Episode 142: You Can Do Hard Things - Katherine’s Journey to Medical School
In this empowering episode of Success Unlocked, Dr. Adrienne Shnier sits down with Katherine Switt, a fourth-year Medical Sciences student at Western University and AYG client, to unpack her transformation from stress and self-doubt to confidence and clarity.
Katherine shares how she went from burnout and frustration with “big box” prep programs to finding focus, balance, and joy in her MCAT prep through Apply Yourself Global’s one-on-one coaching and mindset work. From the blue couch moment that changed everything to mastering efficient scheduling and reframing success, Katherine’s story shows that it’s not just about studying harder; it’s about studying smarter and believing you can do hard things.
What You’ll Learn:
✔ Why mindset, not just content, makes or breaks your MCAT prep
✔ How personalized coaching and structure reduce stress and burnout
✔ Why “balance” is the real key to long-term academic success
✔ The difference between memorizing and actually learning
✔ How to turn anxiety into confidence and reclaim joy in the process
✔ The power of defining your North Star and creating a life beyond the goal
✔ Why the AYG approach helps students achieve more with less overwhelm
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Looking for support with your graduate or professional school applications? Connect with us at Apply Yourself Global™! Email me personally at [email protected]. You can also DM me on Instagram @applyyourselfglobal.
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