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I specialize in providing highly personalized, high-touch medical school application coaching, helping applicants develop a cohesive strategy that reflects their individual experiences, strengths, and goals. My approach combines comprehensive application review and strategy with intensive essay editing, ensuring every...
I specialize in providing highly personalized, high-touch medical school application coaching, helping applicants develop a cohesive strategy that reflects their individual experiences, strengths, and goals. My approach combines comprehensive application review and strategy with intensive essay editing, ensuring every...
Online chemistry is a huge challenge and I’m so glad I have Sohini’s guidance. I was worried she wouldn’t know what to do with me because I have zero basic chemistry knowledge and am taking on an advanced class. Sohini truly took... - Lauren

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I received a 30 on my MCAT exam. I have 11 in Bio, 10 in Verbal, and 10 in physical sciences in previous exams. Thank you.
I received a 30 on my MCAT exam. I have 11 in Bio, 10 in Verbal, and 10 in physical sciences in previous exams. Thank you.

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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...
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...

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I did help one student so far and helped him go from a 125-126 to a 128! Background on me: I'm a UCLA alum currently applying to medical school! I got a 512 MCAT overall but always had a strong math/chem/phys background and have had experience co-teaching in these subjects. Tutoring Information:...
I did help one student so far and helped him go from a 125-126 to a 128! Background on me: I'm a UCLA alum currently applying to medical school! I got a 512 MCAT overall but always had a strong math/chem/phys background and have had experience co-teaching in these subjects. Tutoring Information:...

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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 Neuroscience and Chemistry, and I am now a first-year medical student at UCSF.
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 Neuroscience and Chemistry, and I am now a first-year medical student at UCSF.
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 i... - Arwa, 13 lessons with Alexander

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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...
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...
I had the pleasure of working with Michaele for both Psychology and English and I cannot express enough how amazing he was! He was quick to communicate and always available to answer any questions I had. His dedication to my succe... - Ethan , 13 lessons with Michaele Francesco

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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
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
Leon is exceptional — deep knowledge, genuine coaching, and real enthusiasm. He connects with our son and motivates him in a way few teachers can. We couldn't be more grateful for his work. - Bill, 22 lessons with Leon

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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 questions and avoid common pitfalls.
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 questions and avoid common pitfalls.
Will helps me learn step-by-step conceptually and fundamentally so I genuinely understand what I’m doing and how to do it. This helps me on tests and makes the class much more straightforward to comprehend. His teaching style is v... - Marjorie, 14 lessons with Will

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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...
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...

I am an incoming medical student at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) with a 3.97 GPA and a 90th percentile MCAT score. I scored in the 90th percentile in Chemical and Physical Foundations,...
I am an incoming medical student at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) with a 3.97 GPA and a 90th percentile MCAT score. I scored in the 90th percentile in Chemical and Physical Foundations,...
Julian helped me during an MCAT C/P sprint I needed to conduct prior to my close exam as I needed assistance from on passage comprehension and comfort in processing AAMC logic in question analysis. He helped me turn a lack of conf... - Sean, 9 lessons with Julian

I am passionate about helping people prepare for and excel on the MCAT. After being a high school teacher for 7 years, I took the MCAT and scored in the 98th percentile. While studying, I had a hard time as improvement was slow....
I am passionate about helping people prepare for and excel on the MCAT. After being a high school teacher for 7 years, I took the MCAT and scored in the 98th percentile. While studying, I had a hard time as improvement was slow....
Before I started working with Aric, I felt stuck in my preparation and struggled to see meaningful improvements in my score. From the very beginning of working together, Aric took the time to identify my weaknesses, develop a pers... - Reid, 52 lessons with Aric

As a 99th percentile scorer with a 523 (131 C/P, 129 CARS, 131 B/B, 132 P/S), I specialize in translating academic knowledge into the specific logic required for MCAT success. Having raised my own score from a 507 diagnostic...
As a 99th percentile scorer with a 523 (131 C/P, 129 CARS, 131 B/B, 132 P/S), I specialize in translating academic knowledge into the specific logic required for MCAT success. Having raised my own score from a 507 diagnostic...
I was starting to feel overwhelmed by the amount of content I had to cover for the MCAT, but Mikul helped me focus my studying and made the entire process more manageable. Rather than reading off slides, he helped me understand th... - Abby

...Foundations, and 91st percentile in Chemical and Physical Foundations. I specialize in helping students master high-yield MCAT science concepts and understand how they are tested in passage-based questions. My approach focuses on breaking down complex...
...Foundations, and 91st percentile in Chemical and Physical Foundations. I specialize in helping students master high-yield MCAT science concepts and understand how they are tested in passage-based questions. My approach focuses on breaking down complex...
I have really enjoyed my sessions with Lou. She has a strong foundation in the sciences and asks thoughtful questions that challenge my understanding. Through our sessions, I have learned MCAT content, test-taking strategies, and ... - Nora, 9 lessons with Lou

I earned a 100th percentile MCAT (524 - 132/129/132/131) in September 2019 with entirely self-study. I have 6+ years of tutoring/teaching experience between high school private tutoring, tutoring at UCLA, and being a...
I earned a 100th percentile MCAT (524 - 132/129/132/131) in September 2019 with entirely self-study. I have 6+ years of tutoring/teaching experience between high school private tutoring, tutoring at UCLA, and being a...

I scored a 100th percentile score on the MCAT (526), with section scores of 131/131/132/132. I have 3 years of MCAT-specific tutoring experience and 8+ years of science tutoring experience, with students with a wide range of...
I scored a 100th percentile score on the MCAT (526), with section scores of 131/131/132/132. I have 3 years of MCAT-specific tutoring experience and 8+ years of science tutoring experience, with students with a wide range of...
Alina has been an amazing tutor. I've had several sessions with her so far and she's helped me recognize my weaknesses in my studying habits and prep so that I can come out with a stronger understanding. When I was studying on my ... - Petra, 21 lessons with Alina

I scored a 525 on the MCAT (100th percentile) with strong performance across all four sections (Chem/Phys, CARS, Bio/Biochem, Psych/Soc). I am the founder of Areté MCAT Tutoring, a one-on-one MCAT tutoring...
I scored a 525 on the MCAT (100th percentile) with strong performance across all four sections (Chem/Phys, CARS, Bio/Biochem, Psych/Soc). I am the founder of Areté MCAT Tutoring, a one-on-one MCAT tutoring...
Owen is an amazing MCAT tutor! He helped me create a great plan to maximize my study time. Owen showed me that much of the MCAT is about pattern recognition. By working through several practice problems together, he taught me the ... - Meira

*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...
*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...
The MCAT is hard and tedious and I was dreading having to retake it (after I tried the first time using a Kaplan course and did not do well) but Arielle made reading the books, planning my tasks, and tutoring genuinely enjoyable. ... - Sydney, 38 lessons with Arielle

I improved my MCAT performance from a 501 to a 523 across AAMC full-length practice exams, including raising my CARS score from 125 to 131 through targeted strategy work. I am deeply familiar with all official AAMC materials and have...
I improved my MCAT performance from a 501 to a 523 across AAMC full-length practice exams, including raising my CARS score from 125 to 131 through targeted strategy work. I am deeply familiar with all official AAMC materials and have...

The CARS section of the MCAT represents one of the most difficult areas of preparation for many testers. I was a Healthcare Pathways advisor for several years, where I helped students prepare for this section of the MCAT. My approach...
The CARS section of the MCAT represents one of the most difficult areas of preparation for many testers. I was a Healthcare Pathways advisor for several years, where I helped students prepare for this section of the MCAT. My approach...
Andrew taught me specific and targeted strategies to tackle MCAT CARS, helping me significantly increase my score. He provided clear explanation and reasoning for practice questions. He is always well-prepared, very knowledgeable,... - Mia, 7 lessons with Andrew

I received a 526 on the MCAT in August 2019. I'm comfortable teaching all four sections of the MCAT. I was a Quantitative Biology major with coursework in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Molecular Biochemistry, Psychology,...
I received a 526 on the MCAT in August 2019. I'm comfortable teaching all four sections of the MCAT. I was a Quantitative Biology major with coursework in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Molecular Biochemistry, Psychology,...
Kate was an absolute amazing tutor. I appreciated the care she took into creating the lesson plan each day. She was always on time and made me feel very comfortable over our video-call lessons. I also appreciated the fact that she... - Artemis, 24 lessons with Kate

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...
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...
I worked with William for about six weeks before taking the MCAT. Before, I had only done Kaplan practice and realized it was not enough. William came up with a very structured study schedule each week after reviewing my practice ... - Cindy, 6 lessons with William

***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...
***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...
Doris is truly doing God’s work. I worked closely with her for over a year, and together we went through the entire medical school application journey. From helping me boost my CARS score and achieve an MCAT score I am genuinely p... - Kashvi, 65 lessons with Doris

I self-studied for the MCAT and scored 525. It took me a very long time to learn how to begin studying for the MCAT, and I hope to pass along all of the information and expertise to others. I understand how stressful this process is,...
I self-studied for the MCAT and scored 525. It took me a very long time to learn how to begin studying for the MCAT, and I hope to pass along all of the information and expertise to others. I understand how stressful this process is,...
Nathan B. is very patient, and it’s clear he enjoys tutoring. He explains concepts in different ways to meet you at your level of understanding and pays close attention to your thought process, helping you focus on what the questi... - Najma, 4 lessons with Nathan

I took the MCAT on 3/7/26 and scored 525 . I scored 132 in Chemistry/Physics (100th percentile), 130 CARS (98th percentile), 131 Biology/Biochemistry (99th percentile), and 132 in Psychology/Sociology (100th...
I took the MCAT on 3/7/26 and scored 525 . I scored 132 in Chemistry/Physics (100th percentile), 130 CARS (98th percentile), 131 Biology/Biochemistry (99th percentile), and 132 in Psychology/Sociology (100th...
I cannot recommend him enough! This was my third time taking the MCAT, and I was feeling incredibly stuck in a plateau. As a full-time, nontraditional student who was very far removed from the content, I was honestly struggling to... - Christiana, 9 lessons with Joel

I was able to score a 521 on the MCAT, which places me among the top 2% of all test takers, a score that is common among students attending the best medical schools in the world. Due to my varied tutoring experience as a 1 on 1 tutor and a...
I was able to score a 521 on the MCAT, which places me among the top 2% of all test takers, a score that is common among students attending the best medical schools in the world. Due to my varied tutoring experience as a 1 on 1 tutor and a...
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