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The 5-week 1SM Winter Break Bootcamp helps you use every hour strategically with a structured, high-impact plan designed around real MCAT logic.

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516.1

Average Student Score

14.2

Average Score Increase

526.4

Average Tutor Score

“My son’s FL jumped 7 points after being tutored for a little over 3 weeks.”

My son’s FL scores hadn’t improved, so we tried a tutor for the last 6-8 weeks. Joe from 1SM was the only one who responded quickly and scheduled a meeting that night. The billing was transparent, with charges only for actual tutoring time. My son was matched with a knowledgeable tutor who identified his issues and was always available for questions. Joe was also very responsive. After just over 3 weeks of tutoring, my son’s FL jumped 7 points. Try 1SM—you won’t regret it.

Rita

MCAT Student’s Parent

Why Hundreds of Students & Their Parents Trust 1 Source Medicine for MCAT Prep

I spent so much money on other renowned MCAT Prep, and I was just kicking myself because I wish I knew about 1 Source before. Other companies felt corporate, like they didn’t really care. But at 1 Source, you get a personalized plan, tutoring tailored to your needs, and real support. You’re not going to find that level of access anywhere else.

Sivani Reganti

1SM Former Student

1-on-1 Off-Script Tutoring

Achieve your dream score with personalized guidance from elite 525+ MCAT scorers who are highly trained educators. Our tutors adapt to your unique learning style and goals, ensuring you achieve true understanding of complex MCAT concepts.

Live Online MCAT Sessions

Choose from accelerated masterclasses or comprehensive bootcamps — everything you need to excel is here. Whether you’re getting started or working toward one final score jump before your exam, our live online courses adapt to your schedule, strengths, and challenges to deliver the results you need.

Study Plans Built Around Your Needs, Not Our Agenda

Make every day count with a plan that focuses on what really matters to boost your score.We build custom study plans designed to suit your unique strengths and goals, ensuring each moment is leveraged to maximize your potential.

Industry-Leading 525+ Scoring Tutors

Build your confidence as top-scoring instructors guide you from start-to-finish through each MCAT section to master content and test-taking strategies. No one-size-fits-all programs here!

Flexible Scheduling That Works for You

Customize your prep with flexible scheduling options that fit into your busy life. Our adaptive scheduling ensures you can balance MCAT prep with your commitments and stay on track.

The 1 Source Medicine Advantage

True Personalization

No Misleading Score Guarantees

At 1 Source Medicine, we focus on your unique strengths and challenges, not misleading promises.

Many factors influence MCAT outcomes, including those beyond our control. That’s why we don’t over-promise with score guarantees that trade on technicalities and consistently underdeliver. Instead, we dedicate our resources to providing the highest quality experience, ensuring you have the tools, strategies, and guidance essential for true success on the MCAT.

High-Impact at Lower Cost

Elite MCAT prep for 70% the cost of industry giants. Our 99.9th percentile scoring tutors deliver expert guidance and flexibility without inflated overhead.

Efficient Prep Promise

We charge only for actual MCAT tutoring time, not small talk or breaks. Our promise: you’ll pay for no more than 95% of each meeting’s billable minutes.

Exceptional Customer Service

Gain access to high scorers, expert instructors, and unlimited resources—plus personal cell phone support from everyone involved!

How It Works

STEP 1

Complimentary MCAT consultation

In this free 30-minute session, we’ll explore how you learn best, review your academic history, and discuss your MCAT goals. We’ll also provide tailored study and test-taking recommendations.

STEP 2

Personalize your approach

We start with a discovery session to better understand how you learn then design a custom prep plan that fits your needs. Our personalized plans are built for you, not some nameless, faceless “average student”.

STEP 3

Efficient prep with experts

Our tutors scored in the top 0.01% of MCAT testers and are trained in the 1SM method for effective instruction. This expertise empowers the personalization that ensures you get precise answers to your questions.

Schedule a 1-on-1 Consultation with Our Founder

When you book a consultation, you’re not talking to just anyone. You’re speaking directly with our founder, Joe. A 528-scorer, Joe understands the MCAT inside and out — he’s been teaching the exam for 12 years and knows firsthand what awaits students in med school.

In short, he’s been in your shoes and is dedicated to accelerating your journey to that coveted white coat.

In your free consultation, we’ll discuss your goals, assess your current prep approach, and provide personalized guidance to set you on the path to success.

Meet Some of the Industry's Top Tutors

Average Tutor Score: 526.4

MCAT Success Stories: Yours Is Waiting

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1 Source Medicine vs. The Competition

	1 Source Medicine	The Competition
Tutors & Instructors	525+ MCAT / 99.9th percentile scoring	518 / 95th percentile scoring
Personalization	Highly personalized to YOUR needs	Cookie-cutter approach
Session Participation	Live interactive sessions for specific questions	Scripted lessons with no live interaction
In-Depth Explanations	Explanations that target understanding, not memorization	Superficial content, no off-the-cuff explanations
Content Integration	Integration with UWorld & AAMC	Limited resources, causing extra effort
Integrity	Authentic, trustworthy guidance	Misleading score guarantees & empty promises
Study Plans	Adaptable study schedules customized for you	One-size-fits-all plans

Take the First Step Toward Your Dream Score - Book Your Free Consultation!

525+ scoring tutors with proven teaching skills

Tailored study plans designed just for you

Highly interactive sessions for personalized support

Clear explanations to make complex concepts stick

Seamless integration with industry-leading resources

Honest, transparent guidance without false promises

Get Your FREE Consultation With an MCAT Expert Today

Complete the form to start scheduling your consultation with our admissions experts.

Limited spots available

Everybody goes through a generic study plan. But the reality is that everybody has different strengths and weaknesses and we all need different amount of time for different concepts. At 1 Source you have people who have done phenomenally at these tests and they know what the best resources are. You’ll have someone to guide you and help you find the best strategy for yourself going forward. That strategy is going to stick with you through medical school.

Tristen McGee-James

526 on the MCAT

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours should I purchase?

Most of our students meet with their tutors roughly twice per week. Each meeting averages about 90 minutes. In the context of our Efficient Prep billing method, this means you should plan for ~2.5 hours per week. But we’re flexible! If you’re more self-sufficient or you’d like to save some money, you can plan for 3 meetings every 2 weeks. We’ve also seen students succeed on 1 and even <1 meeting per week.

Every student is different. Message us in the chat or schedule a free consultation, and we’ll help you figure out your optimum number of hours prior to purchasing.

What is the Efficient Prep Promise?

Each meeting is tracked on a “billable minutes basis.” This means our students are only charged for efficient prep time — time spent on true MCAT tutoring. Nobody deserves to pay for small talk, scheduling, or breaks. Our promise: You’ll never be charged for more than 95% of a meeting with us.

What happens if I purchase too many hours?

Many tutoring companies depend on students purchasing too many hours. Afterall, what’s better than revenue without the associated expenses? At 1SM, that’s not how we roll. You have options if you’ve purchased too many hours:

1) Convert your tutoring hours to credits toward other 1SM services.

Say you purchased a 40-hour plan for $5,400 and finished your test prep with 4.9 hours remaining. We would calculate your hourly rate by subtracting the cost of UWorld ($209) and then dividing the total by the 40 hours: $(5,400 – 259)/40 = $128.52/hr (we always round in the student’s favor). Then, we multiply that hourly rate by the remaining hours: $128.52/hr x 4.9hrs = $629.77. We add this amount to the $400 credit toward additional services included in the original plan. The net total of $1029.77 is available to the student for admissions advising, medical student coaching, or Step 1/Step 2 prep later in their career.

2) Receive a 70% refund on unused time.

Due to processing, administrative fees, and the hourly-rate discount for larger packages, we can’t offer a 100% refund on unused time. Nevertheless, you can always get 70% back, no strings attached.

What happens if I purchase too few hours?

If you purchase fewer hours than you need, you can add more time at the hourly rate of your updated cumulative hour total.

For example, if you purchase the 30-hour plan for $4,400 and later decide you want 10 more hours, we’ll bill you at the hourly rate of the 40-hour plan. Here’s how we’d calculate it: $5,400 (40-hr plan price)/40hrs = $135/hr x 10 hrs = $1350. While your overall cost would have been lower if you’d purchased 40 hours up front, this is a better deal than if we were to pretend we’d never met (total savings = $450).

As far as we know, we’re the only company in our industry with this policy.

How do you schedule meetings?

After you sign up, you’ll receive a message from your tutor within 24 hours with their email address and cell phone number. You can use either means to reach out to schedule meetings as frequently as you’d like, provided it works with your tutor’s schedule. Most students will have 2 standing meetings in the calendar each week; however, we know life happens and schedules change, and we’re happy to communicate with you on a weekly basis to modify meeting days and times as needed.

What if I have to reschedule a meeting?

Life happens, and sometimes you have to reschedule. We get it. That’s why we offer as much flexibility as possible. Our rescheduling policy is as follows:

Rescheduling >48 hrs in advance: We’ll never penalize you for rescheduling more than 48 hours in advance. Period, end of story.
Rescheduling <48 hrs in advance: All students start with 1 free last-minute cancellation/reschedule per 10 hours purchased, and an additional last-minute cancellation credit if your tutor needs to cancel or reschedule at the last minute. After students have used all of these credits, they will be billed for 30 minutes of tutoring for meetings rescheduled 24-48 hours prior to the meeting start time, and 60 minutes of tutoring for meetings rescheduled <24 hours prior to the meeting start time. Note: We hate billing for things we didn’t actually do, but our tutors are busy people, too, and need compensation for time-wasted.

How frequently do I meet with my tutor?

Most of our students meet with their tutors 2 times per week. If you want a more hands-on approach or if you’re nearing your test date, we recommend 2-3 meetings per week. If you’re operating on a tighter budget or prefer an as-needed advising/Q&A relationship, you can purchase a plan and reach out to your tutor via email or text message as questions arise. Our goal is to adapt to your needs — not the other way around.

Can you guarantee I'll get the score I want?

No, we can’t. And we’re leery of companies that say they can. Each student is unique, and there are many factors outside our control that determine a student’s performance on the MCAT. For that reason, it’s our opinion that specific score guarantees — with all the requisite asterisks — are disingenuous. We prefer to channel our resources into making 1SM services of the highest possible quality. We only guarantee that which is completely within our control. Our goal is to empower you with all the tools you need to carry yourself over the finish line.

What if I already have a UWorld subscription?

We’re NOT going to make you pay for UWorld twice. When you check out, there’s an option to select whether you already have UWorld access. If you accidentally opt-in, just let us know and we’ll refund you the appropriate amount.

What is the average 1SM student MCAT score?

As of January 1, 2023, our average student score is 516.1. We will update this data again if we see a substantial change or on January 1, 2024 — whichever comes first.

This does NOT mean every student we’ve worked with has scored a 516+. Averages are averages, and while most of our students see significant improvement, there will always be circumstances in which an individual doesn’t get the score they’re capable of.

What happens if I don't get the score I hoped for?

The vast majority of 1SM students see expected, significant score improvements, but we’ve certainly had outliers on both ends of the spectrum — the excessively awesome and confusingly underwhelming.

For example, one retaker jumped from 482 to 519 (wild, we know). On the flip side, a small contingency of students underperformed on the official exam compared to their final AAMC full-length exams. Testing anxiety, poorly simulated testing conditions, and plain bad luck can negatively impact test takers. We’re constantly implementing additional measures to minimize their effects on our students, but we all have to tip our caps to the chaos of entropy at some point.