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What's the Key to Science Passage Reading Success?
Some companies may try and sell you on the idea that the MCAT is 100-percent strategy and that if you simply learn their little "tricks" you will score a perfect 528. This couldn't be further from the truth. Succeeding on the MCAT requires 100-percent of the content and 100-percent of the strategies. If you don't know the content, there is no way you will ever be able to critically think about it or understand passages that reference it. If you know the content, but can't critically think, you will also fail to succeed. Both strategy and content are essential to MCAT success.Sign Up -
This course tackles the MCAT from both sides
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Strategy
This course will teach you 10 key science passage reading strategies. Each strategy is proven to improve your reading abilities and is taught thoroughly in a research-based manner that includes written instruction, video walkthroughs of actual MCAT passages, and detailed homework assignments.
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Content
This course focuses on the most important MCAT content -- the content that will earn you points on the research-based science sections. With this aim, we've put together video playlists that teach all 100+ research techniques that you must know in order to succeed on test day.
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Proven Reading Strategies that Work!
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My biggest problem on MCAT science passages was sifting through the complex experiments, abbreviations, and other scientific jargon that I was unfamiliar with prior to reading the passage. Andrew's Science Reading Strategy Course really simplified this process and helped me break down passages into manageable material. It is so easy to be overwhelmed with these passages, but through this course I learned to slow down and focus on the important information. Andrew's breakdown of specific difficult passages also provided a realistic and applicable example of how I can process these passages in review. This course is definitely a big help to anyone who struggles with science passages! Using MCAT Self Prep and Andrew as a tutor, I was able to improve from a 496 on my initial diagnostic to a 514 on test day! This score is an 11 point bump from my previous MCAT two years ago, and will position me to have a chance at a lot of the schools I was looking to apply at and I have even added some more to apply. I think Andrew's personality is perfect for tutoring - he is flexible, genuine, a great critical thinker, and tells you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. I recommend anyone struggling with either critical thinking or content on the MCAT to tutor with Andrew, you will see real results!
Mike
Welcome to my Science Passage Reading Strategy Course
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Andrew has worked one-on-one with hundreds of pre-med students, helping several of them achieve 100th percentile MCAT scores. He leads the MCAT Self Prep Tutoring Team, and his strategies have helped many of his students improve their MCAT score by 50+ percentile points.
A Research-based Approach
Everything I teach in this course is based on the most up-to-date research on how to become a Good Reader, which suggests that you can become a Good Reader through learning comprehension strategies. Research shows that the best way to learn these strategies is through the following:
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Direct Explanation
Each of the 10 Strategy Modules in this course includes a typed explanation of the comprehension strategy, in which I teach you what the strategy is, why it is important, and when you should use it.
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Teacher Modeling
After the written description of the strategy, you will find a 60-minute video in which I apply the comprehension strategy to an actual MCAT science passage. You will see how I use it in the proper context, allowing you to truly gain an understanding for the what, how, when, and why of the strategy. You will see that specific reading comprehension strategies can make something that is very confusing become completely understandable. Due to my current demand for private tutoring, live sessions with me cost hundreds of dollars, but you can have access to ten of these Virtual Video Sessions for the price of one as part of this course.
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Guided Practice and Application
As part of each Strategy Module, I will assign you homework that will help you apply the strategy until it becomes second-nature. I'll show you how to gain access to over 1,000 free science passages and center your studying around reading those. Doing these homework assignments will give you the opportunity to apply the comprehension strategies until they become second-nature, transforming you into a Good Reader. There are three types of homework assignments:
- Personal Practice
- Study Buddy Sessions
- Private Tutoring Sessions
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Personal Practice
At the end of each lesson, you will be provided with a variety of homework assignments to complete on your own. Instead of just telling you to "read for X amount of time," you will be provided with detailed instructions for what to do as you read actual MCAT science passages. These assignments will push you to apply the strategies you are learning until they become second-nature. -
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Study Buddy Sessions
Research shows that reading with someone else greatly enhances your ability to learn comprehension strategies. When you can see someone else applying the strategy that you are learning, you begin to see how you should be implementing that strategy. Because there is so much that you can learn from reading with other students, you will be assigned specific homework to complete with a study buddy. And members of the Science Passage Reading Strategy Course are able to work with other students who are also using this course through its exclusive Facebook Study Group.
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Private Tutoring Sessions
Countless studies make it clear that 1:1 tutoring is the very best way to become a better reader. To truly become a better reader, the strategy should be learned in a one-on-one environment. Our Elite Tutors scored in the 97th percentile or higher on the MCAT, and they can show you how to apply the strategies in your unique situation. -
Course Outline
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10
Strategy Modules
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100+
Homework Assignments
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1,000+
Free MCAT Science Passages
Course Content
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"If anyone is planning on taking the MCAT, I recommend using MCAT Self Prep; it has awesome resources and tutors who go above and beyond for you."
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Andrew was a great mentor in assisting me throughout my MCAT preparation journey. His program has everything laid out for you, with modules covering the must-knows as well as guided instructions on how to utilize the Section banks to make practice exams best. Furthermore, he has a very welcoming personality, and was very good with explaining concepts or certain things I did not fully grasp/understand. Overall, my score improved to a 516, and with Andrew's extra tips, I was able to go into the test with confidence. Overall, I highly recommend any MCAT student to go about studying with Andrew's course and assistance.
Ali
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Before meeting Andrew, I spent an entire summer studying on a daily basis following Kaplan’s approach only to end up with the same score on my MCAT as I had on my diagnostic. As soon as I started working with Andrew, I saw my score increase. Andrew’s approach to studying has been the most beneficial, in my opinion. He has guided me to the perfect mix of content and practice, which I feel has made all the difference. He has helped me focus my attention on the areas that I can improve in, showed me what resources I should be using, and provided tips that I can use to tackle some of my biggest weaknesses. Andrew also shares his own exam techniques, such as how to approach each type of passage which is really helpful. He is also extremely charismatic and optimistic, which I feel every student studying for the MCAT needs. He was always there to reassure me and adjust my study plan according to my current scores. Through Andrew's program, I was able to boost my original score of a 508 to a 521 on my final AAMC practice exam. I would definitely recommend MCAT Self Prep and Andrew to any friend!
Natalie
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My biggest problem on MCAT science passages was sifting through the complex experiments, abbreviations, and other scientific jargon that I was unfamiliar with prior to reading the passage. Andrew's Science Reading Strategy Course really simplified this process and helped me break down passages into manageable material. It is so easy to be overwhelmed with these passages, but through this course I learned to slow down and focus on the important information. Andrew's breakdown of specific difficult passages also provided a realistic and applicable example of how I can process these passages in review. This course is definitely a big help to anyone who struggles with science passages! Using MCAT Self Prep and Andrew as a tutor, I was able to improve from a 496 on my initial diagnostic to a 514 on test day! This score is an 11 point bump from my previous MCAT two years ago, and will position me to have a chance at a lot of the schools I was looking to apply at and I have even added some more to apply. I think Andrew's personality is perfect for tutoring - he is flexible, genuine, a great critical thinker, and tells you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. I recommend anyone struggling with either critical thinking or content on the MCAT to tutor with Andrew, you will see real results!
Mike
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The Science Passage Reading Strategy Course is the best strategy course I’ve encountered. It provides the only prospective I want to spend my time on. Andrew describes his strategies on exam day, and he walks you through many passages, showing you his step-by-step process. Science passages are the most difficult for me, but after learning his strategies, much simpler.
Jenny
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Andrew walked me through passages in a very clear manner, dumbing down convoluted passages into easily-digestible, bite-sized pieces. On test day my mind wavered due to nervousness, but the principles he taught me grounded me, and I felt successful at the end of the test, achieving a 513 overall!
Rufus
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Unlike past prep companies and tutors I have had, Andrew really understands what it takes to do well on this test. He will not feed you bogus strategies, and he really understands how to make the best use of your time while studying.
Dylan
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Your Score Will Improve.
I promise.
I believe in this course 100% because everything I teach is based on a solid foundation of research. I've seen it work for my students, and I am confident it will work for you too. I know that if you follow it, your MCAT score will improve. And if it doesn't, I'll give you 100% of your money-back, guaranteed. What's more, if you're unsatisfied for any reason within 30 days, I promise to give you all of your money back. Why? Because I stand behind what I teach 100%.
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Best Prep, Best Price
Other premium strategy courses out there cost as much as $1,450 and fail to include any one-on-one instruction. In comparison, access to our course costs 2x less and includes affordable Elite Tutoring add-on options starting at less than $150 per session. We pride ourselves in offering the very best prep for the very best price. -
Pricing
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$ 899
Or 4 monthly payments of $225- For Students Needing a 4+ Point Improvement
- Full Course Access including all 10 Strategy Modules ($2175 value)
- Strategy Course Exclusive Facebook Study Group
- Access to 1,000+ Free Science Passages ($500 value)
- 10 Video Walkthroughs with Head Tutor Andrew George ($4,499.90 value)
- Exclusive 5% discount for one-on-one Elite Tutoring Sessions.
- Automatic $899 discount towards the Deluxe Pro Plan
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