Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Hi! I am Josie, and I am a first year medical student at Indiana University School of Medicine. I graduated from the University of Notre Dame in May 2025 where I studied neuroscience and Spanish. I am passionate about tutoring because I love to work with students to help them achieve their goals and prosper. I am lucky that academics have come pretty naturally to me, so I want to share some of the tips...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a fourth year medical student at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, with a Bachelors in Neuroscience from WashU, with over 10 years of tutoring experience. I have tutored students in middle and high school science, math, and english classes and have tutored college students in calculus classes. I am also a college and pre-med advisor, and have successfully advised over 15 students in their medical school journey. I am passionate about working one...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Hello, my name is Justin Quintana. I am a graduate from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelors Degree in psychology and chemistry and finished with summa cum laude honors. I am an aspiring physician and I also enjoy helping other people learn.
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor's in Health and Societies and a minor in Chemistry, where I was an Honors student and Benjamin Franklin Scholar. After graduation, I was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship before beginning medical training. I am now a Dean's Scholar and MD-MSc candidate at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. I bring over five years of tutoring and mentorship experience, including AP Research, AP Statistics, SAT preparation, the MCAT,...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a fourth-year medical student at a U.S. MD program with plans to pursue a career in cardiology. I am passionate about working with learners and helping them reach their academic goals. My strengths include standardized test preparation for the ACT, MCAT, and USMLE Step 1 and Step 2, as well as core subjects such as medicine, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, psychology, etc. In addition, I have extensive experience helping students...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I graduated from the University of Chicago with a degree in Neuroscience and Biological Sciences. During my undergraduate years, I was a TA for 3 years, specifically TAing classes in biology. After graduation, I took two years to work in research at the Rockefeller University. There I was able to participate at the RockU initiative, where I was able to teach high school students about neuroanatomy, neurobiology and neurodegenerative diseases for an entire Summer. During...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I recently graduated from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia with a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Biology and a minor in Anthropology. After graduation, I took the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) and began applying to medical school. I moved to New York City in early August where I am currently working as a Research Assistant at Columbia University Medical Center while I continue the year-long medical school application process. I look forward to matriculating...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I bring an energetic, fun experience to learning that helps you better absorb the information. I have obtained a doctorate in psychology, which allows me to easily adapt to your learning style and adapt quickly when need be. I am also a published author who is currently working on two books. I have taught and proctored for over 20 years and nothing makes me happier than when I see that a student has grasped a...
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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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I'm a M2 at Georgetown University, who has extensive experiencing both teaching and tutoring at the college level. During my masters at Boston University, I taught a freshman Biology course and tutored a number of private clients in subjects such as physiology, Biology, and MCAT prep. I was lucky to learn how to make learning about biology, chemistry, and physics a little more engaging than just memorizing a text book. I'd love to share my...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I'm a 4th year Biochemistry major at the University of Virginia. My overall and science GPAs are both 3.98. I've recently taken my MCAT, and I scored in the 99th percentile. After graduation, I am attending medical school next year. I love all the sciences, but I have the most experience in chemistry, biology, and physics. I've taken courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, physics, physical chemistry, etc. I want to...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Hi, I'm Javaria. I am a graduate student and have been tutoring for over 10 years now. I am passionate about sharing my personal academic journey and the strategies I learned over the years to get straight A's. My interests include Psychology and Philosophy, as these were my undergraduate majors. I am also passionate about Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology, which is what I am studying now as a Graduate student. I enjoy teaching...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a recent graduate of the University of Washington with a degree in Biology (Cellular, Molecular, and Development) and I am here to do whatever it is I can to help you succeed. I know what it is like to struggle with difficult concepts when you feel that teachers do not explain well enough. Through these struggles I learned how to study efficiently with more depth than just pure memorizing. I will teach you...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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As a passionate tutor with a deep commitment to fostering academic growth, I'm excited about the opportunity to support and mentor students on their educational journey. My approach is centered around understanding each student's unique learning style and challenges, creating a supportive and engaging environment where they feel empowered to explore and excel. I believe that with the right guidance and encouragement, every student can achieve their fullest potential, and I'm dedicated to being that...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Hi! I recently graduated from Duke University with a B.S. in Psychology and minors in Chemistry and Biology. I was a Computer Science teaching assistant in college, and I also worked as a math and science mentor for elementary school girls. I was pre-med, so I am most passionate about teaching chemistry and biology and helping students to prep for the MCAT. I also enjoy helping students prep for other standardized tests such as the...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...My name is Robert, and I'm a second year medical student at Stony Brook University School of Medicine in Long Island, New York. I'd love to help you with your tutoring needs here on Varsity Tutors! I've been tutoring since high school in a variety of math and science topics, in addition to test prep for the SAT, ACT, and MCAT exam for medical school admissions. While earning my biomedical engineering degree in college, I...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a graduate of Georgia State University where I earned my Ph.D. in Cellular, Molecular Biology, and Immunology. I currently work as a full-time Assistant Professor teaching a variety of undergraduate biology courses like Biology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, and Human Anatomy & Physiology. Additionally, I also teach for The Johns Hopkins University teaching graduate-level students in courses like Epigenetics, Advanced Cell Biology, and Genes and Disease. I have taught and tutored many biology courses...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a second-year Ph.D. student in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Manitoba. I have more than 10 years of experience in teaching math and physics in both PERSIAN and ENGLISH languages to high school, college, and university students. My method is based on problem-solving which prepares you for the tests/exams and at the same time gives an intuition about the concepts. Last but not least, we will have a fun time...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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When I first began tutoring other students during my undergraduate career at Ohio State University, it was just a means for me to help out my classmates and ensure that I had good understanding of the material. After completing my Bachelors in Biology at OSU and then Master's of Science in Physiology at Georgetown University, I tackled the MCAT by applying the same skills that I had used to help others succeed. Now, I'm in...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a recent graduate of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. I received my Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science and am currently applying to medical school. During college, I enjoyed tutoring children through a program called the Detroit Education Society, where I developed a passion for teaching the underserved, helping to bridge the education gaps between communities. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am...
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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.
