DENISSE
TUTORING PROFILE
MCAT Score
526 (100th Percentile)
Undergraduate GPA
3.95
Undergraduate Studies
Neuroscience at the University of Chicago
Special Expertise
Chemistry/Physics (100th Percentile) Biology/Biochemistry (100th Percentile)
Medical Education
M2 at the UCSF MD/PhD Program
In-person Availability
Currently, all sessions conducted online via video call!
More About Denisse
Hello! My name is Denisse and I’m so excited to help you on your MCAT journey! I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2021, where I studied Neuroscience. After working in a neuroscience research lab at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai during my gap year, I began my MD/PhD studies at the University of California, San Francisco.
Studying for the MCAT was one of the most stressful times of my life. Not only was memorizing massive amounts of content and applying study strategies overwhelming, but I was also constantly worried that I wasn’t good enough. However, after learning how the MCAT works inside and out and achieving my dream score, I’d love to make the journey easier and help you accomplish your dreams of being a physician!
I’ve previously worked as a Teaching Assistant for neuroscience and biology courses and tutored organic chemistry through my university’s Core Tutor Program. In this time, I have loved connecting with students during office hours and helping them understand difficult concepts. I take an individualized approach, considering a student’s prior background knowledge and their unique academic strengths. I believe in asking questions to guide you through a question, rather than telling you an answer. By letting you reason through problems on your own, you gain a better handle on the material and how on AAMC questions are asked! I will also share my time-management tips, test day prep schedule, and how I managed testing anxiety during our sessions.
Outside of tutoring and working in the lab, I play the violin: orchestra, quartet, violin lessons, I love it all! You can also find me training for my next half-marathon, reading a Jane Austen novel, or rewatching the latest Great British Baking Show episode.
Studying for the MCAT can be a stressful experience, and I am here to support and help you in any way possible. I am ready to make this MCAT journey with you and work together to help you achieve the score you want.
I am so excited to help you turn a stressful MCAT experience into a confident, individualized study process where you can get the score you want! Looking forward to hearing from you!
Cheers,
Denisse
Hear What Denisse’s Students are Saying About Her
Abby
Sophie
Rebecca
“I’ve absolutely loved working with Denisse. She is incredibly knowledgable about all topics MCAT-related and explains concepts in a simple, but detailed way that makes things stick. I was aiming for a top score, but really struggling in a lot of content areas when I first started my tutoring. Denisse was wonderful at identifying gaps in my content knowledge and helping me to understand them better, while reminding me about important things that I should also be aware of when tackling questions and passages. These tutoring sessions really propelled my score greatly, going from a 507 sample test to 519 on FL3! I credit a lot of the improvement to what Denisse taught me during these sessions. She would also quiz me on topics like amino acid structures and metabolic processes, which really helped to reinforce those high-yield concepts. Denisse was really flexible with both scheduling and the way that I wanted to conduct tutoring sessions too – flipping between quizzing me, explaining content, and going over practice questions based on whatever I felt was the most helpful for that day. Overall, I’d recommend Denisse 100% to anyone looking to do well on this difficult exam!!”
Jade
“Denisse is an excellent tutor and I would recommend her to anyone looking to improve their score on the MCAT! She came prepared to every session, knew the material inside and out, and provided excellent guidance for adjusting my study plan. Whenever I felt like I was falling behind in my study plan, Denisse would help me figure out how to best maximize the time I had left. With Denisse’s help, I improved my MCAT score seven points from my first attempt and felt more confident applying to medical school. I highly recommend both Denisse and the MCAT Self-Prep program for MCAT preparation.”
Cassie
Jamie
Ali
Phoebe
Tayloe
Lauren
Delaney
“I’ve loved working with Denisse! She is kind, very flexible and explains challenging concepts well. I have only had 3 sessions with her so far, but I believe the study plan she designed for me (and the other help she has given me in both Biochemistry and Physics) has been a huge part of why my MCAT scores have increased. I will continue to work with her until I take my MCAT!”
Imari
“DENISSE IS AN ABSOLUTE GODSEND! She not only helped me to change my mindset related to the MCAT, but has helped significantly with my testing anxiety. I now believe that I can truly conquer the MCAT and live to tell the world about it. During each session, Denisse was a bundle of joy to work with and really went above and beyond to ensure that every question I had was answered. She is the cheerleader and coach I didn’t know I needed! I have no doubt that when the time comes, I will ace the MCAT and I owe a bit of that score to her! HUGE THANK YOU DENISSE!!!!”
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Premium Elite MCAT Tutoring Packages
1 Tutoring Session
- Recommended for:
- Students simply in need of a customized study plan.
- Students who want to pay as they go.
- Students looking to try it out before committing to a larger package.
5 Tutoring Sessions
- Recommended for:
- Students needing help with a single weak area.
- Students on a very tight financial budget.
- Students looking for a boost during their final month of MCAT studying.
10 Tutoring Sessions
- Recommended for:
- Students needing extra help with a single weak area.
- Students on a tight financial budget.
- Students looking for a significant boost during their final month of MCAT studying.
20 Tutoring Sessions
- Recommended for:
- Students needing help with several weak areas.
- Students struggling to make score improvements.
- Students wanting to follow up with a tutor regularly (i.e. weekly).
40 Tutoring Sessions
- Recommended for:
- Students needing extra help with several weak areas.
- Students really struggling to make score improvements.
- Students wanting to follow up with a tutor regularly (i.e. biweekly).
Frequently Asked Questions
What are sessions like?
Each Elite Tutoring session will include the following:
- Meticulous Preparation. Before the session even starts, your tutor will look through your Study Portal as they prepare an individualized lesson plan.
- Pivotal Adjustments. At the beginning of each hourlong session, your Premium Elite Tutor will examine your progress and help you adjust your study plan using the Study Plan Spreadsheet.
- Individualized Training. Your Premium Elite Tutor will spend the bulk of the session focused on teaching you the strategies and content that address your exact needs.
What materials will I receive as part of this tutoring program?
Tutoring, you will receive immediate and free access to all of the following:
- Our MCAT Video Collection, which covers ALL the MCAT topics as listed by the AAMC.
- All ten of our online content modules (Biology I, Physics II, etc) as well as MCAT Bootcamp with customization.
- Create-your-own Study Plan Course, which includes our Create-your-own Study Plan Spreadsheet and Score Tracker.
I need help with the CARS section. Can an Elite Tutor help me with that?
Yes! Our Elite Tutors are trained to help you with every section of the MCAT.
How often will I meet with a tutor? How does scheduling a session work?
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How do I start meeting with a tutor?
To start meeting with your tutor, simply add Elite Tutoring to your cart, and complete the checkout process. Afterwards, you will receive an immediate confirmation email with detailed instructions for getting started.
You can immediately start our Create-your-own Study Plan Course, which will walk you through developing a rough draft study plan using the Study Plan Spreadsheet.
After that, you can schedule your first at your convenience so that you can discuss your study plan with one of our Elite Tutors in a one-on-one setting.
Can a tutor help me with my study plan?
Our Elite Tutors’ primary focus is on helping you know what and how to study in order to achieve MCAT success. They understand that having an effective study plan is the number one determining factor regarding whether you will reach your goal MCAT score. For this reason, they will focus on helping you develop and follow a customized study plan unique to your needs. They all scored in the 97th+ percentile using the MCAT Self Prep Program, so they know what it takes to achieve MCAT success.
Can I defer my payment or pay in increments over time?
Yes! Simply select affirm pay over time at checkout to customize your payment plan with affirm. In some cases, affirm can decline users from using their pay-over-time service. If this happens, you can shoot me a message, and we’ll get you set up with a personalized monthly payment plan that will suit your financial needs. If you have questions or need to make changes to your affirm payment plan, you can contact affirm here. For non-affirm, custom payment plans, contact us.
Will Tutoring help me during my final month of MCAT studying?
Yes! The final month of studying is actually the best time to take advantage of Elite Tutoring. You will be doing many full-length practice exams during your final month, and your Elite Tutor can review the toughest passages and questions with you. Study Plan Advising is also extremely helpful as you try to decide what and how to study during the final month. Students find that working with someone who has already conquered the exam to be very reassuring during the most stressful period of studying.
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