Motivate MD Reviews 457

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Evaluating 63 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their helpfulness and positive attitude, making interactions pleasant and productive. The service provided is frequently highlighted as exceptional, with many people appreciating the efficiency and ease of their overall experience. Reviewers are particularly impressed with the quick response times and the smooth user experience, often noting the personalized and understanding approach of customer service. However, some customers also noted a lack of in-depth guidance and support, particularly regarding personal statement reviews, expecting more than just grammar edits. A few people also experienced slower feedback from some readers and a lack of follow-up, especially concerning critical stages like SOAP. Additionally, some felt the organization and staffing could be improved, suggesting a need for reviewers to be categorized by their specialty.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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Company details

  1. Medical School
  2. Career Coach
  3. Educational Consultant
  4. Educational Institution

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Our mission is to be a "breath of fresh air" to aspiring physicians and their families while navigating the very uncertain and competitive admissions process.


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4.8

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

457 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Working with Motivate MD was the best…

Working with Motivate MD was the best decision I made. They are professional, highly effective, and genuinely invested in your success. Five stars!

November 8, 2025
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Reply from Motivate MD

Thank you so much for the kind words, Isaac! We’re honored to have been part of your journey and truly appreciate your trust in our team. Wishing you continued success ahead. - Becca

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Solid Mock Interview Prep

Expected quality of interview prep, albeit slightly overpriced for what it's worth. Listed as giving an interview scoring rubric but did not receive one after contacting them. However, the interviewer provided great feedback that was applicable to refine my interview skills for that specific school and others in general, where I ultimately got accepted.

October 21, 2025
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Reply from Motivate MD

Thank you, Anton, for taking the time to share your experience! I am glad to hear the feedback you received helped strengthen your interview skills and about your acceptance. I am sorry you did not receive the scoring rubric as expected. I will look into this right away to prevent this from happening again. We appreciate your insight and wish you the very best moving forward as you start medical school!

- Becca

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tara and Riya rock

Tara and Riya gave great feedback! They both gave me detailed positive feedback while still offering nice constructive improvements.

September 30, 2025
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Reply from Motivate MD

Kylee,

Thank you so much for your kind words. We are glad Tara and Riya could help prepare you for interviews. We wish you the best in this application cycle.

- McKenzie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly Recommend

Motivate MD was incredibly helpful during my residency application! I used their residency package for ERAS editing and a mock interview. The feedback was detailed and personalized, and even though my interviewer wasn’t from my exact specialty, they tailored the session and advice perfectly. I felt much more confident going into my interviews and I highly recommend!!

October 28, 2025
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Reply from Motivate MD

Hannah,

Thank you for your kind words! We are so grateful we could be part of your residency journey and wish you the best in the 2026 MATCH and your future as a physician!

McKenzie

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Disappointed

Overall, im disappointed. I was expecting significantly more guidance and support. The package was extremely expensive for the product.

I don’t know what I’m doing. When I asked for the personal statement to be reviewed by admissions experienced advisor, it did not happen. I received grammar / sentence restructuring edits; I was expecting much more in depth edits to make my PS brilliant. I’m happy with it I guess, but when I asked my MD friend to critique it, he had much better critiques. For instance, he would suggest adding an experience to support this claim, or how it ties specifically to Md / DO etc, saying this sounded contrived.

I was bemused with the technicality of the package. AAMCOMAS requires primaries to be sent in order to receive secondaries. AMCAS secondaries usually involve writing essays. AACOMAS primaries occasionally required essays. However, these primary essays don’t count in the primary package I purchased, despite it being a primary. I am grateful someone glanced over my ‘secondary’ for 30 seconds.

Overall, I wouldn’t be so disappointed if the package wasn’t so expensive. Cost doesn’t represent equal value.

September 23, 2025
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Reply from Motivate MD

Hello Adrian,

I’m so sorry to hear this was your experience. We never want any applicant to feel this way. After reviewing your account, it looks like you submitted two rounds for your personal statement, one for your activities, and a few supplemental essays, all within about a week. The unlimited-edit package you purchased is typically used over several months to get the full value, so I understand why you may have felt the price didn’t seem worth it given your shorter timeline. I also want to note that the editors you worked with do have admissions committee experience.

We’ve supported thousands of applicants through every part of the application process, and our goal is always to ensure each person feels fully guided and confident. I’ll review our materials and this situation to make sure we learn from it and prevent any applicant from feeling this way in the future.

We’ll, of course, honor our 100% money-back guarantee to make this right. I’ll also reach out via email to see if there’s any additional support we can provide, whether that’s a free mock interview or another resource to help you feel supported moving forward.

Sincerely,
Becca
COO, Motivate MD

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Got accepted thanks to Motivate MD!

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 were always returned in a timely fashion. I got accepted into one of my top medical school choices. With the huge amount of time and work it takes to complete all parts of the application, the support I received from Motivate MD was totally worth it. I couldn't have done it without them!

September 30, 2025
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Reply from Motivate MD

Keerthana,

Thank you so much for your kind words! We have enjoyed working with you throughout your medical school application cycle. We are proud of the work you have put in and are celebrating your acceptance with you!

McKenzie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Compassionate experience!

Timely help, effective feedback, helping with brainstorm and crafting personal statement , interview mock session, one on one advising, the service justly offers what is included in package and the staff members McKenzie and Becca and all amazing physicians in the team ensure that they go above and beyond in helping their students achieve success in their journey!

October 14, 2025
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Reply from Motivate MD

Swetha,

We can't thank you enough for your kind words and are so glad we could be part of your journey towards residency! We wish you the best in this cycle!

- McKenzie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Right coaching & advice

Right coaching & advice

September 30, 2025
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Reply from Motivate MD

Syed,

We are so glad we could be part of your journey and provide the support you needed!

We wish you the best!
McKenzie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10 recommend!

I applied last year and got no interview invites. This year, I already have three invites by early October, and the biggest thing that changed was having MotivateMD help me with my essays! So far, their mock interviewers have also been great in helping me feel more confident in my interviewing skills! I would definitely recommend this service to anyone applying!

August 21, 2025
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Reply from Motivate MD

Andreina,

Thank you so much for your kind words and trusting us to help you with this process. We are glad you feel confident in your application and interview skills! We wish you nothing but the best during this application cycle!

- McKenzie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service! They helped me a lot with writing personal statement and polishing CV. Highly recommend this company!

August 30, 2025
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Reply from Motivate MD

Nikita,

Thank you so much for trusting us to help you through your residency application - it has been an honor to work with you. We look forward to walking alongside you the rest of the way!

- McKenzie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

MotivateMD is the best

MotivateMD is the best! I cannot recommend Emerson enough!!!! She was so so helpful throughout all steps of the medical school application process (MD and DO primary application, secondaries, creating school list, personal statement, interview prep, etc). She always provided such thoughtful edits and suggestions for my essays. She had very insightful writing tips and wording suggestions, and a very quick turnaround time. Emerson is so positive and fun to work with, and I truly felt genuinely cared for throughout the whole process! Her encouragement and positivity is a game changer for this very long process :)

September 29, 2025
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Reply from Motivate MD

Monica,

It was such an honor to work with you! We are grateful you trusted our team to walk alongside you through your journey toward med school! We are fortunate to have many coaches like Emerson on our team! We wish you the best as you prepare to start medical school in the fall!

- McKenzie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend this tutoring service

Highly recommend this tutoring service! They are super affordable and have the best tutors! Sydney was amazing and so helpful throughout my process. Super grateful for her!!

September 16, 2025
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Reply from Motivate MD

Nadine,

Thank you so much for your kind words! We enjoyed working with you and are thankful you chose to work with us.

We wish you the best on your journey toward becoming a physician!
McKenzie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you MotivateMD

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 a light at the end of the tunnel! Thanks for all of your help Motivate MD and Chris!

August 18, 2025
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Reply from Motivate MD

Natalia,

Thank you so much for your kind words - we will be sure to pass them along to Chris. We appreciate your trust in us throughout this process and wish you the best of luck!

Take care,
McKenzie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful Service

Very detailed; they also follow up and ask how you are doing.

August 25, 2025
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Reply from Motivate MD

Adrienne,

Thank you so much for your review! we are grateful you chose to work with us this cycle. We wish you nothing but the best as you continue your journey toward becoming a physician!

McKenzie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great editors and Great Support Team!

MotivateMD has great editors, and in any cases where I have had any issues, their support team has been super helpful! Some editors that have particularly stood out to me have been Felicia and Bryson (Dr. G)!

June 10, 2025
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Reply from Motivate MD

Judy,

Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so grateful that we could provide the support you needed and be part of your journey! We wish you the best this cycle!

McKenzie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful team

Wonderful team! Very happy to work with everyone :)

July 26, 2025
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Reply from Motivate MD

Celine,

We are so grateful to be part of your journey towards becoming a physician. Our team has enjoyed working with you through the primary and secondary phases of the application and we look forward to preparing for interviews! We wish you the best of luck this cycle!

McKenzie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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!

July 26, 2025
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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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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!

July 23, 2025
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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

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

essay

Good program overall.

August 13, 2025
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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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