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Fair question. We’re a small team of doctors asking premeds to spend real money on prep. Here’s the proof — the scores, the reviews, and exactly how we teach.

VERIFIED REVIEWS

What our students say.

Hundreds of premeds have used IFD to move their score. Here’s a snapshot — in their own words.

"There aren't enough stars to rate you guys! I needed to start over with content review, but I tend to get lost in the weeds when it comes to reading the prep books and videos. This high yield + math combo with the anki deck, and IFD videos are a winning combination to annihilate the MCAT. Thanks guys!"

Amanda W.

"I have loved yalls resources! I think that you guys at IFD are the first people to actually simplify high yield information into understandable terms; not to mention that you do it efficiently!"

Reese E.

"I wanted to wait until I got my score back, and I can now officially say this was the single most helpful document I've ever used. I saw an instant increase in my practice scores after reviewing the High Yield Sciences Review. It was worth every penny. I went from a 498 score on my first MCAT attempt to a 511 on my second. I am so grateful to have found this resource as well as all of IFD's YouTube videos. Thank you so much Maggie and John!"

Madi H.

"The care these two have for those who may have a harder time getting into a rough career (of one more reserved for the upper class) is real! All their stuff is incredible and their IFD high yield guide is a must have! I don't write reviews unless I actually believe in their stuff. Thanks again guys!"

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HOW WE TEACH

How We Teach the MCAT

A strong MCAT study program is built on four key pillars, and our approach integrates these elements simultaneously to simulate real test conditions and optimize your prep.

Content Review

  • Our content review is built around a High Yield MCAT Science Book covering 40+ frequently tested topics.
  • Complemented by video lectures from John and Maggie that focus on high-yield concepts, most mid-yield sciences, and select low-yield topics when relevant.
  • This integrated approach teaches sciences in context—like covering protein structures alongside hydrogen bonding (mid-yield) and disulfide bonds (low-yield)—to make learning more intuitive and reflective of how the AAMC tests concepts.
  • Additionally, our partnership with UWorld allows us to curate 3,000+ questions, assigning them as modules aligned with each book chapter for immediate practice and feedback.
  • Alongside Anki and other study techniques, this ensures students grasp essential sciences efficiently and start applying their knowledge right away.

Strategies

  • Our strategy training is one of our biggest strengths.
  • Maggie and John created written guides and video lectures detailing the test-taking strategies they taught while working with major national companies, which you can reference as often as needed.
  • Since mastering a strategy often requires seeing it applied in different ways, they also recorded detailed breakdowns of every AAMC full-length exam question—covering around 1,000 questions—to show these strategies in action.
  • By fully committing to this approach, you'll not only develop techniques to excel on the MCAT but also gain valuable skills that helped them succeed in medical school.

CARS

  • CARS is a challenging section for most pre-meds, and for a long time, we held off on offering a program because we couldn’t consistently replicate score increases without private tutoring—which was both time-intensive and costly.
  • Instead, John and Maggie spent two years designing an AI-powered CARS tutor that simulates AAMC-style passages and questions while guiding students through the same four drills they used in private tutoring.
  • These drills focus on reading comprehension, identifying the core four competencies (tone, arguments, author’s intention, main idea), simplifying questions, and unlimited practice passages to build confidence and eliminate test-day anxiety.
  • The AI provides real-time grading, personalized feedback, and perfect solution examples, ensuring that every critique aligns with what John and Maggie would give in a one-on-one session.
  • It’s designed to perfectly mimic AAMC passages and replicate their CARS tutoring approach, and John considers it his proudest professional achievement.

Passage Practice

  • The final pillar is practice passages, because all the content and strategies mean nothing without extensive practice and review.
  • We equip students with a UWorld subscription for top-tier practice questions.
  • Unlimited CARS practice through our AI-powered tutor.
  • Access to detailed breakdowns of all AAMC full-length exams with John and Maggie.
  • In total, you'll work through around 5,000 questions, ensuring you're not just answering but actively reviewing and refining your approach.
  • By test day, you'll be so well-prepared that no amount of anxiety will stand between you and your goal of becoming a doctor.

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