Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I'm a Johns Hopkins graduate with a degree in Neuroscience and currently an MD/PhD student studying cancer genetics. I've been tutoring for 7 years, helping students excel in science, math, and standardized tests with top-percentile scores on the SAT, ACT, and MCAT. I specialize in breaking down complex topics into clear, manageable concepts and tailoring each session to the student's learning style. As a future oncologist and scientist, I'm passionate about combining knowledge and empathy...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I obtained my Bachelor of Science at NYU and will be attending medical school at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. I have over 5 years of tutoring experience in math, reading, and science. I also worked as a Teaching Assistant at NYU. My teaching philosophy centers on fostering a supportive learning environment where students feel confident to explore complex concepts. I strive to tailor my approach to meet each student's unique needs, ensuring they...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Education has always been a journey of discovery and resilience for me. After earning my Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Science with a double major in Entomology and a minor in Psychology from Texas A&M University, I pursued my passion for medicine at UT Southwestern, where I am currently a third-year medical student working toward an MD and MPH dual degree. My experience as a tutor has been shaped by both my academic background and my...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Test taking has always been a game that I enjoy playing and I'm excited to share my tips, tricks and techniques with the next wave of students, crashing and breaking against the ivory tower of academia. Tests are often anticipated with dread, but a positive attitude, confidence, and the idea that examinations are an opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and abilities will change the way that you approach your next big assessment. Together, we can...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Hello! I am a current medical student at the University of Michigan Medical School. I studied biology, business and Spanish at the University of Alabama, graduating summa cum laude. During college, I worked as a tutor with a tutoring company similar to Varsity Tutors where I taught college/high school/middle school Spanish, Chemistry, English, Biology, and Math. I also worked as an English as a Second Language volunteer instructor for 3 years during college and was...
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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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My name is Sharon and I'm a 2018 graduate of Cornell University, with a degree in Human Biology, Health, and Society and a minor in Health Policy. I am currently a 4th year medical student with plans to pursue Ob/Gyn after graduation in 2022! For me, tutoring is one of the most rewarding opportunities! I love connecting with students and empowering them to get to where they want to be academically. My students have ranged...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am currently a senior at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and I am double majoring in Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development and French. I am pre-med, so I do hope to go to medical school next year and am currently in the process of applying. I graduated from Hinsdale Central High School in 2012, and there I was a member of the National Honors Society which was my first experience with tutoring. I...
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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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I'm a recent graduate of Saint Louis University (SLU) where I studied public health and biology, and I'll be starting medical school at SLU in the fall. I primarily tutor college-level courses in biology and chemistry, but can also tutor high school level courses and help students prepare for the MCAT. My favorite subject to tutor is organic chemistry because I find it fun like a puzzle. As a tutor, I like to push students...
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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 Texas Austin with Bachelor of Science with degrees in both Biology and Biochemistry. Now, I am currently in the MD/PhD program at Johns Hopkins, where I plan to combine both my clinical and basic science interests particularly in cancer. Ever since I can remember, my favorite subjects to learn as well as teach were the Biological and Physical Sciences. Always inquisitive, I find that those topics are...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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With a diverse background in life sciences, healthcare, and the humanities, I'm here to make learning both impactful and fun. From scientific writing to English, humanities, and even AI prompt writing, I tailor my approach to each student's unique needs. I believe in transforming complex concepts into engaging, easy-to-understand lessons that spark curiosity. Outside of tutoring, I'm passionate about fitness, wellness, and readingconstantly learning, growing, and inspiring others to do the same. Let's learn, grow,...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Hi! My name is Abdullah. I am a University of Georgia Biology and Psychology double major graduate, and an incoming resident physician. My personal tutoring philosophy is trying my best to create a collaborative learning environment, and making a conscious effort to tailor the educational process to personal need of each student. I tutored Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, and Spanish for the UGA department of academic enhancement for 2 and a half years until I...
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A summa cum laude graduate of Vanderbilt University with degrees in biochemistry and architecture, I am a current graduate student at Columbia University in the City of New York. Tutoring since high school, I have worked with students ages 11-22 (from middle school through college) in subjects as varied as math, organizational skills, PRAXIS prep, and of course, biochemistry! Additionally, I am well-versed in GRE, SAT, ACT, and AP exam coaching. Outside of the classroom,...
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I am passionate about students learning the wonderful Spanish language! I teach all levels of Spanish, including Conversational Spanish and SAT Subject Tests. While I am not Hispanic, I took Spanish classes every year from the second grade through high school. I then went to Rice University for college, where I took a Spanish class every semester, including a medical Spanish interpreting internship. After that I went to medical school, where I worked as a...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I graduated as valedictorian of my high school, then graduated from Duke University with a bachelor's in Neuroscience, and have just recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a master's in Biotechnology. I have worked as a research technologist at Johns Hopkins Medicine and I am now a medical student at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. I have thirteen years of tutoring experience, in subjects ranging from math, test prep, Spanish, and violin. I train...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I aspire to spread my knowledge and passion for math and sciences. These are subjects that I have thoroughly enjoyed throughout my academic career, and I am looking forward to helping those in need to not only perform better in their courses, but to also enjoy the material.... I will try to find their interest level in the subject and come up with a plan to help them. I will also figure out which concepts they...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I'm a second year medical student with a strong foundation in math and science. I've always enjoyed teaching and helping others. I have experience with multiple standardized tests and many different age groups. I look forward to working with you!
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I have a Ph.D in Organic Chemistry and an MBA in Management Information Systems. I'm an adjunct faculty member teaching Introductory Chemistry, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemistry and Society, and Chemistry for Healthcare Professionals, at the college level. Throughout my graduate studies, and most recently teaching Chemistry courses at The University of Tampa and Hillsborough Community College, I have gained valuable experience teaching college chemistry lectures, recitations and laboratories. Always, I try my best to...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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My biggest asset as a tutor is creativity. That being said, certain attributes are staples of teaching: communication, repetition, and consistency. Within that realm, often being able to express an idea in multiple ways is the trick for understanding. I think I'm good at breaking things down to a rudimentary level and rephrasing when needed. Also, having experienced learning difficulties as a child (which were long ago rectified) forced me to become very skilled at...
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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.
