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The MCAT is a required component of your medical school application, and Varsity Tutors has set up an online Seattle prep course to help you get ready for this exam. This test takes up 7 and a half hours of your day, so just breezing over a few core subjects you studied in undergrad will not be enough to get ready. Regardless of your current level of study skills, working with a knowledgeable, a vetted class instructor who leads a group of participants who are also studying for the MCAT can help you feel as prepared as possible.
The MCAT board occasionally changes the formatting of the exam so that the test represents the knowledge currently required of the medical field. Instructors understand any recent changes to the MCAT, so they can help you accurately. When you take an online Seattle MCAT course provided by Varsity Tutors, the instructors can go in depth about how the exam is structured and how to manage the multiple-choice sections in the allotted time.
What can a Seattle MCAT course help me learn?
Each online MCAT course will work on the different sections of this standardized test, so you can cover subject areas that you may not understand very well, which will help focus your solo study sessions. You can learn test-taking strategies so you can avoid skipping questions and manage the time given to complete each section.
During study sessions, you will cover each section of the MCAT and how they fit together. There are four sections - Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems, Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems, Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior, and Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills - which have a potential score range from 118 to 132 points each. You will also receive a total score ranging from 472 to 528 points. This exam tests concepts that professionals in the field, other medical students, and medical school faculty, such as those working at the University of Washington's School of Medicine, deem the most important.
There are three sections rooted in medical and scientific knowledge: Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior, Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems, and Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems. Each of these sections has 59 questions, divided into 10 passage-based sets of 4 to 6 questions each, along with 15 independent questions. You will have 95 minutes to complete each section, which test your knowledge of areas such as organic and inorganic chemistry, biology, biochemistry, physics, and even social systems. While many people think of physical health as the core component of medical practices, learning about behavioral science and mental health are becoming more important for modern doctors, too.
The fourth section, Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills, tests your reading comprehension, ability to learn information and apply it to different contexts, and your ability to critically analyze how context affects information. This part does not directly test your understanding of living systems, the human body, or science, but it does test your ability to read complicated ideas and understand how they apply to the world. Since you will be doing a lot of reading, studying, and practical idea application in medical school, this component is just as important as the previous three portions. The Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills section has 53 questions, divided into 9 sections of between 5 and 7 questions each, and you have 90 minutes to complete this part of the MCAT.
Working with professional instructors and other students in an online Seattle MCAT class gives you access to all kinds of help to better understand these sections, how they are scored, and how to approach answering questions on this long exam.
What will a Seattle MCAT class do for me?
Even if you already set aside time to study for the MCAT, even if you have good study skills already, and even if you already performed well on practice exams, taking a Seattle MCAT course with provides you with vetted, highly-qualified instructors who can offer answers to questions, support to focus on certain areas of study, and dedicated times for the online class. When you take a class, you will be accountable for working every day to prepare for this test.
You can choose either a 2-week-long course or a 4-week course, with new sessions starting weekly. Reviewing information at dedicated times will help you focus and ensure that you do not make excuses or put off studying for this career-defining examination. Since the MCAT is so long, taking practice tests and spending enough time learning to focus for hours will benefit you when you enter the exam room - you can learn how to manage your time, keep yourself on track, and maintain calm while you answer questions about medical topics.
Working in groups has proven beneficial for many students, too. You will feed off the enthusiasm and support from others in your online group and learn information in new ways that you may not have thought of before. While our online MCAT classes cover the material in depth under the tutelage of a skilled instructor, they also allow you to share and hear ideas from everyone. Stay in bed and study for the MCAT at the same time, or get lunch at your favorite café while listening to your MCAT instructor review important material. And, if you do not get the help you need in the general group classes, you can ask for time with your instructor individually to review material you may be more concerned about.
How can I find a Seattle MCAT course?
These courses are online and available through the Live Learning Platform, which is easy to access and use. Just reach out to us to sign up for a course, and get started as soon as possible. Preparing early for the MCAT is more likely to help you feel ready and relaxed when you arrive at the test center. If you find that you enjoy the experience and any additional help, we can work with you to find an in-person tutor to support your study goals as well.

Rachel: Seattle MCAT course instructor
...school students through the Dream Project. As a tutor, my main duty is to work with a student as an individual and to adjust my own tutoring to fit the way they learn best. I believe that all students have what it takes to succeed in school, its just a matter of finding the style of learning that is most effective for them. What works or makes sense for one student will not necessarily work...
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- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelors, General Biology
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- MCAT
- GRE Subject Tests
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- +89 subjects

Suzanne: Seattle MCAT course instructor
...be seeking, improving, and wondering. I have taught middle school for 17 years and try to pass on my love of learning to each and everyone of my students. I believe all students can be successful learners, although they may learn best in a wide variety of ways. When a student gets it, I get excited. I always do everything I can to make my students experience success. In my spare time I like to...
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- Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelors, Pre-Physical Therapy
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- MCAT
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Katie: Seattle MCAT course instructor
Duke University, B.A., cum laude ~ Fulbright Scholar ~ Undergraduate Teaching Fellow I just graduated cum laude from Duke University with a B.A. in Psychology. I have extensive experience tutoring Psychology, English, ESL, Spanish, and SAT prep. I look forward to working with you to achieve your academic goals!
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- Duke University - Current Undergrad, Psychology
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- MCAT
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Richard: Seattle MCAT course instructor
...Internal Medicine residency training program in July 2016. I enjoy helping students master difficult subjects, and I have had multiple tutoring experiences (both paid and volunteer) in college and medical school. I've also worked as an MCAT tutor and Gross Anatomy TA in the past. I have a B.S. in Cell Biology from Western Washington University and an M.S. in Physiology from the University of Cincinnati. I am most passionate about subjects that can be...
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- Western Washington University - Bachelors, Cell Biology
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- MCAT
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Alexandra: Seattle MCAT course instructor
...have four years experience tutoring middle and high school age students, particularly in math and English, in the Los Angeles area. I am patient and understanding, and my goal is to foster a comfortable environment and mutual respect. I make sure that the students I work with know they are important and capable, because I have found that they are most willing to engage and put in effort when such a relationship exists between us.
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- Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
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- MCAT
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Chloe: Seattle MCAT course instructor
...is not a solo one, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share what I know in a way that inspires and educates students. My passion for education stems from a desire to become more aware of the world around me and to help others do the same, whether in the form of writing a paper, passing a test or understanding new concepts. My favorite subjects to tutor are biology or writing. In my...
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- MCAT
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Michael: Seattle MCAT course instructor
...in philosophy and a minor in mathematics at the University of Washington, I was fortunate to be exposed to very different learning and teaching styles. I also learned to appreciate that very smart people can think in very different ways from each other and that people who are outstanding at some subjects inevitably need help with others. I always bring this insight to bear on tutoring, where I work together with the student to find...
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- University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
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- MCAT
- College Biology
- Elementary Math
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Amelia : Seattle MCAT course instructor
...with a pre-medical concentration. As a result, I am passionate about a wide range of subject matter from the sciences to the humanities and want to share my passion with students at any level. Currently, I work in cancer research while I apply to medical school. I truly believe my past tutoring experiences, my strong academic track record, and passion for teaching allow me to be an energetic and dynamic tutor. Outside of the classroom...
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- Fordham University - Bachelors, French Studies, Pre-Medical
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- MCAT
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Courtney: Seattle MCAT course instructor
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- MCAT
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- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor of Science, General Biology
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- MCAT
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Claudia: Seattle MCAT course instructor
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Sarah: Seattle MCAT course instructor
...Bachelor’s Degree in Physiology from Seattle Pacific University, I worked as a college-level Chemistry tutor, Microbiology teaching assistant and a Homework Helper for Middle School Students. I also have experience in preparing students for large scale tests such as International Baccalaureate subject tests and the MCAT, both of which I have taken myself. I am a firm believer in the power of education and am continuing my educational journey as a Medical Student at University...
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- Seattle Pacific University - Bachelor of Science, Physiology (Chemistry minor)
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Science
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Jennifer: Seattle MCAT course instructor
I recently graduated from Columbia University where I majored in English Literature. I'm also a pre-medical student, and I am currently taking a gap year teaching at an elementary school in Seattle before I apply to medical school next year. I have the most experience tutoring elementary and middle school students, but I am also comfortable with teaching english, math, and science K-12, and also the MCAT. Please get in touch if you are interested!
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- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
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Maureen: Seattle MCAT course instructor
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- New Paltz State Teachers College - Bachelors, Sciences
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Jenna: Seattle MCAT course instructor
...worked inpatient and outpatient as both a bedside nurse and a provider and I am passionate about helping other future nurses and FNPs achieve success by passing their boards. As a teacher I loved teaching world history and geography as well as helping students prepare for college entrance exams. I am available for Nursing tutoring, including NCLEX and AANP board exam prep. I lived for several in South America and am able to help English...
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Joseph: Seattle MCAT course instructor
My name is Joseph Dakin, I am a College student Majoring in Psychology and Premed. I am also a practicing EMT. I speak Mandarin semi fluently and have taken the IB diploma. I will do my best to assist you in learning things that I and hopefully you are passionate in.
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- Seattle University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
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Mary: Seattle MCAT course instructor
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Jessica: Seattle MCAT course instructor
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- MCAT
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