Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a recent NYU graduate. I studied psychology while on the pre-medical track. I minored in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Studies as well as Chemistry - two of my favorite subjects. I am currently taking a gap year living in Florida with my sister while I apply to medical school. As a tutor, I like to explore different teaching strategies to help students find a learning style that best suits them. I enjoy...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Hi, my name is Dom. I graduated Magna cum laude (3.92) from Temple University (Biochemistry). I've been a tutor for 5 years. During this time, I've specialized in test prep with the SAT and, more recently, the MCAT. I scored a 520 (98th percentile) on the MCAT. My teaching method largely consists of guided practice. Working with students on completing problems allows me to see their strengths and weaknesses. Then I can personalize an approach...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...online, my subjects include science, AP and IB Biology, undergrad biology courses, Philosophy (AP, IB, and undergrad), English Literature, French K-12 (C'est ma premiere langue! It's my first language!). I am also a freelance content writer and editor and will be happy to use my experience to help with your English lit assignments, essays or thesis as well as college /scholarships/grad school applications. I find that there is nothing more fulfilling on this earth than...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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After receiving my degree in Child Studies from Vanderbilt University, I completed a post-baccalaureate program at Brandeis University. I am currently applying to medical schools and have several acceptances. I mainly tutor for the ACT and the MCAT, but I also tutor for most of the individual subjects that fall within those tests. The only exceptions are physics and organic chemistry. My favorite subjects to tutor are the ACT and MCAT because I believe that...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Hello! My name is Shreya (she/her). I am currently a senior at Temple University and am majoring in biochemistry, minoring in art, and completing a certificate in genomic medicine. I will be graduating from Temple in May 2022 with magna cum laude distinction and honors. I will also be attending medical school this fall. As I am pre-med, I have been involved in several healthcare positions with regard to volunteering, shadowing, and research. I am...
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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 Virginia where I received a BA in History. While in college, I spent time tutoring local elementary school children in math and reading. Additionally, I worked for the university helping student athletes craft and edit papers for history and political science courses. After graduation, I completed a two year post-baccalaureate program in the pre-medical sciences (Bio, Orgo, Gen Chem, Physics). During this program, I continued tutoring...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a proud University of Texas alumnus, having completed my undergraduate degree at UT-Austin followed by my MD at UT Dell Medical School. With nearly a decade of tutoring experience, I am currently pursuing my Teaching Certification to further enhance my educational expertise. Subject Areas: - K-12 core curriculum - College-level courses in Biology, Biochemistry, and Humanities - Standardized test preparation: - CLEP - SAT/PSAT - ACT - SHSAT - HSPT Admissions Experience: I...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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"When one teaches, two learn" As a science student, I am an eternal learner. The field changes every day and it requires an eager and open mindset. It is my passion to understand it and help others do the same.
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I first began tutoring seriously in college. I began with college algebra and moved on to science courses such as chemistry, genetics, and biology. I also tutored some remedial math and english courses. No jobs other than teaching and medicine bring me everything I want in a career. I love to help others because I have benefited so much from others help in the past. My goal is to inspire a few other students to...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I graduated with a B.S. in Human Physiology from Boston University in 2013. I currently work for BU researching and performing pre-clinical drug trials for a rare form of congenital muscular dystrophy. I have been tutoring for the better part of seven years, mostly focusing on one-on-one sessions in chemistry, physics, and physiology. For me, these are the most enjoyable subjects to tutor because through them we can begin to understand how and why the...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a B.S. in Biology and Vanderbilt University with my M.D. and a Ph.D. in Pharmacology. After that, I completed a residency in pathology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and became board certified in anatomical and clinical pathology. For the next seven years, I did post-doctoral research at Vanderbilt University. While I enjoy research immensely, I also love to teach! For the last seven years, I...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I graduated magna cum laude from Williams College with a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry and a minor in molecular biology. I currently work as an assistant teacher at a charter school in Boston. I provide close academic support in Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra II at my school. I am comfortable, however, with upper level math classes (such as calculus), and science courses (biology, chemistry, and physics). I am in the process of applying...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a graduate from Washington University in St. Louis with a degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, and Philosophy. I am applying to medical school, and I am well-versed in tutoring for the MCAT, SAT, Subject Tests, and many of the natural sciences.
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...reinforce concepts and help students build both skill and confidence. Whether a student needs help building foundational skills or tackling advanced material, I meet them where they are and help them move forward with clarity. Outside of academics, I'm deeply interested in fitness, music, and videogames. I enjoy weightlifting, emulating classic video games and playing current ones such as Dark Souls, and listening to musical artists such as Dua Lipa and The Weeknd.
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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As a medical student pursuing a Doctorate in Medicine from Creighton University and a Bachelor's in Biological Sciences from the University of Notre Dame, I am passionate about making complex scientific concepts accessible and engaging for students. I bring a range of experience teaching a variety of age groups, from sixth graders in religious education to weekly content review for first-year medical students. I utilize a hands-on approach that incorporates models and real-world examples to...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...Students! I earned my Bachelor's degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I did 3 years of neuroscience research at my university, studying the molecular physiology of epilepsy, autism-spectrum disorders, and Alzheimer's Disease. I also served as a General Chemistry TA, where I led discussion sections of 20-30 students each semester. I am proud to have been featured on UIUC's published list of Teachers Ranked as Excellent...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a current senior at The Ohio State University, and I will receive my Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering on the pre-med track this spring. After graduation, I will be attending medical school, hoping to become a surgical oncologist. As a college student, I've conducted high-level research across biophysics, fertility, and drug discovery, and I have tutored peers in MCAT physics, general chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, biochemistry, and more. I am very passionate...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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My interest in science dates back to childhood, and being close to NASA was always a plus. So when I reached college majoring in Biochemistry was a no-brainer for me. I also double minored in Spanish and Chemistry. Learning has always been an important part of my life due to my mother being a teacher and to this day I continue to learn as much as I can about a variety of subjects. I currently...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I'm a recent graduate of Rice University where I was a pre-med student studying Public Health and Anthropology. I'm passionate about working with students, and I was active in TA and mentorship roles during my time in school. While standardized test prep can be intimidating or tedious, I strive to make sessions fun while tailoring my approach to the needs of the student. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking and keeping up with the...
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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.
