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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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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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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

Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience

Harvard University

Current Grad Student, Bioethics and Medical Ethics

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Timothy

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

Current Grad Student, M.D.

University of California Los Angeles

Bachelors, Political Science and Government

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

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

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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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

Rebecca

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
1+ years of tutoring

I am experienced in a broad range of subjects. I am enthusiastic about helping students to learn course material ranging from Biology and Chemistry to English and Writing.

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University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

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Score improvement depends on your starting point and study commitment, but most students see meaningful gains with personalized instruction focused on their weak areas. Many students improve by 5-10 points or more when they work with a tutor to identify gaps in content knowledge, refine test-taking strategies, and practice under timed conditions. The key is targeting your specific challenges—whether that's passage comprehension, physics concepts, or pacing—rather than generic test prep.

The Chemical and Physical Foundations section and the Biological and Biochemical Foundations section challenge many students due to the breadth of content and application-heavy questions. However, the most difficult section varies by student—some struggle with the MCAT Reading Comprehension and Psychological Concepts section's dense passages, while others find the timing demands of the Physical Sciences sections overwhelming. A tutor can diagnose which sections need the most attention and create a targeted study plan to build both content mastery and test-taking confidence in those areas.

Most students benefit from 3-4 months of consistent preparation, though this varies based on your science background and target score. A typical study schedule includes 8-12 weeks of content review combined with practice tests and strategy refinement. Working with a tutor helps you use this time efficiently by focusing on high-impact topics and avoiding common pitfalls, rather than spending weeks on concepts you've already mastered.

Practice tests are essential—they're the best way to identify weak areas, get comfortable with the exam format, and build stamina for the full 7.5-hour test day. Most experts recommend taking 8-10 full-length practice tests throughout your preparation. A tutor can help you interpret your practice test results to pinpoint specific question types or content areas where you're losing points, then develop strategies to address those gaps before test day.

Timing is one of the biggest challenges students face—you have roughly 1.5-2 minutes per question depending on the section. Many students either rush through passages and make careless errors or spend too long on difficult questions and run out of time. A tutor can teach you strategic approaches like identifying which questions to tackle first, when to skip and return to a question, and how to practice pacing during timed drills so it becomes automatic on test day.

Test anxiety often stems from feeling unprepared or uncertain about your approach to questions. Tutoring builds confidence by ensuring you have solid content knowledge, understand the question formats, and have practiced extensively under realistic timed conditions. Many students also benefit from learning stress-management techniques and developing a pre-test routine with their tutor, so they feel ready and in control when they sit for the actual exam.

Look for tutors with strong science backgrounds, proven MCAT success (ideally a high score themselves), and experience teaching the specific sections where you need help. Ideally, your tutor should be familiar with the current MCAT format, understand common student misconceptions, and be able to explain complex concepts clearly. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who have demonstrated mastery of MCAT content and proven track records helping students improve their scores.

Your first session is typically a diagnostic and planning meeting. Your tutor will review your background, discuss your target score and timeline, assess your current strengths and weaknesses (often through a practice test or diagnostic questions), and create a personalized study plan. This foundation helps ensure that every future session is focused on your specific needs rather than generic test prep, making your preparation more efficient and effective.

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