KNOWLEDGE WORX Comprehensive Medical School Admissions Advising

Who This Service is For:

Whether you're a pre-med student mapping out your first application, a career changer looking to break into medicine, or a reapplicant aiming for a stronger cycle, this service is designed to give you the expert guidance you need. No matter where you are in the process—just getting started or putting the finishing touches on your application—I provide personalized advising to help you put your best foot forward.

Expert Guidance for Every Step of the Process

Applying to medical school is a long and competitive process, and having the right guidance can make all the difference. At Knowledge Worx 4 College, I work closely with students to navigate every step—from figuring out if they’re ready to apply to preparing for interviews and choosing between acceptances.

Our Medical School Admissions Advising Services Include

01

Readiness Evaluation & Strategic Planning

  • Honest assessment of where you stand—GPA, MCAT, clinical hours, research, leadership, service, and more
  • Strengths and areas to improve before applying
  • Figuring out if this is the right cycle to apply or if you’d benefit from waiting a year
  • Help with course planning and MCAT study timelines

02

School List Development

  • Creating a balanced list of schools based on academics, mission, and fit
  • Breaking down MD vs. DO schools and what’s best for your goals
  • Factoring in rolling admissions, residency preferences, and financial considerations

03

Applicaiton Strategy & Timeline

  • Step-by-step guidance on AMCAS, AACOMAS, and TMDSAS applications
  • How to pace your submissions for the best chance at interviews
  • Understanding early decision programs and how rolling admissions works

04

Personal Statement & Application Essays

  • Brainstorming ideas that help your story stand out
  • Crafting a personal statement that’s authentic, compelling, and memorable
  • Guidance on secondary essays—what schools are really looking for and how to tackle the most common prompts


05

Letters of Recommendation & Activities Review

  • Who to ask and how to get strong, detailed letters
  • Understanding committee letters vs. individual letters and what schools prefer
  • Making sure letters are submitted correctly and on time

06

Interview Preparation

  • Mock interviews for both traditional and MMI formats
  • How to answer ethical and scenario-based questions with confidence
  • Tips for body language, tone, and staying calm under pressure


07

Application Logistics & Submission Support

  • Double-checking your coursework, experience entries, and personal statement formatting
  • Making sure letters and transcripts are in and properly linked
  • Helping you time your submission to get the best review window
  • Tracking school-specific portal updates so you don’t miss anything important

08

Post Application Support

  • How to handle waitlists, letters of intent, and update letters
  • Choosing between multiple acceptances and understanding what matters most
  • If things don’t go as planned, figuring out a reapplication strategy

About Knowledge Worx

MEET NAGLA ORLANDO, M.ED., CEP

Nagla Orlando, M.Ed., CEP, Knowledge Worx 4 College, founder, and principal, approaches the college application process as a life-long educator; she is a 25-year veteran California credentialed educator in Science (Biology, AP Biology, Anatomy and Physiology). In addition to teaching, Nagla mentored thousands of students in interpersonal growth and leadership skills outside of the classroom through the renowned Boomerang Project LINK Crew Initiative. Nagla built Knowledge Worx 4 College around her passion for helping students gain exposure to their innate strengths and talents and higher education options to find their best fit! Nagla prides herself on creating positive working relationships with school counselors and prioritizing "student first" in her California Central Coast consulting practice. Nagla holds a California Single Subject Teaching Credential, M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, counseling certification, and most recently received the highly distinctive Certified Education Planner CEP from AICEP in 2022. It is an honor to be among a prestigious group of 272 (one of only 44 in California) educational consultants and school counselors in the US and abroad to earn the designation of Certified Educational Planner (CEP).

With a singular focus, an engaging personality, and an intuitive ability to relate to students and parents, Nagla has the expertise to understand the individual, their needs and passions giving her the unique insight to objectively see each students strengths and potential. Nagla helps you see yourself objectively rather than merely as a test score, GPA, or letter grade. When you are able to perceive yourself in this light you are able to communicate these attributes in your college application allowing an admissions officer to get a glimpse of your intellectual curiosity, tenacity, evidence of personal growth and excellence.

Nagla’s Education and Professional Memberships:

  • California State University of Long Beach, BS, Human Health Science
  • California State University of Long Beach, Single Subject Teaching Credential
  • William Howard Taft University, M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction
  • American Institute of Certified Educational Planners
  • University of California, San Diego, Certificate in College Counseling
  • National Association for College Admission Counseling
  • Western Association for College Admission Counseling
  • Higher Education Consultants Association
  • Independent Educational Consultants Association – Professional Member