Private MCAT Tutoring in San Diego Online

Score 10–15 Points Higher on the MCAT

One-on-one MCAT tutoring session with Dr. Donnelly and a pre-med student in San Diego

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San Diego’s Top-Rated MCAT Tutor

Dr. Stuart Donnelly has dedicated over 20 years exclusively to helping pre-med students achieve the MCAT scores they need to gain admission to medical school. His students consistently improve by 10 to 15 points and reach the 90th percentile or higher — not through luck, but through a rigorously personalized approach to MCAT preparation that no group course can replicate.

The MCAT is one of the hardest exams in medicine, and the wrong preparation strategy can cost you months of wasted effort. Generic review courses treat every student identically, regardless of their academic background or target score. Dr. Donnelly’s private MCAT tutoring begins with a diagnostic assessment and builds a fully customized study plan targeting your specific weak sections, score timeline, and learning style.

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More than two decades. Hundreds of pre-med students accepted to leading U.S. medical schools. Documented MCAT score gains of 10 to 15 points. One tutor who builds every lesson around your specific goals — not a classroom template or a one-size-fits-all curriculum. Get Started Today

From CARS and Biology to General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, and Psychology & Sociology, Dr. Donnelly brings proven, section-specific strategies to every part of the MCAT. His proprietary test-taking methods give you both the content mastery and exam-day confidence to perform at your absolute best. Schedule Your Free Consultation

Dr. Stuart Donnelly, private MCAT tutor, at his San Diego tutoring office in Sorrento Valley

MCAT tutoring sessions are available in person at our San Diego office in Sorrento Valley or via Zoom for pre-med students anywhere in the United States — elite, personalized MCAT prep delivered wherever you are.

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Verified Reviews from Pre-Med Students Nationwide

Students from San Diego to Miami to New York have trusted Dr. Donnelly with their MCAT preparation. Here is what they have to say — in their own words.

"Dr. Donnelly is simply the best in his field. I came to him just three weeks before my exam in desperate need of a strategy to improve my CARS score. In just three lessons, I jumped 30 percentiles in my practice exams on that section and ultimately scored in the 95th percentile on the MCAT. Dr. Donnelly is professional, kind, patient, and so willing to do everything he can to support his students in succeeding on the MCAT. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone in need of strategizing their test preparation!"

Jenny. F., Miami, FL - (online student).

"Dr. Donnelly is a great tutor and genuinely cares about you doing well in your MCAT. Thanks to Stuart, I was able to understand the concepts of general chemistry much faster than I would have on my own. He made learning easy and stress-free. His strategy for dealing with the CARS section was also REALLY effective! I shot up by 7 points in that section alone and ended up with a 516 overall"

Peter H. Del Mar Heights, San Diego CA.

What Makes This MCAT Tutoring Different?

Private, Personalized MCAT Preparation — with Proven Score Results

In-Person MCAT Tutoring in San Diego

For San Diego-area pre-med students, face-to-face MCAT preparation with an expert delivers results that no app or video course can match. Dr. Donnelly's Sorrento Valley office is a focused, distraction-free environment built for intensive MCAT test preparation — with real-time problem solving, whiteboard-driven concept review, and the rapid personalized feedback that genuinely accelerates score growth.

Whether you are starting fresh with your MCAT prep or working to improve a previous score, in-person sessions provide the structure, accountability, and expert guidance that put you on the fastest path to your target score. Book Your Free Consultation

Online MCAT Tutoring — Available Anywhere in the U.S.

Not in San Diego? Dr. Donnelly provides private online MCAT tutoring via Zoom to pre-med students across the country. Online sessions are every bit as effective as in-person lessons — you receive the same one-on-one attention, customized MCAT study plan, and proven section-specific strategies, all from your home or library. Every session can be recorded for review, and flexible scheduling makes it easy to fit MCAT prep into a demanding pre-med schedule. Students from New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, and Houston have all achieved top MCAT scores through Dr. Donnelly's online tutoring program. Learn More About Online MCAT Prep

Free MCAT consultation with Dr. Donnelly

Free MCAT Consultation — No Cost, No Obligation

Not sure where to begin with your MCAT preparation? Dr. Donnelly offers a complimentary 30-minute consultation to evaluate your current knowledge level, discuss your target MCAT score, and outline a personalized study strategy. You will experience his tutoring approach firsthand and leave with a clear roadmap for your MCAT prep — even if you decide not to continue. There is no pressure and no sales pitch. Just honest, expert MCAT guidance from a tutor who has been doing this for over 20 years. Schedule Your Free Consultation

Fully Customized MCAT Study Plans — Built Around Your Score Goal

Generic MCAT prep courses spend weeks reviewing material you have already mastered, squandering the limited time you have before test day. Dr. Donnelly's process begins with a thorough diagnostic assessment that identifies precisely where your score is being held back. From there, every tutoring session targets your highest-impact weak areas with precision, then progressively builds toward the advanced MCAT test-taking strategies that consistently produce top-percentile results. It is the most direct, efficient path from your current score to your target score. Start Your Custom MCAT Prep Plan

Proven MCAT Test Strategies for Every Section

A high MCAT score requires more than content mastery — you need a precise, repeatable strategy for every passage type and every section. Over more than two decades, Dr. Donnelly has developed proprietary techniques for the MCAT's passage-based format spanning Biology, Biochemistry, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, CARS, Psychology, and Sociology. These strategies are concrete, immediately learnable, and have been validated by hundreds of students who went on to score in the top percentiles and earn acceptance to leading U.S. medical schools. Meet Your MCAT Tutor

MCAT Score Improvements That Open Medical School Doors

The results are consistent and well-documented: students who prepare with Dr. Donnelly regularly gain 10 to 15 points on their MCAT scores, with a significant percentage reaching the 90th percentile or higher on exam day. Across hundreds of students and more than two decades of private MCAT tutoring, one pattern is undeniable — expert, personalized preparation produces outcomes that review courses simply cannot match. Read Student Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Private MCAT Tutoring

Common questions from pre-med students searching for the best MCAT tutor near them — answered by Dr. Donnelly.

What is the best private MCAT tutor near me?

If you are searching for an MCAT tutor near me, the best option is a highly experienced private tutor offering fully customized, one-on-one instruction. Dr. Stuart Donnelly — Oxford PhD, 20+ years of full-time MCAT tutoring — is widely regarded as one of the most qualified private MCAT tutors in the country. He offers in-person MCAT tutoring in San Diego (Sorrento Valley office) and online MCAT tutoring via Zoom for pre-med students anywhere in the U.S. Book your free 30-minute consultation.

How much does private MCAT tutoring cost?

Private MCAT tutoring rates vary by tutor credentials and experience. Dr. Donnelly’s packages include complimentary access to all major MCAT study materials — AAMC practice tests, Blueprint, UWorld, Kaplan books, and ExamKrackers — at no extra charge. All packages start with a free 30-minute MCAT consultation at no cost or obligation. Contact us for current rates and scheduling.

How many points can I improve my MCAT score with private tutoring?

Dr. Donnelly’s students consistently improve their MCAT scores by 10 to 15 points, with many reaching the 90th percentile or above on exam day. Some students, like Vismaya S., have improved by as many as 17 points (scoring 523 overall, including a perfect 132 in Biology). The key is a fully personalized study plan targeting your specific weak sections — not a one-size-fits-all curriculum. Read verified student reviews and score results.

Is online MCAT tutoring as effective as in-person tutoring?

Yes. Online MCAT tutoring via Zoom delivers the same one-on-one instruction, real-time problem solving, and personalized study plan as in-person sessions. Dr. Donnelly has helped students from New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, and Houston achieve top MCAT scores entirely through online lessons. Sessions can be recorded for later review, and flexible scheduling accommodates demanding pre-med coursework. Learn more about online MCAT tutoring.

When should I start MCAT tutoring?

Most students benefit from beginning MCAT prep at least 3 to 6 months before their scheduled test date. Starting earlier allows thorough content review, repeated passage-based practice, and full mastery of Dr. Donnelly’s proprietary section-specific strategies. That said, Dr. Donnelly has also produced significant score gains for students who began tutoring just weeks before their exam. Schedule your free consultation to build the right study plan.

What MCAT sections does Dr. Donnelly cover?

Dr. Donnelly provides expert private MCAT tutoring across all four MCAT sections: Biological & Biochemical Foundations (Biology, Biochemistry), Chemical & Physical Foundations (General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics), Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS), and Psychological, Social & Biological Foundations (Psychology, Sociology). He has particular success with the notoriously difficult CARS section — several students improved their CARS percentile by 30 to 60 points under his guidance. Explore MCAT section overviews.

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