Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Hello! I am a second-year medical student at University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Saint Louis University in 2019 with a B.S in Biochemistry and a Minor in Biology. I have had a lot of tutoring experience and teaching experience as a Supplemental Instruction leader in Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, as well as Biology. My main tutoring focuses are for the MCAT, which I studied and took...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am finishing my final semester studying bioengineering at the University of Illinois in Chicago (UIC) and hope to start medical school in Fall 2019. Throughout college, I've been involved in various translational/clinical/engineering research projects and volunteer opportunities serving the Chicago community. But, what I find most meaningful is empowering other students through mentorship and tutoring. I currently tutor biology, chemistry, and math (through differential equations) at the college level through my role as a...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. I have completed my Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology with a certificate in Spanish for Medical Professionals. I am on the pre-medical track and will be applying to medical school in the future. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about biology, chemistry, and math. I understand each student has different learning strengths and different perspectives...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am passionate about teaching because I understand greatly a lot of the academic struggles and problems students may face through education, especially as a first generation college student. Currently I am studying for my medical doctorate degree (M.D.) at the Medical College of Wisconsin. I graduated UCLA with a Biology degree with Asian Languages minor in 2019, cum laude honors. Both during my undergrad and days since, I had a chance to tutor private...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I enjoy helping dedicated students excel academically. I build rapport with my students quickly, and often keep in touch even after they have achieved their academic goals. During my sophomore, junior, and senior years in Undergraduate College, I was hired as a teaching assistant for introductory chemistry. I served as an anatomy teaching assistant for Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant students, over the course of one summer. I also worked as a private tutor for...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Music. Since Freshman year, I have been tutoring students in Calculus, Biology, and Chemistry. As I await entry into medical school, I will continue to avidly tutor these subjects. At the end of the day, I just have experience tutoring. I know how it works and how to get results. Most times the student's actual problems aren't...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am an MD candidate at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, class of 2027. I graduated from the Honors College of Rutgers University-New Brunswick in May 2022, earning a B.A. in Cell Biology and Neuroscience with Honors and minors in Philosophy, Chinese, and Music. As a 100 percentile scorer on the March 2022 MCAT, I am able to help students prepare for the exam, and have particular strengths in CARS, psychology/sociology, biochemistry, and biology. My...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Hi! I'm Lily, a third year medical student doctor, passionate in all things STEM. As someone that has personally navigated the emotional aspects of demanding course loads, important exams, and extracurriculars, I seek to create connection while implementing learning strategies that have helped me to succeed.
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a nontraditional student who was a first-generation college graduate. As such, I struggled to find my learning style as well as how to manage my time. After many years, I have been successful in gaining admission to medical school and have been teaching others how to be academically successful based upon my past experiences and lessons learned along the way.
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am excited about the opportunity to become a tutor because I am passionate about helping others learn and grow. I believe that education is not just about understanding material but also about building confidence and developing problem-solving skills. I enjoy working with students to break down complex concepts into manageable pieces, helping them to approach learning with a sense of curiosity and purpose. I am dedicated to creating a positive and encouraging learning environment...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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It gives me immense pleasure to be a tutor. I find every session to be a wonderful experience filled with personal fulfillment. As such, I am eager to be your tutor and look forward to working with you. To share a little about me, I recently graduated with my Master's degree from Meharry Medical College with a concentration in Health Science. A year before, I obtained my Baccalaureate degree in Biomedical Science from the University of...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Hi! My name is Andrew and I am a current first-year medical student. I have so far completed my BA in biology and pre-medicine and a Master's in biomedical sciences. My path to medical school was not an easy one and I have learned a lot along the way about getting the most out of studying. I hope that I can help others learn and develop the same love of learning that I have.
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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PharmD graduate and current Masters of Science in Bioinformatics student with experience in supporting peers in science-related subjects (e.g. pharmacology, biology, biochemistry). Additionally, have worked with elementary-school aged children in reading, writing, and math.
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I have been tutoring for the last 7 years. I started with tutoring my classmates in Math. In college, I tutored freshman and sophomores in Biology, Calculus and General Chemistry. I have tutored many different subjects from early as middle school to post-college. I am from Puerto Rico currently living in NY. I was also a teaching assistant for introductory biology classes and Resident Advisor in the dorms which helped me appreciate different learning styles,...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a future medical student at Columbia University in New York. I received my Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at University of Central Florida. Since I graduated Ive been traveling, tutoring graduate admissions tests and surfing. Ive been working with the Michael J. Fox foundation as an ambassador to bring about awareness for Parkinsons disease. I have tutored every single undergraduate and graduate admissions test there is, both as a class and one-on-one. I...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a PhD student in Pharmacology at the University of Virginia. Previously, I attended the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul Minnesota and earned a B.S in Biochemistry. It was during my undergraduate career that I became interested and passionate about teaching. I found the process of helping others understand material I loved, to be exhilarating. As a graduate student I had limited opportunities to pursue tutoring. As such, I have joined Varsity...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I'm a first-year medical student at McGovern (UT Houston) Medical School. I graduated from Louisiana State University in 2018, where I received my Bachelor of Science in biochemistry and a minor in chemistry. I offer tutoring for science courses, including biology, chemistry, biochemistry, organic chemistry, anatomy/physiology, and more, as these are the subjects that I am most passionate about. Considering that I am still a student myself, a strong skill of mine is connecting with...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Saint Louis University Bachelors in Health Management and Policy and Women and Gender Studies. Currently an M.D. candidate at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Passionate about helping students of all grade levels with the sciences, math, writing, reading comprehension, and history. MCAT and ACT tutoring as well.
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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My undergraduate experiences earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Texas as Dallas fueled my passion for education and supporting others in their learning. My journey began as a biology teaching assistant where I discovered that effective communication is key to bridging comprehension gaps for students. Beyond the classroom, I led MCAT teaching sessions where I supported my classmates with study resources, test-taking strategies, and personalized mentorship. Watching their confidence and...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Learning is something I'm very passionate about. You have to be committed to lifelong learning, especially if you're going to choose a path like mine. I was an electrical engineer for several years before deciding to go to medical school. Prior to med school, I earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and an M.S. in Engineering. I also took and passed the Fundamentals of Engineering and Professional Engineering exams. With all of the various studies...
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The Biological Sciences section of the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is an extremely important portion of the exam. Admissions committees place tremendous weight on this section, as it directly reflects an applicant's knowledge of the material most relevant to the study of medicine. Preparing for this portion of the test often requires a significant time commitment and a structured approach to ensure that every topic is covered in sufficient detail. MCAT Biological Sciences tutoring serves to not only help students craft an overall study strategy, but also to work through review materials, cover challenging topics, and review practice questions and exams.
Each MCAT Biological Sciences tutor has scored exceptionally well on this section of the MCAT, and many are outstanding students at the nation's leading medical schools. The scope of the MCAT Biological Sciences section covers the entire spectrum of the field of life sciences and organic study. MCAT tutors are knowledgeable in all aspects of introductory biology and organic chemistry, and can dictate the depth to which your lessons cover relevant material, helping you avoid the pitfall of studying the wrong concepts in too much detail. Your tutor has helped students with topics like molecular biology, metabolism, DNA and protein synthesis, microbiology, genetics, cellular biology, physiology, and evolution.
Aside from biology content, your tutor is also available to aid you in reviewing the many challenging organic chemistry subjects covered on this section of the MCAT, such as stereochemistry, covalent bonds, spectroscopy, molecular structure, reactions with all major organic compound classes, and the basic biochemistry of macromolecules. No matter what area you struggle with, your MCAT Biological Sciences tutor can help. Not only do these tutors bring extraordinary depth and breadth of knowledge to their lessons, they have demonstrated apt communication skills when discussing complex topics. They can cover any topics, and account for your pace and learning style, enabling you to fill any gaps in understanding and more adequately prepare in advance of the exam.
In addition, tutors are flexible in scheduling meetings with you whenever and wherever works best for you. Work together at home or in a library; face-to-face online sessions can supplement your efforts if your scheduling is complex. Furthermore, meetings can take place as frequently as you need, allowing increased review if you feel nervous or unprepared as the test date grows near. This is a much more adaptable approach than a classroom-based preparatory program, which has to cover a set syllabus for a large number of people within a specific amount of time. If you start with your tutor well in advance, there will be plenty of time to go over the material you are least familiar with. Your tutor can also assess your abilities from the beginning, and will track your progress to fine-tune the lessons along the way. They'll quickly see how you are doing by assessing the results of practice exercises, assignments, and homework. Your MCAT Biological Sciences tutor is a skilled instructor with experience in both taking the test and in teaching it.
The Biological Sciences section, or more specifically, Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems, consists of 59 multiple-choice questions. You are given 95 minutes to answer all of these. Knowing all of your facts about organic and inorganic chemistry, basic biology, and biochemistry, therefore, is extremely important. Preparing for this section requires special attention because of the technical nature of the material, in contrast to the Chemical and Physical Foundations, Behavioral, and Critical Analysis and Reasoning sections of the MCAT. Contact one of Varsity Tutors' educational directors today to learn more about how connecting with a private MCAT Biological Sciences tutor can help you fully prepare for this important section of the exam.
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Recent MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutoring Session Notes
We began the session with questions the student had come across in her studying about enzyme kinetics. After she felt that she understood, we worked through practice biological passages for the rest of the session.
Today we went through some passages in the biology section of MCAT 11, we looked at the physical sciences section of that test last week. Of the problems we went through (about 29) she only got 9 wrong (compared to the 19 that she originally got wrong when she took this test last summer). I gave her very minimal guidance on this and we were thrilled with her results. Also, she is taking another practice test on her own. She has only finished the physical sciences section but scored 1 point better on it! It is the first time she has gotten that high in physical sciences. Very happy!
We reviewed the different types of isomers in organic chemistry, and then we were planning on going over some physics, but there was a mix-up and the student had already covered the physics material, we were meant to go over.
This session we reviewed the basics of organic chemistry: nomenclature, lab techniques, bonding, etc. We also began to review the important reactions for specific subsets of molecules. Today we looked at alkanes and alkenes. Tomorrow we will continue to review important reactions and spectra analysis of organic compounds.
We reviewed some of the practice biological sciences passages in her textbook and reviewed some content for cellular metabolism as well. The student is going to get a content review book to couple with practice problems for preparation.
We discussed enzyme kinetics and a few weak points in biology, including evolution. We also mentioned gene therapy and the nervous system. Later in the session, we went over a few aspects of mechanics, notably torque and collisions. The science continues to go well - the student has recorded a number of practice tests in which she received scores that are within the bounds she's trying to reach. The verbal section is the remaining sticking point.
