Ken Tao, PhD, Vice President
Director of MCAT
MedSchool Coach
Saturday, January 31, 2026
10am-11:30am PST
Workshop Description:
Starting pre-med can feel like drinking from a firehose: classes, clinical hours, research, volunteering, the MCAT, and a thousand opinions about what “matters.” This workshop is your step-by-step roadmap for what to focus on in Year 1 and Year 2, whether you’re at a community college, a university, or planning to transfer. Dr. Ken Tao will break down how early course choices connect to MCAT content, how to build strong study systems before your schedule gets intense, and how to prioritize experiences without burning out or wasting time. You’ll leave with a clear timeline for academics, testing, and activities, plus practical strategies for mastering science courses and staying competitive long-term. Most importantly, you can come ask your questions and get real answers in a live Q&A. Skip the second-hand advice, the myths, and the loud opinions from people who don’t actually understand the admissions process. Hear directly from an expert who helps students plan smarter, study better, and move forward with confidence.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Ken Tao graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering and a Bachelor of Arts in Molecular and Cell Biology. He was elected to both Phi Beta Kappa and Tau Beta Pi and received the Jeffrey A. Winer Memorial Prize, awarded to the top graduating senior in the Neurobiology emphasis of the Molecular and Cell Biology major. He went on to complete a Ph.D. in Neuroscience at Harvard University and Harvard School of Medicine.
Dr. Tao is widely regarded as a leading expert on the MCAT. He has worked with thousands of premedical students as a graduate teaching assistant and as an MCAT instructor and tutor for The Princeton Review. There, he was the only tutor certified to teach all MCAT subjects, was consistently among the highest-rated instructors, and also served as a teacher trainer for the MCAT division. In addition, he has written content for dozens of MCAT books and preparation guides.
Dr. Tao has an exceptional record of helping students significantly raise their scores. Many of his students have earned MCAT scores above 40 on the former exam and above 520 on the current version.
Register for Free:
What: Your MCAT Game Plan: What to Do in Year 1, Year 2, and at Community College
When: Saturday, January 31, 2026, 11 AM (Pacific Standard Time)
You will receive an immediate email confirmation of your registration from Zoom. PLEASE check your SPAM or JUNK folder, as the email might be directed there. Additionally, you will receive an email reminder from Zoom ONE hour before the event, sent to the same email address you used for registration.
