Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Hello! My name is Jordan! I graduated magna cum laude with both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Biology/Pre-med, and a minor in Chemistry from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Because I just finished school, I know all too well the complexities of scientific topics in college. I also understand that the way science is being taught heavily influences how a student will receive the information! That is why I believe it is important...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...have been through such similar experiences and struggles with the course, I was able to connect with her on a deeper level. I gave her mini-lectures on subject material she was confused on, worked through her homework with her, and assisted her with test preparations. Since I studied for the course so in-depth, I had multitudes of study guides, practice problems, and hand-crafted worksheets to give to her. It was a great feeling to be...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I currently live in Little Rock, AR. I graduated from Abilene Christian University in May 2016 with my B.S. in Biochemistry. I am currently in my second year of graduate school at UAMS seeking a PhD in Biomedical Sciences with a concentration in Pharmacology. Becoming a scientist was no easy task. In high school, I played varsity baseball in the largest school division in Texas. I hit second in the lineup, and the first, third,...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Few things in life are more rewarding than the ability to help and serve others. This is especially true in the field of learning as by learning we progress. The ability to share knowledge is a primary means by which we can help others to progress and achieve. I have been teaching and tutoring, in some form another, for many years; whether it be work with the Boy Scouts as a youth leader, tutoring academically,...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I passed Step 1 and scored 256 on step 2 CK with 4 weeks of studying each. And I can help you score highly on these exams without completely draining your mental and emotional energy with endless grind. I believe my excellent study skills and habits come from a life long experiences in teaching. Growing up as an immigrant, I was fortunate to help my mother learn English and understand American culture. This experience forced...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...of metaphors to help try and orient the student's mindset. I enjoy this because helping the student learn the information presents itself as a puzzle to me, that I need to work out through different techniques. There is no greater feeling than when a student who is struggling with information finally understands the material. I currently tutor in various Biology, Physics, and Chemistry courses, and also in MCAT and ACT Test Prep. My favorite courses...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am an incoming first year medical student at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Aurora, Colorado. I graduated from the University of Virginia with a BS in Biomedical Engineering. Through the course of my undergraduate career, I served as a teaching assistant for Cell & Molecular Biology and both undergraduate and graduate versions of Introduction to MATLAB. I also have experience volunteering as a tutor from elementary to high school levels. In...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Hi, I'm Nada! I graduated cum laude with majors in Biochemistry and Biophysics and a minor in Mathematics. Throughout my education, there have definitely been times where I had some difficulty with a concept, and that has made me a better tutor because I understand the struggle! I strongly believe that a student can tackle any problem or concept they have difficulty with; it might just require a different approach that works best for an...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Tests are just one way to take a student’s measure. I believe in going beyond the test and teaching the subjects. With an infectious enthusiasm for science, I help students synthesize topics across different disciplines until it all makes sense. Building from a strong foundation, each of my students can then develop effective academic strategies and succeed. I am a recent Bachelor of Science from Cornell University, where my studies revolved around applying life science...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a graduate of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a concentration in Molecular and Cell Biology and minored in chemistry. During my time at UPenn, I had the pleasure of serving as a mentor for a College Achievement Program, where I utilized my time to help my pre-med and engineering students face their science courses, among other things. While...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a rising senior at Columbia University, majoring in chemistry on the pre-med track. I have been an organic chemistry lab and general chemistry lab TA for the past 4 semesters, and will continue into my senior year. I enjoy working with students of all ages in different academic materials. I also have experience teaching dance to younger children in my home town. When I'm not studying, I enjoy dancing, playing piano, and exploring...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Graduate from Northwestern University with a BA in Neuroscience. I've been a peer tutor in high school as well as college, in addition to being a private tutor for the ACT and SAT. I've also recently taken the MCAT as part of applying to medical school. I enjoy sharing my own experiences with these tests, and I also want to help my students reach their goals and overcome any challenges they might have.
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Hi there! I'm a fourth year medical student pursuing a career in Psychiatry and hospital administration. I have excelled throughout my years in schooling and hope to share my educational expertise with you! I have extensive experience working with learners in different academic settings, and genuinely enjoy the art of teaching. I have tutored students of all ages, ranging from elementary school to medical school I graduated summa cum laude from the University of Miami...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I'll start off by giving you a bit of background about myself. I graduated in May 2020 with a BS in Biology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. My long-term goal is to become a physician and help shape the way healthcare is accessed and delivered on the African continent, which is where I'm from. The bulk of my teaching experience comes from being a teaching assistant in college. Through that experience, I realized how...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I recently graduated from Emory University, and I am going to medical school at Columbia University in the fall. I worked as a TA and tutor in college for biology and music courses, and I also have experience preparing students for standardized tests. My approach to tutoring is not to simply teach the material, but also to give my students the tools and strategies they need to teach themselves. Since everyone learns differently, I adjust...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a recent graduate of University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill where I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Womens & Gender Studies. Having been a science nerd throughout high school, I knew that I would want to study biochemistry at university, but I also wanted to strengthen my writing, analytical, and research abilities in a non-scientific context. So focusing on both was perfect for me because I was able to develop...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Hi there! My name is Om Desai and I am a Junior Public Health Sciences Major at the University of Maryland in the Integrated Life Sciences Honors Program. I am a pre-medical student, having taken the majority of the required coursework and having passed my MCAT with a 515. I also received a 35 on the ACT. love teaching and have been teaching Math, Computer Science, Science, and English-related subjects for over 5 years. I...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a graduate from Case Western Reserve University where I received my Bachelors in Biochemistry with minors in both Math and Chemistry. I have had extensive tutoring experience culminating in over 7 years of working with students of all different ages, backgrounds, and subject matters. While I tutor a broad range of subjects I particularly enjoy the sciences. With my background in biochemistry and as an aspiring physician I am not only more confident...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Hi, I'm Sameer! I'm an Osteopathic medical student interested in anesthesia, and the sustainable management of chronic pain and depression. I've been tutoring for years, and I'm excited to help you with whatever you're struggling with. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor B.S Neuroscience West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine- D.O Candidate 99th percentile ACT scorer 94th percentile MCAT scorer
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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.
