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Varsity Tutors can assist potential medical school students with studying for the MCAT by offering Washington MCAT prep options. There are some people who yearn to pursue a career in medicine, and they're required to take the MCAT if they want to be considered for schools like George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Services, Georgetown University School of Medicine, and Howard University College of Medicine.
The MCAT, short for the Medical College Admission Test, is a standardized exam that medical schools use to see if prospective students can handle medical college coursework. A Varsity Tutors educational consultant can set you up with personal instruction or a prep course. If you enjoy private tutoring, we can locate a Washington MCAT tutor who's skilled in their niche. If you prefer group settings, then you may like to sign up for a Washington MCAT prep course.
What can Washington MCAT prep help me review?
Four sections make up the MCAT: Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems, Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills, Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems, and Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior. This computer-based test contains 230 multiple-choice questions. You have seven and a half hours to complete the exam. It tests you on concepts that medical students and medical teachers feel that prospective students need to know. Read more about each section below.
The Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems section has 59 questions made up of 10 passage-based sets of items and 15 independent items. It focuses on the functions of the human body's tissues and organs and chemical and physical principles that living systems possess. It tests you on science-related subjects like biology, chemistry, and physics. You have 95 minutes to answer the questions.
The Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills section contains 53 items comprised of nine passage-based sets of questions. This section focuses on reading comprehension, verbal reasoning, and analytical skills. It covers English, social sciences, and the humanities. Its time limit is 90 minutes.
The Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems section consists of 59 items with 10 passage-based sets of questions and 15 independent questions. It focuses on processes that are unique to living organisms, reasoning skills, and biological and biochemical foundations concepts. You're given 95 minutes to complete this section.
The Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior section contains 59 items with 10 passage-based sets of questions and 15 independent questions. It focuses on niches like mental health issues, the link between behavior and health, and human and social issues in the medical field. It has a time limit of 95 minutes.
On the MCAT, you'll receive five scores: one for each of the above sections and one combined total score. Each section is scored from 118 to 132. Combined, these scores create a total score of 472 to 528. Nearly all schools in the United States require MCAT scores along with your application. There may be experimental questions embedded in any of the sections, but they won't count towards your final score.
What benefits does each Washington MCAT preparation service offer me?
Educational consultants at Varsity Tutors can link you up with private instruction or prep classes. You don't have to limit yourself to only one option, though. Feel more than welcome to sign up for both if you desire. Learn more about these programs by reading about them below.
Studying with a tutor helps you in many ways. For one, a private educator can appeal to your personal learning style. For example, if you absorb information better by hearing something, they can try to help you understand a concept better by reading aloud from a text. Another way a mentor can assist you is by monitoring your academic progress. During your first meeting with them, you can discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and other aspects of your individual learning style. They can then compile what you shared with them into a customized study plan that they can adjust when you demonstrate progress in your goals. An instructor can also help you build better study and organizational skills. For instance, if you want to learn how to take and keep neat, organized notes, they can show you how to arrange your notes according to a provided outline. You can even ask for career guidance. Maybe you're undecided about what medical niche you would like to specialize in. An instructor can talk with you to inspire some ideas with websites or books.
Do you meet up with classmates to study or do homework? A Washington MCAT prep class is similar to this arrangement, except everything's online, allowing you to communicate with a teacher and other pupils in a virtual classroom. It offers two-week and four-week classes with new sessions occurring on a weekly basis. In the class, you and your peers will work together to study for the MCAT. If you want to strengthen your science skills, you all can review parts of the Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems section. You can also prepare for the Critical Analysis and Reading Skills section by studying topics related to the humanities and social science. Because the MCAT has only multiple-choice questions, the teacher can use this as an opportunity to share excellent test-taking tips such as how to choose between two answers that sound correct. An instructor can also help you develop strategies for staying calm and focused if you experience test anxiety.
These programs sound really interesting. How do I sign up for a Washington MCAT prep option?
We're happy to hear that you want to know more about our services. Signing up for an MCAT prep option is very simple. Just fill out our online contact form or dial our number, and a representative will get back to you. We support you in reaching for your goals, whether you want to study with a tutor or other students. To get started with a Washington MCAT prep program or to ask any additional questions, please contact us at Varsity Tutors today.

Dane: Washington MCAT test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- Stetson University - Current Grad Student, Biochemistry
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine - Current Grad Student, MD
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Chemistry
- Calculus
- AP Calculus AB
- +57 subjects

Samantha: Washington MCAT test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- Brown University - Bachelors, 1. International and Comparative Political Science 2. Economics
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Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- SAT Writing and Language
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Kevin: Washington MCAT test prep instructor
...is to know how to approach the material properly to make the most of the time you have. This is reflective of my teaching philosophy which relies not only on strong understanding of course material, but also implementing a pragmatic approach in learning as well. Currently I tutor students in science courses as well as standardized test preparation. Outside of working I am a big sports fan and love staying active and exploring the outdoors.
Education & Certification
- West Virginia University - Bachelors, Exercise Physiology
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- GRE Quantitative
- GRE
- SAT Reading
- +21 subjects

Dale: Washington MCAT test prep instructor
...am a third year dental student at the University of Maryland. I graduated from Saint Leo University with a biomedical sciences degree and a math minor. I played college baseball for 4 years. I'm from Florida so my favorite thing to do is spend time on the water wake boarding and fishing. I've always tutored in some way throughout my college career and love doing it. My main areas of focus are the DAT, NBDE...
Education & Certification
- Saint Leo University - Current Undergrad, Biology-Biomedical and Health Sciences (Math Minor)
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- ACT Math
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT Science
- +53 subjects

Rachel: Washington MCAT test prep instructor
...and assignments during office hours, and being available to my students in general. I believe in a student goal-centered, individualized approach to tutoring, and in making sessions as relaxed and stress-free as possible. I believe in celebrating victories, no matter how small, and in learning from mistakes and weaknesses with an optimistic eye. I enjoy tutoring math the most, not only because I find the subject matter itself fun and exciting, but also because I...
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelors, Biochemistry and Math
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine - Current Grad Student, Medicine
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
- Other
- College Algebra
- +40 subjects

Monica: Washington MCAT test prep instructor
...health. I have tutored a wide range of elementary to high school students in several subjects, and so I understand every student has their own style of learning. As a tutor, I will do my best to provide a supporting environment and create lesson plans that will assist with the students understanding of the materials. More importantly, I will encourage students to voice their ideas and ask questions to ensure that they will understand every...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Public Health
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Chemistry
- High School Biology
- ACT
- +25 subjects

Ben: Washington MCAT test prep instructor
...I feel I have learned from her great ways to teach complex subjects. I also earned perfect writing scores on my SAT and GRE. I would love to tutor in writing and reading, hopefully helping students achieve their own personal scores. I have experience working with children, ranging from first grade to rising college freshman. I want to see whomever I am helping succeed and feel that with my education and experience I can accomplish...
Education & Certification
- Abilene Christian University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- 1st Grade Reading
- IB Biology HL
- 10th Grade Writing
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Kelsa: Washington MCAT test prep instructor
...the joy of learning in my students. I grew up in outside of Portland, OR. I received my my Bachelor degrees, in Biology, Biochemistry and Neuewent on to earn my PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Hawaii in 2009. I then moved out to Denver to do my postdoctoral work at National Jewish Health. Since completing that work I have taken a sabbatical from research and have been competitively racing stand...
Education & Certification
- Brandeis University - Bachelors, Biology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience
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Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- College Biology
- Pre-Algebra
- ACT Reading
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Peter: Washington MCAT test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Differential Equations
- College Level American History
- World History
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Megan: Washington MCAT test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- DePauw University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Doctor of Philosophy, Microbiology
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Organic Chemistry
- Spanish
- IB Biology
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Ruby: Washington MCAT test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- Duke University - Bachelors, Psychology; Global Health; Biology
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- SAT Writing and Language
- Spanish 3
- AP Psychology
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Larissa: Washington MCAT test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- University of London - Bachelor in Arts, English
- The University of Texas at Austin - Master of Science, Information Science
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- IB History
- American Literature
- World Religions
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Christian: Washington MCAT test prep instructor
...students that it can be conquered. I love to show students how to decode the language of mathematics that will lead to critical thinking skills that will translate to other subjects. I received my my undergraduate degree from Oklahoma State University majoring in Nutritional and Exercise Science. I then continued my education getting my Masters of Public Health with a concentration in Nutrition Education. I have always had a passion to help young adults so...
Education & Certification
- Oklahoma State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Nutrition Sciences
- Liberty University - Master in Public Health, Public Health
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Mechanical Engineering
- Organic Chemistry
- Math
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Sean: Washington MCAT test prep instructor
...Sociocultural Anthropology, both of which were earned at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor (Class of 2009). Throughout all of this, I have accumulated a great amount of research experience within the realm of molecular biology and data-driven neuroscience. Currently, I am tackling the arduous process of applying to medical school. I've tutored in various modes: as a tutor in math, reading, and writing for young inner-city children, as an SAT instructor, and as...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
- Georgetown University - Master of Science, Physiology & Biophysics
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- MCAT Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
- MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
- ACT Reading
- +32 subjects

Faiz: Washington MCAT test prep instructor
...I have a number of experiences tutoring students from elementary school to adult learners in subjects ranging from algebra and organic chemistry to microeconomics and sociology. A lifelong commitment to learning has led me to pursue tutoring jobs or positions for the past 9 years. Even while I tutor a large range of disciplines, I especially like preparing students for the MCAT (in the past seeing increases of 10+ points) and love teaching physics.
Education & Certification
- Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- AP Physics 1
- Geometry
- AP Chemistry
- +44 subjects

Rebecca: Washington MCAT test prep instructor
...a fourth year medical student at the University of Maryland. I've always loved to teach. I think one of the most exciting things about learning is to be able to pass it on to others. It is also one of the main reasons I have a passion for becoming a doctor. I went to University of Maryland, College Park for college and majored in English and Biology, my two favorite subjects. I also minored in...
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
- University of Maryland-College Park - Current Grad Student, English
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Middle School Writing
- Algebra
- Math
- +111 subjects

Koki: Washington MCAT test prep instructor
I recently moved to D.C. after graduating from Brown University with a B.S. in Chemical Biology. While in college, I had the opportunity to become a teaching assistant for both introductory and upper-level biochemistry courses, which I truly enjoyed. By using the insights I have gained through my experience as a teaching assistant, I would love to help students out by facilitating their learning process. I look forward to hearing from and meeting you!
Education & Certification
- Brown University - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Biology
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- College Algebra
- Biology
- Middle School Math
- +27 subjects

Patrick: Washington MCAT test prep instructor
...number of private clients in subjects such as physiology, Biology, and MCAT prep. I was lucky to learn how to make learning about biology, chemistry, and physics a little more engaging than just memorizing a text book. I'd love to share my passion for science and success with you! I taught undergraduate biology courses at Boston University. In addition, I was a teaching assistant for biology and organic chemistry during my undergraduate career at Elon...
Education & Certification
- Elon University - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Georgetown University - Current Grad Student, Medicine
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- IB Biology SL
- AP Biology
- Inorganic Chemistry
- +30 subjects

Tom: Washington MCAT test prep instructor
...Hopkins University in 2017, with a focus in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. I am currently in the process of applying to medical school. My academic history reflects my broad interests, and I am excited to share my passion for these subjects with my students. My best teachers were always energetic and passionate about their field, characteristics that I now emulate. I have experience as an after-school tutor, sex-ed teacher, and English/Spanish teacher.
Education & Certification
- Franklin and Marshall College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
- Johns Hopkins University - Master of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- College Chemistry
- Spanish
- Greek
- +30 subjects

Philip: Washington MCAT test prep instructor
I'm a research fellow at the National Institutes of Health. I work on vaccines for parasitic diseases. My main interests are in global health and biodefense. I went to Johns Hopkins undergrad and for a masters in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology. My tutoring hallmark is teaching effective study habits. In addition to working on material, we can establish a schedule for your upcoming work.
Education & Certification
- The Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor in Arts, Public Health
- Bloomberg School of Public Health - Master of Science, Microbiology and Immunology
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- High School World History
- Pre-Calculus
- Chemistry
- +39 subjects