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The MCAT is a required component of your medical school application, and Varsity Tutors has set up an online Seattle prep course to help you get ready for this exam. This test takes up 7 and a half hours of your day, so just breezing over a few core subjects you studied in undergrad will not be enough to get ready. Regardless of your current level of study skills, working with a knowledgeable, a vetted class instructor who leads a group of participants who are also studying for the MCAT can help you feel as prepared as possible.
The MCAT board occasionally changes the formatting of the exam so that the test represents the knowledge currently required of the medical field. Instructors understand any recent changes to the MCAT, so they can help you accurately. When you take an online Seattle MCAT course provided by Varsity Tutors, the instructors can go in depth about how the exam is structured and how to manage the multiple-choice sections in the allotted time.
What can a Seattle MCAT course help me learn?
Each online MCAT course will work on the different sections of this standardized test, so you can cover subject areas that you may not understand very well, which will help focus your solo study sessions. You can learn test-taking strategies so you can avoid skipping questions and manage the time given to complete each section.
During study sessions, you will cover each section of the MCAT and how they fit together. There are four sections - Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems, Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems, Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior, and Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills - which have a potential score range from 118 to 132 points each. You will also receive a total score ranging from 472 to 528 points. This exam tests concepts that professionals in the field, other medical students, and medical school faculty, such as those working at the University of Washington's School of Medicine, deem the most important.
There are three sections rooted in medical and scientific knowledge: Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior, Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems, and Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems. Each of these sections has 59 questions, divided into 10 passage-based sets of 4 to 6 questions each, along with 15 independent questions. You will have 95 minutes to complete each section, which test your knowledge of areas such as organic and inorganic chemistry, biology, biochemistry, physics, and even social systems. While many people think of physical health as the core component of medical practices, learning about behavioral science and mental health are becoming more important for modern doctors, too.
The fourth section, Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills, tests your reading comprehension, ability to learn information and apply it to different contexts, and your ability to critically analyze how context affects information. This part does not directly test your understanding of living systems, the human body, or science, but it does test your ability to read complicated ideas and understand how they apply to the world. Since you will be doing a lot of reading, studying, and practical idea application in medical school, this component is just as important as the previous three portions. The Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills section has 53 questions, divided into 9 sections of between 5 and 7 questions each, and you have 90 minutes to complete this part of the MCAT.
Working with professional instructors and other students in an online Seattle MCAT class gives you access to all kinds of help to better understand these sections, how they are scored, and how to approach answering questions on this long exam.
What will a Seattle MCAT class do for me?
Even if you already set aside time to study for the MCAT, even if you have good study skills already, and even if you already performed well on practice exams, taking a Seattle MCAT course with provides you with vetted, highly-qualified instructors who can offer answers to questions, support to focus on certain areas of study, and dedicated times for the online class. When you take a class, you will be accountable for working every day to prepare for this test.
You can choose either a 2-week-long course or a 4-week course, with new sessions starting weekly. Reviewing information at dedicated times will help you focus and ensure that you do not make excuses or put off studying for this career-defining examination. Since the MCAT is so long, taking practice tests and spending enough time learning to focus for hours will benefit you when you enter the exam room - you can learn how to manage your time, keep yourself on track, and maintain calm while you answer questions about medical topics.
Working in groups has proven beneficial for many students, too. You will feed off the enthusiasm and support from others in your online group and learn information in new ways that you may not have thought of before. While our online MCAT classes cover the material in depth under the tutelage of a skilled instructor, they also allow you to share and hear ideas from everyone. Stay in bed and study for the MCAT at the same time, or get lunch at your favorite café while listening to your MCAT instructor review important material. And, if you do not get the help you need in the general group classes, you can ask for time with your instructor individually to review material you may be more concerned about.
How can I find a Seattle MCAT course?
These courses are online and available through the Live Learning Platform, which is easy to access and use. Just reach out to us to sign up for a course, and get started as soon as possible. Preparing early for the MCAT is more likely to help you feel ready and relaxed when you arrive at the test center. If you find that you enjoy the experience and any additional help, we can work with you to find an in-person tutor to support your study goals as well.
Chloe: Seattle MCAT course instructor
...to academic success is not a solo one, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share what I know in a way that inspires and educates students. My passion for education stems from a desire to become more aware of the world around me and to help others do the same, whether in the form of writing a paper, passing a test or understanding new concepts. My favorite subjects to tutor are biology or...
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- Univeristy of Montana - Bachelors, Ecology and Organismal Biology
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- MCAT
- Anatomy & Physiology
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- Elementary Math
- +28 subjects
Rachel: Seattle MCAT course instructor
...for them. What works or makes sense for one student will not necessarily work for the next student, and so it is essential as a tutor to be able to explain the same concept in a variety of different ways and to be able to determine when a student has fully grasped the concept. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family and pets, working on creative activities such as drawing and writing,...
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- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelors, General Biology
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- MCAT
- GRE Subject Tests
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Michael: Seattle MCAT course instructor
...with a major in philosophy and a minor in mathematics at the University of Washington, I was fortunate to be exposed to very different learning and teaching styles. I also learned to appreciate that very smart people can think in very different ways from each other and that people who are outstanding at some subjects inevitably need help with others. I always bring this insight to bear on tutoring, where I work together with the...
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- University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
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- MCAT
- MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
- College Physics
- Algebra 3/4
- +28 subjects
Suzanne: Seattle MCAT course instructor
...that needs to be explored. Always be seeking, improving, and wondering. I have taught middle school for 17 years and try to pass on my love of learning to each and everyone of my students. I believe all students can be successful learners, although they may learn best in a wide variety of ways. When a student gets it, I get excited. I always do everything I can to make my students experience success. In...
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- Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelors, Pre-Physical Therapy
- Georgian Court University - Masters, Education
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- MCAT
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Richard: Seattle MCAT course instructor
...University of Cincinnati. I am most passionate about subjects that can be applied to human medicine, including Anatomy, Physiology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Pharmacology and Microbiology. I believe that rote memorization is ineffective. It is better to seek to truly understand the fundamental principles of a topic and then use that information to reason out the best answer on a standardized test. My goal as a tutor is to give my students that fundamental understanding,...
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- Western Washington University - Bachelors, Cell Biology
- Ohio State University-Main Campus - Current Grad Student, Medicine (M.D.)
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- MCAT
- MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
- High School Biology
- Microbiology
- +11 subjects
Claudia: Seattle MCAT course instructor
...around us opens up so many doors, its a shame that learning has developed a reputation of being not fun. When students learn how to harness a difficult concept, questions are answered and new ones are discovered. I have studied motivation in educational contexts and have held various teaching/mentoring roles. Having graduated 1st in my class with a Masters degree, I know what it takes to succeed in academic settings. It is effort, not innate...
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- Reed College - Bachelors, Psychology
- Bournemouth University - Masters, Forensic and Neuropsychological Perspectives in Face Processing
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- MCAT
- GRE
- Elementary School Reading
- SAT
- +61 subjects
Sara: Seattle MCAT course instructor
...Adult and Continuing Education (specialization in Post-Secondary Science Curriculum & Instruction). My studies and research focused on application of cognitive and educational psychology in the physics classroom for lasting learning of the concepts. As such, I have 18 years experience and expertise in teaching introductory Physics courses (both Algebra and Calculus-based) at college/university level. My experience and education lends to me having not only comprehensive understanding of Physics and Math, but also a deep understanding...
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- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics
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- MCAT
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- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering
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- MCAT
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Maureen: Seattle MCAT course instructor
...am a published writer and watercolor artist, and I have travelled extensively at home and abroad. My students have said of me, " She's tough, but in a good way" "She's the best instructor I've ever had" "She has a great sense of humor" "Thank you for getting me into the University of Washington." I have an abiding love of life, I am endlessly curious about the world I live in and it brings me...
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- New Paltz State Teachers College - Bachelors, Sciences
- Psychiatric Institute of New York - Current Grad Student, Registered Professional Nurse
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- MCAT
- PCAT
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- +46 subjects
Courtney: Seattle MCAT course instructor
...graduate of the University of Washington. At UW, I was a Pre-Med student, so I am very familiar with Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and other sciences. I also have spent the past few summers tutoring students in Reading and Writing and am able to help with everything from college essays and writing assignments to skills for standardized tests. I'm happy to work with a range of ages and will do my best to help make sessions...
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- University of Washington - Bachelor of Science, Medical Anthropology and Global Health
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- MCAT
- ISEE- Lower Level
- College World History
- SSAT- Upper Level
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Jennifer: Seattle MCAT course instructor
I recently graduated from Columbia University where I majored in English Literature. I'm also a pre-medical student, and I am currently taking a gap year teaching at an elementary school in Seattle before I apply to medical school next year. I have the most experience tutoring elementary and middle school students, but I am also comfortable with teaching english, math, and science K-12, and also the MCAT. Please get in touch if you are interested!
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- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, English
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- MCAT
- Certified Wired for Reading
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- +69 subjects
Jessica: Seattle MCAT course instructor
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- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelors, Nursing
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Masters, Nursing
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- MCAT
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Katie: Seattle MCAT course instructor
Duke University, B.A., cum laude ~ Fulbright Scholar ~ Undergraduate Teaching Fellow I just graduated cum laude from Duke University with a B.A. in Psychology. I have extensive experience tutoring Psychology, English, ESL, Spanish, and SAT prep. I look forward to working with you to achieve your academic goals!
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- Duke University - Current Undergrad, Psychology
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- MCAT
- GRE Subject Tests
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- English
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Grace: Seattle MCAT course instructor
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- Whitman College - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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- MCAT
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- Elementary School Math
- Chemistry
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Amelia : Seattle MCAT course instructor
...passion with students at any level. Currently, I work in cancer research while I apply to medical school. I truly believe my past tutoring experiences, my strong academic track record, and passion for teaching allow me to be an energetic and dynamic tutor. Outside of the classroom I am an avid dancer, having studied various forms of dance from jazz, ballet, to hip hop since I was 2 years old. I also enjoy volunteering in...
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- Fordham University - Bachelors, French Studies, Pre-Medical
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- MCAT
- AP United States History
- Physiology
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Daniel: Seattle MCAT course instructor
...and volunteered in many hospitals to gain experience in the health care profession. While at Highline, I tutored college students who struggle in their classes. I worked with a very diverse group of students whose age ranges from 16 to 40 and they come from many different backgrounds. I remember when I was a college student, I went through the same things that they are going through which makes it easier for me to work...
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- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor of Science, General Biology
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- MCAT
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Sahl: Seattle MCAT course instructor
...difficult concepts or getting that lightbulb moment. I think the best way to learn is to find ways that the concept relates to you or can visualize. Mistakes are always part of the ;earning process are opportunities to grow from and never be scared of. Since I have also taken MCAT it is something that I can confidently help others succeed on. In my free time I love to read, hike, play table tennis and...
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- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, Anthropology
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- MCAT
- French 2
- SAT
- High School Biology
- +42 subjects
Jenna: Seattle MCAT course instructor
...prep. I lived for several in South America and am able to help English or Spanish Language learners or tutor in either language. I love children and adult learners and will tutor any age. Degrees and Schools: Master of Science in Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner from Case Western University Master of Public Health from Case Western University Bachelor of Science in Nursing Central Methodist University Associate of Science Nursing Crowder College Bachelor of Arts in Psychology...
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- Azusa Pacific University - Bachelor in Arts, Global Studies
- Crowder College - Associate in Science, Nursing (RN)
- Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts & Sciences - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
- Case Western Reserve University - Master of Science, Nursing (RN)
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- MCAT
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Admissions
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Leigh: Seattle MCAT course instructor
...with a focus as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Her doctoral project focused on expanding gender-affirming care while researching the role of patient navigators. Leigh is passionate about bodily rights and making an impact by changing the healthcare system. She enjoys mentoring future nurses and creating a welcoming environment to new nurses. She is the current Vice President of the School of Nursing Alumni Network at her alma mater, the University of Washington.
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- Kent State University at Kent - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Doctor of Science, Nursing (RN)
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Nursing
- Other
- +6 subjects
Carrie : Seattle MCAT course instructor
I have more than 20 years of nursing experience, primarily in End of Life Care and Symptom Management however also in Family Practice, ICU, and administration. I've enjoyed my times of precepting and giving back and I would like to incorporate that into my current work/life balance. Passion is a driving force that motivates from within.
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- Columbus State University - Bachelor, Nursing
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- NCLEX
- NCLEX-Registed Nurse
- Nursing
- +10 subjects