test day. We had Mandy give three workshops for our Academy students on mindfulness techniques, and the students took it to heart. One student in particular experienced a glitch on exam day that would have gotten in the head of most students, but she remembered the exercises Mandy had taught her, re-centered herself, and did well on the exam. For HealthBridge, we provide each student with Mandy's individual program.

-Scott Calvin, PhD. Pre-Health Program Director, Lehman College