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Olivia

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2+ years

Olivia

Bachelor's
Olivia's other Tutor Subjects
Medical Assistant Certification Exam
Test Prep
Professional Certifications
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Education

University

Bachelor's

Rheannon

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Rheannon

AS
Rheannon's other Tutor Subjects
Medical Assistant Certification Exam
Certified Medical Assistant Exam
Test Prep
Professional Certifications

Everyone can learn something from each other if we are open enough to accept and embrace our flaws. Never be too afraid to ask for help, it takes a strong minded person to ask for help as no one can do everything on their own.

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Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

AS

Kate

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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
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'...

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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
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
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
Erika

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Erika

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Erika's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...

Education

Harvard University

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

Test Scores
ACT
32
Quinn

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Quinn

Bachelor in Arts
Quinn's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
ACT English

I am willing to address any issue with an open mind and I try to develop strategies that play to a student's strengths. I would like to think I am very approachable and personable, and I have had very positive experiences with many students in the past using this philosophy. Outside of academics, I ...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
ACT
35
Sami

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Sami

Bachelor of Science (Economics and Computer Science)
Sami's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Statistics
Geometry
Calculus

I am a Duke University graduate in Economics and Computer Science. I am currently pursuing an MBA degree at the Yale School of Management. I have worked in the financial field, both at a management consulting firm and a fortune 500 company. My hobbies include playing and coaching soccer.

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science (Economics and Computer Science)

Yale School of Management

Current Undergrad Student, Business Administration and Management

Test Scores
ACT
35

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Frequently Asked Questions

The passing score for the Medical Assistant Certification Exam (MACE) is typically 71% or higher, though this can vary slightly depending on the certifying organization and exam version. However, aiming for a score significantly above the minimum—ideally 80% or higher—gives you a stronger credential and demonstrates mastery of the material to employers.

A personalized tutoring approach can help you identify your weakest knowledge areas and develop targeted study strategies to exceed the passing threshold with confidence.

Most students benefit from 4-8 weeks of focused preparation, depending on their background knowledge and current weak areas. If you're already working in a medical assistant role, you may need less time since you're applying concepts daily. However, if you're transitioning into healthcare or haven't reviewed clinical material recently, a longer preparation timeline allows for deeper mastery.

Working with a tutor helps you create a realistic study schedule, prioritize high-impact topics, and avoid spending excessive time on areas you've already mastered.

Students commonly struggle with clinical procedures and pharmacology sections, which require both conceptual understanding and practical application. The anatomy and physiology questions also challenge test-takers because they demand integrating knowledge across multiple body systems rather than memorizing isolated facts.

Administrative tasks and communication concepts are typically more straightforward, but many students underestimate the importance of understanding HIPAA, medical terminology, and insurance coding—areas that frequently appear on the exam. A tutor can help you move beyond memorization to truly understand these interconnected concepts and recognize how they apply in real healthcare scenarios.

Test anxiety is common among healthcare certification candidates, and it often stems from uncertainty about what to expect. Regular practice tests under timed conditions reduce anxiety significantly because you become familiar with the question format, pacing requirements, and your own performance patterns. Reviewing practice test results helps you see concrete progress, which builds genuine confidence.

Working with a tutor provides a confidence boost through personalized feedback on your reasoning process, strategies for eliminating wrong answers efficiently, and targeted practice on the specific topics causing you stress. Many students find that having an expert validate their understanding transforms test anxiety into productive focus.

The official certification exam content outline from your certifying organization (AAMA, NHA, or NCCT, depending on which certification you're pursuing) is essential—use it to ensure your preparation covers all tested domains. Quality practice exams from reputable test prep providers give you realistic score predictions and reveal patterns in your performance that pinpoint weak areas.

However, not all study materials are created equal, and it's easy to waste time on resources that don't align with the actual exam. A tutor can recommend high-quality materials matched to your learning style and help you use practice tests strategically—analyzing wrong answers to build understanding rather than simply racking up practice problems.

Look for tutors with current healthcare experience or recent certification credentials who understand not just the test content, but the real-world context behind the concepts. The best tutors know which questions typically trip up test-takers and can explain the 'why' behind both correct and incorrect answers—helping you develop clinical reasoning rather than relying on test-taking tricks alone.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who tailor their approach to your learning style, identify your specific knowledge gaps through diagnostic assessments, and create structured study plans that keep you on track without overwhelming you with unnecessary material.

Yes, absolutely. Students who failed once often benefit enormously from tutoring because a tutor can analyze exactly which content areas and question types caused you to miss the passing score. Rather than studying everything equally, you focus your effort on true gaps in understanding, which is much more efficient than generic test prep.

Many students who retake with personalized instruction discover they actually understood the material better than their first score indicated—they simply struggled with timing, question interpretation, or test-taking strategy. A tutor helps you address these specific barriers so your score accurately reflects your actual knowledge and clinical competency.

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