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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
Samantha

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Samantha

Current Grad Student, MD
Samantha's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Geometry

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 stu...

Education

Duke University

Bachelors in Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions

Harvard Medical School

Current Grad Student, MD

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600
ACT
36
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
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
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
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
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
James

Certified Tutor

James

Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
James's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Algebra 3/4
Geometry
Calculus

I am currently a senior at Harvard College where I study chemistry, and I'll be attending Columbia Medical School next year. I have years of experience tutoring college students in math (mostly calculus) and chemistry including both general and organic chemistry. In addition, I am very familiar with...

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry

Test Scores
SAT
1570
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

This section tests your understanding of cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry, and physiology. You'll encounter questions on enzyme kinetics, metabolic pathways, cell structure and function, genetics, evolution, and organ system physiology. The section is 95 minutes long with approximately 44 questions, so pacing and strategic question selection are critical to maximizing your score.

Many students struggle with the sheer volume of content—biochemistry pathways, cellular mechanisms, and physiological systems require deep conceptual understanding, not just memorization. Others find the passage-heavy format challenging; you'll need to extract relevant information quickly while managing time pressure. Weak areas often include enzyme mechanisms, metabolic integration, and connecting biochemistry to larger physiological contexts.

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Score improvement depends on your starting point, study consistency, and how you apply feedback from your tutor. Students who work with tutors typically see meaningful gains by addressing conceptual gaps and refining test-taking strategies, but realistic improvement takes time and effort. A tutor can help you identify which topics will give you the biggest score boost and create an efficient study plan—many students improve by 3-5 points on this section with focused preparation.

Most MCAT prep involves 3-4 months of consistent study, with the Biological Sciences section requiring both content review and practice under timed conditions. A typical approach is to spend the first phase learning concepts deeply, then transition to full-length practice tests and section-specific drills. Tutors can help you create a personalized timeline based on your baseline score, target score, and test date—they'll also adjust your schedule as you identify which topics need more attention.

Practice tests are essential—they help you understand question formats, build timing skills, and identify content gaps under realistic test conditions. You should plan to take multiple full-length practice tests and section-specific drills throughout your prep. A tutor can help you analyze your practice test performance, pinpoint patterns in your mistakes, and develop strategies for the question types that trip you up most.

Your first session will typically focus on assessment and planning. A tutor will discuss your current baseline (whether you've taken a practice test), your target score, and your timeline. They may review some content with you to understand your learning style and identify immediate weak areas. This session sets the foundation for a personalized study plan that addresses your specific needs in biochemistry, cell biology, physiology, or test strategy.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors in Columbia who specialize in MCAT preparation. You can specify your needs—whether you want to focus on biochemistry, physiology, or overall section strategy—and get matched with a tutor who fits your schedule and learning style. The process is straightforward: tell us your goals, and we'll handle the matching so you can start your personalized preparation right away.

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