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If you feel as though you could benefit from taking a Boston MCAT prep course, Varsity Tutors can find you one of the best in the industry. The MCAT, or Medical College Admission Test, is a high-stakes assessment that tests the skills the medical community finds most predictive of success in med school. It is mandated by virtually every medical school in the United States, so you'll have to take it whether you are planning to apply to Harvard Medical School, Boston University School of Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, or an institution located outside of the state.
Naturally, you should take your exam prep seriously if you hope to attend a school like these. One way to do that is to enroll in a Boston MCAT class and pursue your academic goals in a structured learning environment. Of course, not all classes are created equally. Keep reading to learn more about why a class provided by Varsity Tutors is the right fit for you.
What subjects are generally discussed in a Boston MCAT course?
The MCAT is a computerized test with four multiple-choice sections. Test-takers receive a score in the 118-132 range of each section of the test. These scores are then added together to produce a final score between 472-528 that is reported as your grade on the overall MCAT. Every school has its own standards, so it is best to research what the schools you plan to apply to generally look for to come up with a target score.
The MCAT is a very long exam, lasting six hours and 15 minutes even if you eliminate all breaks. You can plan to be at the testing center for a total of seven hours and a half. Here is a closer look at each section of the exam:
Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
This section of the MCAT covers macro-level topics such as tissues, organs, and how they come together as organ systems. You will need a solid understanding of biochemistry, organic chem, inorganic chemistry, and physics in order to answer the questions here. The questions themselves number 59, with 44 items based on 10 reading passages and the remaining 15 standing alone. You have a total of 95 minutes to answer all of the questions on the section.
Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
This section of the assessment evaluates a test-taker's analytical thinking, reading comprehension, and verbal reasoning skills. Every question is based on a reading passage drawn from either the social sciences or humanities, but you won't need any prior knowledge of those subject areas in order to answer correctly. Instead, test-takers are asked to use context to define words and phrases, make inferences based on what they have read, and evaluate how new information would change a passage's meaning. You have a total of an hour and a half to answer 53 questions here.
Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
This section of the examination assesses your command of the microbiology behind medicine. You need to visualize how cells collaborate toward macro goals such as reproduction and growth, how cells respond to external stimuli, and the science behind how cells generate and use energy. This section follows the same general structure as the first one, with 59 questions split between passage-based and standalone formats over a testing session lasting 95 minutes.
Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
The final section on the test concerns itself with topics such as mental health, psychology, sociology, the impact of behavior on health, and the "human" side of medicine. For example, test-takers are expected to have a comprehensive understanding of how social stratification can limit a patient's access to resources and affect their overall well-being. This section follows the same format as sections one and three, consisting of 59 questions over 95 minutes.
What are some of the advantages of taking a Boston MCAT course provided by Varsity Tutors?
Every Boston MCAT class takes place on our exclusive live virtual platform, an online classroom that creates the illusion that you and your classmates are all in the same room even if you're actually miles apart. That's right, you don't have to worry about driving through traffic every week just to attend your class. Our platform supports real-time interactions, making it just as easy to communicate with your instructor and peers as if you really were together. Therefore, you can ask for help simply by raising your hand.
Some students may be leery of sharing their instructor with other students, but doing so is actually a good thing. You can all help each other out, creating a learning environment where everybody works together to further your collective understanding of academic topics. For instance, let's say that you heard a great mnemonic device for all of the organs involved in a particular organ system. If you share it with your peers, one of them may later return the favor by sharing a great test-taking tip they know. You may even try explaining concepts to one another to reinforce your understanding of the material. If you ever feel like you need to study on your own, you can book private study time with your instructor outside of your normal class sessions to go over anything you're having a hard time with.
We also try to make attending a Boston MCAT class as convenient as possible. Studying with other people allows all of you to split the cost, making expert test prep more accessible than you may realize. We also provide two and four-week options to make it easier to find a class that fits into your busy schedule. Most importantly, new classes start up every week, ensuring that there is always a fresh class to join when you're ready to do so.
How do I enroll in a Boston MCAT course today?
Reach out to Varsity Tutors today to speak with a knowledgeable educational consultant who can walk you through the signup process. You'll be enrolled in the Boston MCAT course of your choice before you know it!
Mosab: Boston MCAT course instructor
...pursue a career in medicine. While completing my post-bacc at Harvard, I worked as a research assistant in the lab of the Chief of Nephrology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and volunteered extensively. One of my favorite volunteer experiences was tutoring high school students from Dorchester and Roxbury. I taught my students English, Physics, Chemistry, Algebra, Trigonometry, Biology, and helped them with standardized test preparation. My personal tutoring style is to use a combination...
Education & Certification
- Tufts University - Bachelors, International Relations and Arabic
- Harvard University - Current Grad Student, Health Sciences
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Languages
- Algebra 3/4
- IB Biology HL
- +54 subjects
Nicholas: Boston MCAT course instructor
...math, as well as in the MCAT subjects. I focus my tutoring around finding each students desired method of learning/problem solving and trying to apply that to the problems at hand. I have been tutoring or TAing since high school and hope to continue reducing stress and finding the best ways to learn for students of all ages. ABOUT ME: I graduated from Brown University with a Sc.B in Biomedical Engineering in May 2022 and...
Education & Certification
- Brown University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- High School Physics
- Multivariable Calculus
- Biochemistry
- +36 subjects
Darian: Boston MCAT course instructor
...seems like it's taking forever to learn/do that problem set/get your work done. It feels super frustrating. Other times, a concept just doesn't make sense. Other people might say that it does, and that makes you feel a little bad. I have been in that situation so many times and I know exactly how that feels. But I have always decided to keep going, no matter how hard the obstacles. I have worked hard in...
Education & Certification
- Boston University - Current Undergrad, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Graduate Test Prep
- +15 subjects
Paul: Boston MCAT course instructor
...biology and public health, and received honors in the biological sciences. I am now a clinical research assistant. Throughout my education, a number of teachers have helped me to work toward my dream of attending medical school and becoming a pediatrician. I love tutoring because it is an opportunity to teach and inspire students, helping them to pursue their dreams as well. I have experience working with students of various ages in a wide range...
Education & Certification
- Brown University - Bachelors, Double major in biology and public health (pre-med)
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
- SAT Subject Test in Physics
- Psychology
- +64 subjects
Devon: Boston MCAT course instructor
...and I do not go into a tutoring session with any preconceived notions about a current level of understanding. I am there to figure out where the difficulty in learning stems from and to find creative ways to help the student learn to problem solve in the context of his or her specific subject so that he or she may bridge that gap for themselves in the future. In the past, I have been very...
Education & Certification
- Old Dominion University - Bachelor of Science, Public Health, Epidemiology
- Harvard Medical School - Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- College Biology
- Physiology
- AP Physics 1
- +15 subjects
Zoe: Boston MCAT course instructor
My name is Zoe Fullerton and I am current student at Harvard Medical School. I attended Vassar College as an undergraduate where I studied Science, Technology and Society. I am a patient teacher and eager to work with students of all ages. ... I try to cater each lesson to address that student's learning style. I like to cater to a person's strengths in an attempt to meet them halfway in the learning experience.... Get to know my student and the way they learn so that we can better customize the approach that will work best moving forward.
Education & Certification
- Vassar College - Bachelors, Science, Technology, and Society
- Harvard Medical School - Current Grad Student, MD
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Middle School Math
- Literature
- Chemistry
- +104 subjects
Davis: Boston MCAT course instructor
...Minor in Chemistry. I excelled in my program with a Biology GPA of 3.77. I am extremely passionate about the material, and enjoy tutoring as a way of keeping Biology in my life. While in school I tutored for a student-run nonprofit called Chance tutoring, In this role I tutored middle and High school students in subjects ranging from statistics to SAT prep. I also taught two Chemistry 101 lab sections. In addition to my...
Education & Certification
- Duke University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- AP Chemistry
- Test Prep
- High School Biology
- +16 subjects
Sarah: Boston MCAT course instructor
...Bachelor of Arts degree in Global Public Health. After college, I went on to get my Masters of Science in Biomedical Science at Tufts University School of Medicine. I am currently applying to medical school and hope to matriculate next fall. In the past, I have tutored middle school geometry and worked as a peer tutor in a college level introductory biology lab. I have an extensive background in biology and am passionate about healthcare....
Education & Certification
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelors, Global Public Health
- Tufts University School Of Medicine - Current Grad Student, Masters of Biomedical Science
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- GRE
- Nutrition
- ACT
- +42 subjects
Megan: Boston MCAT course instructor
...high school and went on to major in Biology at Carleton College where I got my B.A. In college, I first began tutoring local high school students in AP biology and found joy sharing my love and knowledge of biological systems. From high school throughout college I have studied French, and lived in Paris with a host family for a summer and would love to help beginning or intermediate French students with grammar or conversation....
Education & Certification
- Carleton College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- French 1
- MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
- Languages
- +25 subjects
Katharine: Boston MCAT course instructor
...and East European and Eurasian Studies, earning departmental honors for my biochemical research and the Russian department prize. Since graduation I have continued research in the biomedical sector. In high school, at Boston University Academy, I served as a peer tutor in the sciences, and I was a peer mentor in college. I have additional teaching experience in sailing, which I also competed in at the varsity level in college. In addition to my passion...
Education & Certification
- Bowdoin College - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemisty
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Inorganic Chemistry
- College Physics
- ISEE
- +32 subjects
Emily: Boston MCAT course instructor
...USMLE Step 1 exam. I am a fluent French and proficient Spanish speaker, and, throughout my experiences tutoring, have worked extensively with students who are non-native English language speakers as well as native English speakers. These experiences, as well as my MD/PhD training, have given me a strong foundation in tutoring individuals of diverse background in the sciences, particularly biology, history, and English language, composition, and literature. As a teacher, I focus on honing in...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Evolutionary Biology
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Doctor of Philosophy, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- SAT
- Other
- Biology
- +67 subjects
Kate: Boston MCAT course instructor
...I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester in Biology and my Masters degree in Medical Sciences also from Boston University. I have tutored graduate and medical students at Boston University for two years in both Biochemistry and Physiology. As apart of my personal studies I have had to have extensive knowledge of subjects within the sciences such as Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. As apart of my training I also was required...
Education & Certification
- University of Rochester - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
- Boston University - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- LSAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- Violin
- +37 subjects
Patrick: Boston MCAT course instructor
...chemistry, and mathematics. My earliest mentoring experiences were during my time in Boy Scouts as I had the opportunity to teach younger scouts important skills as I earned the Eagle Scout Rank. After high school, I attended Saint Vincent College where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Certification in Biotechnology. In college, I was an Opportunity Program tutor for a high school student preparing for the AP Chemistry Exam. Regarding college...
Education & Certification
- Saint Vincent College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Doctor of Philosophy, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- Writing
- Elementary School Science
- +113 subjects
Ashley: Boston MCAT course instructor
...me to overcome academic challenges both in the classroom and on standardized tests such as the ACT and MCAT. Through these experiences, I saw that learning is a highly individualized process; learning styles differ across people and can change according to a person's goals. I want to share my skills and love of learning with students who are motivated to improve their scores and understanding of material. I will listen carefully to each student's goals...
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Japanese
- Math
- Genetics
- +25 subjects
Aimee: Boston MCAT course instructor
Hello there! I am a current (though almost graduated) student in Chemical Engineering at Georgia Tech. I absolutely love teaching and tutoring, and I have 3 years experience tutoring and just over a year's experience in being a teacher's assistant. I am passionate about math and science, and I love helping people understand new material. Learning is something I have always loved, and I want to share that passion with others.
Education & Certification
- Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Current Grad Student, Biological/Biosystems Engineering
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- GRE
- Pre-Algebra
- SAT Subject Test in Chemistry
- +46 subjects
Varuna: Boston MCAT course instructor
...to Boston for college. I studied Biomedical Engineering at both Boston University during undergrad and Tufts University for my masters. After much thought, I deviated from a medical school track to pursue a career in the medical device industry. My love for math and science started around middle school, and I was strongly influenced by my teachers. Through tutoring, I hope to be a similar influence. I really enjoy working with students of all ages...
Education & Certification
- Boston University - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering
- Tufts University - Masters, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- GRE
- 7th Grade Math
- 1st Grade Writing
- +160 subjects
Marc: Boston MCAT course instructor
I'm a second year MD/PhD student currently enjoying medical school. I'm a laid back guy who loves to teach and help people understand topics. I also enjoy teaching people new ways to learn, allowing them to spend less time studying and more time enjoying other activities, like playing soccer or exploring around their city.
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
- Boston University School of Medicine - PHD, Medicine
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- PCAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- SAT Subject Test in Chemistry
- +39 subjects
Raymond: Boston MCAT course instructor
...variety of contexts while here, and back in high school. My area of focus is Chemistry and Chemical Biology, and I am comfortable teaching in most of the "hard" sciences. Plus, with a minor in Government (and my inherent nerdiness, tendency to go on Wikipedia binges, etc.) I am confident in my ability to offer instruction in related areas of the humanities, having done well in these courses as a student. However, I specialize in...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Current Undergrad, Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- GRE
- Anatomy & Physiology
- ACT
- +20 subjects
Hussein: Boston MCAT course instructor
...just one year. I have worked in part-time biology research lab for three years, as well as full-time in a hospital in Boston for over a year now, in both clinical and research settings. My tutoring experience started a few years ago when I taught a nutrition class to children in their early teens, teaching them the basics of nutrition, such as picking healthy ingredients and avoiding processed foods. Since then, I have been a...
Education & Certification
- Northeastern University - Bachelors, Health Science and Biology
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- AP Biology
- Algebra
- MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
- +45 subjects
Brian: Boston MCAT course instructor
...and proceeded to Tufts University School of Medicine for my M.S. in Biomedical Sciences. During my time in college and my master's program I worked part-time as a substitute teacher focusing on STEM, math, and small-group settings. I also worked as a long-term substitute covering high school algebra and pre-algebra. I also was a small group tutor for biochemistry at TUSM during my master's program. I continued on to University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School...
Education & Certification
- Georgetown University - Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Studies
- Tufts University - Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences
- University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester - Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Nutrition
- AP Chemistry
- NBME - National Board of Medical Examiners
- +40 subjects