Dr. Bonnie Dixon

UMD University of Maryland, College Park Spring 2025

Contact me for 1-on-1 tutoring right away and I'll help you stay sane in Dr. Dixon's CHEM 131, CHEM 231, CHEM 241 and BCHM 463, CHEM 241 (Summer), or CHEM 135 class at UMD. I'll teach you how she formulates exam questions, how to best prepare for her extremely difficult exams, and help you pass her class on the FIRST try.

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

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Dr. Dixon's Exam Style

A lot of students organize their schedules around avoiding Dr. Dixon. This is because she teaches 6 chemistry classes up to Biochemistry 463, and it's likely every student will end up in her class at least once. I can help you navigate around her course times or help you pass her class on the 1st try.
Dr. Dixon's exams are very difficult and require more conceptual understanding and memorization than other professors.
Dr. Dixon heavily emphasizes on 3-D visualization for static molecules, reactions, and mechanisms.
Dr. Dixon NEVER follows the textbook. She has "rules" that are different and more in-depth than what is shown in the textbook and grades according to "her rules."

CHEM 131, CHEM 231, CHEM 241 and BCHM 463 Points Breakdown

    • Where Do These Stats Come From?

    They come from actual exam & final averages of most recent semester she taught CHEM 131, CHEM 231, CHEM 241 and BCHM 463.

      Drop Rates

    16.71 Drop Rate.

      Exam Averages

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      Exam Points

    Midterms 1, 2 & 3: 300 points total / Final Exam: 160 points

      Bonus Points

    2

      Online Homework

    12 Homeworks (15 Points Each) - 180 Points Total


    • Study Tips for CHEM 131, CHEM 231, CHEM 241 and BCHM 463 Exams

    Get Help Early

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

    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.

    Don’t Cram

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

    Why Tutor with Me for Dr. Dixon's CHEM 131, CHEM 231, CHEM 241 and BCHM 463?

    • 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. Dixon's office hours.

      Learn The Source of Exam Questions - Learn the pattern of past questions Dr. Dixon has created so you can hone your skills on topics that will likely be on exams.

      Protect Your Grade and Sanity - If you look up Dr. Dixon's Rate My Professor page, you'll see that her reviews are emotive. That's because her CHEM 131, CHEM 231, CHEM 241 and BCHM 463, CHEM 241, and CHEM 135 are genuinely hard and lots of students struggle - often to the point of failing out. I can help you pass with my tailored tutoring sessions!

      Exam Tips and Tricks - Get tips and secret resources used by Dr. Dixon. Know UMD's peculiarities and learn specific strategies to study for exams.

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

    Please include your phone number.