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Jon
Yale public health coursework and a UCLA pre-med track mean Jon is actively immersed in the epidemiology, biostatistics, and behavioral science content that dominates the Psych/Soc section — and that many pre-meds underestimate until practice exams expose the gap. His public policy training also sha...
Yale University
Master of Public Policy, Public Health
University of California Los Angeles
Bachelor in Arts, Asian American Studies
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Kaitlyn
As a current medical student with a biology degree and deep coursework in biochemistry, genetics, and neuroscience, Kaitlyn has recently tackled every content domain the MCAT covers — and she knows which high-yield topics trip up pre-meds most often in Bio/Biochem and the behavioral sciences. Her ba...
Fairfield University
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Bioengineering at Penn means Elias lives at the intersection of physics, chemistry, and biology every day — exactly the cross-disciplinary thinking the MCAT's Chem/Phys and Bio/Biochem sections demand when a single passage weaves thermodynamics into enzyme kinetics. His premed coursework keeps him c...
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Sophie
Scoring 99th percentile on the MCAT while coming from an engineering-turned-biological-sciences background gave Sophie fluency across both the quantitative reasoning in Chem/Phys and the biological systems content that dominates Bio/Biochem — a combination that's hard to fake with content review alo...
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Isabella
What makes Isabella's ten-week approach distinct is her dual fluency in English and science — a Master's in Medical Science from Brown plus a BA in English from Occidental means she tackles CARS and the science sections with equal confidence, closing the verbal reasoning gap that derails many pre-me...
Brown University
Master's/Graduate
Occidental College
Undergraduate Degree
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Ten weeks is enough time to overhaul an MCAT score — but only if the tutor knows which content gaps actually move the needle. Patrick is a surgical residency applicant who earned admission to his top-choice medical schools, and he draws on that full arc of pre-med and clinical training to zero in on...
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Kate
I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Jai
I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jeffrey
I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science
Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
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Rhea
AP Statistics Tutor • +49 Subjects
I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various subjects as well as tutoring private clients in Standardized Test preparation. Given that I graduated high school recently, I have taken several Standardized Tests and high school subjects myself, so I have a comprehensive understanding of not only how to tutor these subjects and exams, but also what it is like to take them. While I have a wide range of interests and am able to tutor various subjects, I am most passionate about tutoring in Standardized Test preparation (including ACT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and AP Exams), Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Spanish. I truly believe that students should have the opportunity to learn in the way that works best for them, and I love being able to help them succeed by creating a comfortable tutoring environment in which we can best assess their particular needs and use strategies specific to them. My passion for learning drives everything that I do, and tutoring is the platform that I use to try to spread that passion to others. In my free time, you can find me playing badminton, listening to music, or baking something (hopefully) delicious.
Erika
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +36 Subjects
I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am not in school myself, I love rowing, equestrian and exploring my new city of Boston! I look forward to meeting and working with you soon!
Sharon
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +29 Subjects
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, and I will be starting a graduate program at Columbia in August. I am about to complete a year of service with City Year, an education non-profit that places young adults into under-served schools. As a City Year member, I worked full-time in the classroom with middle-school students who were in approximately the 10th percentile for math (meaning they score lower than 90% of students). One-fourth of those students were able to grow around 15 percentile points by the end of the year! Hobbies: reading, cooking, gardening, music, art, nature, books, writing
Zachary
Trigonometry Tutor • +35 Subjects
I am passionate about teaching and tutoring and I thoroughly enjoy helping students gain an understanding and a drive for their studies. I have a long history of working with students of all grade levels and abilities (elementary school through college), and I have a good understanding of strategies to excel in both general academics and standardized tests.
Charles
AP Calculus AB Tutor • +25 Subjects
I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best describe my tutoring style as one that adapts to each students' needs. For example, I have always tried to frame questions in a different way so that the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems. I hope to help students improve their standardized test scores and their understanding of the math and sciences so that they can achieve their academic goals! Hobbies: art, books, running, reading, music, writing
Annie
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +28 Subjects
I am currently a second year medical student. I was a Physiological Sciences major at UCLA (class of 2015), and pursued research during my gap year between undergrad and medical school.
Quinn
Calculus Tutor • +17 Subjects
I am willing to address any issue with an open mind and I try to develop strategies that play to a student's strengths. I would like to think I am very approachable and personable, and I have had very positive experiences with many students in the past using this philosophy. Outside of academics, I love playing basketball and watching sports, as well as chilling with friends, listening to music, and keeping up with politics and current affairs.
Samantha
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +38 Subjects
I'm a first-year medical student and recent graduate from Duke University, where I studied Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions. From running a piano program at a nonprofit children's theatre to private tutoring in math, science, and standardized test prep, I enjoy helping my students become confident and self-sufficient learners! Hobbies: photography, travel, reading, music, writing, running, art, books, traveling
Tiffany
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +56 Subjects
I am available to tutor a broad range of subjects, I am passionate about test preparation, Accountancy, and Algebra.
MaryAnn
Calculus Tutor • +21 Subjects
I am a published author who has enjoyed “coaching” our daughter, as she navigated through high school, college and graduate school. I mentor college juniors who are seeking careers in financial services, and I serve as a peer resource to professionals who are transitioning from private industry to the nonprofit sector. Hobbies: reading, cooking, writing, books, music, art, travel
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Frequently Asked Questions
Score improvement depends on your baseline performance and study consistency, but students typically see 3-7 point increases with focused 10-week preparation. The key is identifying your specific weak areas early—whether that's CARS (reading comprehension), biochemistry, or physics—and targeting those sections intensively. With personalized 1-on-1 instruction, tutors help you develop efficient study strategies rather than spending time on areas where you're already strong, which maximizes your improvement potential within the 10-week timeframe.
Most students dedicate 20-30 hours per week to MCAT prep during a 10-week cycle, though this varies based on your starting point and target score. A typical schedule includes content review (early weeks), practice problems (mid-weeks), and full-length practice tests (final weeks). When working with a tutor, your study time becomes more efficient because you're not wasting effort on concepts you've already mastered or spinning your wheels on confusing material. Your tutor can help you create a realistic weekly schedule that fits your other commitments.
Pacing is one of the biggest challenges on test day—you have roughly 1.5-2 minutes per question depending on the section. Expert tutors teach you how to recognize question types quickly, decide when to skip and come back, and manage the Mental math section without getting bogged down. Through timed practice problems and full-length exams, tutors help you develop an intuition for pacing rather than just rushing through questions. They also identify your personal pacing bottlenecks, whether that's overthinking CARS passages, getting stuck on calculations, or second-guessing answers unnecessarily.
The first step is a diagnostic full-length practice test, which reveals exactly where you're losing points—organic chemistry, passage-based biology, physics equations, or critical analysis skills. From there, tutors create a personalized plan that front-loads content review for weak areas while maintaining strength in subjects where you're already solid. Rather than generic test prep, this targeted approach means your study time goes directly to content gaps and question types that are costing you points. Weekly progress checks through problem sets and mini-tests keep you accountable and let your tutor adjust the focus if new weak areas emerge.
Practice tests are essential—they show you what test day feels like, reveal timing issues, and identify content gaps under real pressure. During a 10-week prep cycle, you'll typically take 4-6 full-length practice tests spaced throughout your program, with the last ones close to your actual exam date. Tutors use your practice test results to fine-tune your study plan, help you analyze why you missed questions (was it content knowledge, misreading the question, or running out of time?), and build confidence by tracking improvement week to week. Timed practice is where many breakthroughs happen—students realize their strategies are working and gain the composure they need for test day.
Test anxiety often stems from uncertainty—not knowing what to expect, feeling unprepared, or past testing struggles. A structured 10-week program with regular progress milestones actually builds confidence naturally, since you can see improvement week by week. Tutors also teach practical stress-management techniques like breathing strategies, how to reframe mistakes as learning opportunities, and mental rehearsal for test day. Doing multiple timed practice tests in your actual testing environment (if it's a test center) helps normalize the experience so exam day feels less overwhelming and more like another practice attempt.
CARS challenges many test-takers because it requires reading complex passages quickly, understanding nuance and author perspective, and avoiding traps in answer choices—skills that feel less concrete than memorizing biochemistry. Unlike content-heavy sections, CARS improvement requires strategy training and lots of practice with real MCAT passages. Tutors teach you how to annotate passages efficiently, identify the author's main point vs. supporting details, and spot common wrong-answer traps. Over 10 weeks, consistent CARS practice combined with personalized feedback on your reasoning process leads to real score improvements, often 4-5 points in this section alone.
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