Does it feel like everything is riding on your upcoming orgo final?
With everything you still have to review, do you worry that you won’t be ready in time?
You put in the hard work all semester.
But it’s been rough, and perhaps you’re not quite where you hoped to be.
And suddenly, finals are just around the corner.
This is it – the final push to hopefully secure a solid orgo grade.
With so much to review and relearn,
Where do you even begin?
HOW do you get through everything in time?
Sure, you can start over with your textbooks,
But they’ll take F-O-R-E-V-E-R!!
And that’s if you actually understand the dry boring text,
Without passing out on the dense pages.
I mean… it didn’t work so well the first time around, did it?
And what about doing all of this ON TOP OF all your other finals?
What if there was a simpler way?
What if you could ensure that you get through EVERYTHING from day 1 in time,
In a logical, easy to understand, ‘simple enough to follow' manner,
That ensures you’re ready in time for your final exam?
Actually…
There is!
Introducing the Organic Chemistry Pre-Finals Crash Course Bootcamp
In working with thousands of orgo students for more than a decade,
And after having first struggled with the class before finally (2 years later) acing it,
I’ve identified the patterns, difficulties and common pre-finals pitfalls.
More importantly,
I’ve identified exactly what it takes to succeed on your orgo final exams.
Yes, even if you only start preparing NOW, and even if you've been struggling all semester.
And I’ve put it all together for you in an intense, yet simple and easy to follow, ‘study-at-your-own-pace' crash course bootcamp.
Orgo Pre-Finals Bootcamp – Access Through Fall Finals
(Registration closes Nov 30, Bootcamp expires Dec 31st)
Get an in-depth crash course review of the Organic Chemistry 1 or 2 curriculum from a perspective of logical explanations, what to look out for on exams, and of course tips/tricks/shortcuts to ensure you really get it.
Pre-recorded, ready to start NOW and to complete on YOUR OWN SCHEDULE!
Each bootcamp video was created in the presence of pre-finals orgo students just like yourself. This means that, as I teach, if something isn’t clear, chances are there is already a question + explanation waiting for you in the video.
Simply log in from any computer/laptop/tablet/cell phone with a decent internet connection and prepare to have your mind blown.
“Yes Leah, I want access to your organic chemistry bootcamp videos + session notes so that I can score higher on my final exam!”
Signing up for the bootcamp has helped me tremendously bringing me up at least a letter grade. Leah not only teaches you the mechanisms, shortcuts and tricks, she also teaches you the concepts behind it. Which can be overlooked by the lecturer sometime. I recommended her to all my friends and classmates that were seeking help. She makes Orgo fun! ~Amy
The Organic Chemistry Bootcamp
Everything you need to learn and understand organic chemistry from chapter 1 through ALL of the topics covered on your final exam. A full, self-paced bootcamp video library ready for you to start as soon as you sign up.
The videos will take you through each concept with a focus on the logic so you really understand and are followed by tricks, tips and shortcuts you can apply to your final exam questions.
Rather than ‘teaching by facts’, each session includes plenty of examples for understanding and application.
- The concepts: To ensure you know the material.
- The logic behind each concept to ensure you actually understand.
- Practical applications: We’ll learn with examples rather than dry isolated facts.
- Tips, tricks and shortcuts: Because who has time to solve problems the long way as you did all semester?
Organic Chemistry 1 Bootcamp Includes:
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- How to Prepare For Orgo Final Exams
- Molecular Overview
- Acids and Bases
- Nomenclature
- Isomerism (cis/trans; E/Z)
- Newman Projections and Chair Conformations
- Stereochemistry
- Alkene Reactions
- Alkyne Reactions
- Radical Reactions
- SN1/SN2/E1/E2 Reactions Part 1
- SN1/SN2/E1/E2 Reactions Part 2
- Bonus: Fischer Projections
- Bonus: Spectroscopy Series
Organic Chemistry 2 Bootcamp Includes:
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- How to Prepare for Orgo Final Exams
- Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides
- Conjugated Systems – Diels Alder, Thermodynamic/Kinetic
- Aromaticity and Aromatic Reactions
- Aromatic Reactions (cont)
- Grignard Reactions
- Oxidation and Reduction
- Aldehydes and Ketones
- Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives
- Enolates and Alpha Carbonyl Reactions (Aldol, Claisen, etc.)
- Acetoacetic Ester and Malonic Ester Synthesis
- Michael Addition and Robinson Annulation
- Amine Reactions
- Carbohydrates and Amino Acids (Intro to biochem chapter for ACS students)
- Bonus: Fischer Projections
- Bonus: Spectroscopy Series
Spectroscopy BONUS VIDEO Series (included with both bootcamps):
- Orgo Bootcamp Spectroscopy Introduction
- How to Tackle Spectroscopy Questions
- H-NMR Simplified
- IR Spectroscopy Review Session
- Mass Spec
- Multi-Spec practice using H-NMR, C-NMR, IR and Mass Spec
- Advanced Multi-Spec practice (as above but more intense)
Full Color PDF Notes
Note-taking is often the biggest downfall. Students think, “I have to write it all down.”
Actually, no!
Every bootcamp session includes a full-color PDF of session notes for you to download and follow along.
This means that, when you’re reviewing, you can simply watch the video, pausing to learn/practice, knowing all the notes have already been taken for you.
What if that’s not enough?
Did you often find that, despite how well you thought you understood the information,
When faced with practice problems you didn’t recognize,
You froze because you didn’t know what to do?
Don’t assume you ‘know it’.
Instead,
- SEE just how well you understand the information with practice.
- Use difficult questions to help identify your weaknesses for further review.
This is why each bootcamp includes a few bonus live practice/Q&A/review sessions to give you a chance to work through these concepts in action.
A student recently asked me, “How will I know to think like this on the exam?”, regarding some of the bootcamp examples.
Simple: By seeing the process over and over until it’s second nature to you.
The following bonus sessions will take place in November and early December:
- Workshop: Choosing Between SN1, SN2, E1, E2 Reactions
- How to Prepare for a Multiple Choice Orgo Final Exam
Both workshops will be recorded and added to the Bootcamp video library.
These additional bonus sessions are available to members only:
- Practice Choosing Between SN1, SN2, E1, E2 Reactions
- Pre-finals (non-reactions) Concepts Review to Rebuild your Foundation
- My Simple Approach to Multi-Step Synthesis and Retrosynthesis
- Open office hours – let’s work through any problems you submit
Notes & Video recordings of Live Practice Sessions (within 48 hours)
Can’t make it live? No worries, these are bonus sessions after all.
AND, as an additional bonus, each session will be recorded and added to the video library, along with full-color session PDFs within 1-2 days.
Using Organic Chemistry Study Hall was absolutely one of the best decisions I could have possibly made for a better grade. Like most people, I was scared for Orgo and really needed help. The Study Hall was amazing because whenever I didn't understand an idea, a topic, or even a chapter, I easily found everything I needed to review. Leah explains everything in such a way that related more to me, which definitely helped a lot. The fact that the Study Hall was so interactive with live topic reviews and other Orgo students answering each others questions was the best and most helpful part. I learned so much more then I did in class and without Study Hall, I would not have passed Orgo with flying colors. Thanks Leah!!!— David
Bonus Support & Tutoring Group Access for your Daily Questions
What if this is STILL not enough?
What if, no matter how well you understand what I share, you get stuck on a problem in YOUR book, YOUR homework, or YOUR practice final exam?
I want to make sure you have NO EXCUSE not to be prepared for that final.
So, if you get stuck, I WILL GUIDE YOU even on those questions.
How?
I have an exclusive Facebook Tutoring and Support Group for my Organic Chemistry students. This group is a place for students to get help every single day as they study and prepare for their orgo final.
Simply post screenshots, questions or digital images to the group for help EVERY SINGLE DAY!
When I crammed for finals, I was typically ok…
until I got stuck.
Not knowing what to do had me so frustrated that I couldn’t move on.
With so much riding on your orgo final, you really can’t afford to get stuck.
As a bootcamp member, you’ll also get bonus Facebook group access to ensure that, as you’re reviewing the material, YOU NEVER GET STUCK! Why? Because all you have to do is post your question to the group, and I’ll help you out in a matter of hours, at least within 24 hours.
To be clear, this is not a ‘solve this for me’ kind of group.
Instead, post questions like: ‘How do I tackle this, or where can I learn that?’
So you learn how to apply quick logic and concepts to related exam-style questions.
And we get to uncover YOUR weaknesses so that you can improve in time for exams.
I just have to say, your orgo bootcamp is AMAZING! After the synthesis workshop for orgo 2 the other night, I was really excited to get going to help me study for an exam that I have coming up (told you I wanted to start that night!). My professor at Fordham is notoriously difficult and warned us that the exam on alpha carbonyl reactions and amine chemistry would be tough before our ACS final exam. Well…after watching your videos for those subjects on the bootcamp, I feel SO much better walking in. Those tricks are golden.
Our professor said that this last exam and the final are the “make or break” exams of the semester and students often jump entire letter grades down if they slack off here. Well, I believe with your help, I can jump a whole letter grade up and walk out of this class with an A! Thanks again, and you will hear from me soon! Just wish I had known about you in orgo 1! –Lauren
Since true mastery will come from practice and review! So your bootcamp will include the following:
- Self-paced bootcamp video library that allows you to watch and re-watch at your own pace until you get it and feel confident with the information.
- Full-color PDF notes for every single bootcamp and bonus session.
- Access through December 31st to ensure enough time to prepare for your Fall semester Final Exams.
So how much is the orgo bootcamp worth to you?
The truth of the matter is this:
I don’t know what it’s worth to YOU to ace your final exam.
And I certainly can’t put a price tag on the time saved not having to retake your organic chemistry course (not to mention the expense).
However, my private tutoring rate is $175/hour. If I were to teach you everything in the 20+ hour bootcamp through private tutoring sessions, it would run you well over $3,000, and that’s just my weekday rate. (Add another $200-$300 for each bonus including spectroscopy sessions, synthesis/retrosynthesis & practice sessions + recordings.)
And I definitely don’t have that many hours in the day. (My tutoring schedule is currently at capacity.) Therefore, I structured the bootcamp so that I CAN work with multiple students at the same time. You have the opportunity to learn the same exact information as if I were teaching a private class, but instead of paying $3,000+, each bootcamp is just $399 $249 with access through your finals (through December 31, 2021).
Why? I want to make sure you have no excuses not to ace your final exams at an affordable price.
Bootcamp registration is open until Tuesday, November 30th! (After which, it will be closed so that I can focus exclusively on helping bootcamp members prepare for their final exams.)
Join the Organic Chemistry 1 Bootcamp for just $399
Subscriber Discount: Sign up TODAY for just $249!
Expires: Tuesday Night, Nov 30th
Join the Organic Chemistry 2 Bootcamp for just $399
Subscriber Discount: Sign up TODAY for just $249!
Organic Chemistry Combo (Orgo 1 PLUS Orgo 2) Bootcamp
Organic chemistry 2 is just organic chemistry 1 on steroids. To maximize your knowledge and understanding of the advanced reactions, you MUST have a solid foundation on beginner concepts. To help you prepare for your cumulative organic chemistry 2 final, pay just $50 more for the second bootcamp instead of paying full price for both.
Join the Organic Chemistry 1 AND 2 Bootcamp for just $499
Subscriber Discount: Sign up TODAY for just $299!
Flipping through page after page in a textbook desperate for explanations just wasn’t for me. I was privileged to cross paths with Leah and because of that I have succeeded. Not only was she an awesome resource, but she was pure proof that hard work pays off. Don’t give up, and if you want something bad enough, work for it, because anything is possible! Leah just makes the journey a little more enjoyable 🙂
–Tarynn
There are many topics on the second semester of organic chemistry, but the bootcamp helped me to organize what I’ve learned in the class so that I know what to study. On my ACS exam I was able to recognize what each problem was asking because I remembered what to look out for. Thank you for taking the time to do this Leah.
— Lawrence
How it works
All payments are through PayPal to ensure the privacy and protection of your personal information. You can opt to use a credit card instead of your PayPal account, if needed.
Once registered, you’ll create a username and password to log into the bootcamp. As soon as you log in, you’ll get access to the entire bootcamp video library including bonus sessions and full-color PDF notes which you can access now through your finals (through December 31st).
You’ll also see the details/links to sign up for the upcoming live bonus review/Q&A sessions.
This is what you will get out of the Orgo Bootcamp:
- A complete review of organic chemistry concepts you may have forgotten
- A logical approach to complex topics
- How to understand the big picture in organic chemistry — How foundational concepts apply to advanced topics that will show up on your exam
- A strategic approach to the overwhelming amount of information
In addition:
- I will cover everything that you may not have had time to study in your private review sessions.
- You’ll get a complete refresher on basics so that you can understand the advanced concepts more clearly.
- You’ll learn how to understand previously confusing concepts.
Plus:
- These bootcamp + videos will give you the needed push to review everything you need to ace your exam.
- You will gain the confidence to know exactly what to continue studying so that you perform your absolute best on test day.
- You will emerge from this experience confident that you can do well on your final exam.
Are you ready to start preparing for your final exam the right way? If so, now is the time to sign up.
Join the Organic Chemistry 1 Bootcamp for just $399
Subscriber Discount: Sign up TODAY for just $249!
Expires: Tuesday Night, Nov 30th
Join the Organic Chemistry 2 Bootcamp for just $399
Subscriber Discount: Sign up TODAY for just $249!
Join the Organic Chemistry 1 AND 2 Bootcamp for just $499
Subscriber Discount: Sign up TODAY for just $299!
Payments go through PayPal, and all sales are final. You'll have access through Dec 31st to get you through your final exam (plus more). Access to the Combo Bootcamp does NOT extend through the next semester. Your bootcamp purchase is valid for the Fall 2021 semester only.
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Bootcamp
Question: How will I access the bootcamp videos?
The bootcamp videos are hosted on a private membership site. Upon registration, you will be able to create a username and password to access the bootcamp immediately. You will have access through your finals (or through Dec 31st).
Question: I work nights and won’t be able to make the live sessions. Does it make sense for me to sign up?
The bootcamp is NOT A LIVE WORKSHOP! The bootcamp is pre-recorded and self-paced. This means that all of the videos are already waiting for you as soon as you sign up. You can watch at any time, day or night, within your access period. If we have bonus live workshops, they will be recorded and added to the video library to ensure you don’t miss out.
Question: I have my Orgo 1 final and start Orgo 2 soon after. Does it make sense to sign up for the Orgo 2 bootcamp as well?
Each bootcamp is a crash course review meant to be used to review material before exams, rather than to follow along with during your new semester. Many students also use the bootcamp as a preview for the upcoming semester. If you want to preview the new material, I recommend signing up for the combo and working as follows:
Work through the Orgo 1 bootcamp in preparation for your final exam.
Take a 2-3 day relaxing break after finals.
Use the post-exam study time (through Dec 31st) to start previewing as much of the Orgo 2 material as you can handle. This will give you a jump start on the next semester’s material.
Question: I’m taking my MCAT this summer. Is the bootcamp applicable to MCAT students?
This bootcamp is designed to help organic chemistry 1 and organic chemistry 2 students prepare for their final exams. However, as with any of my videos, this bootcamp is taught from a perspective of ‘logic-based review’ and is therefore applicable to anyone wishing to relearn/review organic chemistry including exam preparation for the MCAT, PCAT, DAT, GAMSAT and more.
Each session focuses on a logic-based foundation for understanding, rather than memorizing, concepts as well as tips, tricks, and shortcuts to help you QUICKLY answer questions under pressure of a timed exam.
Question: How do the bootcamp videos differ from the Leah4sci YouTube videos or the Organic Chemistry Study Hall?
I get this question A LOT!
My goal is to provide you with as many resources as possible to help you get through the semester.
Think of my YouTube videos as appetizers. They are meant to help introduce a topic. Each video is short and to the point: one concept and perhaps a practice question or two to follow along with. YouTube videos do not cover everything, can be scattered, and certainly, lack the ‘start to finish’ guiding approach that Study Hall videos have.
Study Hall videos are slower, semester-paced sessions. There are multiple in-depth videos on each topic for students that are learning this for the very first time. These are meant for students to pre-learn and follow along with their syllabus at a pace of 1-2 topics per week. Going through all of these videos would take too long for final exam prep.
The bootcamp videos take all of this into consideration and are intense, finals-focused sessions.
They are taught with the pre-finals student in mind. I assume you’ve had some foundation, and you either struggled during the semester or forgot what you learned. The bootcamp is an intense review/overview with a focus on exam application, logic, shortcuts, tips, and tricks.
In fact, for the motivated student with a few weeks to go, I recommend getting the bootcamp on top of the Study Hall to maximize your final prep efforts. Use the bootcamp for the intense review and the Study Hall to go deeper on the really difficult topics.
Join the Organic Chemistry 1 Bootcamp for just $399
Subscriber Discount: Sign up TODAY for just $249!
Expires: Tuesday Night, Nov 30th
Join the Organic Chemistry 2 Bootcamp for just $399
Subscriber Discount: Sign up TODAY for just $249!
Join the Organic Chemistry 1 AND 2 Bootcamp for just $499
Subscriber Discount: Sign up TODAY for just $299!
Payments go through PayPal, and all sales are final. You'll have access through Dec 31st to get you through your final exam (plus more). Access to the Combo Bootcamp does NOT extend through the next semester. Your bootcamp purchase is valid for the Fall 2021 semester only.
The Organic Final boot camp helped me in the final weeks of my organic chemistry course to truly tie things together. I had been struggling all semester with concepts that I thought were impossible. After getting the bootcamp, I was able to string together all of the major concepts in organic in a way that made sense to me. Leah goes above and beyond to make sure everyone understands her content. Not only does she have her videos, but the Facebook group membership that comes with the bootcamp gave me a network of peers that were going through organic chemistry at the same time as me. Allowing to connect with Leah and other students made me feel at ease because I wasn’t the only one struggling. Overall, the bootcamp gave me the grade I wanted in organic! Leah allowed me to not just memorize, but to truly understand. I never thought I would be able to achieve a good grade in organic chemistry. Leah helped make that possible!— Abby