Black Roots was founded in March 2020 to provide MCAT tutoring in a culturally competent manner to underrepresented minorities in medicine. Many students who want to become physicians are hindered by the MCAT, which is a culmination of all previous science and math concepts learned in one exam.
The MCAT tests concepts in an integrated manner, which is different from how students were tested previously. Black Roots emphasizes critical thinking in all of its products to make students more aware of how different concepts can be tested on the MCAT.
One aspect of Black culture is the use of oral narratives to describe concepts, so Black Roots also employs storytelling to help students review concepts. Teaching material in an abstract manner also allows students to develop critical thinking, enabling them to better apply their knowledge to MCAT-style questions.
We recognize that, regardless of your preparation, test anxiety and other related experiences can prevent students from performing to the best of their ability. We have developed an integrated wellness and well-being aspect to our curriculum as well. We developed specialized Yoga classes, meditations, and affirmations to help students maintain and develop their resilience and self-efficacy.
We also believe community is essential to success. We have group activities for our students to create their own communities and feel supported throughout their journeys to becoming physicians.
Check out our MCAT packages and Academic Support for more information!