When it comes to general chemistry on the MCAT,
Do you feel like this should be a basic enough topic?
After all, gen-chem is the foundation for Orgo and Biochem,
Yet, you find yourself struggling with the concepts and tripping over the math?
I used to hate chemistry.
I dreaded this subject.
All because I had a terrible teacher in high school.
She threw facts at us,
Didn’t really know how to explain the ‘why’ behind critical concepts like triple-point in thermodynamics or how calorimeters worked.
And math? Forget about it.
Don’t get me wrong, I was really good at math.
But when it came to math calculations specific to general chemistry I was lost,
because I was never properly taught how it worked.
And so I thought I hated chemistry,
until I got to college.
And I really tried (and succeeded) in not just learning the information,
But also understanding it.
And what I learned was that it’s not just about the facts,
And it’s not just about the math.
It’s about simplifying both to understand how they work together!
It’s about comprehending it well enough to QUICKLY apply to practice questions.
General Chemistry is just ONE of the sciences tested on the MCAT,
But it’s a very critical science because gen-chem serves as the foundation for both organic chemistry and biochemistry, and to some extent biology.
And without a strong foundation in the basics, the other more difficult subjects become even more difficult.
If you’ve watched my 200+ YouTube videos or attended one of my free workshops you’ve likely sensed that I have a passion for the sciences.
But more importantly, that I love breaking down concepts into their simple bite-sized chunks allowing you to quickly and easily apply them to more difficult concepts and problems.
Do you think you’d have a better understanding of chemistry, and feel more confident tackling the more advanced sciences,
IF I were to teach you every single gen-chem topic on the AAMC outline?
Not just the science,
Not just the related math,
But everything together, simplified in a manner that makes it so intuitive that you
(dare I say) begin to enjoy this topic?
Actually looking forward to stoichiometry,
Feeling confident you can kick a titration question in the rear,
And so much more?
Well, that’s exactly what I’ve done,
And you can get started RIGHT NOW
Introducing the MCAT General Chemistry Bootcamp
The MCAT gen-chem bootcamp is a self-paced crash course specifically following the AAMC outline to ensure you learn everything you need for your MCAT.
Are you worried because you didn’t do well in undergrad gen-chem and will still struggle with it?
Did you take gen-chem so long ago that you forgot everything?
The bootcamp was taught SPECIFICALLY WITH YOU in mind!
Let’s face it,
When I took gen-chem 1 and aced it, I still forgot much of it by the time I got to gen-chem 2,
And this was the very next semester.
When I took analytical chemistry 2 years later chemistry felt like a lifetime ago.
Every video in the bootcamp is taught with the ‘never taken gen-chem’ student in mind to ensure that if you did forget something, the video will help you relearn and understand from the foundations up!
Because yes, I have a few students who are in medical school now, who used the bootcamp to learn chemistry for the first time in preparation for their MCAT. (Many Canadian med schools don’t have science prereqs).
I am a visual learner, with ADHD!
I need everything clearly shown and explained to me,
Ideally in COLOR!
That’s why my videos are never black and white.
There’s color and movement every step of the way.
I like to draw and write, point and circle,
I like to show and explain rather than just TELL you,
And I believe THAT is what will make the difference between struggling and finally mastering this (yes) fun MCAT science topic.
What’s Included in The MCAT General Chemistry Bootcamp
The MCAT gen-chem bootcamp will give you 60 days access to the self-paced MCAT Chem video library along with full-color PDF notes so that your focus is simply to watch and learn.
Every video includes a video index guide showing you exactly what is covered in the video.
The library includes the following videos:
If I were to teach you all of this in private tutoring sessions (I charge $249/hour) this would easily go into the thousands. And that’s without having videos for you to watch over and over as needed.
But if you asked me… I would turn you down and direct you to the bootcamp instead.
Because the bootcamp will take you through everything step-by-step,
Allowing you to pause and rewind, watch and rewatch, and progress at your own pace!
And the best part is, you don’t have to pay thousands for it!
In fact, when you sign up for the MCAT General Chemistry Bootcamp today you get 60 days access to everything listed above for just $499!
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Can you learn gen-chem another way?
Absolutely!
You can go back to your undergraduate general chemistry textbook.
I don’t know about you, but mine (which I still have) is well over a thousand pages thick.
It has tons of dense information, and practice problems that are complex, overkill for the MCAT, and impossible to solve without a calculator (quadratic equations anyone?).
You can go to YouTube and find tons of videos on the MCAT sciences, including my own 200+ videos.
But are they enough? Do they teach you everything?
And most importantly, do you have the TIME to hunt them all down, put them in order, and weed through the quality videos vs those that are purely a waste of time?
And what if you can’t find good videos on every topic?
And finally,
There are the MCAT specific books. Meant to teach you everything,
And some do for the most part.
But for most students the dry and boring text on the page inspires you to do just one thing, sleep!
Especially when you’re frustrated because you’re stuck and can’t make sense of the information.
How to use the MCAT General Chemistry Bootcamp
How you use the bootcamp depends on your background and where you are in your MCAT prep process.
If you’re testing in the next few weeks but need a quick crash course,
Then I recommend watching 1-2 videos per day and asking yourself this as you watch:
“Do I get this? Am I good on this? Can I Move on?”
If you’re still in phase 1 or 2 of your MCAT prep, then I recommend spacing it out a bit more.
On a day where you’re scheduled to study general chemistry:
Check your book, AAMC or study outline, to see which specific topics you need to learn next.
Find the related bootcamp video and begin.
Don’t worry about notes the bootcamp includes a full-color PDF of every session.
Instead watch to learn,
Pause to let concepts sink in,
Rewind when something feels difficult or not 100% clear.
And DEFINITELY pause every time I ask a question in the video.
Try to answer the question,
Try to work out the math or concept,
Then watch to see if you did it correctly.
Once you're done with a subtopic (not entire video) jump into your MCAT books.
Skim the chapter to verify you got it all,
Work through the in-chapter practice questions and see if you really got it.
Did well? Great move on!
Not so well? Rewatch that unclear segment to ensure you’re good to go.
And if you’re JUST STARTING OUT and need extra help
Plan to watch every video twice.
Once through without pausing so you know what the heck is going on,
Then a second time as described above, so that you truly learn and understand.
What you’ll get out of the MCAT General Chemistry Bootcamp
- The MCAT gen-chem bootcamp will give you a solid foundation for general chemistry concepts.
- Allow you to learn at YOUR OWN PACE rather than being rushed along by a class that doesn't follow your life/schedule needs.
- Help you UNDERSTAND rather than just memorizing equations
- Break down the math in a simple manner so you can easily replicate the calculations
- Teach you tricks and shortcuts anytime math can be shortened or even avoided
- Confidence to tackle gen-chem questions that arise in MCAT practice questions, passages and full lengths
- And dare I say some excitement for this subject because you finally TRULY get it?
Don’t wait. You could be watching bootcamp videos, and start mastering this topic right away.
Subscriber discount: For a limited time only, save $150!
Pay just $499 $349.00 for 60 days
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First of all, I just wanted to say I was so happy to come across your prep material during my MCAT prep. I really could not identify with a lot of the big companies – they seem geared towards one particular kind of student and that just not me! I knew you were the real deal though when I saw your stories about organic chem. I failed my first orgo chem exam with a whopping, came back to pass the course and am now trying to master it once and for all on this MCAT. Thanks for putting this together, and releasing content specific material! — Jerri Clout
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