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Applying to medical school is a major step requiring several actions, including taking the MCAT. If you want to apply to a great local medical school like the Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine, Varsity Tutors has an online Portland MCAT prep course to help you. Join a group of fellow medical students studying for the MCAT led by a knowledgeable instructor from the comfort of your own home thanks to our convenient online portal.
The MCAT, or Medical College Admissions Test, is required by every medical school in the United States and many in Canada. Most people who take the MCAT have been studying for years already, preparing to attend medical school. You likely have an undergraduate degree in medical studies or science, and you may have some experience working in the medical field already. However, the MCAT is a rigorous test lasting several hours, covering chemistry, biology, and psychology, among other questions. You must have a deep understanding of not just how multiple-choice standardized tests are formatted, but which parts of the exam you have less knowledge in so you can focus your study and be fully prepared on the day you take this test.
What can a Portland MCAT course do for me?
We know you've been preparing for this exam and understand that it is a complex, in-depth test that you must perform well on. If you've already taken the first steps toward in a pre med program, you know how to focus and study. But, working with other students who are also studying hard can provide incentive. You may find that, when you work in a group led by a knowledgeable MCAT instructor, you are able to learn more effectively. You have access to others with a better understanding of certain sections where your knowledge may be weak. Best of all, the Portland MCAT course is online, so you can study from the comfort of your home - even in your pajamas with a cup of coffee in hand if you want!
Varsity Tutors is proud to support these online courses, helping students everywhere gain confidence in their ability to take standardized tests like the MCAT. We vet each and every MCAT instructor with a thorough interview process, so we know they can impart information about this medical exam in a way that works for you. They must be able to lead groups through study sessions, but they must also be able to help you individually if you request time outside of your regular sessions.
Taking an online Portland MCAT course means you have regular meetings through our online portal, so you know you have time set aside to study for this important test. Working with others also helps you review information you may not understand as well, and can help you gain new information from questions others ask that you may have thought of to improve your preparation for the MCAT.
What will a Portland MCAT class teach me?
Studying for any standardized test, including the MCAT, involves learning test-taking strategies, like how to eliminate wrong answers and find the most likely answer in a multiple-choice question. Taking an online Portland MCAT class will help you become more familiar with each section of the test, too. Let's take a quick look at the sections on the MCAT so you understand what a course can cover.
There are four sections to the MCAT: Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems, Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems, Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior, and Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills. You can expect to spend 7 and a half hours in the testing room, with 6 hours and 15 minutes of that time being dedicated just to taking the test. With so long spent on this exam, studying in an online Portland MCAT class will help you review important information for the exam but will also help you develop the endurance you need to complete this test.
The first three main sections of the MCAT all focus on various aspects of the medical field, including organic and inorganic chemistry, biology, physics, and social systems. You will need to understand how cells, tissues, and organ systems all work together in living creatures, including in humans. You will need to understand how the body grows, reproduces, maintains homeostasis, and manages nutrition. You will need to understand basic psychological processes, and how mental and behavioral health influence physical health. Each of these three sections has 59 questions, divided into 10 sections with 4 to 6 passage-based questions each and 15 independent questions. You will have 95 minutes to answer the multiple-choice questions in each section.
The fourth section, Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills, features 53 questions divided into 9 passage-based sets of 5 to 7 questions each. This section tests your verbal reasoning ability, reading comprehension, and ability to analyze the information you've read. You must be able to infer information from written passages, apply and extrapolate that information to different contexts, and assess the impact of introducing new information to a passage, among other aspects of language comprehension. Although this section does not focus as heavily on medical, biological, or scientific questions, it is crucial for you to have good reading and analysis skills to deal with medical texts and scientific papers throughout medical school and into your career as a doctor.
Where can I find a Portland MCAT course?
Varsity Tutors offers online instruction through our easy-to-use website portal. You can choose either a 2-week or 4-week class, which will help you brush up on needed medical and scientific information, learn more about the structure of the MCAT itself, and help you make the most of the limited time you have to take this test. Group instruction with additional assistance from an instructor can help you focus and feel prepared. If you want additional help leading up to the MCAT, we can help you find a tutor to work with you, in person, individually on a specific subject.
Studying by yourself to take the MCAT can certainly help you prepare for this important examination, but working online in your living room or favorite coffee shop with a group of fellow students can help you stay focused on your studying goals. Reach out today to get started.

Katherine: Portland MCAT course instructor
...happening? Students have so much pressure to perform well on standardized tests. We cram with flashcards, pull all nighters, and even sacrifice our social time to prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But are we *actually* learning? My goal as a tutor is to make your studies enjoyable. I love to use visual and real world examples to help you grasp difficult concepts. At the end of our sessions, it...
Education & Certification
- University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies
- Fairfield University - Current Grad Student, School Counseling
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- Clinical Psychology
- SAT
- +65 subjects

Charles: Portland MCAT course instructor
Hello everyone! I love to learn and I love to help others learn. I'm a BS in Physics and I'm confident I can help with any math or physics.... When solving math and physics problems the best place to start is with the fundamentals. Sometimes I have to start with, "So what happens when you let go of your pencil?" Or, "When I divide by ten on this side what do I have to do to the other side?" Oftentimes, students just need someone to help them think about a problem in a methodical way.
Education & Certification
- University of Colorado Boulder - Bachelors, Physics
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- ACT Math
- American Literature
- Test Prep
- +112 subjects

Puja: Portland MCAT course instructor
...consistently played the role of a student mentor throughout high school and my undergraduate experience. My main objective when guiding students, whether their goal is to determine a fitting career path, ace an in-class exam, or prepare for a grueling standardized test, is to instill self-confidence in them. I try to not only help them develop lifelong critical-thinking skills, but also urge them to assertively believe in their personal abilities. If students dedicate themselves fully...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- College Biology
- Algebra
- Test Prep
- +33 subjects

Sebastian: Portland MCAT course instructor
...postdoctoral associate at Yale University conducing research in genetics/neuroscience. Throughout the years I have had many opportunities to interact with and train students. Specifically, as a graduate student I have had experience as a teaching assistant for general biology and advanced genetics lab courses, and have also tutored high school students in AP chemistry. Hopefully as a tutor for VT I can make STEM courses more approachable and rewarding for high school and undergraduate students.
Education & Certification
- Boston University - Bachelors, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Case Western Reserve University - PHD, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Science
- Molecular Biology
- Other
- +22 subjects

Lauren: Portland MCAT course instructor
...on microbiology/immunology. Throughout undergrad and grad school, I maintained a passion for teaching others. I have tutored high school, college, and medical students in various subjects; however, I am most passionate about biology and medicine. I have significant experience in prepping students for standardized exams (such as the MCAT, ACT, and SAT). As someone who recently took many of these tests, I understand how stressful and overwhelming the material may seem. One of my goals...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- LSAT
- DAT
- MCAT Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
- +20 subjects

Muhammad: Portland MCAT course instructor
..., we are constantly reminded on the need to stay current, to continuously strive to add more to our arsenal of information and to simultaneously be prepared to reinvent oneself in a very short period of time. It is my belief that that is what it takes to be a competent tutor. It is also my belief that I come through on the very same standards I set others and that I am prepared to...
Education & Certification
- Ziauddin University - Bachelors, Bachelors in Surgery/Medicine (MBBS)
- Yale University - Current Grad Student, Physiology
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Homework Support
- SAT Subject Tests
- AP Biology
- +30 subjects

Kumaresh: Portland MCAT course instructor
...St. Louis, completed in 2019, further honing my expertise in the Life Sciences. With over 5 years of hands-on experience in clinical research and biopharmaceutical settings, my academic and professional journeys have equipped me with a unique perspective and a wealth of knowledge that I'm passionate to share with my students. Additionally, my skill set and standardized testing success are complemented by 2+ years of direct 1-on-1 MCAT tutoring experience in both virtual and in-person...
Education & Certification
- Villanova University - Bachelor, Biology
- Washington University, Saint Louis - Master's/Graduate, Biology
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
- MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
- MCAT Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior

Marty: Portland MCAT course instructor
...rehired as a math interventionist and I've been working at that job ever since, and loving it. I'm active in my local Lutheran church and served as its financial secretary. I'm currently an elder in my church. I've taught in summer school and in after school programs too. I do love teaching... that's why I can't seem to leave it. These days I'm employed as a paraprofessional at Middletown High School. I spend a lot...
Education & Certification
- University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Mathematics Education
- Wesleyan University - Masters, Mathematics
- State of Connecticut - Certificate, Mathematics Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- LSAT
- GRE
- GMAT
- +131 subjects

Kate: Portland MCAT course instructor
...that it helps to have someone who is in the same boat. I also have experience teaching elementary students to read and write. As a student myself, I know how important having the right educator is to learning. Not everyone learns in the same way and I think every student deserves to make sure they are being taught or explained something in a way that makes sense to them. My teaching philosophy is focusing on...
Education & Certification
- Northeastern University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
- Loyola Stritch School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Adult Health and Wellness
- Elementary School Reading
- Beginner Spanish (Grades 6-8)
- +21 subjects

Jon Andre: Portland MCAT course instructor
...the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). I received my Bachelor of Arts in Asian American Studies with a pre-med track. I am currently a grad student at the Yale School of Public Health. Throughout my undergraduate career, I have instructed SAT/ACT classes for low-income students in the Los Angeles area. I truly believe that education is the gateway to success. It is my teaching philosophy to ensure that each student has individualized attention. I...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Asian American Studies
- Yale University - Master of Public Policy, Public Health
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- High School World History
- High School Writing
- Statistics
- +60 subjects

Brian: Portland MCAT course instructor
...Writing Center tutor for three years at University of Connecticut Bachelor's of Science in Molecular Cell Biology and Sociology I can provide both structured tutoring, where I assign work in between sessions, and more free-form tutoring. I can tutor topics regarding medicine (including MCAT) or medical terminology as well topics in chemistry (high school/intro college chemistry and organic chemistry), biology (high school/college), and statistics (AP statistics specificaly). I joined Varsity Tutors to give students an...
Education & Certification
- University of Connecticut - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
- University of Connecticut - Bachelor of Science, Sociology
- University of Connecticut - Master of Science, Public Health
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- DAT
- PCAT
- LSAT
- +99 subjects

Kim: Portland MCAT course instructor
...When told as a teenager that I'd make a great teacher, I decided being trapped in a room with more kids was not on my life agenda. I attended UCONN and graduated with a BS in Agriculture (CANR). I've done many jobs in my life (milking cows, counseling the unemployed, supervising summer work crews, guiding trail rides...) and, oddly enough, they all involved teaching in some way. Well, not the cows, but THEY taught ME...
Education & Certification
- UCONN - Storrs - Bachelors, Animal Science
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Organic Chemistry
- Elementary School Math
- College Physics
- +73 subjects

Gwen: Portland MCAT course instructor
...the University of Connecticut, a Bachelors of Science in Political Science and History (with honors), and I am currently working on a Masters in Business Administration, which should be completed by Summer 2018. I have taught four history courses at the college level, and I currently work as a Head Teacher at a learning center. I have over 6 years tutoring experience, and have been with Varsity Tutors since the fall of 2015! Through this...
Education & Certification
- Austin Peay State University - Bachelors, History and Political Science
- University of Connecticut - Current Grad Student, History of Science and Medicine
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- 11th Grade
- 1st Grade Writing
- +208 subjects

Alexandru: Portland MCAT course instructor
...student/athlete of a top academic university in New York and have been accepted to medical school for the class of 2025. I have worked with Kumon and Mathnasium in the past which has given me plenty of experience tutoring and teaching math and various sciences to elementary through college students. I believe in understanding fundamental concepts the most and can vary my teaching style tremendously to fit a variety of student needs and problems.
Education & Certification
- Fordham University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- PCAT
- College Biology
- AP Biology
- +28 subjects

Edward: Portland MCAT course instructor
...meant that growing up I was the eldest of all the children in my family. Being an only child myself, I had a lot of responsibility to take care and help raise my cousins who are all younger. My interest and experience in tutoring comes from helping my cousins through school. My oldest cousin after me is three younger which means she was about to learn everything that I just had. When I a senior...
Education & Certification
- Stony Brook University - Bachelors, Business Management & Information Systems
- Boston University - Masters, Computer Information Systems
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Business
- Essay Editing
- Elementary School Reading
- +42 subjects

Raine: Portland MCAT course instructor
...Neuroscience and Behavior with a minor in East Asian Languages and Cultures. I plan on pursuing a career as a physician in the obstetrics/gynecology, fetal medicine, or reproductive medicine fields. I am happy to provide tutor/provide advice on the medical school application process or on the MCAT, or any pre-medical courses. My undergraduate education has provided me with a strong foundation in the life sciences (biology, developmental biology, biochemistry, general chemistry, and organic chemistry). In...
Education & Certification
- University of the District of Columbia - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- UK Key Stage 3 English
- Admissions
- Biochemistry
- +51 subjects

Kelly: Portland MCAT course instructor
...Neuroscience and Behavior major at the University of Notre Dame. As a premed student, I have completed all of the basic science requirements, and I took the MCAT this past summer. Throughout my undergraduate years, I have tutored elementary school students in South Bend, IN and in Dublin, Ireland. I believe that every person has the ability to succeed in any course, and I think the key to success is understanding how you best learn...
Education & Certification
- University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Test Prep
- ACT Writing
- Social Sciences
- +42 subjects

Yasheen: Portland MCAT course instructor
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 students and also tutor for standardized tests such as the MCAT and the SAT.
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Math
- Physics
- +79 subjects

Bianca: Portland MCAT course instructor
...that love of learning with my students with every tutoring experience. I have both a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Auburn University and a master's chemical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. My education at both of these institutions provided me with a strong foundation in mathematics and chemistry. I have completed extensive coursework in both those areas. While working on my master's degree, I worked as a teaching assistant, teaching courses...
Education & Certification
- Auburn University - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
- The University of Texas at Austin - Masters, Chemical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- OAT
- DAT
- +124 subjects

Joshua: Portland MCAT course instructor
...on mathematical logics, and I especially love logic, discrete maths, probability theory, and game theory. I have tutored, course assisted, and led my own courses at Stanford University, Wesleyan University, and more. I work best with students grades 6 and onward in subject areas and on standardized tests. I also enjoy working with college students and students preparing for graduate applications. I believe that the development of critical analysis skills is the most important thing...
Education & Certification
- Stanford - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- GRE
- AP German Language and Culture
- Study Skills
- +115 subjects