Preparation for O'Chem

[whoRyou 258]

Hi everyone! I am preparing myself early for o'chem and was wondering if anyone of you could make some recommendations in how to study o'chem? Tips, tricks, books etc

[Deanj59 35]

http://www.masterorganicchemistry.com/organic-1/

 

This is the best resource I've found. It was my go to for getting an A. Also, Sean Hickey's Ochem course on iTunes is very useful as well.

[MedicinePower 172]

I'm an orgo chem tutor (among several other courses). All of my students who use Klein's "Organic Chemistry as a Second Language" do way better than those who don't.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Organic-Chemistry-As-Second-Language/dp/111801040X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1392532681&sr=8-2&keywords=organic+chemistry+as+a+second+language

[EKPA 32]

I didn't use any particular tricks besides time spent on studying. But, what helped me retain the information is to dwell on it during off times such as while I'm sitting in traffic, waiting for a cafeteria chef to cook me lunch, or in my near-daily jog.

[whoRyou 258]

I'm an orgo chem tutor (among several other courses). All of my students who use Klein's "Organic Chemistry as a Second Language" do way better than those who don't.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Organic-Chemistry-As-Second-Language/dp/111801040X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1392532681&sr=8-2&keywords=organic+chemistry+as+a+second+language

I hope this is not inappropriate in asking, but where do you live?

[Ylilyucl 14]

I second the masterorganicchemistry.com website, it was very helpful.  I also bought the book, Organic Chemistry for Dummies and it helped as well.  Good luck!

[Deanj59 35]

Organic Chemistry as a Second Language is good as well, but once you get into mechanisms Sn1/E1, etc. I didn't find it as helpful. I would say some of the most critical things to keep in mind with O-chem is staying ahead of the material and thinking about WHY something reacts the way it does, versus sheer memorization. If you have any more in depth questions feel free to PM me.