Step 101 is different than most USMLE and COMLEX tutoring companies because of how I approach tutoring. Most of your success on USMLE & COMLEX exams will come down to how well you know material. As a result of this, most tutoring companies and prep courses spend significant time teaching students content related to various organ systems. This material is incredibly important, but it's not the only thing you need to succeed on USMLE & COMLEX exams.

Step 101 takes a slightly different approach by focusing the majority of tutoring sessions on strategies and techniques that you can utilize to work through vignette style questions. I believe focusing on strategy is a more efficient way to improve your scores. If you have strategies in place that help you work through vignette style questions, you can use those strategies on every single question. If you spend tutoring sessions working on the student's understanding of cardiology, then that knowledge will only help the student on cardiology questions. This approach allows us to accomplish significant improvements in fewer tutoring sessions, saving you money. It would be incredibly helpful to have a tutor work thorough all the content areas on USMLE & COMLEX exams, but this would take many hours and cost you a lot of money.

The cost for a 1 hour session with Step 101 is $250.

I have over 250 hours of experience tutoring dozens of students for USMLE & COMLEX exams. I will use this experience to develop a study plan that fits with your needs and helps you maximize your time and your money! Meetings will be held virtually at a time that is convenient for you.

If you don't have the means to pay for private tutoring, then you might consider starting with the Step 101 book. The goal with the book was to bring the private tutoring experience to students in a way that was more affordable and accessible. The book can be found by clicking here.

This is a very difficult question to answer. Every student is starting with a different knowledge base. There are many variables that give me an idea of how much you MIGHT improve such as performance on preclinical exams, performance on prior standardized tests and performance on USMLE or COMLEX practice exams. If you are interested in working with Step 101 I would encourage you to schedule a free 30 minute consultation where we can discuss what kind of score improvement you can expect. Email ahiett@step-101.com to set up your consultation today!

Step 101 does not offer any guarantees. After many years in the tutoring industry I have found that most guarantees from large test prep companies are very restrictive. Students typically only qualify for the guarantee if you meet extensive criteria that are difficult for most students to achieve. If a company is offering you a guarantee I would recommend you read the fine print before committing to avoid potential issues later on.

While I don't offer guarantees, I do want you to know that I am committed to your success. I have worked with students at free or discounted rates if they don't achieve the desired results on USMLE & COMLEX exams. 

Absolutely! Many of the students I work with have failed USMLE or COMLEX exams in the past. If you have failed a USMLE or COMLEX exam then it may be helpful to read these articles. I have never met a medical student that wasn't smart enough to pass USMLE & COMLEX exams. Sometimes a few adjustments to your study strategy and test taking approach can make a dramatic difference!