Jonathan Colaco Tutor

Jonathan graduated magna cum laude from Cornell University, majoring in biomedical engineering. He scored in the 99th percentile on the MCAT and has over four years of teaching experience.

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Bio

Jonathan graduated magna cum laude from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical engineering, concentrating in drug delivery and biomaterials. He has conducted extensive research in organic synthesis and cellular brain implants. As an NIH Biomedical Engineering Education Research Fellow, he created an interactive traveling exhibit that introduced rural middle school students to biomedical engineering. At Cornell, he served as a teaching assistant for molecular principles of biomedical engineering, leading review sessions, guiding lab work, and supporting students through challenging concepts. He has also tutored high school and undergraduate students in STEM, designing personalized strategies to bridge knowledge gaps and spark curiosity. As an MCAT tutor, Jonathan draws on his research and teaching experience to help students master complex topics, strengthen critical thinking, and build effective study habits in a supportive learning environment.

Education

Undergraduate: Cornell University

Scores

MCAT Total: 523 (99th percentile)

Fun Fact

Before setting his sights on medicine, Jonathan spent five years training in summer culinary programs, dreaming of becoming a chef.

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