The MCAT CARS Podcast
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.
Episodes
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.
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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!
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Today, we talked about the difference between facts and opinions/assumptions that sounds factual. Understanding the differences can help you score high in CARS.
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In this episode, Jack and I discuss how to find article passages that are similar to MCAT CARS passages.
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/commentisfree/2020/oct/28
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.
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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!
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https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2020/10/rogue-planets-milky-way/616897/
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.
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https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/media-multitasking-disrupts-memory-even-in-young-adults/
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.
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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.
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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.
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https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2020/10/gas-stoves-are-bad-you-and-environment/616700/
Today we look at trends in the author's voice and context specifics. Join us as we dive into this passage on elections and voting outcome predictions.
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Does charity crowdfunding create similar choices to "Would You Rather?" That's what Jack and I discuss in today's thought-provoking MCAT CARS practice passage.
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Finding the author's main point in an MCAT CARS passage takes practice. Today, we'll give you a few tips for how to sift through the details to find it. Join us!
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https://harpers.org/archive/2020/10/reason-not-the-need-self-storage
Today, we examine an MCAT CARS practice passage about Google Earth and discuss the importance of reading a passage and paying attention to the details.
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What should you pay attention to when you come across straight-forward passage on the MCAT? Jack gives us tips for how to tackle deceptively-easy passages
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https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2046694228515/pleasant-dreams
Our passage today is about a topic that might be considered controversial—QAnon. Will you see these types of passages on the MCAT? Listen and find out.
Today we talk about assumptions and the connections we make as we tackle this MCAT CARS passage about adaptability and evolution. Join us!
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Today's passage is all about brain training. Maybe it will help you with your MCAT CARS prep! Don't forget to read the text first and then come back and listen.
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https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/does-brain-training-actually-work/
What do memes and CAPTCHAs have in common? That's the question we hope to answer in today's MCAT CARS passage. Follow along!
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We practice our critical reading skills with an article about surveillance in nature and rural areas. Listen as we break down the author's perspective!
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