Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Montgomery County, PA
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As a medical student with a 520 on the MCAT and a 265 on Step 2 CK, I bring a wealth of experience in mastering challenging exams. I am passionate about pediatrics and am currently in the interview process for residency. I've tutored peers, guided students through difficult material, and contributed to research on improving education outcomes. I'm committed to helping you achieve your best MCAT score by tailoring sessions to your unique strengths and...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Montgomery County, PA
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After retiring from active duty as a Medical Service Corps officer (Microbiologist/Immunologist) I began teaching Biology at the university level, first for 18 years in East Texas and then six years in Virginia. During this later portion I published four books dealing with test preparation and helped score the AP Biology test for 10 years. I am a sport pilot and own a gyroplane, and my wife and I thrive in documenting our international travels...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Montgomery County, PA
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I am currently a second year medical student at the Medical College of Wisconsin, working to obtain my MD degree. I am a graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Madison, where I received bachelors of science degrees in Biochemistry and Global Health, while earning a GPA of 3.92/4.00. While receiving my undergraduate degree, I tutored other college students in psychology, chemistry and biochemistry through a student organization known as the Peer Learning Association at...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Montgomery County, PA
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I'm an alumna of George Washington University, where I majored in Cellular and Molecular Biology and minored in Emergency Health Services. In 2021, I earned my EMT certification to gain hands-on clinical experience and support my path to medical school. After navigating the testing process myself, I became passionate about helping others preparing for similar challenges by sharing effective study strategies. With 2.5 years of volunteer tutoring experience in English and math, I've developed a...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Montgomery County, PA
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...online, my subjects include science, AP and IB Biology, undergrad biology courses, Philosophy (AP, IB, and undergrad), English Literature, French K-12 (C'est ma premiere langue! It's my first language!). I am also a freelance content writer and editor and will be happy to use my experience to help with your English lit assignments, essays or thesis as well as college /scholarships/grad school applications. I find that there is nothing more fulfilling on this earth than...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Montgomery County, PA
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Former teacher in Thailand. Graduated from the University of Washington in the Spring of 2016 with a B.S. in Biochemistry. Applying to medical school with a planned matriculation date in the fall of 2018. Outgoing and friendly, willing to help with any of your needs!
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Montgomery County, PA
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Hello! I'm Arielle and I graduated with highest distinction (top 3% of the graduating class) from UC Berkeley in 2017 with a degree in Microbiology. I like to tutor because I enjoy helping others; whether explaining a concept or helping to solve a problem, I love the feeling when someone that I help reaches a moment of realization. In my past, I have tutored students for the SAT and the MCAT. I served as a...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Montgomery County, PA
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I am a senior at the George Washington University currently finishing up my degree in Biology with a minor in Biological Anthropology, with plans to eventually matriculate to medical school after graduation. I have experience working as a TA for an introductory level Biology course, where I helped fellow undergraduate students to succeed through lecturing and hands-on problem solving. Additionally, I have built up a wide range of research experience in fields like Gastroenterology and...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Montgomery County, PA
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...recently graduated from Columbia University with a degree in Biomedical Engineering. Next fall, I am extremely excited to be starting medical school at Weill Cornell Medical College, hoping to specialize in pediatrics! As part of my studies, I have had to take advanced biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and psychology coursework. I have also taken the SAT and MCAT, scoring above the 95th percentile on both exams. As an engineer, I prefer to apply problem-solving approaches...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Montgomery County, PA
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I recently graduated the Johns Hopkins University where I majored in Applied Mathematics and Statistics with a focus in Computational Biology. I am originally from the San Francisco Bay Area but currently work at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as a research fellow during my gap year as I am applying to medical school now as well. Since high school, I have always had a passion in tutoring and teaching. My AP Chemistry teacher...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Montgomery County, PA
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Generally, I think most students learn best from working through problems. However, every student is different. Some students benefit more from working through as many problems as possible so they get to evaluate their progress frequently. Other students don't benefit from this approach as much, but instead benefit more from considering possible problems and feeling comfortable discussing problems and concepts. I think what's most important for a tutor to reach success with a student is...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Montgomery County, PA
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I am a graduate of the University of Virginia with a degree in Biomedical Engineering. I am currently a medical student at the George Washington School of Health Sciences and Medicine. Prior to medical school, I participated in the first FDA-approved human clinical trials in the U.S. on a novel cold plasma therapeutic device for cancer surgeries. I have also worked with Ascension Medical Educators, a clinical advising services firm for underrepresented and underserved minorities...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Montgomery County, PA
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I love teaching, and I can help with any subject: SAT prep, reading, math, science, etc. I'll be starting medical school soon, finished undergrad in Biomedical Engineering and minored in Government and Politics. Then, I did a 1 year MPH abroad on a prestigious graduate fellowship, one of 12 Americans selected nationally - had a full scholarship for both undergrad and the MPH.
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Montgomery County, PA
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I'm a first-year medical student and recent graduate from Duke University, where I studied Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions. From running a piano program at a nonprofit children's theatre to private tutoring in math, science, and standardized test prep, I enjoy helping my students become confident and self-sufficient learners!
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Montgomery County, PA
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I strive to help students of all ages better learn the material and use specific learning techniques that best fit the learning styles of every student I tutor. I am a passionate and energetic graduate student with extensive background in life sciences and have years of teaching experience. I am a great communicator that is also patient and creative. I feel these skills enable me to work with students and effectively improve their knowledge and...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Montgomery County, PA
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I graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2 years as part of the GPPA Medicine program, where I majored in Biological Sciences. I have also obtained a perfect score on the Psychology/Sociology section of the MCAT with a 97th percentile score overall. I am currently obtaining my MBA before going to medical school. I have been tutoring since high school and enjoy helping students by giving them a unique perspective on how...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Montgomery County, PA
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I am a scientist turned non-traditional pre-med. I earned my Master's Degree in Biology from the University of Notre Dame in 2022, where I studied phenotypes of malaria genetic cross progeny. While working full-time in a public health laboratory, I conquered my MCAT exam and have gained 5 medical school acceptances in the current application cycle. Having received support from fellow tutors during my own journey, I find it deeply satisfying to help other pre-med...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Montgomery County, PA
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I am a graduate of the University of Houston at Clear Lake. I received my Bachelors of Science in Biology with a concentration in Physiology/Pre-Health and a minor in Chemistry. Since high school I tutored many students ranging from primary to college level students on a variety of science and math related topics. While I tutor a broad range of science subjects, I am most passionate in Algebra, Geometry, Anatomy, Chemistry and General Biology. I...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Montgomery County, PA
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I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at the University of Maryland where I graduated in the honors program four years ago. I have been teaching MCAT prep for over six years through different companies. I have personally helped over 3000 students improve their score and get into medical school. I have also been through the application process and was accepted to the University of Maryland School of Medicine where I completed one...
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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 Montgomery County 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.
