College Chemistry
General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and everything in between.
Organic Chemistry vs. General Chemistry: What’s Actually Different
Students moving from Gen Chem to Organic Chemistry often expect more of the same. They're wrong. Here's exactly what changes — and how to prepare for it.
What Changes When You Go From Gen Chem 1 to Gen Chem 2
Students who passed Gen Chem 1 are often surprised by how different Gen Chem 2 feels. Here's exactly what changes — and how to adjust before the first exam.
Stoichiometry in College Chemistry: Why This One Skill Decides Everything
Stoichiometry isn't just one topic in Gen Chem — it's the foundation every other topic is built on. Here's why gaps here cost students throughout the entire course.
What Pre-Med Students Get Wrong About General Chemistry
Pre-med students often arrive in Gen Chem with the wrong expectations — and pay for it on the first exam. Here's what's different about chemistry and what actually works.
The Best Way to Study for a Gen Chem Exam
Most students study for chemistry by reading notes and watching videos. Neither of those prepares them for the exam. Here's what actually works.
How to Go From Failing to Passing Gen Chem
Failing a chemistry midterm doesn't mean you can't pass the course. Here's the four-step recovery plan that actually works — and when to ask for help.
What Your Chemistry Professor Actually Wants to See on an Exam
After 8 years teaching college chemistry, I can tell you: most students lose points not because they don't know the material, but because they don't know what 'correct' looks like from a grading perspective.
What to Do If You Failed Your Chemistry Midterm
Failing a chemistry midterm doesn't mean you're bad at chemistry. It means something specific went wrong — and that specific thing is fixable if you figure out what it actually was.
Why You’re Failing Gen Chem — And It’s Usually One of These Three Things
If your grades aren't reflecting how hard you're working, you're probably not doing the wrong things. It almost always comes back to one of three patterns.