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Abrahim

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Abrahim

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Abrahim's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

I am passionate about teaching because I understand greatly a lot of the academic struggles and problems students may face through education, especially as a first generation college student. Currently I am studying for my medical doctorate degree (M.D.) at the Medical College of Wisconsin. I gradua...

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University of California Los Angeles

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Medical College of Wisconsin

Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine

Test Scores
ACT
34
Roshni

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Roshni

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Roshni's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math

I am a current third-year student at Virginia Commonwealth University. I am in the BS/MD Guaranteed Admissions program for Medicine at VCU, and I am majoring in Biology with a minor in Business and a minor in Dance. I am originally from Phoenix, Arizona and I have a passion for teaching. I have had ...

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1550
ACT
35
Kevin

Certified Tutor

Kevin

Bachelor of Science, Human Biology/Education Studies
Kevin's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
AP Physics 1

I'm in my 2nd year of medical school at the University of Central Florida. I previously graduated Cum Laude from the University of California, San Diego with a degree in Human Biology and Education Studies. I was an Academic Mentor for underprivileged San Diego communities. I was also a Teaching Ass...

Education

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor of Science, Human Biology/Education Studies

Carsen

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Carsen

Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Carsen's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math
Calculus

I'm a 2016 graduate of Pepperdine University with my Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. Currently I'm preparing to apply to optometry school; I hope to be accepted for the 2018-19 academic year. During my time in college, I was involved as a teaching assistant for General Chemistry I and II laboratory, ...

Education

Pepperdine University

Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry

Test Scores
SAT
1420
ACT
31
Sam

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Sam

Doctor of Philosophy, Biochemistry
Sam's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Cell Biology
Neuroscience

I have earned a B.S. in Molecular Biology from Messiah College and I am working towards a Ph.D. in Biochemistry at Drexel University. When I am not lost in the world of academia, I enjoy spending time in nature, reading science-fiction books, and cooking plant-based foods.

Education

Messiah College

Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology

Drexel University

Doctor of Philosophy, Biochemistry

Test Scores
ACT
31
Dristi

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Dristi

Professional (JD, MD, DMD, etc)
Dristi's other Tutor Subjects
Applied Mathematics
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry

As an enthusiastic educator with a Bachelor's in Science from McMaster University, majoring in Biology, I am deeply passionate about teaching both mathematics and biology, particularly anatomy and physiology. Currently enrolled in the Doctor of Optometry program at the University of Waterloo, with a...

Education

University of Waterloo

Professional (JD, MD, DMD, etc)

Jai

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Jai's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Electrical Engineering
ACT Writing

I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
35
Jessica

Certified Tutor

Jessica

PHD, Medicine
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry

I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Kate

Certified Tutor

Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Jeffrey

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jeffrey

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Jeffrey's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science

Rice University

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34

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AP Calculus AB Tutor • +25 Subjects

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Calculus Tutor • +28 Subjects

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Frequently Asked Questions

Score improvement depends on your starting point and how consistently you apply feedback. Students who work with a tutor typically see meaningful gains by identifying and targeting their specific weak areas—whether that's biology concepts, chemistry problem-solving, or physics reasoning. Most students benefit from focusing on the sections where they're leaving the most points on the table, rather than trying to improve everything at once.

The key is deliberate practice combined with strategic feedback. A tutor can help you understand not just what you got wrong, but why you got it wrong and how to avoid similar mistakes on test day.

The Survey of Natural Sciences section has a strict time limit and requires you to balance speed with accuracy. Many students struggle with pacing because they either rush through questions and make careless errors, or spend too long on difficult questions and run out of time.

A tutor can help you develop a pacing strategy by analyzing your performance on practice tests—identifying which question types slow you down and where you tend to make mistakes under pressure. They'll also help you learn to recognize when a question is worth spending extra time on versus when you should make an educated guess and move forward.

Students typically struggle with three main areas: (1) balancing breadth and depth—the Survey covers a lot of ground across biology, chemistry, physics, and biochemistry, making it hard to know what to prioritize; (2) applying concepts to unfamiliar scenarios rather than just recalling facts; and (3) managing time while solving multi-step problems accurately.

Many students also underestimate how much the OAT expects you to reason through problems rather than simply know definitions. A tutor can help you move beyond memorization to truly understanding how concepts connect and apply.

Practice tests are most valuable when you treat them like the real exam—taking them in one sitting under timed conditions—and then spending significant time analyzing your mistakes. Don't just look at which questions you got wrong; dig into why you missed them. Was it a knowledge gap, a timing issue, a careless error, or misunderstanding the question?

A tutor can help you develop a practice test strategy by reviewing your performance patterns, identifying which concepts or question types give you the most trouble, and creating a focused study plan around those areas. They can also help you learn from mistakes rather than repeating them.

Look for someone who understands not just the science content, but also test-taking strategy and the specific challenges of the OAT format. The best tutors can explain complex concepts clearly, identify the gaps in your knowledge quickly, and help you develop efficient problem-solving approaches rather than just drilling facts.

They should also be able to assess your strengths and weaknesses accurately, help you manage test anxiety, and teach you how to approach unfamiliar question types with confidence. Experience specifically with the OAT Survey of Natural Sciences matters because this test has its own logic and priorities.

Most students benefit from 4-8 weeks of focused preparation, though your timeline depends on your baseline knowledge and target score. If you're strong in the sciences but need to sharpen test-taking skills and timing, you might need less time. If you're reviewing foundational concepts or haven't taken these subjects in years, plan for longer.

Rather than focusing on total hours, focus on quality study sessions with a clear plan. A tutor can help you create a realistic timeline based on practice test results and help you stay on track with consistent, targeted practice.

Test anxiety often stems from feeling unprepared or uncertain about what to expect. The best antidote is building genuine confidence through repeated practice under timed conditions, so the test format becomes familiar and less intimidating. Knowing your weak areas and having a strategy to handle them also reduces anxiety significantly.

A tutor can help you build this confidence by working through challenging questions together, teaching you problem-solving approaches that feel natural, and helping you develop a pre-test routine that gets you in the right mental state. They can also help you reframe difficult questions as learning opportunities rather than threats.

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