Here is how pricing works at The Boards Professor. Every plan is priced per class, and buying a bundle lowers the price of each class. The Boards Professor is led by Dr. Shauhin “Sean” Moazezi, DO, a board-certified internist. Sessions are one-on-one, online by live video (Zoom or Google Meet).
USMLE tutoring prices
| Plan | Price | You save | Per class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 class | $349 | – | $349 |
| 10 classes | $2,999 | $491 (14% off) | $299.90 |
| 15 classes | $3,999 | $1,236 (24% off) | $266.60 |
All prices are in US dollars. The single class is pay as you go, 10 classes is the bundle and 15 classes, the full commitment plan, is the best value. Bought one class at a time, 10 classes would cost $3,490 and 15 classes $5,235. The per-class figure is the plan price divided by the number of classes. These are the plans listed on our services page.
What every plan includes
- 1-on-1 tutoring sessions
- 24/7 tutor access
- A customized study schedule
- Anki optimization
- Content review
- Test taking review
- A personalized progress profile
- Custom access to notes
The three plans include the same things. The only difference is how many classes you buy.
How to start
Book a free intro consult, a 20-minute phone call. Sessions after that are held online by live video (Zoom or Google Meet).
Your first session is a working session, not a sales call. We look at where you are right now: your test date, your practice exam scores, your question bank percentages and how you are using Anki. Then we map out your study priorities and next steps.
Which exams these plans cover
We prepare students for USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK and Step 3, COMLEX Level 1, Level 2-CE and Level 3, and ABIM boards.
Cancellations and missed sessions
From our terms of service: you can cancel or reschedule free of charge with at least 24 hours’ notice. Cancelling with less than 24 hours’ notice costs a late-cancellation fee of $174, half of the $349 hourly session fee. Missing a session without notice costs the full $349. Unused prepaid sessions are refundable.
Session lengths you can book
On our Book a Session page you can book sessions in three lengths: a Power Hour (1 hour), a Mighty Ninety (1.5 hours) and a Double Rumble (2 hours). Dr. Sean Moazezi takes Power Hour bookings only. Longer sessions suit full practice-block reviews; shorter ones suit weekly check-ins and focused topics.
Which plan fits your situation
| Situation | Plan that usually fits | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You want a one-off session: a study plan review, a practice-exam debrief or a second opinion | 1 class ($349) | Pay as you go, no commitment |
| You are preparing for one exam over a dedicated period | 10 classes ($2,999) | Regular sessions through the study period at 14% off |
| You are retaking, or preparing for a long stretch such as rotations plus a board exam | 15 classes ($3,999) | The most support over the longest period at 24% off |
These are guides, not rules. On the free intro consult we look at your exam, your date and what you need, and recommend a plan, including whether a single class is enough.
Which exams the price covers
The same per-class pricing applies across the exams we tutor: USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, Step 3, COMLEX Levels 1, 2-CE and 3, ABIM, NBME shelf exams and the MCAT.
Why tutoring is priced per class
Per-class pricing keeps the cost tied to the time you actually use. A student who needs a few targeted sessions before a retake pays for those; a student who wants weekly support through a long dedicated period buys a bundle and saves on each class. Every plan includes the same things, so the choice is only about how many classes you expect to need.
What to compare before you choose a tutor
- Who the tutor is: their own exam experience, and whether they teach the exam you are taking.
- What is included between sessions, such as a study schedule and a line for questions.
- How sessions are booked and cancelled, and what happens to unused prepaid classes.
- Whether there is a free first conversation so you can judge the fit before paying.
For us: our tutors are physicians and medical students who took these exams (meet the team), every plan includes 24/7 tutor access and a customized study schedule, cancellation terms are in our terms of service, and the intro consult is free.
Official exam facts that affect your budget
Attempts are limited, which is a reason to prepare once, properly. USMLE allows no more than three attempts at the same Step within 12 months; a fourth attempt must be at least 12 months after the first and six months after the most recent, and four attempts without a pass ends eligibility for every Step (USMLE, eligibility). NBOME allows four scored attempts at each COMLEX level (NBOME Bulletin 2026-2027).
How to pay and book
Bundles are paid by card through secure Stripe checkout links on our services page. Sessions are booked directly on each tutor's Google calendar from the Book a Session page, where you choose the tutor and session length.
Our terms of service say unused prepaid sessions are refundable, and that you can cancel or reschedule free of charge with at least 24 hours' notice. Cancelling with less than 24 hours' notice costs $174, half of the $349 hourly fee, and a missed session without notice costs $349.
Is tutoring worth the cost?
That depends on what is at stake for you. Exam attempts are limited on both USMLE and COMLEX and every attempt stays on your record, so the cost of tutoring is best weighed against the cost of a failed attempt or a delayed residency application, not against the price of a question bank. The free intro consult exists so you can judge that before you pay anything.
Can I switch tutors within a bundle?
Bundles are priced per class rather than per tutor, and every tutor's booking page is on the Book a Session page. If you are unsure who fits your exam, ask on the free intro consult and we will recommend a tutor.
Is the intro consult really free?
Yes. It is a 20-minute phone call with no charge and no obligation to buy a plan afterwards.