CHEM 135
UMD University of Maryland, College Park Fall 2025
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What to look out for in UMD CHEM 135
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Course Similarities
The only difference between CHEM 131 and CHEM 135 are Exam 3 topics. Exam 3 for CHEM 135 tests on different, harder topics than Exam 3 in CHEM 131. This includes Kinetics and Electrochemistry.
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Not Enough Resources
Students frequently make the long trek to office hours just to take pictures of old exams. Sometimes they encounter canceled office hours or a 20+ minute wait just to enter. Tutor with me 1-on-1 to avoid this struggle, as I'll provide you my whole exam set!
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Curve Setback
Students frequently have classmates who have taken CHEM 135 before, making it their 2nd attempt (or even 3rd attempt) and therefore putting first-timers at a disadvantage for the grading curve.
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Competitive Office Hours
Students tend to wait ~30 minutes before the professor opens their door, just to be the 1st to ask their own questions.
Study Tips for CHEM 135 Exams
Get Help Early
Work with a tutor, find a study group, or talk to your professor if you get stuck.
Study the RIGHT Material
There are no common exams or finals at UMD. This means you should prioritize studying with classmates who are taking the SAME professor.
Avoid Distractions
Silence your phone, videos and tell family to stop bugging you to create a focused environment.
Why Tutor With Me for CHEM 135?
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Excel on What's "Actually" Tested - ~75% of UMD professors recycle old exam questions. Some professors repeat entire exams verbatim, some repeat only 1 or 2 questions per test. Yet, having seen them, students still don’t know how to begin due to confusing wording. Tutor 1-on-1 with me and I’ll help you translate Chemistry into English so you can answer quickly and correctly.
