Dr. Lyle Isaacs

UMD University of Maryland, College Park Spring 2025

Contact me for tutoring right now, and you'll learn the best strategies for Dr. Isaacs's notoriously difficult exams, which resources to use while studying, and help you build confidence with CHEM 241's material.

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

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Dr. Isaacs's Exam Style

Contact me for regular tutoring ASAP, and I can show you where Dr. Isaacs sources his exam questions, what he emphasizes, and what he excludes from your textbook.
Dr. Isaacs difficult exams have been consistent over the last 9 years, but they are a lot denser than other professor's content.
Exams are very long and conceptual. They contain questions on naming, lots of ring-opening and closing, double-ended reactions, mechanisms, synthesis, resonance exceptions, and NMR spectroscopy.
10-15% of his exams test for the exact structures of molecules and correct spelling of names.

CHEM 241 Points Breakdown

    • Where Do These Stats Come From?

    My stats are based on actual exam/final averages and curves cutoffs from the most recent semester he taught CHEM 241.

      Drop Rates

    10.79% Drop Rate.

      Exam Points

    Midterms: 3 x 150 Points (450 Points) / Final: 300 Points

      Clicker Points

    100 Points

      Bonus Points

    None.


    • Study Tips for CHEM 241 Exams

    Practice Old Exams

    Execute on old exams. Even if you get the wrong answer, you'll learn from your mistakes faster.

    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.

    Why Tutor with Me for Dr. Isaacs's CHEM 241?

    • 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. Isaacs's office hours.

      Learn The Source of Exam Questions - Learn where Dr. Isaacs sources his exam and homework questions. ~50% of professors do not make their own exam questions.

      Stay Proactive and Positive - I'll help you build confidence with this class and stay on top of the material - by the time exams roll around, you're ready to conquer them.

      Accelerated Catch Up - If you're behind, I'll help you catch up 10x faster than studying on your own using private resources.

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

    Please include your phone number.