Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a recent graduate of Penn State University with a B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. I will be attending medical school this fall and specialize in teaching chemistry, biology, and biochemistry. I'm looking forward to helping students achieve their academic goals!
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I completed my undergraduate degree at Hanover College with a major in Chemistry. I also recently graduated from Midwestern University Downers Grove and became a certified Physician Assistant. I'm currently searching for the right opportunity for me to work as a PA-C. In the meantime, I would love to share my knowledge and skills to help others achieve their goals. I worked as a tutor all throughout college, specifically tutoring in chemistry. I took the...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Hello! My name is Anita and I am a biomedical engineering student at Texas A&M University as well as an incoming medical student. My senior year of high school, I got into MIT and have always loved math and science, so my favorite subjects to tutor include physics, chemistry, algebra, and other STEM subjects. I have experience tutoring mostly SAT, where I've helped students gain scores of 1550+, and I myself scored a 1580 on...
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I am a recent graduate of Vanderbilt University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Medicine, Health, and Society with a minor in French. I tutor all four sections of the MCAT. I also have extensive English tutoring experience as I am a certified ESL teacher. I have taught English to refugees while in college, I tutor English online to children in China, and I will be teaching English in...
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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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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a graduate of Haverford College, where I studied history with focus on modern Europe and Asia. In 2014-2015, I completed pre-medical course work at Agnes Scott College, and I am currently applying to medical school, with a goal of becoming a primary care physician. As a pre-medical student, I understand how to approach standardized tests, and enjoy helping others succeed. I have two years of experience as a reading tutor in elementary schools....
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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 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 frequently prepare college students for the GRE general test and MCAT. I have taught the GRE 5-Week Prep Class, the MCAT 5-Week Prep Class, and the MCAT 10-Week Prep Class. I also tutor students in microbiology, cell biology, molecular biology, AP biology, and general high school biology. During teaching sessions, I combine traditional lectures with interactive discussions and practice problems. I taught various lectures and labs in general biology, medical microbiology for nursing students,...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology, Health, and Society. I received a minor in Global Health. While at Cornell, I was a teaching assistant and also spent time tutoring young men for their GED exams and fellow students in Biology and Chemistry. I currently tutor various subjects, but feel most strongly about Biology. I also find that I enjoy tutoring for MCAT preparation, as I understand how...
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I graduated with a B.S. in Human Physiology from Boston University in 2013. I currently work for BU researching and performing pre-clinical drug trials for a rare form of congenital muscular dystrophy. I have been tutoring for the better part of seven years, mostly focusing on one-on-one sessions in chemistry, physics, and physiology. For me, these are the most enjoyable subjects to tutor because through them we can begin to understand how and why the...
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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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Ever since my middle school band director lost both her father and brother to cancer, science became my passion. I wanted to learn as much as I could about the human body and disease. This lead my to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Mount Union in biochemistry, where I graduated in May 2018 with honors in biochemistry and will be pursing a PhD in Molecular Medicine from Case Western Reserve...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a senior at The University of Alabama and currently majoring in accounting on the premed track. I have tutored students in Economics, Organic Chemistry, and the MCAT. In addition to my tutoring experience, I lead a class of volunteers to teach prisoners business skills that they can use upon release. I am drawn to teaching because as a child I struggled with learning disabilities that I was able to overcome thanks to many...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I graduated with a degree in Neuroscience from the University of Tennessee and am about to start medical school in the fall. I've taken the MCAT and would be happy to also provide tips on how to succeed! I also have had several years of tutoring experience and have learned a variety of methods to help you succeed!
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...to score a 515 (130/128/129/129) because I have a strong grasp on the concepts and strategies required to do well. In my experience, it's not superior knowledge but critical thinking skills and the implementation of certain strategies that distinguish the top scorers. I look forward to helping you understand the content covered on the MCAT, as well as working with you to develop the critical thinking skills and strategies needed to score in the top...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Hey there! My name is Nathaniel, and I graduated from UT Austin in 2016 with degrees in Biochemistry and Psychology. I've had over 8 years of tutoring experience in different areas, primarily in mathematics and the natural sciences. I began tutoring my mom's friend's children in algebra 1, algebra 2, and geometry while still in middle school. This is the point at which I realized the reward in helping others learn, inciting my passion for...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am an undergraduate senior who will graduate from Rice University this May, where I am pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry. After graduation, I will be going to medical school at UT Houston in the Texas Medical Center. I have experience as a tutor at Rice, where I tutored student-athletes in subjects such as biology and chemistry, which are fields I specialize in. I have helped tutor many friends in the two scientific portions...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2019, where I earned a BS in Medical Sciences and a minor in Mathematics. I am currently an MD-PhD student at UC's College of Medicine with interests in pediatrics and immunology. I tutored in various capacities throughout college: leading review sessions for college Calculus and working one-one-one with middle and high school students. I have served as a tutor through VT for over a year now. I...
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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.
