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If you're studying for the MCAT, Varsity Tutors can help you by enrolling you in an online Tucson MCAT course. Many medical students admit that the MCAT was one of the most difficult tests they encountered during their academic careers - not only due to its comprehensive nature and challenging topics covered, but also because of the pressure most students face on the weeks leading up to the test. That's because your MCAT score is one of the main things medical schools will look at when making admissions decisions. So, if you want to get accepted to a top school like the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson, you'll need to perform well on test day.
One of the best ways to ensure you get the assistance you need to study for the MCAT is by joining a Tucson MCAT course. We offer a virtual prep course that provides the same level of interaction as in-person lessons while offering enough flexibility to work with any student's schedule. If you're someone who needs more engagement than self-study exercises have to offer, this course may be perfect for you. Not only will you review important medical concepts under the guidance of a professional instructor, but you also get to work with other students who are preparing for medical school. The course is designed to promote collaboration, which means that you and your peers are encouraged to work together to solve problems, share information, and develop a greater understanding of the test materials.
Another reason to consider a Tucson MCAT class is that you'll learn a wealth of information that can help you on the actual test. This doesn't just include important terms and key concepts - the class covers test-taking strategies as well. Passing standardized tests is a skill in itself. Your instructor understands that and is happy to help you mentally prepare for the test so that you can reduce any test-day jitters that could impact your performance.
What could a Tucson MCAT class help me review?
The MCAT is divided into four sections: Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems; Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems; Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills; and Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior. Each section tests your knowledge on a different area of medicine as well as your basic understanding of research and critical thinking. A Tucson MCAT class will help you prepare for all of these sections in a way that's easier to manage. That way, you could reduce the chances of becoming overwhelmed due to the sheer volume of content covered. Ready to learn more? Let's take a deeper look at each section of the test.
For the Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems portion, you'll have 95 minutes to answer 59 questions. These questions are a mixture of passage-based questions and standalone problems. The content covered will look at your understanding of various fields of life science, including organic chemistry, biochemistry, and biology. There will be some other areas of science covered as well, like introductory physics and general chemistry.
The Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems consists of 59 questions, also a mixture between passage-based and standalone questions. Here, you'll be expected to answer questions and solve problems related to living organisms. To succeed in this portion of the test, you need to draw upon your knowledge of biology and various chemistry fields, and then use that information in conjunction with your own reasoning skills to answer questions.
You'll need to brush up on your critical reading and analytical skills in order to pass the Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills portion of the test. That's because this section consists of 9 reading passages and 53 questions that correspond with those passages. Everything from English to social science and humanities is covered in this portion of the test. However, the primary element you're being evaluated on isn't your knowledge about those subjects, but rather your ability to extract important data and use it to solve problems.
The Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior section has a mixture of passage-based and independent questions. There are 59 questions in total that are covered in this section, and the majority of those questions are centered on psychology and sociology. To prepare for this part of the test, you need to have a good understanding of human behavior, social relationships, mental health, and how cultural and social elements can influence one's well-being.
How does a Tucson MCAT class help me prepare?
First and foremost, taking a class is a great way to explore and become comfortable with the material presented on the MCAT. Moreover, many students enjoy attending class because it helps them learn how to study more efficiently. Because you get to work with an instructor and other students preparing for the same exam, you don't have to simply memorize important concepts - you get to engage with the material, learning how doctors use these concepts to help them in everyday life.
The other advantage of a Tucson MCAT course is that it's conducted completely online. If you're someone who has a busy schedule, this course is a great way to prepare for such an important test. You don't have to stress about how you're going to cram a study session between your other commitments. Instead, you get to choose when and where you want to study. As long as you have an internet connection, you can study at a time that works for you.
How can I find a Tucson MCAT prep course?
Now that we've covered the basics of this course, it's time to ask yourself if this learning experience is right for you. If so, the next logical step is to contact Varsity Tutors and ask one of our helpful educational consultants for more information about a Tucson MCAT course. They're happy to point you in the right direction, ensuring that your transition into the virtual classroom is as smooth and convenient as possible.
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Tyler: Tucson MCAT course instructor
I studied physiology at the University of Arizona and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelors of Science in Health Sciences. I am an aspiring physician with specific interest in preventative health. My greatest goal as an instructor is to help students succeed academically so they may achieve their dreams--whatever those may be.... Getting to know students, their academic background, and their learning style is the first step. I tailor my approach to what suits the student and subject best. I personally find that a combination of applied practice problems, discussions, and images works well most of the time. Above all, I remain patient and positive.
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelors, Physiology
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- AP Chemistry
- College Biology
- MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
- +28 subjects
Adam: Tucson MCAT course instructor
...and master's of biomedical engineering from Arizona State University. I recently completed three years of my MD curriculum and am now returning to tutoring during my MBA studies. I struggled throughout high school until finally preparing for the SAT and ACT, so I'm adept with picking up just what you're struggling with - I was there once, too. Now having performed in the upper 10% of all standardized exams I have taken and graduated with...
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
- Arizona State University - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- GRE
- Trigonometry
- ACT Reading
- +49 subjects
Mattius: Tucson MCAT course instructor
...for multiple students in the UA Writing Program. I am also currently participating in an internship as a technical writer and educator at CCLAC, Inc.' an NPO involved in formulating curricula for digital literacy components of the pre-existing Common Core in low-income regions of Tucson, Arizona and Sonora, Mexico. All in all, I have several years of tutoring and instructing children from Middle School to College age groups that struggle, particularly in core concepts critical...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor in Arts, English, Russian, Pre-Med
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Gifted
- Summer
- Study Skills and Organization
- +73 subjects
Jasmine: Tucson MCAT course instructor
...to assist friends and classmates. Now, in graduate school, I have had the opportunity for training in teaching strategies and philosophy, as well as hands-on work assistant teaching undergraduate psychology courses. I find that I am best at teaching test taking strategies, particularly for the SAT and GRE, and I excel at English focused tasks. Apart from teaching, I have 3 dogs and 4 cats, a flourishing desert garden, and am mastering Shaolin Kung Fu...
Education & Certification
- Northern Arizona University - Bachelors, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- GMAT
- GRE
- PCAT
- +100 subjects
China Rae: Tucson MCAT course instructor
...I am a recent graduate of the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in English and a Bachelor of Science in Biology. I am currently going through the process of applying to medical school, and hope to be admitted into the class of 2021 at the University of Arizona Medical School in Tucson. I have two dogs and I enjoy drawing, writing, and reading in my spare time. I also love...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelors, Biology, English
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
- High School English
- Physiology
- +26 subjects
Daniel: Tucson MCAT course instructor
...long-term tutor for students that need support in several subjects. I consider myself an "expert generalist," which is a rare specialty at the college level. I enjoy working with students with learning differences. For example, students who need help keeping up with the many reading and writing assignments in college. I also work well with international students and non-native English speakers. SUBJECTS: At all levels: English, writing, economics, psychology, history, philosophy, sociology, political science, ethics,...
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- PCAT
- GMAT
- GRE
- +159 subjects
Sam: Tucson MCAT course instructor
...the LSAT, philosophy, and logic. I think these subjects are a unique challenge to teach because students only develop the necessary skill if they are able critically think through the problems at hand. I thus do my best to guide my students thinking processes, rather than tell them the answers. I spend most of my free time playing and listening to music. I love most genres, but am particularly keen on the blues.
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- LSAT
- Pre-Calculus
- LSAT Analytical Reasoning
- +23 subjects
Eric: Tucson MCAT course instructor
...Reading, Writing,Test Prep (SAT/ACT, PSAT, GRE, GED), World History, Study Skills, and English as a Second Language. I am also qualified to tutor K-12 math. As an educator, I create a richly engaging (and fun!) learning environment by utilizing inquiry-based techniques. I love nothing more than to inspire a passion for learning in my students, whatever their age, interests, or abilities. The specific aims and methods of my sessions are always developed in dialogue with...
Education & Certification
- University of Rochester - Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies
- Harvard Divinity School - Master of Arts, Religious Studies
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- GRE
- SAT
- Adult Literacy
- +55 subjects
Richard: Tucson MCAT course instructor
...degrees in Mathematics, Economics, and Molecular Biology. I have a minor in Business Administration. I have tutored for all of my life. My mother has had her own tutoring company for more than 15 years in Phoenix, and while I lived in NYC, I tutored with No Child Left Behind. I also have worked professionally throughout the United States of America, Mexico, and numerous South American countries. My promise to you: results, fun learning, and...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
- UA College of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, General
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- GRE
- GMAT
- +146 subjects
Tara: Tucson MCAT course instructor
...with the early stages of non-L1 language acquisition (in either English, Spanish, or German). Something about this stage in the process of learning a language is especially stimulating and fun. The learning curve is steep, and I get to find out a students' particular ways of acquiring a language. Outside of class, I like hiking around the Tucson area, hanging out with my friends (and my friends' dogs), and keeping up with Game of Thrones...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelors, German Studies
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- GRE
- 4th Grade Writing
- MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
- +103 subjects
Cara: Tucson MCAT course instructor
...peers. At ASU, I served as a TA for several psychology courses, and also served as a writing tutor for the university's psychology department. In completing the pre-medicine track at ASU, I frequently sought help from my peers at the campus tutoring centers. Knowing how helpful these services were to me, I am incredibly enthusiastic about helping students achieve their goals in higher education, as well. I recently graduated from Arizona State University with a...
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- High School English
- SAT
- Math
- +40 subjects
Fuki: Tucson MCAT course instructor
...Japanese language. All languages come from culture. People built their language from their lifestyle. My lesson will be a time for fun. We play games, play shopping / haircut / restaurant and more to simulate that you are living in Japan. You can also see some Japanese cultural background through the lesson specially learning from native Japanese. I use original handmade materials for my lessons. I am always excited to see my students speak with...
Education & Certification
- Dokkyo University - Bachelor in Arts, Germanic Languages, General
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Art
- English Language Arts Substitute
- Visual Arts
- +16 subjects
Vignesh: Tucson MCAT course instructor
...after several weeks or months. My approach to tutoring centers around practice problems and working through problems. I also love pointing out resources to students in order to empower them to become individual learners. Tutoring is simply a supplement, in my opinion. I think the best tutors are able to walk through a problem with the student and show them in real-time their own thinking process. On a personal note, I will be starting medical...
Education & Certification
- Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy Analysis
- University of Arizona College of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- LSAT
- SAT
- High School Chemistry
- +23 subjects
Virginia: Tucson MCAT course instructor
I have been teaching the General Education Courses at Pima Medical Institute for the past 13 years. This includes teaching Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Body. I am a retired Family Practice physician as well with a wealth of clinical scenarios that I use to add breadth to the teaching of the organ systems.
Education & Certification
- Hope College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- university of Illinoirs - Doctor of Medicine, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- PCAT
- College Biology
- Medical Terminology
- +16 subjects
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Science Teacher Education
- University of Arizona - Master of Arts, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Algebra
- MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
- SAT Math
- +39 subjects
Katie: Tucson MCAT course instructor
...field, I have come to appreciate that learning is lifelong endeavor. My prior teaching experience includes tutoring math, english, reading, and science to elementary and middle school students during my undergraduate career at the University of Texas at Austin, as well as being a Teaching Assistant for a graduate-level science course at the University of Arizona. I look forward to the potential opportunity of bringing my enthusiasm for sparking curiosity and seeking knowledge to you...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- University of Arizona - Master of Science, Microbiology and Immunology
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Electrical Engineering
- Science
- Middle School Math
- +100 subjects
Education & Certification
- Bucknell University - Bachelor of Science, Adult and Continuing Education
- University of Arizona - Masters in Education, Counselor Education
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- GRE
- GMAT
- Algebra
- +64 subjects
Robert: Tucson MCAT course instructor
...lending and academia in Tucson. Robb is currently a Branch Manager/Senior Loan Officer for Residential Bancorp. In 2017, I had the honor of being appointed by the Superintendent of the Arizona Department of Financial Institutions (AZDFI) to serve a two-year term on the Mortgage Broker Testing Committee. Robb is also a Certified Instructor (#I16-0088) for the Arizona Department of Real Estate (AZDRE) and enjoys being able to provide continuing education courses to real estate agents...
Education & Certification
- University of Phoenix-Southern Arizona Campus - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
- University of Phoenix-Southern Arizona Campus - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Managerial Accounting
- Languages
- Spanish
- +53 subjects
Deana: Tucson MCAT course instructor
...degree in Interior Design and a Master of Fine Art in Ecological Architecture. Both schools I attended were quite small and I thrived on the personal attention. I brought that along with me into my teaching; working one-on-one with students is a vital ingredient to their success. Over 12 years of teaching, I have received much personal gratification from watching firsthand the growth and development of my students. Learning should be fun, with delicious little...
Education & Certification
- The Art Institutes International-Minnesota - Bachelors, Interior Design
- Vesper College - Masters, Ecological Architecture
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Graduate Test Prep
- AP Studio Art: 3-D Design
- College English
- +34 subjects
Margaret: Tucson MCAT course instructor
...discussion as they set their goals and their pace; we can troubleshoot together to discover what learning methods work best (teach-back, kinetic, visual, mnemonics and songs, etc). I enjoy teaching math topics up through and including calculus, as well as science courses such as physics, biology, physiology, anatomy, pathology, pharmacology. I am fluent in French and English and have excellent literary analytical, writing and editing skills. I am also available to help with productivity strategies...
Education & Certification
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
- Loyola University-Chicago - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
Subject Expertise
- MCAT
- Pathology
- ACT
- AP French Language and Culture
- +85 subjects