Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a senior at Washington University in St. Louis studying Biochemistry and Spanish, and I will start medical school this upcoming year. I feel comfortable tutoring a wide range of subjects, but am especially interested in tutoring languages, math and science. I am also enjoy tutoring test prep at both a high-school and college level (SAT, ACT and MCAT). In my spare time I enjoy rock climbing, improvisational comedy and traveling!
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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My name is Neel Rana. I studied philosophy and film in college and received a B.A. in Humanities with Honors. I also attended a Post-Bacc Pre-Medical program for two years and am in the process of applying to medical school. I have worked as an AmeriCorps VISTA, a private tutor, and in Harm Reduction. ... I believe it is crucial to teach to the style and needs of your students. Good teachers and tutors are chameleons.
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a senior at Harvard College, who has tutored students in a variety of contexts while here, and back in high school. My area of focus is Chemistry and Chemical Biology, and I am comfortable teaching in most of the "hard" sciences. Plus, with a minor in Government (and my inherent nerdiness, tendency to go on Wikipedia binges, etc.) I am confident in my ability to offer instruction in related areas of the humanities,...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I have always been a math and science person. I first started tutoring/teaching during undergrad at Saint Louis University as a Supplemental instructor for Organic Chemistry I and II. I attended classes and lead students in group review sessions to help them prepare for exams. I was also engaged in Organic Chemistry research and was lucky enough to be part of a publication in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. At the end of...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a recent Summa Cum Laude graduate of Daemen College where I received my Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry with a minor in chemistry. I am an aspiring physician currently in the process of applying for medical school with an expected matriculation for the fall of 2018. During my time in higher education, I have been an unofficial tutor to many of my fellow classmates, being a student that many in my program would...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Hi, my name is Josh and I'm signed up with varsity tutors as an MCAT tutor. My previous test prep experience includes 4 years of prep involving the New York City Specialized High School entrance exam and the SAT. I've taken my MCAT 2 times, the old pre 2016 format and the new post 2016 format, and on both occasions I have scored in the 98th to 99th percentile. I don't start my own MCAT...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I believe that students thrive in an academic environment where they have plentiful opportunities to ask questions, make mistakes (and learn from them), and practice what they have learned. This is what I prioritize during tutoring sessions I want to ensure that the students are both engaged and comfortable. This means that I like to tailor my lessons to fit each student; this is a practice that has proven to help my students succeed. I...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...am an MS graduate at the University of South Florida, in the field of ecology and Evolution, with my bachelors from the University of Florida in general biology with a chemistry minor. Since graduating from UF, I planned to either go to medical school, or to seek a position as a professor teaching at a reputable college. I chose the latter; though the pay is less, I find too much joy in both research and...
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I am a medical student living in New York City! I plan to become an emergency medicine doctor. I have my BS from University of California, Santa Barbara in Neuroscience and my MS degree from Tulane in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. I am very active and love to take advantage of this amazing city with my friends. My favorite courses in college were neuroendocrinology and psychology. What I've learned in med school about the process...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I graduated cum laude with a bachelor's in biochemistry, and have privately tutored for the MCAT, biology, chemistry, and physiology for 4 years. I have helped over 100 students improve their grades, and increased MCAT scores by at least 5-10 points. After covering medical courses in anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, biochemistry, and genetics, I feel confident tutoring those subjects at an undergraduate level, especially for students looking towards a career in the medical field. My experience...
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I graduated in 2015 from the University of Wisconisn-Madison where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Zoology. I took the MCAT over the summer of 2016, scoring a 520. I have over five years of teaching and tutoring experience, having worked with children as young as eight exploring circuits for the first time, middle schoolers needing help with written and verbal skills, university students struggling with organic chemistry, and adults brushing up on algebra...
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I am a recent graduate from at Dartmouth College and I am starting medical school at Weill Cornell Medical School in the Fall. I am an experienced tutor in high school and college English, Psychology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology. Additionally, I tutor for the SHSAT and SAT. I believe that all students are unique individuals, and so I tutor them as such. I cater to each students' learning style.
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I graduated from the University of Virginia as a biology major in December of 2015. In addition to biology, I have studied a wide variety of other sciences and humanities subjects. Outside of the classroom, I have conducted research in the University's biochemistry department for several years and led a local boy's club. I was also the workout coordinator (a hybrid of coach and captain) for the club cross-country and track teams during my last...
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Efficiency is the value I hold dearest. Rather than tutor for the sake of hours, I hope to spend my time and the time of my clients effectively. I aim to not only improve test scores, but to set students up so they may efficiently study without a tutor. I hope to not only have an impact on students during the few hours I see them, but to improve their study habits for a lifetime's...
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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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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychological and Brain Sciences and Educational Studies. After graduating I attended a post-baccalaureate pre-medical program at Bryn Mawr College. I have worked in several teaching and tutoring roles previously with middle and high school students and received education in teaching at the undergraduate level. I also coached sailing competitively for many years. I am passionate about Biology, Chemistry,...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a recent graduate of Hofstra University and will be continuing on to medical school in the fall of 2015. I was a biology and Japanese language major, as well as a biochemistry minor. I tutored biology for most of my undergraduate career and thoroughly enjoyed it. Tutoring is one of my passions because I love learning and want to show others the joys of learning too. I think one of the greatest things...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I love helping others. As a teaching assistant for the Department of Chemistry at the University of Illinois, I get to help students succeed every day. My passion for helping others has motivated to apply for medical school, which is what I currently spend a lot of time doing. The premedical college path has given me in-depth exposure to a wide variety of concepts in biology, chemistry, physics, and math. These are topics that sincerely...
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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.
