Kavya creates meaningful partnerships with her students, working with them to create a more impactful, genuine, and wholistic application for admissions.

Location: 
Long Island, New York

Education:

MD Candidate – Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
B.S., Pre-Medical Studies, Hofstra University (BS/MD)

Bio:
As a counselor with Moon Prep, Kavya has extensive knowledge and experience in the college admissions process. She understands the nuances of crafting compelling essays and preparing for interviews, which are crucial components of the application process. She can guide students through the complexities of college admissions, helping them present their best selves to admissions committees. Kavya’s approach to mentoring involves building meaningful partnerships with her students. She values open communication and actively encourages students to share their work, ideas, and aspirations. Kavya provides tailored feedback and advice by fostering a supportive and collaborative environment, focusing on each student’s strengths and areas for improvement. As a counselor, she is passionate about helping students highlight their individual stories, experiences, and unique attributes through essays and interviews for traditional schools and direct medical programs. Kavya is dedicated to supporting students in their academic and professional journeys.

Alongside being a counselor at Moon Prep, Kavya is currently an incoming medical student at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. As a medical student, Kavya is involved in committees for community service, anti-racism and allyship initiatives, and research. Kavya was admitted to the BS/MD program at Hofstra University and has firsthand experience in BS/MD applications and interviews process from start to finish. As a result, she knows the importance of having a prepared mentor for the challenging admissions cycle for BS/MD, BS/DO, and traditional medical students. With her personal and professional experience in writing, editing, and revising, Kavya has the necessary skills and advice to effectively help students create meaningful narratives that will showcase their strengths with honesty and intentionality.

Before medical school, Kavya was a research assistant at Brown University for a year. Additionally, Kavya was an undergraduate tutor, a private tutor, and a medical scribe and assistant. Her work in the medical field gave her hands-on experience working with patients and medical professionals. She has also worked on community projects and initiatives through her role in her pre-medical fraternity, Phi Delta Epsilon.

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 Kavya has recently provided guidance during the application process, along with some recent acceptances.

BS/MD Programs: 

1. Hofstra University – BS/MD Program with Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
2. Virginia Commonwealth University – Guaranteed Admission Program for Medicine
3. Drexel University – BA/BS+MD Early Assurance Program
4. Augusta University – BS/MD Program (BA/MD with Medical College of Georgia)
5. Mercer University – BS/MD Program
6. University of Missouri–Kansas City – BA/MD Program

BS/DO Programs:

1. NOVA Southeastern University – NOVA

Undergraduate Schools:

1. Columbia University
2. Cornell University
3. Rice University
4. Vanderbilt University
5. University of Southern California (USC)
6. Georgetown University
7. Emory University
8. University of Virginia (UVA)
9. Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)
10. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill)
11. University of Texas at Austin
12. Union College – Leadership in Medicine (LIM) Program 
13. Case Western Reserve University
14. Stevens Institute of Technology
15. George Washington University

Graduate Schools:

1. University of Alabama Honors & Graduate School Acceptance