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The Best MCAT Tutors in Palo Alto, CA

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Beau H. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Beau H.
100/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

526 on the MCAT | Science based study / test-taking strategies!

I scored a 526 on the MCAT and have over five years of experience helping students prepare for exams. Several students have used my strategies to score 520+. I focus on simplifying complex content and teaching science-based test-taking strategies that boost both confidence and performance. My approach is tailored...

5.0 (12)
100/hour
14 hours tutoring
Response time: 51 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I scored a 526 on the MCAT and have over five years of experience helping students prepare for exams. Several students have used my strategies to score 520+. I focus on simplifying complex content and teaching science-based test-taking strategies that boost both confidence and performance. My approach is tailored...

Hannah R. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Hannah R.
75/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

PhD candidate with 521 MCAT score

I took the MCAT in 2019, earning a score of 521. I currently have a bachelor's in biochemistry and molecular biology and am pursuing a PhD in biochemistry, so that my experience in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and critical reading has remained current. I also separately tutor physics and psychology to...

5.0 (5)
75/hour
20 hours tutoring

I took the MCAT in 2019, earning a score of 521. I currently have a bachelor's in biochemistry and molecular biology and am pursuing a PhD in biochemistry, so that my experience in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and critical reading has remained current. I also separately tutor physics and psychology to...

Leon B. Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Leon B.
180/hour

Palo Alto, CA

MCAT Teacher at Kaplan

Not only did I take and score highly on the MCATs, I was a trained and certified teacher at Kaplan for the MCATs. I am familiar with the test from a student perspective as well as from a training perspective

5.0 (77)
180/hour
452 hours tutoring

Not only did I take and score highly on the MCATs, I was a trained and certified teacher at Kaplan for the MCATs. I am familiar with the test from a student perspective as well as from a training perspective

Kimberly P. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kimberly P.
100/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Medical Student with 99th percentile MCAT score

I scored in the 99th percentile on the MCAT. To prepare for this exam, I self studied and developed specific strategies that allowed me to perform highly on test day. I believe that much of the success on the MCAT centers around test taking strategies and understanding the MCAT exam, which I can help...

5.0 (38)
100/hour
128 hours tutoring

I scored in the 99th percentile on the MCAT. To prepare for this exam, I self studied and developed specific strategies that allowed me to perform highly on test day. I believe that much of the success on the MCAT centers around test taking strategies and understanding the MCAT exam, which I can help...

PATRICK N. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
PATRICK N.
100/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Experienced Math, Science and Test Prep Tutor. Top 10% Tutor in 2019

I have tutored the MCAT for more than five years now. I come from a teaching background teaching MCAT Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Verbal to pre med students. I have taken the new and old MCAT exams scoring above a 94 percentile both times. I have also worked in content development for the...

5.0 (468)
100/hour
1,372 hours tutoring
Response time: 24 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have tutored the MCAT for more than five years now. I come from a teaching background teaching MCAT Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Verbal to pre med students. I have taken the new and old MCAT exams scoring above a 94 percentile both times. I have also worked in content development for the...

Jonah Y. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jonah Y.
115/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

521 MCAT Scorer with 6+ Years of Tutoring Experience

I scored a 521 on the 2026 MCAT (98th percentile) with a perfect 132 in the Chem/Phys section. Having recently gone through the exam myself, I understand personally the challenges that come with navigating the exam, including mastering the content and various test-taking strategies. I help students identify...

5.0 (60)
115/hour
88 hours tutoring

I scored a 521 on the 2026 MCAT (98th percentile) with a perfect 132 in the Chem/Phys section. Having recently gone through the exam myself, I understand personally the challenges that come with navigating the exam, including mastering the content and various test-taking strategies. I help students identify...

Michaele Francesco C. Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michaele Francesco C.
90/hour

Palo Alto, CA

Master's Student entering an MD Program

I completed my Master of Science and Master of Public Health at the University of Southern California. I'm a third-year medical student at a US MD Program , and I have multiple years of MCAT tutoring and medical school admissions advising experience. My best sections were CARS and P/S, and I also did...

5.0 (12)
90/hour
68 hours tutoring

I completed my Master of Science and Master of Public Health at the University of Southern California. I'm a third-year medical student at a US MD Program , and I have multiple years of MCAT tutoring and medical school admissions advising experience. My best sections were CARS and P/S, and I also did...

Nghia M. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nghia M.
150/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

527 score|Consistent Score Increases of 10+! | 8+ Years of Experience

I'm a Harvard PhD who scored 527 on the MCAT, with 8+ years of experience helping students improve their MCAT scores! My students average 10+ score increases, scores of 510+, and I have even helped students below 480 improve to 505+! I can help you develop and stick to a study schedule and give you...

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5.0 (419)
150/hour
1,654 hours tutoring
Response time: 34 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I'm a Harvard PhD who scored 527 on the MCAT, with 8+ years of experience helping students improve their MCAT scores! My students average 10+ score increases, scores of 510+, and I have even helped students below 480 improve to 505+! I can help you develop and stick to a study schedule and give you...

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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
Response time: 22 minutesNote that average response time is based on Tanner’s active hours, which are 10:00 am - 3:00 am UTC.

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...

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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 Palo Alto, CA Tutoring
Mili D.
256/hour

95th Percentile MCAT MD Student, 8+ Years Teaching Experience

I am a fourth-year medical student at UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine. One of the most challenging parts of the premed experience is preparing for the rigorous MCAT exam. I scored exceedingly well on the MCAT (518 composite)...

5.0 (222)
256/hour
994 hours tutoring

I am a fourth-year medical student at UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine. One of the most challenging parts of the premed experience is preparing for the rigorous MCAT exam. I scored exceedingly well on the MCAT (518 composite)...

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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...

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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...

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Jay S.
250/hour

Top MCAT Tutor with 15 Years of MCAT Tutoring Experience

I scored a 520 (130 Chem Phys, 132 CARS, 130 Bio, 128 Psych Soc) on my MCAT exam. I have spent nearly 15 years teaching and tutoring the MCAT for The Princeton Review, Kaplan, Blueprint/Next Step, and Varsity Tutors. For the...

5.0 (95)
250/hour
271 hours tutoring

I scored a 520 (130 Chem Phys, 132 CARS, 130 Bio, 128 Psych Soc) on my MCAT exam. I have spent nearly 15 years teaching and tutoring the MCAT for The Princeton Review, Kaplan, Blueprint/Next Step, and Varsity Tutors. For the...

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Alexander C.
195/hour

Harvard Grad and UCSF Med Student with a 527 MCAT (100th Percentile)

I scored 527/528 (C/P: 132/132; B/B: 132/132; CARS: 131/132; P/S: 132/132), a 100th percentile score, on the MCAT in January 2023. I also recently graduated from Harvard summa cum laude in...

5.0 (60)
195/hour
478 hours tutoring

I scored 527/528 (C/P: 132/132; B/B: 132/132; CARS: 131/132; P/S: 132/132), a 100th percentile score, on the MCAT in January 2023. I also recently graduated from Harvard summa cum laude in...

Near Palo Alto, CA 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...

Near Palo Alto, CA 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
1,621 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...

Near Palo Alto, CA Tutoring
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...

Near Palo Alto, CA Tutoring
William D.
175/hour

Graduate Degree in Biomedical Engineering and personal High-Scorer

I have a strong footing in the sciences with an undergrad in chemical and biological engineering and a master's in biomedical engineering. I have been coaching MCAT for just over a year and have coached college-level sciences for four...

5.0 (811)
175/hour
6,130 hours tutoring

I have a strong footing in the sciences with an undergrad in chemical and biological engineering and a master's in biomedical engineering. I have been coaching MCAT for just over a year and have coached college-level sciences for four...

Near Palo Alto, CA Tutoring
Hicham N.
65/hour

Student with 515 MCAT Score

I have taken the MCAT and received a 91st percentile score (515). My top two sections are Biology/Biochemistry (130, 96th percentile) and Psychology/Sociology (131, 97th percentile).

5.0 (5)
65/hour
19 hours tutoring

I have taken the MCAT and received a 91st percentile score (515). My top two sections are Biology/Biochemistry (130, 96th percentile) and Psychology/Sociology (131, 97th percentile).

Near Palo Alto, CA 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
298 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 Palo Alto, CA Tutoring
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
7,500 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...

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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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Will L.
125/hour

UCSF Medical Student and 522 MCAT (99th percentile)

In January 2022, I scored a 522 on my MCAT, with a score breakdown of 131, 131, 130, 130. Not only do I feel comfortable tutoring the subject material, but I also have a deep understanding of the strategies needed to breakdown the test...

5.0 (84)
125/hour
212 hours tutoring

In January 2022, I scored a 522 on my MCAT, with a score breakdown of 131, 131, 130, 130. Not only do I feel comfortable tutoring the subject material, but I also have a deep understanding of the strategies needed to breakdown the test...

Near Palo Alto, CA 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...

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