Admissions interview coaching is private, one-to-one practice for your medical school, health program, or graduate school interview. It's medical school interview prep that focuses on how you speak. We work on how you say your answers: clear key words, a steady pace, a strong voice, and answers that get to the point.
I'm Julie Cunningham, MA, CCC-SLP, a licensed speech-language pathologist. I coach native and non-native English speakers live on Zoom, across the U.S. and around the world.
- $250 an hour
- Free Planning Session to start
Who this is for
Applicants preparing for admissions interviews for:
- Medical school
- Physician assistant (PA), physical therapy (PT), and nursing programs
- Dental, pharmacy, and veterinary school
- Graduate programs
- MBA programs and law school
If you're an international medical graduate preparing for residency interviews, see residency interview coaching for IMGs.
Does this describe you?
- You know your answers, but they come out rushed or longer than you planned.
- Your voice gets quiet or shaky when you're nervous.
- You say "um" and "like" more than you want to.
- People sometimes ask you to repeat yourself.
- Talking to a camera, with no one in front of you, feels strange.
If this describes you, interview coaching can help you walk in prepared and sound clear and confident.
Interview formats I coach
- One-on-one (traditional): one interviewer meets with you individually.
- Panel: several interviewers question you at the same time, so you answer one person while speaking to the whole group.
- MMI (multiple mini interviews): a series of short stations, often 6 to 10, each with a different interviewer and a different question or scenario.
- Recorded video: no interviewer is present. You record your answers on your webcam, and reviewers watch them later. Kira Talent is one platform schools use.
One-on-one, panel, and MMI interviews can also happen live over video. The AAMC describes each format in its guide to types of medical school interviews.
What we work on
- Clear key words: your field, your experiences, and the names and numbers that matter, said so they're easy to catch.
- Pace and pausing: slowing down and pausing between ideas, so you have time to think and your interviewer has time to follow.
- Voice and projection: breath support and volume, so your voice stays strong and steady.
- Filler words: replacing "um," "like," and "you know" with a short pause.
- Organizing your answers: starting with your main point, giving one example, and finishing cleanly, so every answer has a point.
- Staying steady when you're nervous: preparation, breathing, and practice under realistic conditions.
- On-camera delivery: camera height, light, audio, and looking at the lens, for live Zoom and recorded interviews.
I'm a speech-language pathologist, not a mental health professional, so I don't treat anxiety. What I can do is help you feel well prepared, so the interview feels less stressful.
How it works
- Send me a message through the contact form. Tell me which programs you're applying to and when your interviews are.
- I reply within 1 to 2 business days and we schedule a free Planning Session.
- We plan your sessions around your interview dates and book them on Zoom.
In each session, you answer practice questions in your interview format, and I give you specific feedback on your voice, pace, and clarity.
Common questions
Do you coach MMI and recorded video interviews?
Yes. I coach traditional one-on-one, panel, MMI, and recorded video interviews. We practice in the format you'll face.
How much does interview coaching cost?
Interview coaching is $250 an hour. The Planning Session is free.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on your starting point and how soon your interview is. We'll plan it together in your free Planning Session.
Do you work with applicants outside San Diego?
Yes. All sessions are live on Zoom, so you can practice from wherever you are.
Free guides
- Zoom interview tips: how to sound clear and confident on camera
- How to calm your nerves before an interview
- Do you need to lose your accent for job interviews?
Interview questions by program
We work on how you say your answers. For the questions and formats each type of program uses, see these guides:
- MMI interview: format, stations, and sample prompts
- PA school interview questions
- Nursing school interview questions
- Vet school interview questions
- Pharmacy school interview questions
- Dental school interview questions
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What My Clients Say
Here's what a few of my clients have to say about working with me:
Ivan S.
Spanish, Graphic Designer
San Diego Voice and Accent is one of the most comprehensive resources I have found to help me strengthen and develop a clear, resonant speaking voice. This course provided an ample amount of information to better understand how to use my voice and how to keep it healthy. The exercises in the videos are easy to follow, and are guided by the ever pleasant and delightful Julie. What a great resource, I can’t recommend it enough!
Nicky E.
Spanish, Student
With Julie's courses, I was able to improve and tweak my rhythm, intonation, placement, and the flow of my speech. Now I feel much more confident and visible speaking up in English. My speaking skills are no longer keeping me silent! I highly recommend Julie's courses to anyone, both non-native speakers and native speakers, who want to sound more confident, powerful and natural expressing themselves! If you're wanting to find your unique and powerful voice in English, Julie has got your back!
Stephen L.
South African English, Voice Over Actor
I had the pleasure of working with Julie on my standard American accent. Her knowledge and supportive instruction style made the experience truly enjoyable and worthwhile. Her professional yet easy going manner made me feel comfortable from the outset. Julie was encouraging, enthusiastic and most of all patient. I have renewed confidence in my accent capability and I have her to thank for it.