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If you're studying for the MCAT, Varsity Tutors can help you by enrolling you in an online Tucson MCAT course. Many medical students admit that the MCAT was one of the most difficult tests they encountered during their academic careers - not only due to its comprehensive nature and challenging topics covered, but also because of the pressure most students face on the weeks leading up to the test. That's because your MCAT score is one of the main things medical schools will look at when making admissions decisions. So, if you want to get accepted to a top school like the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson, you'll need to perform well on test day.
One of the best ways to ensure you get the assistance you need to study for the MCAT is by joining a Tucson MCAT course. We offer a virtual prep course that provides the same level of interaction as in-person lessons while offering enough flexibility to work with any student's schedule. If you're someone who needs more engagement than self-study exercises have to offer, this course may be perfect for you. Not only will you review important medical concepts under the guidance of a professional instructor, but you also get to work with other students who are preparing for medical school. The course is designed to promote collaboration, which means that you and your peers are encouraged to work together to solve problems, share information, and develop a greater understanding of the test materials.
Another reason to consider a Tucson MCAT class is that you'll learn a wealth of information that can help you on the actual test. This doesn't just include important terms and key concepts - the class covers test-taking strategies as well. Passing standardized tests is a skill in itself. Your instructor understands that and is happy to help you mentally prepare for the test so that you can reduce any test-day jitters that could impact your performance.
What could a Tucson MCAT class help me review?
The MCAT is divided into four sections: Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems; Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems; Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills; and Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior. Each section tests your knowledge on a different area of medicine as well as your basic understanding of research and critical thinking. A Tucson MCAT class will help you prepare for all of these sections in a way that's easier to manage. That way, you could reduce the chances of becoming overwhelmed due to the sheer volume of content covered. Ready to learn more? Let's take a deeper look at each section of the test.
For the Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems portion, you'll have 95 minutes to answer 59 questions. These questions are a mixture of passage-based questions and standalone problems. The content covered will look at your understanding of various fields of life science, including organic chemistry, biochemistry, and biology. There will be some other areas of science covered as well, like introductory physics and general chemistry.
The Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems consists of 59 questions, also a mixture between passage-based and standalone questions. Here, you'll be expected to answer questions and solve problems related to living organisms. To succeed in this portion of the test, you need to draw upon your knowledge of biology and various chemistry fields, and then use that information in conjunction with your own reasoning skills to answer questions.
You'll need to brush up on your critical reading and analytical skills in order to pass the Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills portion of the test. That's because this section consists of 9 reading passages and 53 questions that correspond with those passages. Everything from English to social science and humanities is covered in this portion of the test. However, the primary element you're being evaluated on isn't your knowledge about those subjects, but rather your ability to extract important data and use it to solve problems.
The Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior section has a mixture of passage-based and independent questions. There are 59 questions in total that are covered in this section, and the majority of those questions are centered on psychology and sociology. To prepare for this part of the test, you need to have a good understanding of human behavior, social relationships, mental health, and how cultural and social elements can influence one's well-being.
How does a Tucson MCAT class help me prepare?
First and foremost, taking a class is a great way to explore and become comfortable with the material presented on the MCAT. Moreover, many students enjoy attending class because it helps them learn how to study more efficiently. Because you get to work with an instructor and other students preparing for the same exam, you don't have to simply memorize important concepts - you get to engage with the material, learning how doctors use these concepts to help them in everyday life.
The other advantage of a Tucson MCAT course is that it's conducted completely online. If you're someone who has a busy schedule, this course is a great way to prepare for such an important test. You don't have to stress about how you're going to cram a study session between your other commitments. Instead, you get to choose when and where you want to study. As long as you have an internet connection, you can study at a time that works for you.
How can I find a Tucson MCAT prep course?
Now that we've covered the basics of this course, it's time to ask yourself if this learning experience is right for you. If so, the next logical step is to contact Varsity Tutors and ask one of our helpful educational consultants for more information about a Tucson MCAT course. They're happy to point you in the right direction, ensuring that your transition into the virtual classroom is as smooth and convenient as possible.
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Jasmine: Tucson MCAT course instructor
...with a minor in biology, with a focus on neuroscience and biomedical science from Northern Arizona University. As long as I can remember, I have had a love for teaching. In elementary school I would come home in the afternoon and 'play school' with my stuffed animals, creating and grading worksheets for them. Throughout school, I continued to take every opportunity to assist friends and classmates. Now, in graduate school, I have had the opportunity...
Education & Certification
- Northern Arizona University - Bachelors, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- GMAT
- PCAT
- +100 subjects
Hiyori: Tucson MCAT course instructor
...Bachelor of Health Sciences (Physiology). Since then I have obtained a Master in Science (Molecular Medicine) from Tulane University. In the fall of 2021, I will begin medical school at Tulane SOM. I first started tutoring by teaching English to adult refugees and teaching Japanese to elementary school children. During my undergraduate career, I was a preceptor for introductory biology. Most recently I was a STEM educator for young children! I most enjoyed creating fun...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Tulane University of Louisiana - Master of Science, Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- Math
- GRE Subject Test in Literature in English
- +21 subjects
Alfonso: Tucson MCAT course instructor
I'm almost a doctor! Ask me anything! I studied Human Physiology in college in addition to all the pre-requisites for medical school. I'm a 4th year med student now and can answer any questions related to that as well :)
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Physiology
- University of Arizona - Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- College Algebra
- Earth Science
- IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches
- +60 subjects
Amanda: Tucson MCAT course instructor
...students with a broad range of writing and reading assignments, from test prep to essay writing. Through our sessions, my students have earned As on difficult essays, raised their overall class grades, improved their SAT scores, gained admission to top universities, and built their confidence as writers, readers, and thinkers. At the root of my passion for tutoring is the "growth mindset" outlook: the idea that academic ability is not set in stone; that all...
Education & Certification
- Kenyon College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- GRE
- SAT Reading
- GRE Subject Test in Literature in English
- +77 subjects
Adam: Tucson MCAT course instructor
...a general surgery residency in 2021. I was previously an engineer and graduated with a bachelor's and master's of biomedical engineering from Arizona State University. I recently completed three years of my MD curriculum and am now returning to tutoring during my MBA studies. I struggled throughout high school until finally preparing for the SAT and ACT, so I'm adept with picking up just what you're struggling with - I was there once, too. Now...
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
- Arizona State University - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- GRE
- SAT Math
- Algebra 2
- +49 subjects
Katie: Tucson MCAT course instructor
...experience in in the areas of Microbiology and Immunology. Through my educational experiences in the scientific field, I have come to appreciate that learning is lifelong endeavor. My prior teaching experience includes tutoring math, english, reading, and science to elementary and middle school students during my undergraduate career at the University of Texas at Austin, as well as being a Teaching Assistant for a graduate-level science course at the University of Arizona. I look forward...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- University of Arizona - Master of Science, Microbiology and Immunology
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Technology and Coding
- Business
- Virology
- +100 subjects
Sam: Tucson MCAT course instructor
...Berkeley, UPenn, and NYU Law Schools. I most enjoy tutoring subjects that are distinctively analytical, like the LSAT, philosophy, and logic. I think these subjects are a unique challenge to teach because students only develop the necessary skill if they are able critically think through the problems at hand. I thus do my best to guide my students thinking processes, rather than tell them the answers. I spend most of my free time playing and...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- LSAT
- College Algebra
- LSAT Logical Reasoning
- +23 subjects
Austin: Tucson MCAT course instructor
...aspirations. With a deep passion for education and a commitment to excellence, I strive to create detailed, tailored, and comprehensive learning materials that foster growth, critical thinking, and confidence. I understand that each student is unique, and I believe in providing a personalized approach that integrates their academic goals with the skills and knowledge required for future success in their chosen careers. Whether it's preparing for rigorous exams, mastering core subjects, or cultivating specific skills...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Physiology
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- GMAT
- DAT
- +291 subjects
Fuki: Tucson MCAT course instructor
...which include adults and kids(over 6th grade) from beginners to intermediates, online and in person. Also, I have been teaching the language classes in Boulder Valley School District from time to time. I have taken 420 hours Professional Japanese teaching Program in Japan in 2015 in Human Academy. In spring and summer time I am teaching Anime-Style drawing in Boulder School of Fine Art. As a native Japanese, It is a great honor seeing each...
Education & Certification
- Dokkyo University - Bachelor in Arts, Germanic Languages, General
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Medicine
- Public Health
- Art
- +14 subjects
Richard: Tucson MCAT course instructor
...am a 3rd year medical student at the University of Arizona, with a scholarship. I hold degrees in Mathematics, Economics, and Molecular Biology. I have a minor in Business Administration. I have tutored for all of my life. My mother has had her own tutoring company for more than 15 years in Phoenix, and while I lived in NYC, I tutored with No Child Left Behind. I also have worked professionally throughout the United States...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
- UA College of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, General
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- GMAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- GRE
- +146 subjects
Amanda: Tucson MCAT course instructor
...from Cornell, and I studied political science and history at Hobart and William Smith Colleges for my B.A. I also have a degree in Higher Education administration. My experience allows me to really help high school, college, and law students - not only have I been there, but I've done the research as well. I can help you achieve your goals and also frame your goals. While I tutor a wide variety of subjects, I...
Education & Certification
- Hobart William Smith Colleges - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
- Cornell University - PHD, Law/J.D.
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- LSAT
- GRE
- Literature
- +56 subjects
Margaret: Tucson MCAT course instructor
...University Chicago. Tutors helped me overcome difficult subjects, and I'd like to pay that forward. I like to meet my students where they are at, to help them engage with material through vibrant discussion as they set their goals and their pace; we can troubleshoot together to discover what learning methods work best (teach-back, kinetic, visual, mnemonics and songs, etc). I enjoy teaching math topics up through and including calculus, as well as science courses...
Education & Certification
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
- Loyola University-Chicago - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Admissions
- Graduate Level Biology
- Languages
- +82 subjects
Virginia: Tucson MCAT course instructor
I have been teaching the General Education Courses at Pima Medical Institute for the past 13 years. This includes teaching Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Body. I am a retired Family Practice physician as well with a wealth of clinical scenarios that I use to add breadth to the teaching of the organ systems.
Education & Certification
- Hope College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- university of Illinoirs - Doctor of Medicine, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- PCAT
- IB Biology
- Middle School Science
- +16 subjects
Tyler: Tucson MCAT course instructor
I studied physiology at the University of Arizona and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelors of Science in Health Sciences. I am an aspiring physician with specific interest in preventative health. My greatest goal as an instructor is to help students succeed academically so they may achieve their dreams--whatever those may be.... Getting to know students, their academic background, and their learning style is the first step. I tailor my approach to what suits the student and subject best. I personally find that a combination of applied practice problems, discussions, and images works well most of the time. Above all, I remain patient and positive.
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelors, Physiology
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Science
- Anatomy
- High School Biology
- +28 subjects
Tara: Tucson MCAT course instructor
...teaching, and (as of recently!) Medieval literature. As far as tutoring goes, I'm a language specialist with three main interests--English, German, and Spanish. For each of these languages I'm happy to help students achieve those goals which are most important to them--whether it's preparing for a test, revising their writing, or simply practicing their conversational skills. I especially enjoy helping students with the early stages of non-L1 language acquisition (in either English, Spanish, or German)....
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelors, German Studies
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- GRE
- CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature
- 2nd Grade Writing
- +103 subjects
Education & Certification
- Bucknell University - Bachelor of Science, Adult and Continuing Education
- University of Arizona - Masters in Education, Counselor Education
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- GMAT
- GRE
- English
- +64 subjects
Eric: Tucson MCAT course instructor
...of Toronto (Ph.D.), Harvard University (Master's), and the University of Rochester (Bachelor's, magna cum laude). I have over ten years of classroom teaching experience, both within and outside of the United States. Two of these were spent teaching English to K-8 students in Japan. For the remainder, I taught broad-based humanities courses at three major research universities (Toronto, Brandeis, and Arizona). I am a former Fulbright scholar, and have travelled extensively throughout Asia, especially India...
Education & Certification
- University of Rochester - Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies
- Harvard Divinity School - Master of Arts, Religious Studies
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- GRE
- Elementary School English
- World Religions
- +55 subjects
Priyanshi: Tucson MCAT course instructor
...Science in Health Sciences. I have been tutoring since I was in middle school. I began with private tutoring sessions, then worked with Kumon Learning Center, and most recently I tutored college students with learning and cognitive disorders at the UofA. I began tutoring at a young age because as an immigrant from India I personally struggled with the school system and I understand how integral tutors can be to a student's success. I am...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Physiology
- University of Arizona - Current Grad Student, Health Policy Analysis
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- GRE
- PCAT
- Technology and Coding
- +73 subjects
Cara: Tucson MCAT course instructor
...elementary school students. Although I loved spreading my love of reading to younger students and having the chance to personally help students reach academic milestones, I wanted to have a bigger impact within the program. I spent the following two years as the leader of the program, training new tutors and managing our volunteer organization. In addition to working with youngsters as both a tutor and a Behavioral Health Technician over the past four years,...
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- PSAT Critical Reading
- ACT Writing
- SAT Math
- +40 subjects
Margaret: Tucson MCAT course instructor
...Rachel Carson, one of the founders of modern environmentalism, and I'm personally interested in environmental science writing and nature writing of all kinds. In my free time I enjoy hiking, gardening (I'm getting to know the quirks of growing food in the desert), video games, listening to comedy podcasts, and working out. I also worked as a summer camp counselor and program director for six years. I love working with all kinds of students, particularly...
Education & Certification
- Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, English
- Indiana University - Masters, English
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- GMAT
- OAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- +140 subjects