HOLISTIC TEST PREP SOLUTIONS FOR INSTITUTIONS

We partner with institutions and programs to develop customized test preparation experiences that take into account your unique institutional and student needs, as well as your established culture of learning.

Our approach to standardized test preparation is unique; combining both the cognitive, non-cognitive and metacognitive aspects of preparation. 

We recognize that each institution of higher education has developed a community of students, faculty, and administrators that jointly contribute to a unique culture of learning. We partner with institutions to provide a customized  approach to test preparation that aligns with your goals and values.

OUR SERVICES

WHO WE WORK WITH

We partner with health professions programs to provide a customized student experience that is responsive to the unique institutional and student needs.  We work with a variety of institutions and programs including: ivy league, state and small private schools, as well as grant and donor funded programs.  

Our Institutional offerings include: 

  • Course Design & Study Plan Development

  • Course Delivery & Instruction

  • Institutional Curriculum Alignment

  • Faculty Training & Professional Development

  • Test-Specific Strategy & Content Workshops 

  • We customize your institutional experience to your needs.  This can range anywhere from full test prep course design for your team to implement to customized workshops for us to deliver. 

  • We always consult with you and your team to learn about your programs and student needs.  Common workshops include: Decoding the Critical Analysis and Reasoning Section, A Deeper Look at the MCAT Science Sections and Optimizing your Focus and Mindset on Test Day. 

  • We are a willing partner and can provide a range of options to fit your budget. We have found some of the most successful programs are funded by donors specifically interested in supporting students’ success on standardized entrance exams and specialized grant programs, such as the Health Resources and Services Administration. 

  • “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

  • 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.

    It’s also noteworthy that Mandy is especially collaborative, showing interest in the success of our program as a whole; she’s not just there to deliver a canned service. I have no hesitancy to recommend Mandy for mindfulness training for any of your pre-health students preparing for standardized tests such as the MCAT, DAT, etc.."

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