Pricing

Transparent pricing. No surprises.

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Session Pricing

Offered services

All sessions are conducted virtually with a shared whiteboard, audio, and video. Group sessions are available for discounted pricing.

Individual Sessions

Expert chemistry help on a specific exam, mechanism, or weekend intensive.
From
$120
/ hour · 1–4 sessions

Individual sessions solidify concepts, build reliable approach strategies for any organic chemistry exam, and give instant, reliable feedback while working through problems together.

Best when there's an upcoming exam, a lab report is due Monday, or a mechanism just will not click.

Is your child in high school? Dr. Wolfson supports standard, honors, AP, and IB chemistry curricula at the same per-hour rates above.

What is included

  • 60 minute sessions
  • Kedyou virtual whiteboard
  • Email follow-up between sessions
  • Any chemistry course or topic
Book a session See supported courses → Ask about group sessions →

Support Package

Pre-purchase 5+ sessions and use them for any service over the next 12 months.
From
$100
/ hour · save $20/hr

The most flexible option. Buy a minimum of 5 sessions up front, then schedule them however you want. Split them between lecture and lab courses, use them across two semesters, or apply them toward the mentorship program.

Best for students with a full semester ahead who know they will need recurring help but want flexibility on timing.

What is included

  • $20 per hour discount
  • 12 months to use
  • Applies to any service
  • Priority scheduling
Buy a package See supported courses →

Pre-Professional Mentorship Program

A single semester of comprehensive mentorship.
From
$2,400
/ quarter · 1 weekly session

Designed for pre-professional students who want one person who knows their complete story across one semester. Built around three dimensions: Support (chemistry and life coaching), Develop (career and identity), and Enable (research and applications).

The right tier for students testing whether long-term mentorship is for them.

Need chemistry support too? The recommended arrangement is two weekly sessions: one for coaching, one for chemistry. Price scales with the second session. Ask about the bundle →

What is included

  • Weekly 1-on-1 sessions (12 per quarter)
  • Email and text access between sessions
  • Career and application strategy work
  • Research placement support starting month 3
Book a fit consultation See full service details → Parents of high schoolers, click here →

The Full Journey

12–24 month engagement from prerequisites through application. Limited capacity.
12–24 months
$16,000+
program total

For students who want one mentor across the full arc. Single-payer, multi-year support that compounds instead of resetting every semester. Best for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors with strong commitment to pursuing a professional degree and meaningful runway before applying.

Parents are typically the buyer for this tier.

What is included

  • Weekly sessions for full duration
  • Personal statement and application work
  • School selection and interview coaching
  • Quarterly parent check-ins (optional)
Book a fit consultation See full service details → Parents of high schoolers, click here →

VIP

Two weekly sessions for the entirety of your academic journey. One retainer.
One-time
$25,000
retainer

Maximum continuity. Two 1-on-1 sessions per week, every week, for as long as you are an active student. One retainer covers the entire arc, prerequisites through professional school, with no ongoing billing.

By application only. Capacity is intentionally tight.

What is included

  • 2 weekly sessions through degree completion
  • Everything in The Full Journey
  • Priority email and text access
  • Application and interview coaching
  • Parent check-ins included
Apply for VIP See full service details → By application. Limited capacity.
Package Math

What each package adds up to.

Package hours bill at $100. Single sessions bill at $120. The bigger the package, the more you save overall.

Single Session

$120
No discount. No commitment.
One hour, pay as you go. Best for sampling a session before signing up for more.

5 hours

$500
Save $100 vs. single-session rate
A small bundle for a tough stretch. Use across courses or services, twelve months to spend.

15 hours

$1,500
Save $300 vs. single-session rate
One session a week for a full quarter. Enough rhythm to build real momentum on a course.

30 hours

$3,000
Save $600 vs. single-session rate
Two sessions a week for a full quarter. The depth of a full mentorship cadence.
The Real Comparison

The cost of doing it the typical way.

Most serious pre-med students already spend this much across fragmented services. Most just do not know they are doing it.

Typical pre-med spend, per year

Chemistry tutoring marketplace ($40–$150 per hr, ~50 hrs) $2,000–$7,500
MCAT prep course (one of the major brands) $1,500–$3,600
Admissions consulting package $3,500–$10,000
Research opportunity finder service $500–$2,000
Total per year, three+ separate vendors $8,500–$11,000+

What MCM costs by comparison

The Mentorship Program runs about $9,600 per year ($2,400 per quarter, four quarters). The Full Journey is $16,000+ over 12–24 months, which works out to similar or lower annual cost depending on duration. The difference is not the dollar amount. It is that the same dollar covers a person who knows your whole story, instead of three vendors who do not.

Referrals

If MCM has been useful to you, the highest compliment is a referral.

Tell another student about it. When they book, I want to properly express my appreciation, either as a session credit on your next package or in cash, whichever you would prefer. The relationship matters more than the amount.

The Ivy League Challenge
High School Students

Chemistry support and academic mentorship for college-bound students.

Dr. Wolfson works directly with high school students on General Chemistry and AP Chemistry, the same way he works with university students. Sessions are virtual on the Kedyou whiteboard. Pricing matches the rates above: individual sessions, support packages, or extended engagements depending on what fits.

For students who want broader pre-college mentorship across coursework, applications, and admissions strategy, that work runs through Dr. Wolfson's affiliation with The Ivy League Challenge. The Ivy League Challenge is a comprehensive program for high-achieving high school students, and Dr. Wolfson contributes the STEM mentorship and chemistry expertise side of it.

If you found MCM first, mention it when booking and we will route you through the right side of the partnership for what you actually need.

Book a free consultation Ask about The Ivy League Challenge →
Common Questions

Pricing questions, answered.

How much does chemistry tutoring cost?
Individual sessions are $120 per hour. Prepaid packages of five or more hours are $100 per hour and can be used for any service within 12 months.
What does the Mentorship Program cost?
The Pre-Professional Mentorship Program is $2,400 per quarter, which covers a weekly session plus access between sessions. Longer engagements run deeper: The Full Journey starts at $16,000 for a 12 to 24 month arc, and VIP is a $25,000 retainer for two weekly sessions through degree completion.
Do you offer packages or discounts?
Yes. Buying five or more hours up front lowers the rate from $120 to $100 per hour, and those hours apply to any service for a full year.
Is this worth it compared to other support?
Most pre-professional students already spend $8,500 to $11,000 a year on fragmented help from separate tutors, test-prep, and consultants. Integrated mentorship is similar in total cost with far better continuity, because one person knows your whole story year over year.

Still have questions about pricing?

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