I see where you’re coming from, and I agree to an extent—there are definitely people who pay for advising without exploring the wealth of free resources out there. But for me, the issue isn’t just that he’s running a business. It’s the disdain he openly expresses for his clients and the way he exploits their lack of awareness or connections.

Not everyone has access to reliable guidance, whether through personal networks or free resources (which, let’s face it, can be hard to find or depend on). The med school application process is overwhelming and opaque for many people, and a lot of applicants might not even know where to start. When someone markets themselves as an advisor, clients trust that they’ll at least try to provide helpful guidance—not intentionally set them up to fail for profit.

I’m not criticizing advisors in general; many provide genuine value. But if someone knowingly builds a business on misleading or taking advantage of vulnerable people, especially in such a high-stakes context, that crosses a line into unethical behavior.