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Students who are considering applying to medical school are well aware that they'll have to take the MCAT. If you're one of those people and you're looking for academic support as you prepare, reach out to Varsity Tutors. We can find resources for you to help as you begin your Boston MCAT preparation. The Medical College Admission Test covers multiple topics and concepts that those in the medical profession and schools believe are important to one's success as a doctor.
Schools across the Boston area and the rest of the country, including Harvard Medical School, Boston University School of Medicine, and Tufts University School of Medicine, along with medical schools in Canada, require that applicants submit their scores from the MCAT. It's important to submit your scores within three years of taking your exam, because many schools will not take results that are older.
This test is comprised of 230 multiple choice questions delivered on a computer. Questions cover topics in four different sections: 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. Seated time for the test is approximately 7.5 hours, while the test is expected to take 6 hours and 15 minutes. After you take the exam, you'll receive five different scores: scores for each individual section, which range from 118-132, and an overall combined total score, which ranges from 472-528.
What can I expect from Boston MCAT prep?
An MCAT course covers the exam in depth, including strategies like time management. It's very important to watch the time as you work through each section. Let's jump into the discussion of each section, starting with Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems.
The Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems section includes 59 questions. These questions are divided into 10 sets of questions that derive from individual passages. There are 4-6 questions to answer for each set of questions. You'll also have 15 other questions to answer. This section evaluates your knowledge of the tissues, organs and organ systems in the human body, and the chemical and physical principles that affect how the human body functions. These questions test you on the subjects of introductory physics, basic biochemistry, laws of physics, and the periodic table.
In the Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems section, there are 59 questions with the same breakdown of question types as in the Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems section. You'll have 95 minutes to complete them. This section examines your knowledge of how cells and organ systems act independently or work together; how organisms and cells maintain a constant internal environment, how organisms and cells obtain materials and energy to function, and several other topics. Questions focus on general and organic chemistry, introductory biology, and basic biochemistry. You'll have 95 minutes to complete this section.
The Psychological, Social and Biological Foundations of Behavior section is made up of 59 questions, divided into 10 passages with up to six questions to answer and 15 individual independent questions. The aim of this section is to judge what you know about biology, psychology, and sociology. It focuses on the skills you'll need to serve diverse populations, how behavior affects health and mental health issues, and human and social issues in medicine. You'll have 95 minutes to complete this section.
The Critical Analysis and Reasoning skills section has 53 questions. There are nine passages, and up to seven questions you'll have to answer for each passage. This section explores your knowledge of components of a text, integration of components for stronger understanding and generating meaning from how a passage is constructed. Questions in this section focus on your verbal reasoning skills, analytical skills, and reading comprehension. You'll be given 90 minutes to complete this section.
How can Boston MCAT preparation help me?
No matter where you are in your medical school application process, you can choose from two different ways to start Boston MCAT prep. You can opt for private instruction with a Boston MCAT tutor or enrolling in a Boston MCAT prep class with other students who are also preparing to take the test. Both methods have benefits, and some students combine the two methods before they sit to take their exam. At Varsity Tutors, we can help you find the resources you need to prepare for your exam.
In sessions with a Boston MCAT tutor, you'll have the attention of a tutor who focuses on you, learning about you from the very first session. That's when you start to get to know each other. Your academic coach will learn about your academic strengths and weaknesses, how you learn, and what your ultimate goals are. Then, they'll create a plan of study that hits every category of the exam, focusing more on areas where you need a little help, whether that's in the section on Psychological, Social and Biological Foundations of Behavior, or it's in managing your time or anxiety that could come with test prep. Your instructor can also administer practice exams throughout your sessions to judge your progress and to give you an idea of what you'll see.
A Boston MCAT prep course gives you the benefits of working with a group of like-minded students, even if you're not in the same location. You'll join your classmates and your instructor through our Live Learning Platform over the Internet. This way, you can take part in a collaborative study experience and learn from others no matter where you are. Working with other students can show you fresh angles on topics that you struggle with and provide insights you may not have thought of. This model allows more flexibility than people might expect. You can take your classes wherever you're comfortable as long as you have internet access, and you can choose from classes that last two weeks or classes that last four weeks. New classes start each week.
How do I find Boston MCAT prep?
Contact our educational consultants at Varsity Tutors today. We can help you to weigh the two models of instruction and explain their processes, and help you decide which option is the best for the way you learn.
Adam: Boston MCAT test prep instructor
I graduated with a B.S. and M.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Johns Hopkins University (GPA 4.0). I worked as a peer-learning session leader for Genetics and Physics undergraduate courses. I was also a TA for General Biology. I recently took the MCAT and scored in the 100th percentile. I look forward to using my experience, both on the exam and in teaching, to help you substantially increase your performance and reach your potential.
Education & Certification
- Johns Hopkins University - Master of Science, Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- LSAT
- AP Calculus AB
- Science
- +45 subjects
Aneri : Boston MCAT test prep instructor
...get past learning hurdles. I have more than 5 years of tutoring experience and experience tutoring elementary students all the way up to college students. Currently I am a sophomore at Cornell University studying neuroscience as my major and math as my minor. Even at college I have continued tutoring. I am on the E-board for our tutoring club. I also lead a study section for college students currently taking Comparative Physiology. For Varsity Tutors...
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- Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Math
- Homework Support
- Elementary Math
- +66 subjects
Daniel: Boston MCAT test prep instructor
...complex scientific concepts in words that I can actually understand, and many of my pupils tell me that I explain them better than their teachers, which is why I am so passionate about tutoring. I am currently applying to medical school, and a friend of mine asked me to help him prepare for the MCAT after he learned my score, and his practice scores have increased as a result. I am also a trained and...
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- Northeastern University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- College Algebra
- Arithmetic
- SAT Mathematics
- +24 subjects
Sarah: Boston MCAT test prep 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
- Biology
- Science
- +42 subjects
Katie: Boston MCAT test prep instructor
...I am a member of the BU D1 dance team and global medical brigades. I recently returned from a trip to Honduras where my brigade was able to provide healthcare to a rural community in central Honduras. Before applying to college, I went through extensive ACT tutoring and would love to relay those skills to other students. I'm passionate about the social sciences, math, spanish, and all things natural science :) I intend to go to...
Education & Certification
- Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Graphic Design
- CLEP Introductory Sociology
- ACT
- +96 subjects
Katharine: Boston MCAT test prep instructor
...in college. In addition to my passion for sailing, I am an avid skier and outdoorswoman, and a passionate fan of Boston sports. As a tutor, I offer a broad range of scientific subjects, including Physics, Chemistry and Biology, and I am particularly passionate about Biochemistry and Microbiology. I also offer and enjoy test prep, including the SAT and independent school entrance exams such as the ISEE and SSAT. As an educator, I am passionate...
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- Bowdoin College - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemisty
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Graduate Test Prep
- Biochemistry
- +32 subjects
Matthew: Boston MCAT test prep instructor
...and Society along with Psychology and Spanish. I worked for a little while at a Boys and Girls Club and then at a hospital in Atlanta before moving to Boston for graduate school. I got my MPH at Tufts and began medical school at Tufts as well before deciding to take some time away from school to reevaluate my career goals and to enjoy myself a bit! I love spending time with my dogs, playing...
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- Vanderbilt University - Bachelors, Medicine, Health and Society
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Middle School
- Spanish 1
- 7th Grade
- +60 subjects
Daniel: Boston MCAT test prep instructor
...our Tutoring Center, which offers private student tutors to fellow peers struggling in a particular subject. In particular, I have spent my time at Penn tutoring Calculus and Physics, two of my favorite pre-med subjects. Tutoring has always been a passion of mine in that I can directly help my student succeed and achieve their academic, personal and professional goals. I always relate tutoring to my dream of becoming a physician, where we place ourselves...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
- Life Sciences
- MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
- +65 subjects
Sonia: Boston MCAT test prep instructor
...their academic performances in various subjects but also inspire a growth mindset and stimulate their desire to dream big. Overall, I believe in the philosophy of grit: passion and perseverance can be much stronger than talent if one embraces discipline and resilience in the long term. Since I hope to become a physician in the future, I joined Varsity Tutors because I want to share my passion for academics, particularly for science and math, with...
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- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
- University of Pennsylvania - Diploma, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- College Biology
- Elementary School Writing
- Biology
- +51 subjects
Sarah: Boston MCAT test prep instructor
...well as Global Health and Environment. I have been tutoring for four years in a broad range of subjects including Algebra, Biology, Chemistry, English, and SAT prep. At WashU, I work as a peer mentor for General Chemistry in which I lead small groups through problem sets every week. As a tutor, I think it is critical to not only teach the student but also foster his/her problem solving skills and confidence in the subject.
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Physical Science
- High School Chemistry
- Languages
- +34 subjects
Rachel: Boston MCAT test prep instructor
...surgeon in training. I have ever since been "paying it forward," educating high school and college level students, and now medical students. The greatest satisfaction is seeing my students get that "ah ha!" moment when everything comes together, and then seeing them go on to accomplish what they always thought was impossible. Now that I have some free time while doing research, I'm excited to give students that same confidence and mentorship that my tutors...
Education & Certification
- Brandeis University - Bachelors, Neuroscience; Biology
- Nova Southeastern University - PHD, Medicine - Doctor of Medicine
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Science
- MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
- Study Skills
- +23 subjects
Garrett: Boston MCAT test prep instructor
I am a senior Chemistry major at Cornell University on the pre-med track and in the process of applying to medical school. I would love to share my knowledge in the sciences and standardized test strategies that I have acquired in my academic career.
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- GRE
- Arrangement and Composition
- AP Calculus AB
- +73 subjects
Arjun: Boston MCAT test prep instructor
...requires good methods for representing and applying those principles. I can help you solidify your understanding of those principles and hone your methods. During sessions, I usually take an official test question as a point of departure. I stress the ways in which the question reflects general themes and the ways in which the methods used to solve the question can be applied to other questions. It is important to recognize patterns readily but to...
Education & Certification
- Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
- Columbia Law School - Juris Doctor, Law
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- GRE
- LSAT
- Public Speaking
- +22 subjects
Marcel: Boston MCAT test prep instructor
...fight tooth and nail to develop and share my tutoring prowess with the world! I am a total nerd, but love to experience the world and it's inhabitants in a very profound and involved way. My strongest subjects are exercise science, nutrition, physical therapy, geography, psychology, writing of any kind, and history. I am a quick learner, however, and am always willing to test and educate myself in preparation for tutoring others. Finally, I possess...
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- University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor of Science, Exercise Physiology
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- High School Political Science
- Middle School Reading
- History
- +55 subjects
Amy: Boston MCAT test prep instructor
...undergraduate degree at Texas A&M in public health. This is where I discovered my love for tutoring when I was a tutor for the athletics department. I tutor many subjects, including math, science, and writing (my personal favorite). I have been on both sides of being a tutor and tutoring, so I feel I can help students achieve their goals and tap into their fullest potential. I cook, read, work out, or explore my city's...
Education & Certification
- Texas A & M - Bachelor of Science, Public Health
- New York University - Master of Science, Public Health
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- PCAT
- Essay Editing
- Health Care Policy
- +60 subjects
Kian: Boston MCAT test prep instructor
...am currently studying International Relations, philosophy, and entrepreneurship. I have tutored kids of all different ages in the past, including other college students. The main subjects I tutor are writing and math! My teaching philosophy is that no two students are the same, and I will cater my tutoring style to the type of student I am working with. Outside of school, I play tennis, and enjoy basketball and football, as well. I serve on...
Education & Certification
- Tufts University - Current Undergrad Student, International Relations
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Study Skills and Organization
- Middle School Science
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- +49 subjects
Hussein: Boston MCAT test prep instructor
...Since then, I have been a part-time tutor, and I look forward to meeting lots of new students through Varsity Tutors! As a current college student, I have taken many of the classes I tutor very recently, and am still actively involved in learning, especially in science classes. When I am tutoring for a course, I like to teach the students the way I would have liked to be taught, and I try to teach...
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- Northeastern University - Bachelors, Health Science and Biology
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- SAT Mathematics
- Social Studies
- AP Biology
- +45 subjects
Asa: Boston MCAT test prep instructor
I got my degree in Physics with a minor in Political Science from Wheaton College in MA. I tutor Physics, Calculus, some Computer Science, Latin, and Writing. I particularly enjoy tutoring Writing because I spend most of my time these days writing anyways. I would describe my tutoring style as very dynamic and example-driven. I'm pretty good at coming up with exercises and methods on the fly, which has served me well so far.
Education & Certification
- Wheaton College MA - Bachelor in Arts, Physics
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- English
- College Computer Science
- Middle School Writing
- +77 subjects
Connie: Boston MCAT test prep instructor
...found that once a student gains the skills and confidence they need, science becomes a fascinating subject that stimulates their curiosity and excitement. Most of the students I tutor come to me for help with science or math; however, I have also helped students with standardized test prep and general study and time management skills. As a medical student, I've had plenty of personal experience with managing a rigorous course load, test anxiety, and time...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- SAT Reading
- ACT
- MCAT Verbal Reasoning
- +20 subjects
Mosab: Boston MCAT test prep 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
- College Chemistry
- AP Macroeconomics
- Chemistry
- +54 subjects