Abigail D

Mentor + Essay Coach

Abigail fosters intentional partnerships with her students, working with them to leave a lasting impression on admission committees from cogent, well-crafted, and highly personalized essays.

Location: 
Greenville, South Carolina

Education:
MD Candidate 2027, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
MS, Community Engaged Medicine, Furman University
BS, Experimental Psychology, University of South Carolina (Columbia)

Bio:
An essay coach and medical mentor with Moon Prep, Abigail works  with her students to foster intentional partnerships, providing them the space and tools they need to openly share ideas while also offering genuine advice and feedback tailored toward their individual applications. She is passionate about helping students share their unique experiences, personal insights, and career aspirations through well-crafted essays and personal statements for traditional and direct medical programs. From the initial brainstorming session to the submission of the final draft, she is dedicated to supporting students in their academic, medical, and professional journeys.

Alongside her mentoring at Moon Prep, Abigail is currently a medical student at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville. Having successfully endured the medical school admissions cycle herself, Abigail has firsthand experience in the application and interview process from start to finish. As a result, she knows the importance of having a mentor during what many consider a grueling yearlong process and stands ready and enthusiastic to assist aspiring BS/MD, BS/DO, and traditional medical students. Together with her personal and professional experience in writing, editing, and revising, Abigail has honed the necessary skills and knowledge needed to effectively help students create meaningful narratives that will showcase their strengths with honesty and intentionality.

Previously, Abigail served as both an undergraduate supplemental instruction leader, medical scribe trainer, and chief scribe, gaining hands-on and one-on-one experience with healthcare professionals and providers. She also has experience in supporting community health initiatives and addressing health disparities through Greenville-based programs like Remote Area Medical Free Clinic, Connect for Health, Grow to Greatness, SAFE Sleep, and Wheels to Wellness.

Student Placements:
At Moon Prep, we pride ourselves on our students’ impressive acceptances and are proud to be a part of their journey. Below are a few of Abigail’s recent acceptances.

BS/MD Programs: 

  1. Brown University 
  2. Siena/Albany Medical College Science and Humanities Program
  3. Drexel University 
  4. Virginia Commonwealth University 
  5. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute  
  6. Saint Louis University 
  7. University of Oklahoma 
  8. University of Toledo (BACC2MD Program)

BS/DO Programs:

  1. New York Institute of Technology

Undergraduate Schools:

  1. Georgetown University 
  2. University of Notre Dame 
  3. University of Texas at Austin 
  4. University of Maryland, Baltimore (Meyerhoff Scholars Program)
  5. Thomas Jefferson University
  6. Virginia Commonwealth University (Honors College)
  7. Northeastern University
  8. University of North Carolina