USNCO Prep — Qualify for the US Chemistry Olympiad Team
From local section exam to national finals — complete USNCO preparation.
- Mentoring
- 1-to-1
- First session
- Free trial session
- Local Exam
- 60 MCQ, 110 min
- National Exam
- MCQ + Written + Lab
1-on-1 personalised classes with a verified expert mentor — first session free.
Your first session is free
A real 1-to-1 teaching session to map your level and plan for USNCO.
What Is USNCO?
The US National Chemistry Olympiad (USNCO) is run by the American Chemical Society (ACS) in three stages: Local Section Exam — 60 MCQ, 110 min; National Exam — Part I: 60 MCQ, Part II: 8 written questions, Part III: Lab practical; Study Camp — ~20 students selected for intensive training; 4 selected for IChO.
- Who is it for?
- High school chemistry students aiming for USNCO national finals and IChO selection. Should have completed AP Chemistry or equivalent and be ready for university-level chemistry content.
- How is it taught?
- Live 1-to-1 online classes with a verified Chemistry mentor. Your first session is a free trial that maps your level, then classes follow a personal plan. From $18/hour.
Local Exam
60 MCQ, 110 min
National Exam
MCQ + Written + Lab
Study Camp
~20 students
IChO Team
4 students selected
What You'll Cover
How USNCO mentoring works
- Step 1
Free trial & level check
Your first 1-to-1 session is free. A Chemistry mentor works through USNCO problems with you to find exactly where marks are being lost.
- Step 2
Your personal plan
We write a plan around those gaps, starting with Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, paced to your exam date.
- Step 3
Live 1-to-1 classes
Weekly online sessions with the same matched mentor, with practice set between lessons and every mistake reviewed.
- Step 4
Progress updates
Parents get regular updates on accuracy, pace and readiness. If the mentor fit isn't right, we rematch at no cost.
What You'll Achieve
Real, measurable outcomes mapped to your goals — not vague promises.
USNCO National Finalist
University-Level Chemistry
Lab Practical Skills
IChO Team Selection
Exam Format.
| Stage | Format | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Local Section Exam | 60 MCQ | 110 min |
| National Part I | 60 MCQ | 90 min |
| National Part II | 8 written questions | 105 min |
| National Part III | Lab practical | 90 min |
What We Cover.
Complete topic coverage aligned with the official exam syllabus.
USNCO Mentors.
Kajal Yadav
M.Sc chemistry hons, University of Delhi, delhi (2019) | B.Sc chemistry hons, University of Delhi, delhi (2017)
Rukshar Amran
B.Sc. Physics , Ravenshaw University (2013)
Akanksha
Bsc, CCS University Meerut (2012) | MSC chemistry , CCS University Meerut (2014)
Choose Your Plan.
The first 30-minute consultation is free. Package rates start from the session price below.
Starter
Perfect for trying us out
Growth
8 sessions / month
Elite
16 sessions / month
Why 1-to-1 Tutoring Works.
Personalized mentoring that outperforms crowded classrooms.
100% Personalized Attention
Every session built around your strengths and gaps — never generic.
Conceptual Mastery
We teach the why behind every formula so it sticks for the exam and beyond.
Interactive Problem Solving
Live whiteboard work, real-time feedback, no passive lectures.
Progress Monitoring
Weekly diagnostics and topic-level scorecards keep you on track.
Flexible Scheduling
Sessions that fit around school, sport, and time zones.
Parent Communication
Monthly progress calls so families stay in the loop.
Accelerated Learning
Cover the same material 2–3× faster than a classroom of 30.
Why One Mentor Academy.
Free past papers & solutions
Every official question paper and solutions PDF, year by year, with our topic breakdown and marking advice — free, no sign-up.
Free USNCO Study Resources.
Past papers, practice questions, notes, worksheets and mock tests — curated by our USNCO Prep mentors and free to use.
USNCO Past Papers
Real exam papers with solutions where available.
USNCO Practice Questions
Topic-by-topic questions to build accuracy.
USNCO Notes
Chapter notes, formula sheets and revision guides.
USNCO Worksheets
Printable problem sets and homework sheets.
USNCO Mock Tests
Timed full-length papers to test exam readiness.
Frequently Asked Questions.
From High School to IChO — Your Chemistry Potential Is Limitless
Book a free 30-minute consultation. We'll assess your level, understand your goals, and design a custom plan.