Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about IvyMed.
What exams does IvyMed cover?+
USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK and Step 3, and the MCAT. SAT, ACT, AP, GRE, LSAT and GMAT prep lives on our sister site, Ivy Tutoring (ivytutoring.net).
How much does IvyMed cost?+
A free account gets the Step 1 question bank, Ivy Mnemonics, games and flashcards. The Step 1 Pass Plan also unlocks the full crash course (the first lecture is free). What it includes:
- 20 hours of 1-on-1 tutoring (in total)
- Live group classes 5 times per week (Monday–Friday, 90 minutes each), until you're in passing range (above 75% on an official practice exam)
- Question bank guidance
- Personalized study plan
- AI study tools (optional)
- 1-on-1 onboarding session
- Check-ins every two weeks for accountability (by text)
Book a free call at ivytutoring.net/step1 to talk it through.
What does the Step 2 Pass Plan include?+
The Step 2 Pass Plan includes:
- 20 hours of 1-on-1 tutoring (in total)
- Live Step 2 group sessions 3 times per week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday), until you take your Step 2 CK exam
- Personalized study plan
- 1-on-1 onboarding session
- Check-ins every two weeks for accountability (by text)
It carries no score or pass guarantee. Book a free call at ivytutoring.net/step2 to talk it through.
Can I get a refund?+
No. All purchases are final and non-refundable.
What do I get with IvyMed?+
Practice questions with full explanations, performance analytics that surface your weak areas, spaced-repetition flashcards, Ivy Mnemonics, an AI tutor, and interactive review games. Pass Plan students also get a personalized study calendar.
Who is IvyMed for?+
Medical students and pre-meds preparing for the USMLE or MCAT who want one simple plan instead of juggling separate resources.
Who created IvyMed?+
Blake Young, a Harvard graduate with a 36 ACT, and the team behind Ivy Tutoring.
Want a tutor to build the plan with you? Book a free call