Dr. Michael Montague-Smith

UMD University of Maryland, College Park Spring 2024

Contact me for 1-on-1 tutoring right away, and I'll show you the dozens upon dozens of exam tips, tricks, and strategies curated from 10+ years of experience with Dr. Montague-Smith's CHEM 241 class at UMD.

Email me: helpme@aromaticprep.com
Text or Call me: (301) 500-0289‬

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Dr. Montague-Smith's Exam Style

I have a proven track record of helping students jump 2 letter grades on their next exam 66 - 200 times faster than students studying on their own. (These numbers are calculated from Dr. Montague-Smith’s own grade statistics and my student statistics).
His exams have at least 2-3 different questions with the same answer!
Starting Fall 2020 there was a CHEM 241 curriculum change, but I will help you navigate old exams to practice what’s relevant from past tests for your exams this Spring 2024 semester.
Students frequently lose a ton of exam points because they're caught off guard by ring-opening, ring-closing, surprise side reactions, and exceptions to the rule.

CHEM 241 Points Breakdown

    • Where Do These Stats Come From?

    My grading estimates are based on actual exam/final averages and curve cutoffs from the most recent semester he taught CHEM 241.

      Drop Rates

    17.29% Drop Rate.

      Exam Averages

    Midterm 1: 87% / Exam 2, 3 & Final averages to be posted later.

      Exam Points

    Midterm 1, 2 & 3: 300 Points Total / Final: 200 Points

      Bonus Points

    None.

      Online Homework

    None.


    • Study Tips for CHEM 241 Exams

    Don’t Cram

    Plan ahead at least 2 weeks. Study by chapter so you absorb in digestible chunks.

    Ask Questions

    Be bold and ask direct questions when you're stuck - there's value in wrong answers so you can recognize and avoid them.

    Avoid Distractions

    Silence your phone, videos, and tell family to stop bugging you to create a focused environment.

    Why Tutor with Me for Dr. Montague-Smith's CHEM 241?

    • Learn to Sound Smart with Your Professor - Learn how to shine among your peers by visiting office hours often with "smart" questions ready in hand - I'll teach you how and what questions to ask and get the most out of 1-on-1 face time during Dr. Montague-Smith's office hours.

      Access To Joy's Extensive Resources - Get access to my entire exam key collection, something that Dr. Montague-Smith NEVER provides his students.

      Organized Notes - Students often say that his handwriting is very messy so they spend lots of time rewriting their notes after class. I can help you organize your notes and concepts for maximum learning and memory retention.

      Learn The Source of Exam Questions - Learn where Dr. Montague-Smith sources his exam and homework questions. ~50% of professors do not make their own exam questions.

    • Email me: helpme@aromaticprep.com
    Text or Call me: (301) 500-0289‬

    Please include your phone number.