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Whether you intend to take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) examination soon after completing your undergraduate degree or after years away from higher education, Varsity Tutors can help you find the right Philadelphia MCAT preparation strategy that fits your learning and scheduling needs. The MCAT is one of the most rigorous graduate school admissions exams, and it makes sense to take advantage of professional resources as you begin to prepare.
Top medical schools such as the Drexel University College of Medicine, the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, and Temple University School of Medicine all use the MCAT as part of their admissions requirements because it is recognized as being an excellent predictor of how well a candidate will do in medical school. Keep reading to learn more about what you will encounter on the exam and how Varsity Tutors can help you with your Philadelphia MCAT prep endeavors.
What can Philadelphia MCAT prep cover?
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 are the four sections of the MCAT. You will have a total of just over six hours to complete these sections; however, you will be in the testing environment for 7.5 hours to accommodate instructional time and breaks. Your MCAT score is actually five scores. You will receive a score for each of the four sections and a combined score that reflects them all.
Individual sections of the MCAT last no more than 95 minutes and have fewer than 60 questions each. All portions of the test contain reading passages followed by sets of questions related to those passages. Some of the sections have additional stand-alone questions unrelated to provided reading selections.
The focus of the Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems portion of the MCAT include physical and chemical principles of living systems, functions of the various systems of the human body, and chemical, and the chemical and physical principles that explain the operating mechanisms of the human body. In the Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills section of the test, the focus is on reading comprehension, verbal reasoning, and analytical skills. The focus of the Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems portion of the exam include foundational concepts of biochemical and biological studies, scientific inquiry, processes only found in living organisms, and reasoning skills. In the Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior section of the MCAT, the focus is on evaluating those skills you must utilize to interact with a population of diverse patients successfully, how behavior impacts physical health, social issues, and mental health.
Philadelphia MCAT prep can help you prepare for all of the skills and concepts evaluated by the examination.
How can a Philadelphia MCAT prep class help me prepare?
Taking a prep class gives you an expertly designed learning path intended to provide you with access to all of the skills and concepts covered on the test according to a clearly defined schedule to help you get from point A to point B with minimal distractions and stress. You can choose between two and four-week classes, so you don't spend too much or too little time preparing for this important exam.
To support students when they are ready to begin preparing, our MCAT classes are modular. This design means that topics are covered in individual sections. With this format it is possible to have new portions of classes starting every week, so students can jump in when they're ready.
Online classrooms mean you don't have to worry about adding a commute to your study time, but you still get the benefits of interactive live instruction. Your teacher will deliver lessons to the class and may then foster group conversations or activities to help make the information more relatable and memorable.
One of the often overlooked benefits of taking a class is the peer interaction you can experience. Working alone as you prepare for the MCAT can be an isolating experience that may derail your motivation. When you surround yourself with other high-achievers with similar goals, you are more likely to remain focused and persist through learning challenges. If you do find yourself struggling with a skill or concept, you can always reach out to your instructor for clarification.
How is working with a Philadelphia MCAT tutor different from taking a course?
When working with a professional tutor, you have more individual time with your instructor. Additional one-on-one time translates into being able to ask more questions, more personal feedback, and sessions custom designed for your learning style, MCAT goals, and academic needs. This degree of personalization is impossible in a course because the teacher must deliver content applicable to all of the students, manage group learning tasks, and answer individual questions.
Private tutoring also offers more scheduling flexibility. When you enroll in a course, you must choose a class time from the options available. When you schedule a session with a personal instructor, you have more control over when you meet. You can schedule meetings with your private instructor during the week and on weekends. Whether you're an early bird or you work all day and need evening sessions, working with a private tutor means you'll be able to get the professional MCAT prep support you need to help you work towards your learning goals.
Private sessions can be a lifesaver for students who have hectic schedules but want to make preparing for the MCAT a priority. Greater flexibility and the option to narrow your prep focus to the precise skills and concepts you need to make it a more manageable proposition.
How can I get started with the right Philadelphia MCAT prep solution for me?
Varsity Tutors can help you quickly enroll in a Philadelphia MCAT prep course or connect with a skilled MCAT tutor. Both options can help you work towards your MCAT scoring goal more efficiently. If you're ready to give yourself the support you deserve as you work towards becoming a doctor, contact Varsity Tutors today.

Max: Philadelphia MCAT test prep instructor
...University of Utah graduate with a B.S. in Exercise Sports Science and a minor in chemistry. I am currently taking a year off between hopefully matriculating into medical school fall of 2016. I have done extensive coursework in biology, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, trigonometry, calculus, psychology, sociology, and lab sciences. I have also recently taken the new MCAT and believe that I can teach my tools for success to any pre-student willing to learn them. I...
Education & Certification
- University of Utah - Bachelors, Exercise and Sports Science
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- PCAT
- MCAT Verbal Reasoning
- Genetics
- +29 subjects

Emily: Philadelphia MCAT test prep instructor
...Department as an exam proctor and weekly quiz grader for the General Physics I & II courses. I was also available for tutoring for students taking the course. I really enjoy working with students of all different learning styles and creating a plan that helps them achieve their potential. Tutoring allows me to keep my skills in the sciences fresh, while helping other students. I am passionate about the sciences and like to apply concepts...
Education & Certification
- Villanova University - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Dentistry (DDS)
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- DAT
- GRE
- Technology and Coding
- +24 subjects

Abhinav: Philadelphia MCAT test prep instructor
...volunteering my time tutoring with underserved populations throughout California and Pennsylvania. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Mathematics (all branches from Algebra to Calculus) and Science (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics). As a high school student, I vividly remember preparing for the SAT and hope to use the tactics that I learned to help other students who may need improvement! I firmly believe in helping students and adapting to...
Education & Certification
- Stanford University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- PCAT
- Pre-Algebra
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- +98 subjects

Steven: Philadelphia MCAT test prep instructor
...fun, insightful, and a lifelong process while helping students learn in the easiest and most effective way possible. My favorite subject to teach is math, specifically the SAT/ACT math sections. As someone who values education and intellectual curiosity, I hope to impose this same philosophy on my students. In my 7+ months working with Varsity Tutors, I have found profound satisfaction in helping students to the top of their class and increasing their test scores....
Education & Certification
- Drexel University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Biology
- Social Sciences
- ACT English
- +51 subjects

Moin: Philadelphia MCAT test prep instructor
...Philadelphia, PA. The thesis was related to the effects of prism glasses on the satisfaction of diplopia patients. The research was presented as a poster at the 2016 North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS) conference, with me as a 3rd author. For the past year, I have re-enrolled at Drexel University College of Medicine to take graduate-level classes such as two semesters of Biochemistry as well as Graduate Neuroscience and a medical school course titled Medical...
Education & Certification
- Arcadia University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Other
- Middle School Science
- Neuroscience
- +16 subjects

Vip: Philadelphia MCAT test prep instructor
...also excel in Reading Comprehension, Writing, and have successfully tutored those subjects. It is my opinion that empathy is the most important skill for a teacher. I have a knack for listening to a student's response, hearing where the block in his or her understanding lies, and bringing the discussion to that place so we may reach our goal. My style of teaching constantly adapts to the needs of the individual student, using visual aids,...
Education & Certification
- Columbia College of Columbia University - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience and Behavior
- St. George's University School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Medicine
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- GRE
- GRE Subject Tests
- MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
- +36 subjects

Gaby: Philadelphia MCAT test prep instructor
...a work study during my undergraduate career in A&P I and II. I am most passionate about science, environmental health, and health policy. I am used to using all kinds of tools to teach students the material. I am proficient in personality and learning skills typing which helps me customize the tutoring experience for my students. I am passionate about the use of technology so expect to use many technological tools for educational purposes. In...
Education & Certification
- Philadelphia University - Bachelor of Science, Pre-Med
- University of the Sciences in Philadelphia - Master in Public Health, Public Health
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- AP Chemistry
- Statistics Graduate Level
- Spanish 1
- +42 subjects

Akash : Philadelphia MCAT test prep instructor
...basic sciences such as Biology, Chemistry, and Physiology. Although I can tutor a wide range of subjects, my favorite subject would be Algebra. I have dealt with a variety of personalities which makes me versatile. I make complicated concepts easy to understand by using real-life examples and constantly engaging the student with questions. I am a firm believer in higher education and would love to help any student reach their potential. In my spare time,...
Education & Certification
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - Unknown, Biomedical Sciences
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- PCAT
- OAT
- MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
- +56 subjects

Kimberly: Philadelphia MCAT test prep instructor
...different contexts. Having this background also allows me to feel comfortable tutoring a range of subjects. My tutoring style can best be described as collaborative. Much of the time the problems we will tackle together will be difficult or confusing, and I will guide our work to hone in on exactly where the difficulty lies. While working to use our time efficiently, I also believe that an intense, lecture-driven approach is rarely conducive to fostering...
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- GRE
- GRE Subject Tests
- SAT Subject Test in Chemistry
- +94 subjects

Shayan: Philadelphia MCAT test prep instructor
I'm a pre-health student at the University of Pennsylvania, and have an extensive background in the sciences. I can also rock the SATs and MCAT, so I've got that going for me. I love learning with students and trying to make the tedious work of learning as fun as possible. I think and teach in examples and make abstract concepts easily understandable. I also love sports, adventures, travelling!... My teaching philosophy is to teach in a way that makes materials understandable, accessible, and applicable to the real world!
Education & Certification
- University at Buffalo - Bachelors, Biology, General
- University of Pennsylvania - Current Grad Student, Pre-Health
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Nutrition
- IB Biology HL
- MCAT Verbal Reasoning
- +26 subjects

Mark: Philadelphia MCAT test prep instructor
...in Baltimore, and recently started a post-doctoral fellowship at well known research laboratory in West Point PA. My research focus is developing an in vivo model of tau pathology. In a previous life (during graduate school) I was a researcher at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense, where I used histochemistry, in vivo electrophysiology, and behavioral assays to test efficacy of potential treatments for some of the most toxic chemical weapons on...
Education & Certification
- Towson University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
- University of Maryland-Baltimore - Doctor of Philosophy, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Pharmacology
- Statistics Graduate Level
- Psychology
- +11 subjects

Ade: Philadelphia MCAT test prep instructor
...University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine as an MD/MPH candidate student. My experience in the biological sciences includes extensive biology research in the fields of behavioral neuroscience and infectious disease. I successfully completed all required courses for admission into medical school during the course of my undergraduate education, and I have extensive Math, Science, and Verbal Reasoning tutoring experience working with high school students in the New Haven Public School system. While working in local...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelors, Biology, African Studies
- University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Medicine
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Chemistry
- Calculus 2
- Graduate Test Prep
- +48 subjects

Claire: Philadelphia MCAT test prep instructor
Hi! My name is Claire and I'm excited about the opportunity to work with you! I graduated from Amherst College in 2015 with a degree chemistry and plan to matriculate to medical school this August. I'm comfortable tutoring elementary- through college-level science, math, English and Spanish and have significant test-prep experience, including SAT, AP and MCAT exams.
Education & Certification
- Amherst College - Bachelors, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- SAT Reading
- SAT Writing and Language
- AP Physics 1
- +55 subjects

Andrea: Philadelphia MCAT test prep instructor
Hi! My name is Andrea and I am a Temple University student. I have recently interned for the School District of Philadelphia at their newly opened and innovated high school. I have experience with teaching preschool, tutoring reading, writing, math, and Spanish. My goal is to teach special education someday. I would love to hear from you if you feel as if this would be a match!... My teaching philosophy is that each child requires a different style of teaching depending upon how they learn. That being said, my teaching style must be adjusted according to each student.
Education & Certification
- Temple University - Current Undergrad, Human Development and Community Engagement
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Spanish 1
- American Sign Language
- Literature
- +60 subjects

Brittany: Philadelphia MCAT test prep instructor
...student with years of high-level coursework in various subjects under my belt, I have learned to adapt and change my learning style multiple times throughout high school, college, and medical school. As a soon-to-be doctor, one of the most important things I can do with my patients is to listen to them, their needs, and where they are coming from. This ability to listen is crucial also for tutoring and understanding a child's academic needs....
Education & Certification
- The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine - Current Grad Student, Medicine
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- ACT Science
- High School Biology
- Histology
- +74 subjects

Heather: Philadelphia MCAT test prep instructor
...students to see the bigger picture in the world of healthcare. If a student is motivated to learn, there is no end to what they can achieve. I struggled in math in high school and realized in college that sometimes the way something is explained by another person is all that's needed to get someone to understand it. I hope to be that person for students and help them grasp concepts by explaining it in...
Education & Certification
- Capella University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- PCAT
- Medical Terminology
- Graduate Test Prep
- +27 subjects

Gerard: Philadelphia MCAT test prep instructor
I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2017 with a bachelor's degree in engineering followed by completing another year of a post-bacc program to finish the course requirements for medical school. I have also completed all the coursework for a bachelors degree in biology. I enjoy teaching math, chemistry, biology, and for the MCAT exam! I am an aspiring medical school student with a track record of strong performances on standardized examinations.
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Writing
- College Chemistry
- High School English
- +50 subjects

Deborah: Philadelphia MCAT test prep instructor
Deborah A. Stallworth, DNP, FNP-BC, RN, CNE(C), CCRN, RRT, is a nurse practitioner working per diem while also pursuing a Ph.D. in Nursing. Passionate about combatting the health illiteracy and misinformation of people in underserved and marginalized communities, fueled by a determination to empower and make a difference when and where possible within the spheres of influence afforded, especially in nursing practice and academia.
Education & Certification
- Community College of Philadelphia - Associate in Science, Mental Health Counseling
- Community College of Philadelphia - Associate in Nursing, Nursing (RN)
- Hahnemann University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
- Temple University - Master of Science, Nursing (RN)
- Walden University - Doctor of Science, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Middle School Science
- Biology
- Psychology
- +19 subjects

Stephanie: Philadelphia MCAT test prep instructor
...topical material, but, more fundamentally, confidence in ones ability to learn and think independently. As an instructor, I am dedicated to helping students succeed because I know from my own experiences as a student that, at every level of education, from elementary to graduate school, the support and encouragement of a passionate teacher can turn a diffident or apathetic underachieving student into a classroom star. My favorite subject to tutor is standardized test prep (SAT,...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelors, Cinema and Media Studies / English Language and Literature
- University of Iowa - Masters, Film Studies
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- GRE
- PCAT
- LSAT
- +77 subjects

Anthony: Philadelphia MCAT test prep instructor
...AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassador for the state of New Jersey and assessed the health of neighborhood streams in the Rancocas Creek Watershed, taught in the classroom and educational workshops on a variety of environmental issues, and trained citizen volunteers of all ages in the science of stream monitoring. In college, I was a member of the ROTC program. Upon graduation, I was commissioned as an officer in the Army. My military stint included a tour of...
Education & Certification
- Dickinson College - Bachelors, Psychology and History (2)
- Temple University - Masters, Law and a Masters of Environmental Studies at Penn
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- LSAT
- PCAT
- Homework Support
- +42 subjects