San Francisco MCAT Tutors

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San Francisco MCAT tutors who are experts in the material. We have a history of helping pre-meds achieve their goals.

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Top-Scoring MCAT Tutors

Our MCAT tutors score within the 94th percentile or above on the exam. In addition to top scores, we vet our tutors to make sure they have a digestible didactic method. We’re exclusive: only 2% of tutors who apply make the cut.

Free Introductory Hour

We add a Free Introductory Hour to every package, so students can meet their tutor and develop a customized study plan before beginning their paid package hours.

Personal Statement Review, AAMC® Materials, and MCAT Math Book

Prep using materials from a wide variety of companies in addition to AAMC® materials issued directly from the test-makers. We include an AAMC®’s Online-Only Official MCAT Prep Bundle with your study package. We also include Tutor the People’s MCAT Math: Strategies and Practice Problems book, written by one of our tutors!

M.D. Advisor

GPA not that great? Work with our M.D. advisor to pinpoint any red flags in your application and ways to make up for any areas of weakness. All for free without subtracting from your package hours. Unlimited personal statement (P.S.) revisions. Work with the advising team as much or as little as you would like.

Payment Plans

We offer multiple extended payment options. Contact us to find out which installment plan suits your budget.

Customized Scheduling

Use your study hours as best suits your needs. Some students meet with a tutor daily, while others space it out to weekly meetings.

1-on-1 Sessions

There is no better way to prepare for the MCAT than 1-on-1 sessions that are focused on your needs.

Success Stories
“ I have had an amazing experience working with Tutor the People. The MCAT can be really intimidating but from the moment I contacted them I have received nothing but support, valuable information and encouragement. Since I had to study during the semester, I was very concerned about fitting in enough time to properly prepare between classes and research. But my tutor immediately helped me organize a great, personalized study plan and assisted me in finding the best MCAT prep materials I didn't even know existed. In the end, I earned a 522 (99% percentile) and I know I couldn't have done it without the help from Tutor the People! ”
Ashley L. MCAT
522, 99th %
“ I learned how to maximize my study time, which materials to use, and how to attack specific kinds of questions that I frequently struggled with. Both of my tutors took time to make sure that I understood the answer to each question. They pushed me to dedicate significant amounts of time to studying, and they helped me use this time in the best way. I am so happy with my choice to work with Tutor the People and study independently rather than taking a course through a well-known company. This opportunity raised my MCAT score by 7 points from my first practice test and helped me excel in my weakest subjects. I would highly recommend Tutor the People if you are looking to work hard with tutors who are committed to your success and if you want to master the new MCAT in an efficient and fulfilling way. ”
Austen H. MCAT
522, 99th Percentile
“ I can't say enough good things about Crystal. She's super patient, knowledgeable, and encouraging. The first time I took the MCAT I got a 31 even though I felt I've done all I could in terms of content. I wanted to improve my score but was hitting roadblocks studying independently because I couldn't pinpoint exactly why I got certain questions wrong, and thus did not know how best to correct them. Crystal was extremely good at this and taught me many strategies to conquer types of questions that I couldn't previously. There were also times during verbal review that I just felt burnt out and discouraged given how hard it is to improve verbal scores, but Crystal was patient with me and drilled strategies with me constantly. I ended up getting an 11 on verbal! ”
Lisa S. mcat
36 MCAT Score, 97th Percentile
“ Prior to choosing Tutor the People as my verbal MCAT prep source I was a bit hesitant about having the sessions over Skype. However, after meeting for our first trial session I was positive my tutor was the man for the job. He was well organized and structured the course to fit my schedule. He was very communicative as to how the sessions would progress and where we should be towards the middle and end of our course. Not only was he a master at the verbal section, but he was able to effectively teach me his strategies, and help me craft the skill set necessary to be successful. The investment was well worth it and my tutor helped me increase my verbal score by 5 points! ”
Gabriel G. MCAT
“ I never thought I would be able to achieve a 12 on the Physical Sciences, and if I had only done a group class, I never would have. All of my friends are extremely impressed because I am the one who went with the tutor and self-discipline study method, and so far, I have scored the highest on the MCAT. With a good tutor like Ben from Tutor the People and the drive to succeed, achieving your goal is most definitely possible. ”
Stasha O. MCAT
37, 98th Percentile

Top San Francisco MCAT Tutors Tutors

  • Colin Z., MD

    After completing 3 years of his residency, Colin has realized that his favorite part of being on a healthcare team is teaching both students and patients. After all, the word “doctor” comes from the root “teacher,” not healer! Colin has stood out during his…

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  • Esther S.

    Esther is a non-traditional medical school applicant from Brooklyn, NY. She decided to pursue medicine halfway through her studies at the University of Chicago, where she majored in ancient Near Eastern history in addition to taking pre-med coursework. Although she…

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  • Mike H., MD/MA

    Mike graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine with an MD/MA in 2013, and as an MD, Mike appreciates the difficulty of the medical school application process from both sides.  Before medical school he worked as a scientist in biotech for 10 years,…

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Our Approach

We start off by learning about our MCAT students. In order to provide effective and personalized private San Francisco MCAT tutoring, it is important that we understand your history and struggles with the MCAT. Some of the information we seek includes:

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    When did you begin your MCAT test prep?
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    Did you prepare for the old MCAT?
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    Have you taken an official MCAT test before?
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    Have you taken an MCAT practice test?
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    How did you score on each section?
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    Are you struggling with content?
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    Are you struggling with strategy?
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    What are your best days/times of availability to meet with an MCAT tutor?
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    Do you prefer in-person or online tutoring?
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    Do you prefer in-person or online tutoring?
We'll Help you achieve your goals
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    Our Tutors are Superhuman

    Sometime ago MCAT tutoring became a product, with huge companies focused on meager average score increases. One medical student was unsatisfied with the status quo and co-founded Tutor the People with the goal of personalizing MCAT prep based on the needs of the individual student, not the needs of a focus group. We hire tutors who not only received top scores on the MCAT, but also have a passion and skill for teaching their students how to recreate their success on test day.

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    Free Intro Hour Added

    Before you start the ground work of studying, you need to first get organized. We offer a Free Introductory Hour to all of our packages. Use this time to set a study schedule and meeting plan, before beginning your paid package hours.

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    Individualized Study Plan and Materials

    We provide a Free AAMC® materials with every tutoring package so you and your San Francisco MCAT tutor can create a  study plan for your following meetings. We will also provide a free copy of our book, MCAT Math: Strategies and Practice Problems, written by one of our expert MCAT tutors. Meetings will be tailored  based on your MCAT performance and the foundation of your existing knowledge. Already satisfied with your study materials? Perfect. Our tutors have your materials too. If you need advice on which materials to use, just ask your MCAT tutor or your medical student advisor that offers free prep and application advice with each package.

Medical Schools in San Francisco

San Francisco is home to some of the finest medical schools in the country. Stanford University School of Medicine ranks as the Western United States’ oldest medical school, and offers competitive programs in biomedical and translational research. University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, also known as UCSF SOM, is another programs that ranks high in medical research opportunities.

In addition to the lauded medical programs San Francisco offers, there are many great pre-medical programs in San Francisco. San Francisco State University and University of San Francisco are some highly sought-after programs by pre-med students throughout the country. Our San Francisco MCAT test prep can help you meet all the curricular and extracurricular requirements demanded by these medical schools in order to increase your chances of gaining admission to medical school.

You might have a goal of one day working in a leading hospital in San Francisco such as the UCSF Medical Center. There are various impressive medical opportunities throughout greater metropolitan San Francisco. Our goal is to ensure that you excel in MCAT so that you can prosper in your medical careers. Apart from the exceptional MCAT prep, our San Francisco MCAT Tutors can also link you with other medical and MCAT materials in the city.

After we learn about each student and their experience with the exam, our team then matches you with the best San Francisco MCAT tutor who matches your availability and your specific MCAT needs.

We specialize in taking an individualized approach with every student. MCAT tutors create a unique study plan for each student, one that is tailored to the student’s strengths and areas of improvement. In addition, we provide free AAMC® MCAT prep materials to every student.

We also offer small group MCAT tutoring. The groups are formed on an as-needed basis, so whether you are an individual looking to form a group, or a group of friends/classmates who want to save some money on MCAT prep, just contact us to form a San Francisco MCAT tutoring group. Group MCAT tutoring is offered both online and in-person.

Just starting your MCAT prep? Here’s some information about the MCAT® Test:

The Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) is a computer-based standardized test that Admissions Committees use as a tool to determine your future medical school success. The exam is designed to assess problem solving skills, critical thinking, and knowledge of scientific concepts and principles.

The Total Score
  • Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
    118 to 132, Center at 125
  • Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
    118 to 132, Center at 125
  • Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
    118 to 132, Center at 125
  • Psychological, Social and Biological Foundations of Behavior
    118 to 132, Center at 125
Each of the 4 section scores sum up to the total score. The MCAT median score is 500, and the total MCAT score ranges from 472-528.

Success on the MCAT requires a different strategy for every individual. Our San Francisco MCAT tutors work with students to determine their history with the test and gauge their “learning personality.” Once this is step is complete, your MCAT tutor will share the proven strategies to raise your scores in each section, while teaching the MCAT content a way that is tailored to you.

Tutor the People offers one-of-a-kind MCAT tutoring from highly qualified tutors, both online and in-person. Our tutors have scored in the top percentiles on the MCAT and they empower students to achieve the same results. You deserve the best MCAT tutor, and we have a lot from which to choose.

More Info & Resources

MCAT and Pre-Med Resources in San Francisco:

  • If you are planning to apply to Stanford University’s School of Medicine, checkout the Stanford PreMed resources available online here.
  • Similarly, if you are studying pre-med at Stanford Undergrad, take advantage of the abundance or resources Stanford provides its pre-med students available here.
  • Join the Stanford Medical activities email list for updates and upcoming events!
  • If you hope to gain admission to UCSF School of Medicine, make sure to check out the UCSF Successful Applicant Profile to make sure you are fulfilling all requirements.
  • Similarly, you can make sure you fulfill all of the eligibility requirements for UCSF applicants here.
  • Read about UCSF’s general medical applicant process here.

Best places to study the MCAT in San Francisco:

  • Stanford’s Lane Medical Library, located in Palo Alto, is a great place for students to connect with medical resources. Its mission is to “enable biomedical discovery by connecting people with knowledge,” and accordingly, Lane Library provides students with an abundance of resources.
  • Barnett-Briggs Medical Library at UCSF also has an abundance of medical resources. Between online database subscriptions and medical journals, this is an excellent place to study the MCAT and find any relevant materials.

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We acknowledge that every student is unique, and we specialize in taking an individualized approach in every lesson. Our MCAT tutors create unique study plans tailored to each individual student’s needs. The MCAT study schedule is personalized for YOU alone in the one-on-one tutoring sessions.

In group MCAT tutoring, the tutor surveys the group’s needs as a whole, and then (s)he dedicates every lesson to the group’s needs, while applying each individual’s needs to the lesson plans.

Our tutoring prices are more affordable than our competitors and we offer extended payment plans so that all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential on the MCAT. We understand that the process of applying to medical school is a very expensive one. That’s why we provide students with expert MCAT tutoring to help them succeed, regardless of their financial backgrounds.

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