Meet Keith Cordner
Personal Statement
Tutoring has been an incredibly rewarding opportunity for me. It grants perspective, helps me stay fresh on more obscure content, and crystalizes my own understanding of high yield topics by educating others. I strongly believe in using time effectively, focusing on quality over quantity. Yes, you can study 70 hours a week for marginal improvement on scores, but I prioritize high yield resources and mapping out exactly how my time needs to be allocated. Balancing medical success with a healthy personal life is critical to long term success, and I want to help you match into your dream program without alienating all of your friends and family.
Keith Cordner
MD
Education Background
- Undergraduate / Michigan State University / 2015
- Masters/ Michigan State University / 2017
- Medical School / Carle Illinois College of Medicine / 2023
- Residency / University of Minnesota / 2026
Experience
I have 6 years of tutoring experience, starting from 2017 with MCAT, and adding Step 1, Step 2, and Shelf exams along the way. I have had 60+ students over the years.
I have helped medical school and residency applicants with personal statement, secondary applications, and Letters of Intent to help showcase why they would be of value to programs of interest. We have worked on mock interviews with commonly asked questions to ensure comfort and success on the real day. I help students select which programs they should apply to based on logistics, location, and there overall competitiveness.
Exam Scores:
- MCAT: 517
- USMLE Step 1: 270
- USMLE Step 2: 275