Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I'm a M2 at Georgetown University, who has extensive experiencing both teaching and tutoring at the college level. During my masters at Boston University, I taught a freshman Biology course and tutored a number of private clients in subjects such as physiology, Biology, and MCAT prep. I was lucky to learn how to make learning about biology, chemistry, and physics a little more engaging than just memorizing a text book. I'd love to share my...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I'm a 4th year Biochemistry major at the University of Virginia. My overall and science GPAs are both 3.98. I've recently taken my MCAT, and I scored in the 99th percentile. After graduation, I am attending medical school next year. I love all the sciences, but I have the most experience in chemistry, biology, and physics. I've taken courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, physics, physical chemistry, etc. I want to...
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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 a recent graduate of the University of Washington with a degree in Biology (Cellular, Molecular, and Development) and I am here to do whatever it is I can to help you succeed. I know what it is like to struggle with difficult concepts when you feel that teachers do not explain well enough. Through these struggles I learned how to study efficiently with more depth than just pure memorizing. I will teach you...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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As a passionate tutor with a deep commitment to fostering academic growth, I'm excited about the opportunity to support and mentor students on their educational journey. My approach is centered around understanding each student's unique learning style and challenges, creating a supportive and engaging environment where they feel empowered to explore and excel. I believe that with the right guidance and encouragement, every student can achieve their fullest potential, and I'm dedicated to being that...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Hi! I recently graduated from Duke University with a B.S. in Psychology and minors in Chemistry and Biology. I was a Computer Science teaching assistant in college, and I also worked as a math and science mentor for elementary school girls. I was pre-med, so I am most passionate about teaching chemistry and biology and helping students to prep for the MCAT. I also enjoy helping students prep for other standardized tests such as the...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...My name is Robert, and I'm a second year medical student at Stony Brook University School of Medicine in Long Island, New York. I'd love to help you with your tutoring needs here on Varsity Tutors! I've been tutoring since high school in a variety of math and science topics, in addition to test prep for the SAT, ACT, and MCAT exam for medical school admissions. While earning my biomedical engineering degree in college, I...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a graduate of Georgia State University where I earned my Ph.D. in Cellular, Molecular Biology, and Immunology. I currently work as a full-time Assistant Professor teaching a variety of undergraduate biology courses like Biology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, and Human Anatomy & Physiology. Additionally, I also teach for The Johns Hopkins University teaching graduate-level students in courses like Epigenetics, Advanced Cell Biology, and Genes and Disease. I have taught and tutored many biology courses...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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When I first began tutoring other students during my undergraduate career at Ohio State University, it was just a means for me to help out my classmates and ensure that I had good understanding of the material. After completing my Bachelors in Biology at OSU and then Master's of Science in Physiology at Georgetown University, I tackled the MCAT by applying the same skills that I had used to help others succeed. Now, I'm in...
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I am a recent graduate of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. I received my Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science and am currently applying to medical school. During college, I enjoyed tutoring children through a program called the Detroit Education Society, where I developed a passion for teaching the underserved, helping to bridge the education gaps between communities. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am...
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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 Michigan, where I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Health, and Society, with a minor in Spanish. I'm currently beginning my gap year, during which I will apply to medical school. I tutored throughout high school and continued to do so in college. I have experience tutoring elementary, middle, and high school students in a variety of subjects. I love the sciences, and enjoy...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am currently a student at the University of Central Florida, majoring in Biotechnology and in the Burnett Medical Scholars Program. In high school, I was in the IB Diploma Programme and took all three science classes plus four HL (Math, Biology, English, History) subjects. Furthermore, I took part in multiple honor societies and science organizations such as Science Olympiad and Science Fair, Mu Alpha Theta, and Science National Honor Society. Academic Achievements: - 99th...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I recently graduated from the University of Miami with a B.S. in Neuroscience and Microbiology & Immunology with a minor in Biological Physics. I am currently on the pre-medical track, and am in the process of applying to medical schools. As I just went through the process of studying for and taking the MCAT examination, I am passionate about helping students navigate this complicated and, what can be, an overwhelming step in their pre-medical journey....
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I know the feeling: you are stuck on a chemistry problem, and it seems like it's taking forever to learn/do that problem set/get your work done. It feels super frustrating. Other times, a concept just doesn't make sense. Other people might say that it does, and that makes you feel a little bad. I have been in that situation so many times and I know exactly how that feels. But I have always decided to...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I have studied science and math for 12 years (high school, undergraduate, medical). I am a former doctor who left medicine to start a business in healthcare innovation. I enjoy tutoring very much in addition to my business and my schedule is very flexible. I have worked with children and adults of all ages, and find that the key to learning is making the material relatable to the student. Each student learns in his or...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am an energetic tutor with an abundance of tutoring experience in a broad range of subjects. As a biology major at Washington University in St. Louis, I am well-versed in chemistry, biology, physics and calculus. I have privately tutored elementary through high school students in these areas of study, as well as algebra, trigonometry and geometry. However, my academic interests are not limited to math and science. My true academic passion is for French...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am an MD candidate at Chicago Medical School. I majored in Chemistry and earned my Bachelors from the College of the Holy Cross while completing the Pre-Med coursework. While I tutored a variety of subjects, the sciences are my favorite! I am a strong advocate of teaching styles and exploring how they change over time for different students. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, snowboarding/skiing, and watching hockey.
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2014 and have been working a variety of jobs from helping out at local hospitals to tutoring and being a research assistant. So far, I have enjoyed tutoring the most because I love seeing students' aha moments. My interest in tutoring begins from my time as a student. I loved to tackle tough problems especially in my math and physics class and was also intensely curious...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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My life has been spent in education, especially in the field of the medical sciences. I have been both the student and the professor for several years. Through these experiences I learned how to be a better student through teaching and a better teacher through listening to teachers. I hope to take the experiences, lessons, knowledge and passion I have gained over the years and pass it on to my students.... Every student learns in a...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from Denison University. I am currently pursuing an M.D. at Case Western Reserve University. I've been a college-level teaching assistant for both introductory biology and general chemistry. Besides chemistry, I really enjoy tutoring for test prep (ACT and MCAT) because I view these types of tests to be a collection of puzzles to solve. It's a lot of fun helping students to figure out the logic...
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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.
