The MCAT CARS Podcast

Mar 31 2021 65
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The CARS section of the MCAT gives thousands of premeds nightmares every night. Whether you're an ESL student, lack confidence while reading, or are a slow reader like me, Jack Westin and the Medical School Headquarters are here to help you score higher in every section so that you can be confident you are ready to get the MCAT score of your dreams.

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121: Understanding Passage Structures and Interpreting Tone

Mar 31 2021 22 mins  
Tone provides a deeper sense of one's attitude. Understanding tones and structures in a CARS passage will help you get a better sense of the passage and author.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaJack WestinLink to the article:https://reallifemag.com/more-than-a-feeling/ 

120: Exploring Hypnosis in Comparison to Psych Experiments

Mar 24 2021 20 mins  
If you want more free practice for MCAT CARS, visit jackwestin.com. Today, Jack and I focus on learning as we read this passage about hypnosis. Listen now!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaJack WestinLink to the article:https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/hypnosis-experts-cast-doubt-on-famous-psychological-experiments/

119: How to Discern Facts, Assumptions, and Opinions in CARS

Mar 17 2021 20 mins  
Today, we talked about the difference between facts and opinions/assumptions that sounds factual. Understanding the differences can help you score high in CARS.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaJack WestinLink to the article:https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/oct/28/first-winged-reptiles-were-clumsy-flyers-research-suggests

118: Practicing Empathy With MCAT CARS Passages

Mar 10 2021 23 mins  
In this episode, Jack and I discuss how to find article passages that are similar to MCAT CARS passages.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaJack Westinaldaily.comLink to the article:https://www.theguardian.com/environment/commentisfree/2020/oct/28

117: How to Critically Think When Reading Deep Passages

Mar 03 2021 27 mins  
MCAT passages are all about giving a message. You don't have to understand everything, but you can't make just assume or predict things that aren't there.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaJack WestinLink to the article:https://www.commonwealmagazine.org/roots-reality 

116: Taking MCAT CARS to Outer Space and Beyond

Feb 24 2021 18 mins  
The recent landing of the Mars Perseverance rover reminds us that our universe is vast, as are opinions on the MCAT. What are my thoughts? Listen to find out!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaJack WestinLink to the article:https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2020/10/rogue-planets-milky-way/616897/

115: Experiments and Observations: Media Multitasking

Feb 17 2021 17 mins  
Experiment-based passages are found all over the MCAT. Today, we focused on following the details of the passage, and keeping track of the different ideas.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaJack WestinLink to the article:https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/media-multitasking-disrupts-memory-even-in-young-adults/

114: Social Media Polarization, Influencers, and Echo Chambers

Feb 10 2021 25 mins  
We all think of the world in specific ways. However, success in CARS requires you to keep an open mind. Leave your biases at the door and question everything.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaJack WestinLink to the article:https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-social-media-makes-us-more-polarized-and-how-to-fix-it/ 

113: What's Up with App Users, Data Abuse, and Exploitation?

Feb 03 2021 17 mins  
This week, we look at the consequences of using apps that exploit user data. We discuss how to determine the author's tone from keywords throughout the passage.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaJack WestinLink to the article:https://reallifemag.com/subscriber-city/

112: How to Deal With an Author's Questions Within a Passage

Jan 27 2021 17 mins  
Today, we discuss how to approach questions within MCAT CARS passages. Don't insert your own answers! Let the author convince you with evidence and examples.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaJack WestinLink to the article:https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2020/10/gas-stoves-are-bad-you-and-environment/616700/