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COVID-19 Update: In response to public health concerns about the COVID-19 outbreak, we will NOT be offering classroom prep courses in Summer 2020. Students who have registered in a classroom prep course will be switched to a live online prep course. See FAQ here.
Tackle every MCAT topic and passage with confidence using our proven strategies and techniques.
Master the knowledge, skills, and strategies to maximize your scores.
Prep101 takes a more comprehensive approach. We teach you all the science on the MCAT. We also help you master the MCAT’s challenging passage-based format. And we hone your critical thinking skills. When you nail these three areas - science knowledge, reasoning skills, strategies - you’ll get that higher score.
We offer 130 hours of classroom instruction – more than any other company. That includes 60 hours covering the basic science. And we devote 70 hours to critical thinking and reasoning skills and the strategies you’ll need for the MCAT’s passage-based questions.
All of this adds up to a prep course that offers more of everything you need to get a top score.
130 hours over 10 weeks to give you ample time to digest everything.
One thing that really sets us apart from other prep companies is our 130 hours of classroom instruction.
Coming into class every week keeps you on schedule, and self-discipline comes more readily when you know you’ve got readings to do before you come to class. There’s also that camaraderie that comes from working on a shared problem with your fellow students. Simply put, we believe students learn best in the classroom, which is why we offer more classroom hours than anyone else.
Classes offered twice weekly to give you more options.
Prep101 understands that university summer break is like a jigsaw puzzle. With med school admission being so competitive, getting ready for the MCAT is your top priority. After that, you do your best to arrange the other pieces — a summer job, time with family, and some hard-earned fun — around your academic goals. Putting the puzzle together isn’t easy, and that’s where Prep101 comes in. Our MCAT courses make your life easier, not harder, by letting you customize your weekly prep schedule. In fact, we’re the only MCAT prep company that offers classes on weeknights and weekends. There’s no need to tell us which ones you’re attending — if it works for you, it works for us. All you have to do is show up!
Our students always tell us how much our unique flexible schedule helped them make the most of summer AND MCAT prep. Think you can’t have it all? Think again!
Our instructors are specialists with lots of teaching experience.
Unlike one of our competitors, we don’t use just one instructor to teach an entire MCAT course – we use a whole team of them. We only permit specialists – established experts in their field – to teach our course.
We firmly believe that a generalist cannot do justice to the course, and it’s not fair to students. That’s why we have each instructor focus on his or her area of expertise.
We understand that the decision to attend medical school is a big one. So each year we host free events where you can learn much more about the MCAT and the medical school admissions process. Check out the schedule, and register, below.
The seminar will cover everything you need to know about the medical school admissions process. We'll clearly and concisely explain the admission requirements and, more importantly, how they are used in screening, interview invitation, and final selection. We’ll carefully analyze case studies from top applicants to show you the best strategies and practices to optimize pre-medical years.
Schedule
Option 1
Monday, May 4, 2020 (7:00pm - 8:30pm EST)
Option 2
Saturday, May 9, 2020 (7:00pm - 8:30pm EST)
Speaker
Dr. Collin Nguyen [BSc, MSc, MD]
Dr. James T. Nguyen [BSc, MSc, DDS, MBA]
At Prep101, you'll be taught by the brightest minds in the business. They're experts in the subjects they teach and are selected by our former students at competitive auditions.
| 2010- | MCAT Biology Prep Instructor |
| 2010- | MCAT Chemistry Prep Instructor |
| 2010- | MCAT Physics Prep Instructor |
| 2008- | Physics Prep Instructor |
| 2008- | Chemistry Prep Instructor |
| 2012 | PhD (Cancer Research) |
| 2008 | BSc (Microbiology) |
| 2010- | MCAT Biology Prep Instructor |
| 2010- | MCAT Chemistry Prep Instructor |
| 2010- | MCAT Physics Prep Instructor |
| 2008- | Physics Prep Instructor |
| 2008- | Chemistry Prep Instructor |
| 2012 | PhD (Cancer Research) |
| 2008 | BSc (Microbiology) |
| 2019 - | MCAT Instructor (Biology/Biochemistry, Psychology/Sociology) |
| 2018-19 | Physics TA |
| 2019 - | MD |
| 2019 | BSc Honours (Cellular Biology) |
| 2019 - | MCAT Instructor (Biology/Biochemistry, Psychology/Sociology) |
| 2018-19 | Physics TA |
| 2019 - | MD |
| 2019 | BSc Honours (Cellular Biology) |
Mon May 18
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Mon May 18
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Tues May 19
(9:30am - 1:30pm)
Tues May 19
(5:30pm - 7:30pm)
Biomolecules and Enzymes
Cellular Respiration and Metabolism
Wed May 20
(9:30am - 1:30pm)
Biomolecules and Enzymes
Cellular Respiration and Metabolism
Wed May 20
(5:30pm - 9:30pm)
Introduction
Section
Passages
Thurs May 21
(9:30am - 1:30pm)
Introduction
Section
Passages
Thurs May 21
(5:30pm - 9:30pm )
Math
Calculations with Numbers and Variables
Working with Special Functions and Vectors
Motions and Force
Torque and Equilibrium
Mon May 25
(9:30am - 1:30pm)
Math
Calculations with Numbers and Variables
Working with Special Functions and Vectors
Motions and Force
Torque and Equilibrium
Mon May 25
(5:30pm - 9:30pm)
Research Methods
Statistical Analysis
Tues May 26
(9:30am - 1:30pm)
Research Methods
Statistical Analysis
Tues May 26
(5:30pm - 9:30pm)
Basics
Introduction to General Chemistry
Wed May 27
(9:30am - 1:30pm)
Basics
Introduction to General Chemistry
Wed May 27
(5:30pm - 9:30pm)
Energy
Fluids
Mon June 1
(9:30am - 1:30pm)
Energy
Fluids
Mon June 1
(5:30pm - 9:30pm)
Microbiology
The Eukaryotic Cell
Tues June 2
(9:30am - 1:30pm)
Microbiology
The Eukaryotic Cell
Tues June 2
(5:30pm - 9:30pm)
Acids and Bases
Wed June 3
(9:30am - 1:30pm)
Acids and Bases
Wed June 3
(5:30pm - 9:30pm)
Questions and Answers
Advanced CARS Skills
Mon June 8
(9:30am - 1:30pm)
Questions and Answers
Advanced CARS Skills
Mon June 8
(5:30pm - 9:30pm)
The Biopsychosocial Model, Society and Culture
Relationships & Behavior
Tues June 9
(9:30am - 1:30pm)
The Biopsychosocial Model, Society and Culture
Relationships & Behavior
Tues June 9
(5:30pm - 9:30pm)
Workshop
Wed June 10
(9:30am - 1:30pm)
Workshop
Wed June 10
(5:30pm - 9:30pm)
Molecular Genetics
Population Genetics
Mon June 15
(9:30am - 1:30pm)
Molecular Genetics
Population Genetics
Mon June 15
(5:30pm - 9:30pm)
Waves and Sounds
Light and Optics
Tues June 16
(9:30am - 1:30pm)
Waves and Sounds
Light and Optics
Tues June 16
(5:30pm - 9:30pm)
Common Laboratory Techniqures
The Nervous System
Wed June 17
(9:30am - 1:30pm)
Common Laboratory Techniqures
The Nervous System
Wed June 17
(5:30pm - 9:30pm)
Introduction to Organic Chemistry
Mon June 22
(9:30am - 1:30pm)
Introduction to Organic Chemistry
Mon June 22
(5:30pm - 9:30pm)
Identity and the Individual
Thought and Emotion
Tues June 23
(9:30am - 1:30pm)
Identity and the Individual
Thought and Emotion
Tues June 23
(5:30pm - 9:30pm)
Oxygen Containing Reactions
Wed June 24
(9:30am - 1:30pm)
Oxygen Containing Reactions
Wed June 24
(5:30pm - 9:30pm)
Respiratory and Cardiovasular Systems
Blood, Lymph and Immunity
Mon June 29
(9:30am - 1:30pm)
Respiratory and Cardiovasular Systems
Blood, Lymph and Immunity
Mon June 29
(5:30pm - 9:30pm)
Workshop
Tues June 30
(9:30am - 1:30pm)
Workshop
Tues June 30
(5:30pm - 9:30pm)
Wed July 1
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Wed July 1
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Endocrinology
Reproduction and Development
Thurs July 2
(9:30am - 1:30pm)
Endocrinology
Reproduction and Development
Thurs July 2
(5:30pm - 9:30pm)
Biological Molecules and Analytical Methods
Mon July 6
(9:30am - 1:30pm)
Biological Molecules and Analytical Methods
Mon July 6
(5:30pm - 9:30pm)
Thermodynamics and Kinetics
Tues July 7
(9:30am - 1:30pm)
Thermodynamics and Kinetics
Tues July 7
(5:30pm - 9:30pm)
Digestion and Excretion
Wed July 8
(9:30am - 1:30pm)
Digestion and Excretion
Wed July 8
(5:30pm - 9:30pm)
Electrostatics
Electricity & Magnetism
Wrap-Up
Mon July 13
(9:30am - 1:30pm)
Electrostatics
Electricity & Magnetism
Wrap-Up
Mon July 13
(5:30pm - 9:30pm)
Phases
Solutions and Electrochemistry
Tues July 14
(9:30am - 1:30pm)
Phases
Solutions and Electrochemistry
Tues July 14
(5:30pm - 9:30pm)
Workshop
Wed July 15
(9:30am - 1:30pm)
Workshop
Wed July 15
(5:30pm - 9:30pm)
Biological Correlates of Psychology
Mon July 20
(9:30am - 1:30pm)
Biological Correlates of Psychology
Mon July 20
(5:30pm - 9:30pm)
Wrap-Up
Tues July 21
(9:30am - 1:30pm)
Wrap-Up
Tues July 21
(5:30pm - 9:30pm)
MUSCLE, BONE, AND SKIN
WRAP-UP
Wed July 22
(9:30am - 1:30pm)
MUSCLE, BONE, AND SKIN
WRAP-UP
Wed July 22
(5:30pm - 9:30pm)
| 2013–present | Prep Instructor, Mechanics |
| 2013–present | Prep Instructor, Statics |
| 2012–present | Tutor, Statics, Mechanics, Mechanics of Materials |
| 2012–13 | TA, Engineering Mechanics II |
| 2012–13 | TA, Mechanics of Solids |
| 2011-13 | TA Mechanics of Materials |
| 2011 | TA, Engineering Economics |
| 2010 | TA, Engineering Design & Communication |
| 2012–present | Ph.D. [Mechanical Engineering] |
| 2012 | M.Sc. [Mechanical Engineering] |
| 2009 | B.Sc. [Mechanical Engineering] |
