USMLE Step 1 Tutoring - Pass on Your First Try, Guaranteed

Pass Step 1 on your first attempt or we work with you free until you do. If your NBME scores do not reflect your studying effort, you are likely focusing on the wrong material.

Why Students Choose Us

See the difference a proven system makes in your Step 1 preparation

Without Our System

Study Everything

Waste precious time on low-yield material that rarely appears on the exam

No Clear System

Struggle without a structured plan, hoping effort alone will be enough

Risk First Attempt

Face the real possibility of failing and delaying your residency timeline

With Ivy Tutoring

Guaranteed Pass

Pass on your first attempt or we continue working with you for free

NBME Tracking

Monitor your progress with data-driven pass probability predictions

First-Time Success

Structured, proven plan designed specifically for first-attempt success

The Cost of Failing Step 1

Extra Tuition

$60,000+ per year

Lost Income

$200,000+ per year

Timeline Delay

1+ years

Emotional Toll

Stress, uncertainty

Our program costs less than one failed attempt.

Pass Guarantee

You only pay until you pass. If you do not pass on your first attempt, we continue tutoring free until you do. No downside.

For You If:

  • 6-12 weeks until exam
  • Ready to follow structured plan
  • Must pass on first attempt

Not For You If:

  • Want tutor to "explain everything"
  • Not willing to drop low-yield material
  • Looking only for motivation, not a system

Choose Your Plan

Why Choose Ivy Tutoring for Step 1?

Expert preparation from Harvard Graduates

Pass Guarantee

Almost all students pass on first try. If you do not pass, we tutor free until you do.

Ivy League Tutors

Medical school graduates from top universities who passed Step 1. Specialize in first-attempt success.

Personalized Plan

Custom study plan tailored to your strengths and weaknesses. We analyze your NBME results to identify weak areas.

Proven Results

Most students see significant NBME score improvements within 4-6 weeks. Common to go from ~50% to ~80%+ pass probability.

Flexible Schedule

Sessions scheduled at times that work for you. Evenings, mornings, weekends. Accommodates clinical rotations.

Progress Tracking

Regular assessments and analytics. Progress reports after each session showing improvement and areas needing work.

24/7 Support

Available around the clock for questions, clarification, or reassurance. Never on your own.

Pay-As-You-Go Session Bundles Pass Guarantee
Price $125/session 10hr: $1,125
20hr: $2,125
$3,500
1-on-1 Tutoring
Study Plan
Annotated Materials
Recordings
IvyMed.net Question Bank & Library
HY Subject Book
Worksheets
Board Buddy Software
14-Day Lock-In
Pass Guarantee
7-Day Crash Course
24/7 Question Access
NBME Tracking

Everything above typically costs $5,000+ elsewhere

Included here at no extra cost

Success Stories

"USMLE Step 1 preparation was intense, but my tutor from Harvard Medical School provided excellent guidance. We focused on high-yield topics and question strategies. The personalized study plan helped me balance my medical school coursework. Passed with flying colors!"

Jennifer

Medical Student

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Jennifer

Medical Student

"Step 1 felt impossible until I started working with Ivy Tutoring. My tutor helped me identify my knowledge gaps and created a focused study schedule. The practice questions and explanations were spot-on. Scored well above the national average!"

Marcus

Medical Student

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Marcus

Medical Student

"The Step 1 content review sessions were incredibly helpful. My tutor explained complex pathophysiology in ways that actually made sense. The structured approach and accountability kept me on track during dedicated study time."

Amanda

Medical Student

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Amanda

Medical Student

"I passed Step 1 on the first attempt, and I couldn't have done it without IvyTutoring. Thank you thank you thank you thank you soooo much! I'll be using your software for Step 2 as well."

Sean

M3, Medical Student

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Sean

M3, Medical Student

"Just got the good news. Passed Step 1. I wanted to thank you again for your tutoring, breakdowns, extra notes, and support. Merry Christmas and happy new year!"

Sean

M3, Medical Student

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Sean

M3, Medical Student

"IvyTutoring gets all the credit for my passing the exam. The reviews were so well done and super well taught. Thank you so much <3 <3"

Saidal

Medical Student

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Saidal

Medical Student

"Thank you so so soooooooooo much for your generous and untiring help! I have passed my exam and the credit goes to you! 🙏"

Robert

M3, Medical Student

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Robert

M3, Medical Student

"IvyTutoring is the BEST. Thanks to them, I was able to get into Harvard for my dream fellowship. I couldn't thank them enough. So worth it. I honestly would've have been willing to pay 10x what I did for the service I received. Thank you Blake."

Brandyn Y.

Medical Student, Harvard Fellow

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Brandyn Y.

Medical Student, Harvard Fellow

"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 S.

Medical Student

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Moiz S.

Medical Student

"Best money I ever spent!!"

Dr. Covert

Current Practicing Family Medicine Doctor

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Dr. Covert

Current Practicing Family Medicine Doctor

"Amazing tutors! This organization helped me to pass step 1 and I'm using them again for Step 2. A MUST have!"

Sean Bryson

Rising Fourth Year Medical Student

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Sean Bryson

Rising Fourth Year Medical Student

"Amazing company!! The tutoring is not only informative but also incredibly interactive and engaging. Could not recommend a better service!"

Tobi Ariyo

Fourth Year Medical Student at NYU

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Tobi Ariyo

Fourth Year Medical Student at NYU

"The pathology and pharmacology sections felt impossible. My tutor gave me a clear Do/Don't Study checklist that saved me months. I improved my NBME practice scores from failing to passing range and passed Step 1 on my first attempt."

Dr. Chen

M3 at Harvard Medical School

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Dr. Chen

M3 at Harvard Medical School

"I had 8 weeks to study and was panicking. The clinical vignette framework my tutor taught me was game-changing. I went from 52% to 82% predicted pass probability and passed on my first try."

Dr. Rodriguez

Passed Step 1, Resident at UAMS

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Dr. Rodriguez

Passed Step 1, Resident at UAMS

"Discovering Ivy Tutoring was a turning point in our educational journey—thanks to Blake Young's excellent and complimentary educational content on YouTube. Blake's academic pedigree, as a Harvard University graduate, is reflected in the quality of his tutoring team."

Joanna

Parent of ACT Student

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Joanna

Parent of ACT Student

"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

M4, Medical Student

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Renata

M4, Medical Student

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