Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a graduate of Arizona State University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with honors and completed my pre-medical designation. Since graduation, I have worked on a wide variety of engineering projects, from NASA spacecraft to medical devices. I have also secured acceptance to medical school and am planning to attend next Fall. I am an experienced student in most Math, Science and Engineering specialties, but I am also passionate about...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I first discovered tutoring in college in the campus mathematics learning center and through a trusting former biochemistry professor. These were my first attempts at sharing and discovering knowledge with peers and I have been engrossed ever since. Thanks to the students that I have tutored, I have learned to think of topics in many new ways and it is this fluidity with studying and learning that I hope to get across. Outside of tutoring,...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I'm a medical student currently living in Nebraska. I have always been passionate about science, medicine, and teaching. Tutoring is a great way for me to utilize all three of those passions.
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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In 2014 I graduated from Johns Hopkins University as a Public Health major with a concentration in Immunology and Infectious Diseases. I then went on to complete a Masters program at Georgetown University in human physiology. Given the amount of schooling I have gone through myself, I have taken a wide range of subjects and more standardized tests than I would like to admit. I have taught students of almost every age in various fields...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a junior at the University of Wisconsin--Madison, working toward Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology and Spanish, as well as a Certificate in Leadership. I have volunteered as a tutor of high school students through Centro Hispano and junior high students through Mentoring Positives in Madison, Wisconsin. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about biology, chemistry, and math, as well as the MCAT exam. I place a...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I'm Ari, a third-year medical student on a research year. I have tutored for Varsity since 2016, and have helped over 70 students succeed on the MCAT and USMLE Step 1! I have a passion for teaching and helping make science clear. I scored in the 97th percentile on both the MCAT and USMLE Step 1, and have an extensive understanding of how to excel at the "game" of standardized tests. My teaching style is...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am currently a 4th year medical student at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) and an incoming orthopaedic surgery resident at Montefiore Medical Center. I previously attended Biotechnology High School (BTHS) and graduated from the accelerated 7-year BS/MD program at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). Along the way, I also completed research fellowships at the University of Pennsylvania and Johns Hopkins University. I've consistently scored in the top percentiles for numerous standardized exams,...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Dan is an experienced tutor with a passion for helping his students. Dan graduated Summa Cum Laude from Columbia University in New York City in 2014 with a double major in Biology and Dance. He was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa society in his senior year and received departmental honors. Dan spent time prior to medical school tutoring students extensively for the MCAT as well as various high school and college science and math...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I graduated from the University of Michigan in May 2015 with a degree in Honors Biophysics. As an undergraduate, I taught and tutored many students in a wide variety of introductory science courses at the University of Michigan. Post-graduation, I have continued to tutor full-time in addition to doing research through the Michigan Clinical Outcomes Research and Reporting Program. I believe that all of the students I work with are intelligent, but often lecture-based...... I am...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...in my medical studies, you can often find me on the soccer field with friends, cheering passionately for the Kansas City Chiefs, or embarking on spontaneous road trips with my wife. As a tutor with Varsity Tutors, I am eager to share my knowledge, experiences, and passion for learning with students. I am committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where every individual feels empowered to reach their full potential. Together, let's embark...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Hello! My name is Joey, I am a recent medical school graduate with 3 years experience in basic science research in the field of neuroscience and cancer biology. I also earned a master's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. I have tutored many of my peers and have taught many of my patients. Now its your turn! I look forward to sharing my expertise with all of you and doing what I can to help...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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My pursuit of global medical knowledge has led me to Lebanon, Canada, and the USA. Each location enriched me professionally and culturally. I have completed a bachelor's degree in science, a master's degree and a medical doctorate. Throughout my journey, I encountered great teachers and mentors, and I learned from their engaging teaching style. In addition, I honed different study techniques and skills to cope with working under pressure. For me, tutoring is an opportunity...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 2017 and am currently applying to medical school this cycle. As someone who has increased their official MCAT score by 17 points (502 to 519), I know the common pitfalls that students fall into when studying for the exam. I aim to use my experience increasing my MCAT score to help others do the same. As a tutor with years of teaching experience both in high...
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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 an engaging and patient educator with a strong passion for teaching others. I believe that any student, when given the right attention and teaching methods tailored to their particular strengths, is capable of succeeding. I graduated magna cum laude from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, with a bachelor of science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. After completing my undergraduate studies, I went on to earn my master of science in Physiology and...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I tutored as a part of UC Berkeleys tutoring department for over 3 years. I am experienced in teaching science courses, specializing in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Bio/Biochem, and Physics. Scientific concepts are much more than rote memorization; you will encounter these concepts again and again down your STEM academic careers! That is why I aim to break these concepts down in tailored fashion for students to maximize personal understanding and retention.
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Hi, my name is Emily! I am currently a fourth year medical student in Indianapolis. I completed my undergraduate education at Indiana University Bloomington, where I majored in Biology and Spanish. I also completed two minors in Mathematics and Chemistry. While at IU, I worked for the Department of Mathematics and Department of Spanish. I also worked as a Peer Tutor for the IU Athletics Department, tutoring in several subjects including statistics, chemistry, physics, and...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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As a second-year medical student at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine with a background in Neuroscience and active research experience, I'm passionate about both medicine and mentorship. Before starting medical school, I worked as an MCAT tutor, where I discovered how much I enjoy helping others succeed. I've had the privilege of being selected for a nationwide teaching fellowship, and I strive to give back by supporting students through the same challenges I...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a graduate of Carleton College, which is a small liberal arts college in Minnesota. Here, I received my Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and Biochemistry and took additional coursework in English, Arabic, and European Studies. Following my graduation, I took graduate-level courses in Biology to enhance my understanding of biological processes, and have also taken the MCAT. (Starting medical school this fall!) During this time, I have been finding ways to tutor different...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Since high school, Ive had a great passion for science, particularly in biology and chemistry. As a senior, I interned at the National Cancer Institute in Frederick, MD. I enjoyed learning the techniques and developed problem solving skills. This led me to pursuing my BS in Biological Sciences at University of Maryland, Baltimore County. While there, my professors trained us how to process problems and come to answers using critical thinking skills. We were taught...
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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.
