CHEM 231

UMD University of Maryland, College Park Fall 2026

Contact me for tutoring right now, and you'll learn insider tips on how CHEM 231 professors create exam questions and set curved grade cutoffs at UMD. Gain access to my entire CHEM 231 test bank and resources to help you prepare for your upcoming exams.

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Fall 2026 Professors at University of Maryland, College Park

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Dr. Bonnie Dixon

CHEM 231

Dr. Daniel Falvey

CHEM 231

Dr. Sonia Hirschauer

CHEM 231

Dr. Donald Hong

CHEM 231

Dr. Monique Koppel

CHEM 231

Dr. James Rainbolt

CHEM 231

Dr. Lenea Stocker

CHEM 231

What to look out for in UMD CHEM 231

    • Make-Up Exam Policy

    75% of professors have their makeup exams a few days before the final. Students are frequently surprised they are comprehensive exams, which feels like a 2nd final!

      High Drop Rate

    CHEM 231 is a weed-out class and the department knows it. A drop rate of 20% is common no matter who is teaching.

      Continue Learning

    You should take Orgo 2 immediately after CHEM 231 Orgo 1. Taking a break from the Orgo “mindset” is very disruptive to your chemistry education and you’ll experience a painful learning curve getting back into the electron pushing mindset.

      Exam Practice

    ~50% of UMD chemistry professors share a portion of their old exams and keys for students to practice (but not their complete exam set). Only 1 professor shares their complete exam set. Tutor with me 1-on-1 to find out who that is!

    • Study Tips for CHEM 231 Exams

    Avoid Distractions

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

    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.

    Get Help Early

    Work with a tutor, find a study group, or talk to your professor if you get stuck.

    Why Tutor With Aromatic Prep for CHEM 231?

    • Access To Joy's Extensive Resources - Get access to my entire exam key collection and homework answers for UMD.

      Exam Technology Tricks - Learn to maximize the limited time provided during online exams. I'll teach you how to optimize linear or non-linear exams, and think calmly during the stressful hour.

      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.

      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 professor office hours.