CHEM 212
PSU Penn State University, University Park Summer 2025
Contact me for 1-on-1 tutoring today, and you'll learn popular concepts PSU CHEM 212 professors most likely test on exams. Access one-of-a-kind resources and learn hundreds of tips and tricks to help you prepare for your upcoming homework and tests!
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What to look out for in PSU CHEM 212
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Exam Format Changes
During online semesters, some professors completely eliminated exams, while others kept the exact same format since 2013. Tutor with me 1-on-1 to prepare for structural exam shifts in the Fall 2021 semester!
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Curriculum Switch
There was a minor curriculum switch in Fall 2020 where Aromaticity and Benzene Substitution Reactions from Orgo 1 moved to Orgo 2, and Spectroscopy moved from Orgo 2 to Orgo 1.
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Pick Your Professor Wisely
Exam format and questions are different across CHEM 212 professors. Some professors' exams will be, and have been, more difficult than others. Tutoring 1-on-1 with me includes free advising on picking easier Orgo professors at PSU.
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Course Structures
CHEM 212 feels like the wild, wild west at PSU because different professors format exams differently, and teach more in depth into topics than others. Notable topics include Acid Base Equilibrium, 2 or 4 electron Reduction, Amino Acid Synthesis, and multi-method-reverse Synthesis.
Study Tips for CHEM 212 Exams
Don’t Cram
Plan ahead at least 2 weeks. Study by chapter so you absorb in digestible chunks.
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.
Avoid Distractions
Silence your phone, videos and tell family to stop bugging you to create a focused environment.
Why Tutor With Me for CHEM 212?
Exam Tips and Tricks - Learn hundreds of tips and tricks to help you work through CHEM 212 exams quickly and accurately. Don't use shortcuts blindly - tutor with me to understand exactly what you're doing and why!
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.
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.
Tech Savvy Tutor - I know the ins and outs of online meeting software, like Zoom, Webex and Join.me. I'll easily fix your tech issues as well to ensure our session runs smoothly.
