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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 ... more
FAQs about The MCAT CARS Podcast:How many episodes does The MCAT CARS Podcast have?The podcast currently has 121 episodes available.
March 31, 2021121: Understanding Passage Structures and Interpreting ToneTone 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/ ...more23minPlay
March 24, 2021120: Exploring Hypnosis in Comparison to Psych ExperimentsIf 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/...more21minPlay
March 17, 2021119: How to Discern Facts, Assumptions, and Opinions in CARSToday, 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...more21minPlay
March 10, 2021118: Practicing Empathy With MCAT CARS PassagesIn 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...more24minPlay
March 03, 2021117: How to Critically Think When Reading Deep PassagesMCAT 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 ...more28minPlay
February 24, 2021116: Taking MCAT CARS to Outer Space and BeyondThe 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/...more19minPlay
February 17, 2021115: Experiments and Observations: Media MultitaskingExperiment-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/...more18minPlay
February 10, 2021114: Social Media Polarization, Influencers, and Echo ChambersWe 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/ ...more26minPlay
February 03, 2021113: What's Up with App Users, Data Abuse, and Exploitation?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/...more18minPlay
January 27, 2021112: How to Deal With an Author's Questions Within a PassageToday, 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/...more18minPlay
FAQs about The MCAT CARS Podcast:How many episodes does The MCAT CARS Podcast have?The podcast currently has 121 episodes available.