Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a graduate of UofL with a BS degree in Biochemistry and minor in Biology, heading to medical school at UVA this fall. I have spent 5 semesters as a teaching assistant for the Chemistry Department, spending three semesters teaching general chemistry and two semesters teaching organic chemistry. I have also spent a year as a small-group tutor, helping individual students through tough chemistry topics. While I have a strong background in biology, I...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am an medical student at UTMB Galveston. The last MCAT I took was in January 2018 so I am well versed with what the test entails and how to teach students to conquer this test. I like to engage with my students to make sure that they not only know the information but that they are able to master it.
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I recently graduated magna cum laude from Rice University with a bachelor's degree in neuroscience. I am currently taking a gap year while I apply to medical school, meaning I have plenty of time to help students achieve their educational goals. Teaching and mentorship were essential parts of my undergraduate experience, as I served as a Rice neuroscience outreach mentor, Peer Academic Advisor, and EMS Education Lieutenant. I am most passionate about tutoring students in...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin where I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Biology. I am currently applying to medical school, and hope to enroll in the Fall of 2018. As a student at the University of Texas, I was a teaching assistant for the Universitys introduction to Psychology course, and led study sessions for upper-level science courses such as Cell Biology and Neural systems. I...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a Penn State Graduate (B.S.) and am currently a student at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Jefferson University. My goal as a tutor is to help make the subjects I love approachable to other students, and to teach the study techniques that have served me well in school. I have tutored people in Biology, Physiology, general and Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Writing proficiency, and Physics. I also teach SHSAT prep to 7th graders. I...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I graduated from the University of Houston with a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences. I am currently pursuing a M.S. in Medical Science at the University of North Texas Health Science Center Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. My goal is to become a physician so I may work alongside my peers to combat health disparities and educate patients. As education is a major determinant of health outcomes, I hope to empower patients, families, and entire communities...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Background: Medical student with a graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering (University of Toronto). Teaching Areas: High school and undergraduate level mathematics, physics, biology and chemistry. Teaching Philosophy: It is important to prioritize the comprehension of concepts and tailor the teaching approach to each student's unique learning style. Approach: Interactive, understanding-focused, and application-oriented.
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Hi! My name is Jonathan and I am starting medical school next year! I graduated from UT-Austin in 2013 with a degree in Finance and most recently completed my Post-Baccalaureate premedical studies at the University of Houston. I love learning and teaching math, science, and standardized testing strategies! 92nd percentile MCAT 94th percentile SAT
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I received my B.A. at Hartwick College, with a focus on biology, chemistry, and psychology. I have always loved and excelled in science, thus, after my freshman year, I was invited to tutor biology and chemistry. At first, I was tutoring introductory courses, but as I gained more experience I started teaching advanced courses such as organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, etc. As I continued my college career, I became interested in...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a student at Georgetown University working towards a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management & Policy, and I plan to attend medical school after graduation with the goal of becoming an orthopedic surgeon. For the last few years I have been working as a tutor in a variety of subjects, mentoring students both in Washington, D.C. and my home state of New Jersey. Because of my educational background that combines the rigorous...
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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 Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology (Neurobiology concentration), a Bachelor of Science in Economics (Healthcare Management and Policy concentration), and a Master's in Biology. Throughout my undergraduate, I have loved tutoring college and high school students in Math, English, Physics, and Biology. I have also volunteered as an ESL instructor. As a medical school applicant, I have taken numerous standardized tests, and...
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I tutor because I know what it’s like to struggle in school. I’ll never forget the day my high school counselor told me I might never go to college. Her words stung, but the inspiration the words gave me is irreplaceable. She drove me to succeed. My new found motivation propelled me from a C student to the top ten percent of my graduating high school class. From there I began my degree in Biochemistry...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania where I received a Bachelor of Arts in English with a concentration in Cinema Studies and a minor in Chemistry. I was recruited to Penn for creative writing, and have always been passionate about all things literature. I have extensive experience editing college essays as well as writing for different genres, from scientific blog posts to research papers to creative endeavors. I believe the key...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a recent University of Miami pre-medical graduate with a B.S. in psychology and a minor in chemistry. I tutor a wide variety of science topics, including chemistry, physics, biology, biochemistry, and psychology. I also tutor pre-algebra and algebra. Since middle school, I have tried many study strategies and incorporated them into my own which has helped me succeed throughout my academic career. I want to share everything I have learned about effective studying...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Navigating an exam, a class, or academics in general is an incredibly stressful process and falling into the pitfalls of low self confidence is something I am familiar with. I have never been a natural talent at any subject, I always start at the bottom and worked my way up and that's why I have dedicated a significant amount of academic career to supporting and demonstrating what can be accomplished when you are properly addressing...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I have an undergraduate degree in Archaeology and another in Biology from Boston University. I have a M.S. in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences from Drexel University. I am currently a second-year medical student in my gap year from University of Queensland-Ochsner Clinical school. I have been tutoring basic science and social science for the past 10 years. I love tutoring both English and Biology. I use metacognition strategies to improve learning so that students can gain...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a recent graduate from Northeastern University with a Bachelor's of Science degree in biochemistry. I will be attending medical school in the future, and hope to help students ace their MCAT exams in the meantime!
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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As an MCAT tutor, I am passionate about guiding students through the complexities of the MCAT and fostering a deep understanding of the sciences. With a BS in BME from Rowan University and personal MCAT scores, I offer a strong foundation in both content and test strategy. My personalized, student-centered approach tailors teaching methods to individual learning styles, helping students build confidence and improve problem-solving skills. I focus on not only enhancing test scores but...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a medical student at Northeastern Ohio Medical University! I have tutored students for two and a half years in a variety of STEM subjects, and have even led a team of 10 tutors myself. I have since specialized in MCAT tutoring. I look forward to seeing you in a session!
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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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.
