Stop guessing. Start preparing.
You shouldn't have to become an MCAT prep expert just to prepare for the MCAT.
Between the overwhelming sea of third-party resources and mountains of conflicting advice, managing your preparation has become a problem of its own. Project 520 takes the stress and confusion out of your MCAT preparation. With a tailor-made, handcrafted prep schedule you will never have to wonder what you should be doing next.
Starts with a short survey. No payment needed.
Not a tutor. Not another resource.
You already have a plethora of great resources available to you: Kaplan, Khan Academy, UWorld, the AAMC, Anki, etc. What's missing is the system that ties them all together. Project 520 organizes the resources you have into one plan and helps you manage it.
Whether you've just begun your prep, are weeks out from starting, or somewhere in between, Project 520 will meet you where you are and build a plan for you so you can focus on studying.
Three steps to a plan that's actually yours.
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Take the survey
Tell me your test date, your hours, and where you're starting from.
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Book a free strategy consultation
We'll go over your survey together, talk through your timeline, and assess your plan. After that, I'll explain how my 1-on-1 coaching system works and what personalized support could look like for you. If I think you can succeed without coaching, I'll tell you that too.
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Get your schedule
I build your plan around your timeline and resources, with Anki integration and a CARS training protocol built in. At each and every phase of your prep, you'll know exactly what you should be doing.
What’s included
Personalized schedule
A handcrafted plan built from your timeline, your study habits and the resources you've chosen.
- A comprehensive schedule with clear tasks from day one to test day
- Performance tracking tools to monitor your progress
Full Anki integration
Know exactly which Anki cards to study each day. Your schedule includes precise search strings for the most popular premade MCAT decks, matched to your daily content review.
- Setup and orientation guides to help get you started
- My recommended workflow and MCAT-specific deck settings that make using Anki simple and highly effective.
- Currently supported Anki decks include the Anking MCAT Deck, MileDown, and Captain Hook.
Mastery-driven CARS
A phased training protocol that moves forward based on your accuracy, pacing, and stamina.
- Phased progression
- Accuracy, pacing and stamina benchmarks
- Changes show up in your schedule automatically
Pick the level of support you need.
Not sure which one fits? Start with a free consult.
Core
Upgrade to Coaching anytime. Your $249 counts toward the first month.
I build your personalized schedule and give you every tool to run it. You interpret your performance and make adjustments yourself. Best for independent students who want an easy-to-follow, structured plan.
Start with a free consult →Coaching
3-month minimum.
Everything in Core, plus ongoing 1:1 support from yours truly. I monitor your adherence, performance metrics and evolving circumstances to adjust your schedule as things change. Best for students who want ongoing guidance, accountability, and a plan that evolves with them.
Start with a free consult →| Feature | Core | Coaching |
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| Personalized study schedule | ✓ | ✓ |
| Anki orientation and workflow guide | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full integration with the AnKing MCAT deck | ✓ | ✓ |
| CARS mastery-driven training protocol | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance tracking tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ongoing schedule management | — | ✓ |
| Weekly 1:1 coaching sessions and performance analysis | — | ✓ |
| Individualized performance-based recommendations | — | ✓ |
| Targeted intervention and supplemental resources | — | ✓ |
| Q-bank performance analysis | — | ✓ |
| Full-length performance analysis | — | ✓ |
| Anki progress review | — | ✓ |
| Ongoing accountability and support | — | ✓ |
| Custom exam-week strategy and recommendations | — | ✓ |
Currently supported content review resources: Kaplan, UWorld and Khan Academy.
Coaching has a 3-month minimum.
Hi, I'm Nate.
I am an MCAT coach specializing in structured, personalized MCAT preparation. I am a 95th percentile MCAT scorer and Presidential Scholarship recipient from the University of Toledo College of Medicine.
I took the MCAT in 2016, and I remember how much of my energy went into figuring out what to study instead of actually studying. Project 520 is the set of tools and strategies I wish I'd had back then.
Every schedule is built by hand. No templates.
I work with a small number of Coaching students at a time, so every plan gets my full attention.
— Nate, founder of Project 520
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens after I fill out the intake survey?
You'll get a link to book your free strategy consult. We'll go over the results of your survey together on the call during which we will assess your starting point, identify your biggest roadblocks, map out your approach, and discuss your next steps.
Is the strategy consult really free?
Yes. There's no obligation to buy anything. If you leave with a clearer plan for your MCAT preparation, that's a win in my book.
Which prep resources do you support?
Content review schedules currently support Kaplan, UWorld and Khan Academy. Anki integration supports the AnKing MCAT deck, MileDown, and Captain Hook. The CARS framework is designed with Jack Westin passages and the new AAMC Question Bank in mind. Practice question scheduling is resource agnostic.
Can I switch from Core to Coaching later?
Yes. Upgrade anytime, and what you paid for Core is credited toward your first month of Coaching.
How far out from my test date should I start?
Earlier is easier, but schedules can be built for most timelines. Put your test date in the survey and we'll talk about what's realistic on the call.
“You should never have to wonder what you should be doing next.”
Take the survey and book your free strategy consult. It takes about five minutes.