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Vibhav P. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Vibhav P.
45/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

BS/MD student with 94th percentile score

I have recently taken the MCAT and received a 94th percentile score (517). I am also an incoming medical student as a part of a highly selective guaranteed med program and have taken extensive coursework in all sciences pertaining to this exam.

5.0 (2)
45/hour
21 hours tutoring

I have recently taken the MCAT and received a 94th percentile score (517). I am also an incoming medical student as a part of a highly selective guaranteed med program and have taken extensive coursework in all sciences pertaining to this exam.

William M. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
William M.
75/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

First Year Medical Student with 2+ Years of MCAT Tutoring Experience

I scored in the 99th percentile on both the Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems and Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems sections of the MCAT. With two years of tutoring experience, I have helped students master a wide range of MCAT subjects by providing personalized...

4.8 (4)
75/hour
13 hours tutoring

I scored in the 99th percentile on both the Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems and Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems sections of the MCAT. With two years of tutoring experience, I have helped students master a wide range of MCAT subjects by providing personalized...

Timothy A. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Timothy A.
95/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

99th Percentile MCAT Scorer. 8+ years of tutoring experience.

Last summer I took the MCAT and scored a 522 (Chem&Phy:132 / CARS:129 / B&B:129 / PS:132), putting me in the 99th percentile for all test takers. From experience, I have extensive knowledge in what is covered on the MCAT as well as what it takes to develop a comprehensive study plan....

5.0 (12)
95/hour
21 hours tutoring

Last summer I took the MCAT and scored a 522 (Chem&Phy:132 / CARS:129 / B&B:129 / PS:132), putting me in the 99th percentile for all test takers. From experience, I have extensive knowledge in what is covered on the MCAT as well as what it takes to develop a comprehensive study plan....

Catherine H. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Catherine H.
130/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

MD Candidate with 3+ years of Teaching Experience

I have gotten a 523 on the MCAT, and am comfortable with tutoring any subject on the MCAT!

5.0 (7)
130/hour
13 hours tutoring
Response time: 26 minutesNote that average response time is based on Catherine’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 2:00 am UTC.

I have gotten a 523 on the MCAT, and am comfortable with tutoring any subject on the MCAT!

Kaley Q. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kaley Q.
75/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Pre-Med Student with 3+ Years of Tutoring Experience

I took the MCAT in January of 2023, scoring a 521 with a 130 or higher in each section. I have been tutoring for the MCAT since May 2023. But, I have over 3 years of teaching experience in Math, Biology, and English. I am currently in my fourth year at UCLA pursuing a B.S. for Microbiology, Immunology,...

5.0 (2)
75/hour
7 hours tutoring

I took the MCAT in January of 2023, scoring a 521 with a 130 or higher in each section. I have been tutoring for the MCAT since May 2023. But, I have over 3 years of teaching experience in Math, Biology, and English. I am currently in my fourth year at UCLA pursuing a B.S. for Microbiology, Immunology,...

Saloni P. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Saloni P.
85/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

100th Percentile MCAT Scorer

I scored in the 100th percentile on the MCAT with a 524 overall (132/130/132/130) and have a strong foundation in biology and chemistry as a 4.0 GPA undergraduate Biology major. I understand how to apply content effectively and can help students develop structured study plans, address content gaps,...

5.0 (22)
85/hour
71 hours tutoring

I scored in the 100th percentile on the MCAT with a 524 overall (132/130/132/130) and have a strong foundation in biology and chemistry as a 4.0 GPA undergraduate Biology major. I understand how to apply content effectively and can help students develop structured study plans, address content gaps,...

Richard K. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Richard K.
70/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Expert Tutor for MCAT (Chemistry, Orgo, Physics, Math, Statistics)

I have taught college physics and chemistry courses to pre-med students, which cover material on which the MCAT is based. I can help students to master the physics, general chemistry and organic chemistry material as well as the mathematical and statistical skills required for the MCAT.

4.9 (375)
70/hour
1,434 hours tutoring

I have taught college physics and chemistry courses to pre-med students, which cover material on which the MCAT is based. I can help students to master the physics, general chemistry and organic chemistry material as well as the mathematical and statistical skills required for the MCAT.

Ian V. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ian V.
50/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

PhD student in Chemistry at Northwestern University

I have numerous experience in chemistry and physics aspects of the MCAT including the algebraic approach to physics mechanics and electromagnetism along with a deep understanding of circuits from both my physics undergraduate degree along with my PhD in electroorganic chemistry in focusing on developing circuits...

5.0 (17)
50/hour
60 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutesNote that average response time is based on Ian’s active hours, which are 5:00 am - 5:00 am UTC.

I have numerous experience in chemistry and physics aspects of the MCAT including the algebraic approach to physics mechanics and electromagnetism along with a deep understanding of circuits from both my physics undergraduate degree along with my PhD in electroorganic chemistry in focusing on developing circuits...

John A. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
John A.
20/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Medical school student

I took the MCAT once and got a 80th percentile score with only 3 months of studying. I have a good grasp of all the MCAT subjects as well as reading comprehension. I prioritized efficiency when taking the MCAT to maximize time. I am currently a medical school student and my score helped me get...

5.0 (47)
20/hour
453 hours tutoring

I took the MCAT once and got a 80th percentile score with only 3 months of studying. I have a good grasp of all the MCAT subjects as well as reading comprehension. I prioritized efficiency when taking the MCAT to maximize time. I am currently a medical school student and my score helped me get...

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Rob S.
270/hour

Ivy League Med Student| Students Average 10 Point Increase in 1 Month

I scored a 518 on my first attempt on the MCAT. I have been helping students prepare for the MCAT for 5 years. I created my own program to help students increase their scores by as much as 8 points in as little as 10 days on official...

5.0 (705)
270/hour
4,030 hours tutoring

I scored a 518 on my first attempt on the MCAT. I have been helping students prepare for the MCAT for 5 years. I created my own program to help students increase their scores by as much as 8 points in as little as 10 days on official...

Near Des Plaines, IL Tutoring
Saagar S.
100/hour

Incoming MD Student for MCAT Tutoring. Scored a 524 (100th percentile)

I received a 524 on the MCAT in 2022, which is a 100th percentile score. I had a balanced score across each of the four sections with a 132 on the Chem/Phys, 131 on CARS, 131 on Bio/BioC, and 130 on Psych/Soc. I have also...

5.0 (71)
100/hour
173 hours tutoring

I received a 524 on the MCAT in 2022, which is a 100th percentile score. I had a balanced score across each of the four sections with a 132 on the Chem/Phys, 131 on CARS, 131 on Bio/BioC, and 130 on Psych/Soc. I have also...

Near Des Plaines, IL Tutoring
Barry B.
230/hour

Scored 100th percentile, 523 on MCAT, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

I scored a 523 on the MCAT, which is the 100th percentile. I was subsequently accepted to and attend Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. I am qualified to tutor all areas of the MCAT, including biochemistry.

5.0 (242)
230/hour
1,218 hours tutoring
Response time: 50 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I scored a 523 on the MCAT, which is the 100th percentile. I was subsequently accepted to and attend Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. I am qualified to tutor all areas of the MCAT, including biochemistry.

Near Des Plaines, IL Tutoring
Tanner M.
699/hour

525 MCAT, 4th year med student, 3 years teaching for Blueprint!

I scored a 525 on the MCAT (132|131|130|132), and I have many years of teaching and tutoring experience! I was one of Blueprint's top-performing MCAT instructors, teaching 600+ students in my time there, while also training over...

5.0 (22)
699/hour
151 hours tutoring

I scored a 525 on the MCAT (132|131|130|132), and I have many years of teaching and tutoring experience! I was one of Blueprint's top-performing MCAT instructors, teaching 600+ students in my time there, while also training over...

Near Des Plaines, IL Tutoring
Vincent Z.
180/hour

Current USMD 4th-Year Medical Student

I scored a 517 on the MCAT back in 2020 (94%). My best section was CARS (130, 98%), so I specialize in helping students on this section. Since graduating from undergrad, I've helped more then a dozen students greatly increase their...

5.0 (104)
180/hour
299 hours tutoring

I scored a 517 on the MCAT back in 2020 (94%). My best section was CARS (130, 98%), so I specialize in helping students on this section. Since graduating from undergrad, I've helped more then a dozen students greatly increase their...

Near Des Plaines, IL Tutoring
Joohun L.
10/hour

M.D. | 99th Percentile MCAT | Former Princeton Review Instructor

I am a medical doctor (M.D.) from Johns Hopkins and am a former Princeton Review MCAT instructor with 5+ years of experience tutoring both one-on-one and in class settings. I scored in the 99th percentile on the MCAT and have helped...

5.0 (158)
10/hour
207 hours tutoring
Response time: 27 minutesNote that average response time is based on Joohun’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 7:00 am UTC.

I am a medical doctor (M.D.) from Johns Hopkins and am a former Princeton Review MCAT instructor with 5+ years of experience tutoring both one-on-one and in class settings. I scored in the 99th percentile on the MCAT and have helped...

Near Des Plaines, IL Tutoring
Doris P.
350/hour

MCAT CARS tutor with 5+ years of experience!

***JUNE 2026 UPDATE: I am currently not accepting any more students for Summer 2026 for the MCAT. My profile is still active because I am focused on helping with medical school applications and still accepting requests for help with essay...

5.0 (296)
350/hour
2,212 hours tutoring

***JUNE 2026 UPDATE: I am currently not accepting any more students for Summer 2026 for the MCAT. My profile is still active because I am focused on helping with medical school applications and still accepting requests for help with essay...

Near Des Plaines, IL Tutoring
Will O.
349/hour

Test Strategy Expert | 100th %ile (526) MCAT | Students average 516+!

I scored a near-perfect 526 (100th percentile, 130/132/132/132) on the new MCAT, including perfect scores in the CARS (Verbal), Bio/Biochem, and Psych/Soc sections, and have hundreds of hours of MCAT tutoring...

5.0 (702)
349/hour
1,918 hours tutoring

I scored a near-perfect 526 (100th percentile, 130/132/132/132) on the new MCAT, including perfect scores in the CARS (Verbal), Bio/Biochem, and Psych/Soc sections, and have hundreds of hours of MCAT tutoring...

Near Des Plaines, IL Tutoring
David L.
300/hour

MCAT CARS Tutor (99th percentile)

In test conditions, I have scored 131 (99th percentile) on the MCAT CARS section. As a section testing reading comprehension and inference, it can be very tricky even for students who excel at other portions of the MCAT. With my PhD...

5.0 (114)
300/hour
360 hours tutoring
Response time: 28 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

In test conditions, I have scored 131 (99th percentile) on the MCAT CARS section. As a section testing reading comprehension and inference, it can be very tricky even for students who excel at other portions of the MCAT. With my PhD...

Near Des Plaines, IL Tutoring
Connor B.
200/hour

Harvard Med Student with 100th percentile MCAT score

I self-studied for the MCAT and received a 527 (132/131/132/132). Since then, I have helped over 75 peers and other premed students, assisting them in the preparation of their test by sharing problem-solving and test-taking...

5.0 (215)
200/hour
873 hours tutoring

I self-studied for the MCAT and received a 527 (132/131/132/132). Since then, I have helped over 75 peers and other premed students, assisting them in the preparation of their test by sharing problem-solving and test-taking...

Near Des Plaines, IL Tutoring
Noor K.
350/hour

522 MCAT/132 CARS tutor | passage analysis | personalized & efficient!

I'm relentless about finding what works for YOU specifically, never just recycling what worked for me or anyone else. With a 522 MCAT & 132 CARS, I specialize in passage analysis for ALL sections and MCAT strategy built for...

5.0 (42)
350/hour
226 hours tutoring
Response time: 44 minutesNote that average response time is based on Noor’s active hours, which are 10:00 pm - 7:00 am UTC.

I'm relentless about finding what works for YOU specifically, never just recycling what worked for me or anyone else. With a 522 MCAT & 132 CARS, I specialize in passage analysis for ALL sections and MCAT strategy built for...

Near Des Plaines, IL Tutoring
Kirti C.
300/hour

95th Percentile MCAT Scorer, 7+ years Tutoring Experience

Preparing for the MCAT is one of the most challenging parts of the premed path, but success is within reach with the right strategy and mindset. I scored a 518 (95th percentile) through a disciplined approach and targeted test-taking...

5.0 (125)
300/hour
361 hours tutoring
Response time: 33 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Preparing for the MCAT is one of the most challenging parts of the premed path, but success is within reach with the right strategy and mindset. I scored a 518 (95th percentile) through a disciplined approach and targeted test-taking...

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Ethan B.
249/hour

Harvard Med, MedSchoolCoach/Shemmassian Tutor, 522 (99th %ile)

I’m a second-year MD student at Harvard Medical School, and I scored a 522 on the MCAT (99th percentile, 131/129/130/132). I have 2100+ hours of professional tutoring experience with over 1300+ hours as a...

5.0 (121)
249/hour
443 hours tutoring

I’m a second-year MD student at Harvard Medical School, and I scored a 522 on the MCAT (99th percentile, 131/129/130/132). I have 2100+ hours of professional tutoring experience with over 1300+ hours as a...

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Jaspreet K.
200/hour

MD/PhD at Yale University with Expertise in MCAT Tutoring

I received a 99th percentile score on the MCAT, but what distinguishes me is the wide breadth of teaching and mentorship experience I've used over the past 5 years to help several dozen students reach their dream scores. I teach...

5.0 (150)
200/hour
531 hours tutoring

I received a 99th percentile score on the MCAT, but what distinguishes me is the wide breadth of teaching and mentorship experience I've used over the past 5 years to help several dozen students reach their dream scores. I teach...

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Arielle M.
580/hour

Students Average 515! | Top 0.23% Wyzant Tutor | 90%ile+ MCAT Expert

*Limited space remaining for 2025 testers!! Hi! I am the founder of an MCAT prep business, with over 6000 hours and six years of full-time, one-on-one MCAT consulting. I'm excited to help you maximize your potential on your...

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5.0 (1640)
580/hour
7,501 hours tutoring
Response time: 23 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

*Limited space remaining for 2025 testers!! Hi! I am the founder of an MCAT prep business, with over 6000 hours and six years of full-time, one-on-one MCAT consulting. I'm excited to help you maximize your potential on your...

Near Des Plaines, IL Tutoring
Jacob D.
250/hour

95th Percentile MCAT Expert with Years of Teaching Experience

Do you feel like the MCAT isn't clicking for you? I can help! I have supported over a hundred students in understanding the MCAT in a new way and learning the foundational content until it's second nature. Through my own...

5.0 (391)
250/hour
1,623 hours tutoring

Do you feel like the MCAT isn't clicking for you? I can help! I have supported over a hundred students in understanding the MCAT in a new way and learning the foundational content until it's second nature. Through my own...

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I am deeply grateful to Alexander–he is an amazing MCAT tutor! The study system he made was simple but effective with clear benchmarks and strategies. Not only is he good at guiding you through the big-picture of your MCAT goals in a way that fits with your life, Alexander is genuinely very knowledgeable about all the topics on the MCAT. Even for questions on low-yield content, he was always able to very quickly explain the background and reasoning of the questions in a way that was clear.
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