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Rhea

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rhea

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Rhea's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36
Zachary

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Zachary

Bachelors, Biochemistry and Biophysics
Zachary's other Tutor Subjects
Trigonometry
Statistics
Calculus
Algebra

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 levels and abilities (elementary school through college), and I have a good understanding of strategies...

Education

Yale University

Bachelors, Biochemistry and Biophysics

Test Scores
SAT
1530
ACT
33
Tony

Certified Tutor

Tony

Bachelor of Science in Biology
Tony's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Biology
High School Biology

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 a degree in Biology while at Yale. During the 2008-2009 academic year, I tutored science, math, Engl...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Test Scores
SAT
1540
David

Certified Tutor

6+ years

David

Current Grad Student, Bioethics and Medical Ethics
David's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
AP Chemistry
Biochemistry

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 best possible score on tests like the ACT and MCAT.

Education

Yale University

Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience

Harvard University

Current Grad Student, Bioethics and Medical Ethics

Test Scores
ACT
33
Benjamin

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Benjamin

Bachelor's degree in neuroscience and Russian
Benjamin's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Algebra

I'm from a small town in southeast Michigan, where I went to high school before moving to Nashville for university. I just graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor's degree in neuroscience and Russian. During my time in high school and college, I tutored in a volunteer capacity on a wide...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Bachelor's degree in neuroscience and Russian

Test Scores
ACT
34
Laura

Certified Tutor

Laura

Bachelors, Economics
Laura's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Statistics
Middle School Math

I am a good "fit" for that student, so that we are able to work together to reach the student's goal.

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors, Economics

Test Scores
SAT
1510
Amanda

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Amanda

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Amanda's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Geometry

I'm currently a fourth year medical student at a private medical school in Texas. I've been involved with tutoring since middle school continuing all the way through medical school. There are so many different ways to teach based on how students learn best and I am passionate about meeting the indiv...

Education

The University of Alabama

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Baylor College of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine, Public Health

Test Scores
ACT
34
Matthew

Certified Tutor

15+ years

Matthew

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Matthew's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math
Geometry

I'm particularly fond of math and science, I can provide assistance in almost any subject (from Latin to world geography to art history), and can also help in preparing students for standardized tests such as the SAT, GRE, and MCAT.

Education

Stanford University

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Sanjay

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Sanjay

Bachelor in Arts
Sanjay's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Microbiology
Biology

I am passionate about students learning the wonderful Spanish language! I teach all levels of Spanish, including Conversational Spanish and SAT Subject Tests. While I am not Hispanic, I took Spanish classes every year from the second grade through high school. I then went to Rice University for coll...

Education

Rice University

Bachelor in Arts

Connie

Certified Tutor

Connie

Bachelor's degree in Biology
Connie's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Mathematics
SAT Writing and Language

I am currently a medical resident at Brockton Hospital and will be continuing my training in Dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital next summer. I received my medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed my undergraduate training at Northwestern University with a Bachelor's de...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1560
ACT
34

Frequently Asked Questions

The Psychological, Social, and Behavioral Sciences section (PSBB) covers psychology, sociology, and biology as they relate to human behavior and social systems. Key topics include learning and memory, motivation and emotion, personality theories, social influence, cultural differences, biological bases of behavior, and research methods. This section tests your ability to apply psychological and sociological concepts to real-world scenarios, which requires both content knowledge and critical thinking skills.

The PSBB section presents unique challenges compared to Chemistry or Biology—it's less formulaic and requires interpreting human behavior through multiple lenses (biological, psychological, and social). Many students find the reading passages dense and the answer choices subtly different, making pacing and careful analysis critical. With focused preparation and practice, students typically see significant score improvements in this section.

Students often struggle with distinguishing between similar psychological theories, applying sociological concepts to unfamiliar scenarios, and managing the heavy reading load within the time limit. Another frequent challenge is recognizing how biological concepts (like neurotransmitters) connect to behavioral outcomes. Working with a tutor helps you identify your specific weak areas and develop targeted strategies to address them.

Most students benefit from 4-8 weeks of focused PSBB preparation, depending on their baseline knowledge and target score. This timeline allows you to build content mastery, practice passage interpretation, and refine test-taking strategies. A personalized study schedule created with a tutor can help you allocate time efficiently and focus on your weakest topics first.

Practice tests are essential for PSBB success—they help you identify knowledge gaps, build stamina for the full-length exam, and refine your pacing strategy. Taking full-length practice exams under timed conditions reveals whether you're struggling with content, reading speed, or question interpretation. Reviewing your practice test performance with a tutor helps you understand why you missed questions and adjust your approach accordingly.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in MCAT preparation and understand the specific demands of the PSBB section. A tutor can clarify complex psychological and sociological concepts, teach you how to extract key information from dense passages quickly, help you recognize common question patterns, and build confidence through targeted practice. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows your tutor to focus on your unique challenges and learning style.

Yes, Varsity Tutors connects Charleston students with expert MCAT tutors who specialize in the Psychological, Social, and Behavioral Sciences section. Whether you're attending a local university or preparing independently, you can access personalized instruction tailored to your schedule and learning needs. Tutors work with you to build mastery of the content and develop the test-taking strategies you need to succeed.

Score improvement depends on your starting point, effort level, and consistency with tutoring. Students who work regularly with a tutor and complete practice materials typically see meaningful gains—often 3-5 points or more on the MCAT. The key is identifying your specific weak areas early and addressing them systematically through targeted content review and strategic practice.

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