Harini takes a balanced, student-centered approach to help students build cohesive, compelling applications while preserving their authentic voice. From crafting strategic college lists to refining essays and preparing for interviews, she provides thoughtful guidance that empowers students to navigate the admissions process with confidence.

Location:
Asheville, North Carolina

Education:
B.S., Natural Sciences, University of Pittsburgh (University of Pittsburgh’s Guaranteed Admissions Program in Medicine)

Bio:
Harini believes that every student’s path to medicine is unique, and her counseling approach is centered on helping students tell their story with clarity, confidence, and authenticity. She works closely with students to identify their strengths, refine their narrative, and develop thoughtful application strategies that align with their individual goals.

Having successfully navigated the BS/MD admissions process herself, Harini brings firsthand insight into the competitive landscape of direct medical program admissions. She emphasizes collaboration, personalized guidance, and intentional storytelling, helping students build applications that reflect not only their accomplishments but also the values and experiences that have shaped their interest in medicine.

Currently, Harini is a fourth-year student in the University of Pittsburgh’s Guaranteed Admissions Program in Medicine. Outside of Moon Prep, Harini conducts research in Plastic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Student Placements:
At Moon Prep, we take pride in our students’ impressive acceptances and are honored to be part of their journey. Below is a selection of schools and programs to which Harini has recently provided guidance during the application process, along with some recent acceptances.

BS/MD Programs: 

1. University of Pittsburgh – Guaranteed Admissions Program in Medicine (GAP)
2. Stony Brook University – Scholars for Medicine Program (BS/MD)
3. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Physician-Scientist Program (with Albany Medical College)
4. The George Washington University – 4+4 BA/MD Program
5. Pennsylvania State University – Accelerated Premedical-Medical Program (7-Year BS/MD)
6. Rutgers University–Newark – Accelerated BS/MD Program (with Rutgers New Jersey Medical School)
7. New Jersey Institute of Technology – Accelerated BS/MD Program (with Rutgers New Jersey Medical School)
8. The College of New Jersey – Accelerated BS/MD Program (with Rutgers New Jersey Medical School)
9. Stevens Institute of Technology – Accelerated BS/MD Program (with Rutgers New Jersey Medical School)
10. University of Cincinnati – Connections Dual Admissions Program (BS/MD)
11. Virginia Commonwealth University – Guaranteed Admission Program (Medicine)
12. Syracuse University – Accelerated Scholars Program (with SUNY Upstate Medical University)

Undergraduate schools: 

1. Harvard University
2. Duke University
3. Vanderbilt University
4. Carnegie Mellon University
5. Washington University in St. Louis
6. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
7. University of Rochester
8. Case Western Reserve University
9. North Carolina State University
10. University of Connecticut