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Varsity Tutors offers a New York City MCAT course that can help you reach for your goals on the exam. The MCAT is one of the key requirements when applying for medical school, and some schools put a heavy weight on your test score when deciding on your application. That's why you need to prepare for it as thoroughly as possible so you can perform at your best on test day.
The MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) is a multiple-choice, computer-based test that provides a way for medical schools like The New York University School of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, and Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons to measure an applicant's qualifications and readiness to do med school work. It has a reputation for being one of the most challenging standardized tests as test-takers need to sit for 7 and a half hours for the exam. Overall, the MCAT tests a person's understanding of concepts that medical school faculty, residents, and students deem important to a prospective student's success.
Most medical schools in the United States and Canada will require your MCAT score together with other documents for your application, but a New York City MCAT class can help you cover the material on the test effectively. Let's take a quick look at the content of the exam.
What could a New York City MCAT course help me review?
There are four integrated sections on the MCAT, which means the subjects are not tested independently but overlap with different areas of concentration.
1. Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
2. Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
3. Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
4. Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
Your MCAT score will include your total for each section and one total score. Each of the four sections is scored from 118-132. These scores are combined to create a total score, which ranges from 472-528.
The Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems has 59 questions that test you on your knowledge of basic biological sciences and physical sciences. The subjects covered include basic biochemistry, organic chemistry, general chemistry, biology, and physics. You will have access to the periodic table during the actual exam and have 95 minutes to finish the section.
The Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills section has 53 questions, which will all be based on passages that cover general topics in the humanities and the social sciences. This section is similar to reading comprehension sections in other standardized exams and everything you need to answer the questions in this section will be on the passages. Basically, this section tests you on your ability to analyze arguments and identify underlying assumptions and conclusions. You will have 90 minutes to answer this part of the test.
The Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems section has 59 questions that test you on your knowledge of biology and biochemistry. It covers the subjects of basic biology, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and biochemistry. To do well in this section, you need to understand the different life processes such as reproduction, movement, and growth, and how living organisms accomplish these processes. You will have 95 minutes to complete this section.
The Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior also has 59 questions that test you on sociology and psychology in the context of biological sciences. These questions are the newest ones included in the MCAT reflecting the importance of understanding how biological factors influence reactions and perceptions; behavior changes; cultural and social differences, and well-being. You will have 95 minutes to finish this section.
How does a New York City MCAT course help me prepare?
Varsity Tutors offers a New York City MCAT class in which you can receive in-depth review as part of your preparation. We have a rigorous interviewing and vetting process to make sure only qualified instructors get to handle our MCAT classes. These instructors have the knowledge and experience to teach the topics on the test, and they can also impart tips and strategies on how you can effectively answer tricky MCAT questions.
Our MCAT class is held in a collaborative, online space where you engage in live lessons with your academic instructor and other students. Since it is an interactive class, you can ask questions and build relevant and specific knowledge faster than you might when doing your prep on your own. Working with other students in the class can also encourage you to think creatively and learn faster. Collaborative study groups have been shown to help students get new perspectives on a topic, which can help them learn it more thoroughly.
We also take into consideration the busy schedules of students and make our MCAT course schedule flexible. You can choose from a two-week or four-week course, and we offer multiple sections throughout the day. New sections start every week to better accommodate students. Every element of your MCAT course is designed to help you study smarter and accomplish more in a shorter time.
How can I find a New York City MCAT prep course?
Looking for an MCAT prep course that fits your schedule can be hard. You have to consider factors like the start of the class, the location, and when should you start preparing for the test. Varsity Tutors can enroll you in a New York City MCAT course that suits your busy schedule. Since these courses are online, you also have more options when it comes to finding the right time to study. You don't need to worry about travel time and you get to save on travel expenses as well. The more time you save on commuting, the more time you will have for studying.
Performing at your best on MCAT will take time and dedication. The best time to take the test is the year before you plan to start medical school, and it is advisable to set aside three to five months of study before your scheduled MCAT test date. For more information on our MCAT course, call Varsity Tutors today.

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Daniel: New York MCAT course instructor
...Medical Center. My motivation for volunteering was kindled by upperclassmen and teacher assistants that helped me when I was in introductory courses. I credit attending weekly tutoring hours throughout college as playing a pivotal role in my success in these courses and the MCAT exam. I enjoy sharing and explaining concepts I understand and helping others appreciate them. Ultimately, through these experiences, I discovered that I deeply enjoy aiding students and enriching their understanding of...
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- CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
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- MCAT
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Jared: New York MCAT course instructor
...from Cornell University with a B.S. in Biological Sciences. I have tutored private clients since 2011 and have experience tutoring students in Biology, Chemistry and Math. I also enjoy helping students prepare for standardized exams for undergraduate and graduate school admission. In addition to my private tutoring activities, I was also a TA to an introductory science course at Cornell. In this position, I lectured weekly to a section of 15 undergraduate students and learned...
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- MCAT
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Josef: New York MCAT course instructor
...my students can then develop effective academic strategies and succeed. I am a recent Bachelor of Science from Cornell University, where my studies revolved around applying life science research to health and social studies. I have served as an undergraduate teaching assistant for several courses, and specializes in 1-on-1 tutoring for introductory biochemistry. Biochemistry is my favorite because of how many other disciplines it synthesizes. After achieving a 38 on the MCAT (99.1%), I began...
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- Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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- MCAT
- Graduate Test Prep
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Sophia: New York MCAT course instructor
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- Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Biological/Biosystems Engineering
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- MCAT
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1
- Writing
- Math
- +31 subjects

Daniel: New York MCAT course instructor
...Med Program this past Spring and am looking to offer help in science courses from middle school to college level. I graduated from Boston College in 2009 and have worked at the neuroscience and psychiatry labs at Yale and Cornell. I enjoy working with people and wish to one day specialize in geriatrics. I have taught chess and English to young children and tutored children from foster care for two years to improve their literacy...
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- Boston College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
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- MCAT
- Organic Chemistry
- Biology
- MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
- +17 subjects

Graham: New York MCAT course instructor
...to reach their goals. Thus, I would describe my tutoring philosophy as entirely facilitative - I want to be there to help my students reach their goals on their own. Personally, my interests shadow my studies, but extend beyond them as well. I am matriculating to medical school next year, and am passionate about biomedical science and helping people. I spend my free time reading, playing pick-up basketball or soccer with my friends, going on...
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- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Weill Cornell Medical College - Current Grad Student, Medicine
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- MCAT
- Middle School Math
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Jesse: New York MCAT course instructor
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- MCAT
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- Elementary School Math
- College English
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- MCAT
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- Calculus 2
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Amy: New York MCAT course instructor
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Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Organic Chemistry
- Middle School Math
- SAT Subject Test in Chemistry
- +60 subjects

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- MCAT
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- MCAT
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- MCAT
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- ACT
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Rebecca: New York MCAT course instructor
...improve their reading comprehension, and excel on assignments and tests for more than five years. I strive to not only prepare students to exceed academic standards but also to be critical thinkers and curious, well-informed human beings. I recently completed a dual degree at Indiana University and moved to New York to take a gap year before beginning graduate school. As a scholarship student at IU, I majored in economics, cognitive science, and piano performance....
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Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- GRE
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Sunny: New York MCAT course instructor
I graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University. I earned a B.A. in Biology and Economics. I'm currently working as a Research Associate during my gap year before medical school. During my free time, I enjoy staying active, playing golf, swimming, running, and playing tennis. I love exploring new activities and neighborhoods in the NYC area.
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- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Biology / Economics
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Test Prep
- Calculus
- MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
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Matthew: New York MCAT course instructor
...to New York City, where I am currently conducting breast cancer research as the lab manager in an immunology lab at Columbia University Medical Center. I am extremely comfortable with physics and mathematics (from my studies) as well as biology, chemistry, and biochemistry (through my research experience) and sincerely enjoy tutoring students in those areas. I also enjoy tutoring for standardized tests. While I was studying for the SAT, ACT, and MCAT, all of my...
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- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Physics, Music
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- MCAT
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...where I am currently a fourth year medical student in line to receive my MD in 2022. During medical school I continued developing my passion for teaching. Running tutoring sessions for my peers and underclassmen, organizing a medical education and exposure program for high school students known as HPREP, creating educational materials in the form of video demonstrations, and eventually being hired as an adjunct professor of Gross Anatomy for the Occupational Therapy program at...
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- Mercy College - Bachelors, Biology, General
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- MCAT
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Ahsan: New York MCAT course instructor
...sitting for this exam. During my time as an undergraduate I taught in the Peer Health Exchange program - a program in which I traveled to various under-privileged high schools in Brooklyn and taught classes about a selected health topic. I also have experience tutoring one-on-one with students, something I personally find extremely gratifying; motivation and drive are major components of a healthy mind to absorb and retain information, and I strive to balance these...
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- CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelors, Biology, General
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- MCAT
- MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
- Graduate Test Prep
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Melissa: New York MCAT course instructor
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- Saint Joseph's University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
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- State Certified Teacher
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- MCAT
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Jasmeet: New York MCAT course instructor
I am a currently a medical student who loves to teach. I completed my undergraduate degree at Rowan University in 2010 with a bachelors in Biology. After graduation I had the opportunity to work with students on SAT/ACT/MCAT biology Test prep and academic tutoring in Biology, Anatomy, and various levels of Mathematics. I enjoy sports, music, traveling and exploring the wonderful city of Philadelphia!... I believe in setting attainable goals while having an environment that is relaxed but challenging!
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- Rowan University - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Temple University - PHD, Podiatric Medicine
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- MCAT
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