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Zachary

Bachelors, Biochemistry and Biophysics
10+ years of tutoring

I am passionate about teaching and tutoring and I thoroughly enjoy helping students gain an understanding and a drive for their studies. I have a long history of working with students of all grade lev...

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Yale University

Bachelors, Biochemistry and Biophysics

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Tony

Bachelor of Science in Biology
1+ years of tutoring

I am a recent graduate of Yale University and incoming first year medical student at Columbia University. Originally from the DC area, I have always had a passion for science and medicine and pursued ...

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Yale University

Bachelor of Science in Biology

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Annie

Current Grad Student, MD
9+ years of tutoring

I am currently a second year medical student. I was a Physiological Sciences major at UCLA (class of 2015), and pursued research during my gap year between undergrad and medical school.

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University of California Los Angeles

Bachelors, Physiological Sciences

Drexel University College of Medicine

Current Grad Student, MD

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David

Current Grad Student, Bioethics and Medical Ethics
6+ years of tutoring

I am a graduate of Yale University, where I received my Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. While I tutor a broad range of STEM subjects, I am most passionate about helping students achieve their bes...

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Yale University

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Harvard University

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Current Grad Student, M.D.
1+ years of tutoring

I am one of many Varsity Tutors. I attended Jesuit High School in Carmichael, CA where I graduated with a 4.3 GPA taking multiple AP and honors courses (AP Bio, Chem, Physics B, Gov, Macroeconomics, M...

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Drexel University College of Medicine

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University of California Los Angeles

Bachelors, Political Science and Government

Mosab

Current Grad Student, Health Sciences
1+ years of tutoring

I am currently applying to medical school and enjoy powerlifting, grand strategy games, historical fiction, and chocolate.

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Tufts University

Bachelors, International Relations and Arabic

Harvard University

Current Grad Student, Health Sciences

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Yasheen

Bachelor of Science in Biology
6+ years of tutoring

I am a graduate of Yale University with a degree in biology and am currently working as a research associate at a cancer biology lab. I am an experienced STEM tutor for college and high school student...

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Yale University

Bachelor of Science in Biology

CHRISTOPHER

Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry and Cell Biology (minor in Neuroscience)
5+ years of tutoring

I am a graduate of Rice University in Houston, Texas where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry and Cell Biology with a minor in Neuroscience. I then earned my MD from Baylor College of Medi...

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Rice University

Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry and Cell Biology (minor in Neuroscience)

Baylor College of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine, Biomedical Sciences

Samantha

Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
6+ years of tutoring

I am a senior neuroscience major at the University of Pennsylvania, an Ivy League institution. I have over three years of experience as a researcher in diverse fields, including breast cancer, pediatr...

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University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience

Matthew

Bachelor in Arts
1+ years of tutoring

I am currently conducting breast cancer research as the lab manager in an immunology lab at Columbia University Medical Center. I am extremely comfortable with physics and mathematics (from my studies...

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Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor in Arts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Score improvement depends on your starting point and study effort, but most students see meaningful gains with personalized instruction. The MCAT is scored 472-528, and research on 1-on-1 tutoring shows students typically improve 5-12 points when they combine expert guidance with consistent practice. Success relies on identifying your specific weak areas—whether that's CARS passage timing, physics problem-solving, or biochemistry concepts—and targeting those gaps with targeted strategies and full-length practice tests.

Pacing is one of the biggest challenges MCAT test-takers face. A tutor can help you develop section-specific timing strategies, such as how much time to spend per passage in CARS versus working through discrete chemistry questions. They'll also help you practice with full-length exams under timed conditions, identify where you're losing time, and teach you techniques like strategic skipping and pre-reading strategies that work for your learning style. The key is practicing these strategies repeatedly so they become automatic on test day.

CARS (Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills) is typically the most challenging section because it requires both reading comprehension and reasoning—skills that take time to develop. However, the hardest section varies by student: some struggle with physics and chemistry content in Chemical and Physical Foundations, while others find Biology and Biochemistry overwhelming due to the volume of material. A tutor can diagnose which section is your biggest obstacle through practice tests and question analysis, then focus on your specific weak spots rather than generic review.

Most students spend 3-4 months preparing for the MCAT, dedicating 20-30 hours per week to studying. With tutoring, many students structure their preparation around weekly or bi-weekly sessions—enough to stay accountable and address specific concepts, but with independent study and practice tests in between. Your tutor can help you create a realistic study schedule, prioritize high-yield material based on your baseline knowledge, and adjust your plan as you progress. Starting 3-4 months before your test date gives you time to build content knowledge, master strategies, and complete full-length practice exams.

Practice tests serve two critical purposes: they simulate test-day conditions and they reveal your specific weak areas. Taking full-length practice exams helps you understand your pacing challenges, identify content gaps, and build stamina for the 7.5-hour exam. A tutor can help you interpret your practice test results—not just your overall score, but your performance by section, question type, and content area—so you know exactly what to focus on next. Most test-takers take 8-10 practice exams throughout their prep, with tutors helping them analyze results and adjust strategy between tests.

Test anxiety often stems from uncertainty about the material or unfamiliarity with the test format. A tutor helps build confidence by ensuring you understand concepts thoroughly rather than relying on memorization, teaching you concrete test-taking strategies so you feel prepared, and having you practice extensively with timed full-length exams. Knowing you've practiced under realistic conditions and understand your weak areas—and have a plan to address them—significantly reduces anxiety. Your tutor can also help you develop a positive mindset by tracking progress, celebrating score improvements, and teaching you how to manage stress on test day.

The best MCAT tutors combine deep content knowledge with expertise in test-taking strategy and student coaching. Look for tutors who have strong MCAT scores themselves, understand the nuances of each section (especially CARS strategy), and can explain complex concepts in ways that make sense to you. Equally important is a tutor who can analyze your practice test data to identify patterns, customize their teaching to your learning style, and help you build test-taking confidence. Varsity Tutors matches you with expert tutors who excel at all three—they know the material, they know the test, and they know how to teach effectively.

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