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

10-15% of his exams test for the exact structures of molecules and correct spelling of names.

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.

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.

Dr. Isaacs takes questions from the end of each chapter, especially harder problems that include chemistry exceptions.

CHEM 241 Points Breakdown

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

10.79% Drop Rate.

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

100 Points

None.

Practice Old Exams

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

Avoid Distractions

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

Don’t Cram

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

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

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.

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.

Focus on What's "Actually" Tested - I emphasize topics that I know have been historically tested on in your class during our sessions. I'll reinforce really important subjects that you'll need to know to pass your exams and get your desired grade.

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.