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527 MCAT scorer with 6+ years of tutoring experience
Chris J.

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I graduated from Lehigh University in 2025 with a B.S. in Behavioral Neuroscience and a minor in Philosophy, and will be attending the University of Virginia School of Medicine starting Fall 2026. I held a 4.0 GPA throughout all four years of college.

I scored a 527 (100th percentile) on the MCAT, with a 99th percentile score of 131 in CARS and a perfect score of 132 in all other sections (C/P, B/B, and P/S).

I am highly competent and knowledgeable in all MCAT areas and have helped...

I graduated from Lehigh University in 2025 with a B.S. in Behavioral Neuroscience and a minor in Philosophy, and will be attending the University of Virginia School of Medicine starting Fall 2026. I held a 4.0 GPA throughout all four years of college.

I scored a 527 (100th percentile) on the MCAT, with a 99th percentile score of 131 in CARS and a perfect score of 132 in all other sections (C/P, B/B, and P/S).

I am highly competent and knowledgeable in all MCAT areas and have helped well over 150 students improve their MCAT scores in the >1 year I have been working as an MCAT tutor.

I have over 5 years of additional previous tutoring experience in high school mathematics and chemistry.

The MCAT is a BEAST of a test, and I’m here to help you crush it! From resource recommendations and study plan creation to refining your passage analysis skills, exam strategies, and content knowledge, I will help guide you through the whole process.

MY APPROACH: Higher efficiency, higher scores! I value your time, and so my approach to MCAT studying and tutoring prioritizes study efficiency and broadly translatable critical reasoning skills over low-yield content knowledge.

In short: Passage reasoning is king!

This strategy netted me a 527 while studying during a busy school semester and winter break, and I am confident that the underlying principles can help you take your score to the next level.

The best way to score high on the MCAT is to develop very strong (but NOT all-encompassing) content knowledge in high and medium-yield areas, and then focus primarily on developing stellar passage reasoning skills through APPLIED PRACTICE (and through focused tutoring sessions!).

I understand that not all students learn the same way, or prefer the same study methods. With this in mind, each student's lessons and study plan will be individualized to emphasize their particular strengths and preferences.

I will do what's most effective FOR YOU!

To learn more about me, ask about my FAQ and info sheet!


Education

Lehigh University
Neuroscience

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I scored a 527 on the MCAT. I graduated with a 4.0 undergraduate GPA and have a strong background in relevant MCAT coursework including biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, physics, and psychology. I consistently scored in the 100th percentile on AAMC practice exams, with my lowest AAMC practice exam score being a 526, and my highest being a 528.
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Amazing tutor, 10/10 would recommend

I found Chris on Wyzant about 3 months into my studying and was slightly plateauing in terms of scores and motivation. Because I was self-studying, I wasn't sure what to do and I was getting nervous with my test date fast approaching. He helped me build a study program, teach me different techniques, and in general provided a ton of support and guidance in this stressful process. With Chris's help, I was able to raise my practice test scores over 10 points, and began averaging low to mid 90th percentile scores on my practice tests. I ended up getting an 89th percentile score on my 1/23 MCAT and will be applying to medical school later this Spring. Thank you, Chris!!!

Roee, 5 lessons with Chris

Amazing! So helpful at giving individualized tips

Chris was awesome! His strategies were so useful and I immediately saw improvement in my scores, specifically my CARS score. The sessions were super useful and he really gave individualized strategies based on my weakness, and worked with me to understand exactly what my problems were and how we can target them to see improvement. Really productive and valuable sessions, I definitely recommend Chris if you're looking to improve your strategy specifically.

Sabeen, 3 lessons with Chris

SUCH A HUGE HELP

I started working with Chris 6 weeks out from my MCAT after doing a third-party prep course. I was still a little shaky in some areas and knew one-on-one help would be beneficial. Chris was great right away from our first lesson. He is a genius first of all, but he also knows HOW to take the exam. He has strategies that led to noticeable improvements in practice exam scores even after 1 session. He was also kind and compassionate, especially when I was stumped and felt like I should have known the answer or made a silly mistake, he never made me feel like I was an idiot. I used all his advice and strategies on test day, and I felt so much more confident. He is really a great tutor, and I would recommend him to anybody taking the MCAT.

Ellie, 5 lessons with Chris

Excellent Experience Working with Chris

I had an excellent experience working with Chris over three sessions and would highly recommend him. He provided highly tailored advice for improving my CARS strategy by having me walk through passages and explain my reasoning, then offering feedback based on how I naturally approached questions. His approach was unique compared to other tutors and what I had seen online, which made his insights especially valuable. Beyond CARS, he also helped me refine my overall strategy and created a clear plan for completing AAMC materials, which gave me structure and confidence going into my exam. He was incredibly supportive throughout the process and encouraged me to trust my progress and move forward with my test date when I wasn’t sure if I was ready—which ultimately led to me scoring a 518. Chris was also very friendly, responsive, and easy to work with. I’m really grateful for his guidance and would strongly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their MCAT performance.

Mari, 3 lessons with Chris

Innovative thinker and meets you where you're at!

Chris has been an excellent tutor. I came in with low scores on my practice tests and honestly didn't know where to begin on overcoming the wall I had hit in studying. He tailored a study schedule for me and he helped me identify where my weaknesses were and I immediately started seeing progress. He is patient and really speaks about things in a way that helps you to think outside of the box and understand even the most challenging passages/questions. Also, Chris has incredible resources and resource recommendations. I highly recommend him!

Sydnie, 9 lessons with Chris

Innovative thinker and meets you where you're at!

Chris has been an excellent tutor. I came in with low scores on my practice tests and honestly didn't know where to begin on overcoming the wall I had hit in studying. He tailored a study schedule for me and he helped me identify where my weaknesses were and I immediately started seeing progress. He is patient and really speaks about things in a way that helps you to think outside of the box and understand even the most challenging passages/questions. Also, Chris has incredible resources and resource recommendations. I highly recommend him!

Sydnie, 9 lessons with Chris

Strategies That Made a Difference

Chris gave me valuable advice on MCAT strategies that helped me see noticeable improvements across my practice exams and approach each section with more confidence and clarity!

Yass, 2 lessons with Chris

Great tutor, would definitely recommend!

Chris is a great MCAT tutor. He gave me really useful strategies and tips that helped me improve my full length scores. When reviewing my practice tests together, he answered any questions that I had and made sure that I really understood why I got something wrong before moving on to the next question. We worked through some Bio, Chem, and CARS passages in real-time together to figure out where I could specifically improve during test-taking, and he really helped boost my confidence as well. Thank you Chris!

Madeline, 7 lessons with Chris

Very helpful, definitely recommend!

Chris was super helpful in tutoring me for the MCAT. He was able to work with me at my pace and helped me set up a study plan that fit my schedule. He explained everything very well and gave me some great strategies that helped improve my score. He was also very flexible and accommodating. Great experience working with him! He helped me increase my score by 15 points!

Nealey, 10 lessons with Chris

Very helpful, definitely recommend!

Chris was super helpful in tutoring me for the MCAT. He was able to work with me at my pace and helped me set up a study plan that fit my schedule. He explained everything very well and gave me some great strategies that helped improve my score. He was also very flexible and accommodating. Great experience working with him!

Nealey, 10 lessons with Chris
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