“Dr. Donnelly tailored every lesson to my learning style. His strategies helped me raise my MCAT score by 17 points to a 523 — a perfect 132 on Bio and near-perfect on everything else. Truly life-changing tutoring.”
Why San Diego Students Choose DrMCAT
Large MCAT prep companies offer generic, one-size-fits-all courses. DrMCAT is the opposite — every lesson is built around how you think, learn, and tackle exam questions.
Truly Personalized Lessons
Dr. Donnelly diagnoses your specific weaknesses and builds every session around closing those gaps. You spend zero time on content you already know.
Proprietary Passage Strategies
Exclusive techniques for deconstructing MCAT passages quickly and accurately — methods you won’t find in any textbook or large-company course.
Proven 10–15 Point Increase
Students who complete a full program see an average composite increase of 10–15 points. Many surpass the 90th percentile and gain acceptance to their top-choice medical school.
San Diego or Online Nationwide
Meet Dr. Donnelly at our San Diego office near UTC, or join from anywhere via Zoom. Online sessions can be recorded for review — same elite instruction, zero commute.
DrMCAT vs. Large MCAT Prep Companies
See why students who switch from Kaplan, Blueprint, or Princeton Review to DrMCAT consistently see better results.
Dr. Stuart Donnelly — Oxford Ph.D., 500+ MCAT Students Tutored
Dr. Donnelly holds a Ph.D. from Oxford University and has dedicated over twenty years to helping pre-med students master the MCAT. His academic career spans George Washington University, top international schools, and the founding of multiple test prep companies.
Stuart is the author of several best-selling test prep titles in Wiley’s acclaimed “For Dummies” series. His combination of elite academic credentials, deep subject knowledge, and thousands of hours of one-on-one teaching makes him one of the most qualified private MCAT tutors practicing today.
Based in San Diego with a 516 average student score, Dr. Donnelly delivers results that speak for themselves — whether you study in-person at our San Diego office or online via Zoom.
Real Results from Real MCAT Students
Don’t just take our word for it — hear from students across San Diego and nationwide.
“Stuart’s strategies were incredibly helpful in tackling the passage-based questions. After just a few meetings, I felt so much more confident. I scored a 518 overall — 97th percentile (130 Chem/Phys, 130 Bio, 127 CARS, 131 Psych/Soc).”
“After using Kaplan twice with suboptimal results, I found DrMCAT. His methods are completely unique — he addresses how you approach the test, not just the content. In just ten weeks, my score jumped from the 66th to the 92nd percentile!”
“I had been self-studying for months with minimal progress. Stuart immediately identified my weak areas and taught me strategies I never would have figured out on my own. My score went from a 504 to a 519 in 8 weeks.”
Master Every Section of the MCAT
Expert-level tutoring across all four scored sections of the MCAT, plus proven strategies for every question type.
Biological & Biochemical Foundations
Biology, biochemistry, organic chemistry, and general chemistry in passage-based format. Learn rapid-analysis techniques for dense science passages.
Learn More ›Chemical & Physical Foundations
Physics, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry through challenging passages. Stuart’s systematic approach makes complex problems manageable.
Learn More ›Critical Analysis & Reasoning Skills
The section most students dread. Dr. Donnelly’s passage-mapping strategies transform CARS from your weakest section into a competitive advantage.
Learn More ›Psychological, Social & Biological Foundations
Psychology, sociology, and biology converge in this interdisciplinary section. Navigate research-design passages and avoid common traps.
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