Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am from Munster, IN, and I am currently pursuing my Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience at Duke University. During my free time, I enjoy playing basketball, watching basketball, and reading about basketball. You can also catch me trying to stay musically inclined, solving a Rubik's Cube, or playing board games. I am passionate about service in various forms, and I wish to pursue a career in medicine in the future. Throughout my academic years,...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I'm a medical student at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, and I graduated in 2021 from George Washington University with a BS in Neuroscience and a minor in Psychology. I found my love for teaching all the way back in high school when I tutored as a part of the National Honors Society. I then became an undergraduate teaching assistant for physics classes in college, helping students out with group work during class and holding...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I just recently graduated The University of the Sciences. I received my Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Mathematics in the spring of 2018. While at the University of the Sciences I was a peer tutor for Calculus I and II, and I was a teaching assistant for General Chemistry, Microbiology, and Genetics. This Fall I will be pursuing my masters degree at Temple University in Actuarial Science. I tutor a broad...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I graduated from McGill University in Montreal where I received my Bachelor of Science in Bio-Organic Chemistry and Biotechnology. Throughout my studies, I was involved in tutoring math and science to other students and high-schooler students through McGill's tutorial service and by being a Teaching Assistant in my department. After graduation, I moved to Zurich where I spent a year working as a medicinal chemistry researcher, studied introductory German, and traveled extensively. Now in Boston,...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I graduated in May 2020 from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL. I obtained my bachelors degree in Chemistry with a minor in Spanish in just 3 years due to my advanced track. Given that chemistry was my major, I frequently tutored my other pre-med classmates in their chemistry coursework. My final year I acted as a TA for the biology class I had taken my freshman year. Although I love alone time...
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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 Utah with a bachelor's of science in biology. I emphasized my degree in human biology and anatomy. In addition, I am a registered A-EMT, with experience working in a hospital. One short statement that embodies my personal philosophy; I am a lifelong learner. I am currently working towards attending medical school, so I am sympathetic to the educational journey, but I love it. Every step of the...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a graduate of Cornell University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, Health, and Society with minors in Business, Exercise Physiology, and Human Development. Currently, I am a second-year medical student at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. I am excited to tutor a broad range of topics, but I am most excited about Biology, Pathology, Anatomy, and Physiology. I also really enjoyed prepping for the SAT and the MCAT and learned...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I grew up in Belgium before moving to Los Angeles in 2010, and now I live in New York. I graduated with a Bachelor's in Bioethics and Natural Sciences and recently was accepted to medical school. I am a native French and Dutch speaker (don't worry - my English is good, too!) but I also love studying and teaching sciences, including physics, general and organic chemistry, biology, as well as math and Latin.
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a recent University of Texas graduate. I am a pre-medical student working on applying to medical school for the 2017 entry cycle. My degree is in Human Biology, but I enjoy teaching all STEM related subjects. I have previous experience in tutoring privately for families. I tutored elementary and middle school aged students in a YMCA Outreach program for a year. I also worked as a Peer Mentor for the Chemistry Emerging Scholars program...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Hi, my name is Samuel. I have a bachelor's in science in organic chemistry from the University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign. I am finishing a master's in molecular biology at SIUE. I plan to attend medical school this coming fall. My qualifications include 7 years of experience in both one-on-one and group setting tutoring and teaching. I started as a supplemental instructor in organic chemistry. I was also an independent tutor throughout my undergraduate education for high...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am medical student attending the University of Kentucky. My experience tutoring has both informal and formal components. Informally, I have tutored fellow students in classes that we share. Formally, I teach an organic chemistry recitation at UK. Subjects that I tutor are organic chemistry, mathematics, and biology. I do not have a favorite subject to tutor because I find there to be something very interesting about each subject. My philosophy to teaching is to...
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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 California, Los Angeles (UCLA). I received my Bachelor of Arts in Asian American Studies with a pre-med track. I am currently a grad student at the Yale School of Public Health. Throughout my undergraduate career, I have instructed SAT/ACT classes for low-income students in the Los Angeles area. I truly believe that education is the gateway to success. It is my teaching philosophy to ensure that each student...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...that I am enthusiastic about. These include chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, anatomy, pathophysiology, and other science based subjects. My fellow group members and I would teach each other the material, we would practice explaining out individual thought process. This method enabled an active learning process with an emphasis on the main point plus important details. As a tutor, I would emphasize the major points and push my student to ask questions, be attentive, and then be...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...STEP 1 and 2. And I most enjoy tutoring high school students in chemistry. As a tutor, I am deeply committed to fostering supportive learning environments where all students can maximize their potential and find success in their academic and professional endeavors. This is especially true for students with learning differences. Outside the classroom, I enjoy playing volleyball, watching streamers on Twitch, baking (I love Oreo cheesecake), and finding interesting places to eat in NYC....
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a graduate from Duke University who moved to Boston. I have over 5 years of experience tutoring students and adults of all ages in a variety of subjects, particularly in the Spanish, Math and Science. I started out tutoring Algebra to middle school students and was a peer tutor at my university as well as a volunteer tutoring program coordinator. I would love the opportunity to continue to enrich your proficiency in Spanish,...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Hello! My name is Peyton! I am a rising senior at Denison University and I am in the process of applying to medical schools. The MCAT is a long and grueling journey, which I just finished up with myself. My goal is to show you the tips, tricks, strategies and facts that I learned along the way to achieve success. Together, we can beat the test and get the score you want to achieve your...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Neuroscience and Behavior from Columbia University in May 2014 and have been admitted into the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Class of 2019, where I will begin in August 2015 as I pursue my Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. I taught health education to middle school students and also worked as a tutor for Columbia Athletics. As such, I feel very confident tutoring a wide-range of students,...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Tola is from Northwest Indiana and attended Indiana University Bloomington, triple majoring in Chemistry, Neuroscience, and Biology and graduating with Highest Distinction and Phi Beta Kappa. She was awarded several departmental awards in organic chemistry during her time at IU. After her time at Indiana University-Bloomington, she worked as Lead Clinical Informatics Specialist (scribe) and later a Clinical Documentation Specialist at Oak Street Health, a network of primary care clinics for adults on Medicare. Tola...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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From an early age I knew that I had an interest in helping others learn. In elementary school I remember being asked "What do you want to be when you grow up?" My response "A teacher." Science and math are often challenging subjects for several people. When I meet new people and they ask what I do, their faces often immediately cringe when they learn I have a Ph.D. in Chemistry. Needless to say, science...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I received my Bachelor of Arts in Cell Biology & Neuroscience and Psychology from Rutgers University, my Masters of Arts in Medical Sciences from Boston University and my M.D. from Saint George's University. I have tutored many students, primarily in Neuroscience, but am passionate and knowledgeable about the world of biological science as a whole. The inner workings of anatomy, physiology, biological chemistry and many more are all within my ken. Having been through so...
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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.
