Mentorship that feels personal.

I first met Omar over Zoom as my MCAT tutor, and almost immediately, I could tell that he was someone who genuinely cared about the person behind the student. He quickly became more like an older brother and friend than a tutor or professor, breaking down the usual barriers and making me feel completely comfortable being honest about where I was struggling. Because he took the time to really get to know me, my circumstances, and my weaknesses, he was able to tailor his teaching in a way that made an enormous difference for me. Despite being busy as a medical student, he would even spend time outside of our sessions researching questions we had come across, and we would often start our next session by talking through what he had found. I feel incredibly fortunate to now call Omar a friend, and anyone who has the opportunity to work with him will immediately recognize how genuinely bright, thoughtful, and special he is.

Dr. Jean-Baptiste is someone I consider essential to my path as a doctor. He guided me for months on tailoring my medical school applications, resume, and MCAT prep to get me the score I needed to achieve my dreams. Omar is thoughtful and meticulous in his tutoring strategy. He helped me develop a daily plan, structured practice test days, addressing weak points through subject review and real time question analysis. Dr. Jean-Baptiste is who you want on your side when you are reaching for the next step in your medical career.

I worked with Omar for a short time while he was my MCAT tutor at Altius. Although I initially sought his help for exam prep, his most impactful guidance was showing me how to navigate the unique challenges of pursuing medicine as a minority. His advice taught me how to channel my perceived shortcomings into strengths, giving me the resolve to push past my mental barriers and move forward in the face of adversity.

Working with Omar was one of the highlights of my pre-med experience. I have always struggled with test preparation and Omar was able to tailor my study strategy to what specifically fit my style of learning/understanding. In just 6 weeks, he increased my MCAT score by 7 points. I am even more grateful that he remained my mentor and friend throughout my medical school experience. He helped me conquer both Step 1 and Step 2 at an exceptionally high level.

I took a MCAT prep course in 2019 at the University of South Florida. Omar was my tutor, he was very good at articulating complicated subjects in a way that was easy to understand. For example, I struggled with physics and he helped me understand what I struggled to grasp after two semesters by tying together the knowledge and various concepts in to relatable real life problems. Omar was readily available for when I needed help and made sure to hold me accountable to my studying regime. He was honest and gave constructive feedback when it came to the MCAT the process of applying to medical school.

Career update from Ariel’s follow-up email

I did score 90th percentile on the MCAT so it was very helpful, however I did not end up going to medical school.

While preparing for the MCAT, I was fortunate to have Omar play an important role in helping me navigate such a challenging and demanding period. He helped me develop a structured study plan, identify areas where I needed improvement, and approach difficult concepts with greater confidence. Beyond academics, Omar consistently encouraged me and helped me stay motivated and disciplined throughout the process. His willingness to invest his time in my success made a meaningful difference in my MCAT preparation and ultimately helped me take an important step toward achieving my goal of becoming a physician.

I worked with Omar around 2020 while preparing for the MCAT and applying to medical school, and he was incredibly helpful throughout the process. He helped me approach MCAT preparation more strategically and refine my personal statement to tell a cohesive story rather than simply listing my accomplishments. Overall, working with him gave me greater clarity and confidence in navigating the medical school application process.