Episode 143: Elena’s Path to Medical School

In this inspiring episode of Success Unlocked, Dr. Adrienne Shnier sits down with Elena Pampaloni, a Master’s student at McMaster University in Biomedical Innovation and Apply Yourself Global (AYG) client, to share her journey from uncertainty to empowerment in her medical school application process.

Elena opens up about her MCAT experience, the stress of conflicting advice online, and how joining AYG helped her find structure, mindset, and support she couldn’t find anywhere else. From learning to trust the process, to mastering her ABS sketch, to developing what she calls a “noise-canceling mindset,” Elena’s transformation shows what’s possible when students combine hard work with personalized coaching and community.

What You’ll Learn
 ✔ How to turn confusion and overwhelm into clarity and confidence
 ✔ Why personalized support leads to stronger applications and less stress
 ✔ How to approach your MCAT prep with structure, strategy, and balance
 ✔ Why mindset work is essential to cancel out comparison and competition
 ✔ How to create standout reference letters and materials that reflect who you are
 ✔ The importance of learning skills that last beyond one application cycle
 ✔ How AYG’s integrated coaching helps students achieve more with less burnout

Mastering Academic Applications: From Scratch to Submission is now open for you to complete your applications in 12-weeks! With live coaching, you develop your applications & gain insights into your applications processes like never before. Join us now using this link to enroll!

Connect with Adrienne!

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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Work with Adrienne

💫 Calling all applicants! Learn more about our signature course, Mastering Academic Applications: From Scratch to Submission and how you can complete your applications — with clarity, support, structure, and strategy with Dr. Adrienne Shnier, an Admissions Committee Member. Book your Strategy Call HERE to learn more about how AYG can help you Get In.💫