The Step 1 Pass System

Pass Step 1 on your first attempt

A system that tells you exactly what to study every single day, tracks every question you answer, and coaches you until you pass.

Most students don’t fail Step 1 because they aren’t smart enough — they fail because they study everything instead of what matters. The Pass System watches every question you answer and rebuilds your plan around exactly what you’re getting wrong, with a Harvard-trained team of 265+ Step 2 Scorers coaching you until you pass.

What people are saying

“I was grinding on my own and my NBMEs still weren’t moving. There’s no way I would’ve passed Step 1 without IvyTutoring. The team gave me a real plan and actually checked in. Already signed up for Step 2 and shelf exams.”
Jordan Ginder M3 · Passed Step 1
Amazing tutors, not just smart, but structured. They helped me pass Step 1, and I’m using them again for Step 2 because it actually works. If you’re serious about passing, this is a MUST have.”
Sean Bryson M4 · Passed Step 1
“Looking back from residency, this is the best way to study for Step 1. The plan removed all the guesswork. You show up, follow the system, and you’ll pass easily. I wish I’d found IvyTutoring sooner.”
Jack Norys PGY-1 · Surgical Resident
“Working with Ivy Tutoring was hands down one of the best decisions I’ve ever made for my Step exam preparation. The tutors went above and beyond, not just as tutors, but as mentors who genuinely cared about my success. I would not have passed Step 1 without their support.”
Jordan Ginder M3 · Passed Step 1
Jordan Ginder’s Google review for Ivy Tutoring
“The team is incredible: professional, hardworking, and understanding. They are dedicated and care about their students. They supported both educational knowledge and the emotional process throughout studying. Highly recommended.”
Karen G. M3 · Passed Step 1
Karen G.’s Google review for Ivy Tutoring
“IvyTutoring is the BEST. Thanks to them, I was able to get into Harvard for my dream fellowship. So worth it. I honestly would’ve been willing to pay 10x what I did for the service I received.”
Brandyn Young M4 · Passed Step 1
Brandyn Young’s Google review for Ivy Tutoring
“IvyTutoring is a complete gem, I can’t believe I found it. It was the best decision I made in my prep and it made passing the exam feel super stress-free.”
Josue Calderon M3 · Passed Step 1
“Highly recommended. I used to do 30-40 questions per day, and now it's more like 70-80. IvyTutoring has made life much easier.”
Moiz Bashir Shaikh M2 · Passed Step 1
Moiz Bashir Shaikh’s review
“Amazing company!! The tutoring is not only informative but also incredibly interactive and engaging. Could not recommend a better service!”
Tobi Ariyo M3 · Passed Step 1
Tobi Ariyo’s Google review for Ivy Tutoring
“Best money I ever spent!!”
Carrie Covert M4 · Passed Step 1
Carrie Covert’s Google review for Ivy Tutoring
“I jumped up to a 60… I am so incredibly grateful for you. I owe it to you and your extension! Thank you thank you thank you.”
Sean M. M3 · Passed Step 1
Sean M.’s Step 1 review
“Thank you so so soooooooooo much for your generous and untiring help! I have passed my exam and the credit goes to you!”
Robert J. M3 · Passed Step 1
Robert J.’s Step 1 review
“I owe IvyTutoring for the pass. They worked with me every step of the way and made sure that I was motivated and had all the content I needed to pass. Thank you so much!!”
Renata S. M4 · Passed Step 1
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What you get with the Step 1 Pass System

A system that plans your days, tracks every question, and coaches you until you pass — not another self-study course. Backed by a Harvard-trained team behind 2,000+ hours of 1-on-1 coaching and 670+ students. Built for the M2 or M3 who needs to pass, not just “study more.”

#1: A Day-by-Day Plan You Never Have to Build

Personalized USMLE Step 1 study calendar auto-added to a student's phone

A personalized study calendar, built for your exam date and auto-added to your phone the day you start. You never decide what to study — the system tells you daily, and hands you the full question bank, AI planner, flashcards, and NBME-style exams.

#2: Live Coaching Built From Your Data

Harvard-trained Step 2 Scorer leading a live Step 1 class built from cohort data

Weekly live group classes built from what your cohort is actually missing — plus 1-on-1 coaching that unlocks the moment the data says you need it (an NBME under 58%, two failed practice exams, or a weakness that won’t move).

#3: Accountability That Won’t Let You Slip

Board Buddy tracking a Step 1 student's questions and projected pass probability

Board Buddy tracks every UWorld and AMBOSS question you touch and projects your pass probability, so you always know if you’re on track. Every week the system flags you green, yellow, or red and reaches out the moment you fall behind.

Our guarantee: we coach you until you pass.

Unlimited coaching and full access to your plan, your question bank, and your team — at no extra cost — until you pass Step 1. Your program can’t run out before the result does.

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FAQ

Questions before you book

The four things students ask us most before their strategy call.

What actually happens on the strategy call?

It's a focused 15-minute Zoom call with a Step 1 coach.

We review your latest NBME / UWorld scores, your timeline, and what's actually not working in your prep. Then we put a real plan in front of you.

By the end of the call you'll know exactly where you stand, what to fix first, and whether 1-on-1 coaching is the right move. If it's not, we'll point you to free resources and you'll leave with a plan either way.

How much does the Pass Plan cost?

It's one flagship program at $4,500. Everything is included: your day-by-day plan, your question bank, your live classes, 1-on-1 coaching that unlocks when your data calls for it, and unlimited coaching until you pass.

On the call we make sure it's the right fit for your timeline and your NBME gap before you enroll. If it isn't, we'll point you to free resources instead.

The strategy call itself is 100% free and there's no pressure to enroll.

Will this actually help me pass, even if I'm behind?

Yes, that's exactly who we work with. Most of our students come to us failing NBMEs, with a test date closing in, and no clear plan.

Our Harvard-trained team of 265+ Step 2 Scorers has helped students go from sub-50% predicted pass to confidently passing in as little as 8 weeks. We do that with intensive 1-on-1 tutoring, a personalized study calendar, and 24/7 mentor support.

If we don't think we can help you pass, we'll tell you on the call.

Do you offer refunds?

No. We don't offer refunds, and that's by design. A refund hands your money back and leaves you exactly where you started. Our guarantee is in the work itself.

As long as you show up and follow your plan, we stay in it with you: unlimited tutoring and full access to your resources at no extra cost until you hit your goal. Your program can't run out before the result does.

Instead of a money-back clause that expires, you get the stronger promise: we keep working with you until it's done.