The MCAT CARS Podcast

Ryan Gray, MD with Jack Westin
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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.

  1. 03/30/2021

    Understanding Passage Structures and Interpreting Tone

    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 Post Meded Media Jack Westin Link to the article: https://reallifemag.com/more-than-a-feeling/

    23 min

  2. 03/23/2021

    Exploring Hypnosis in Comparison to Psych Experiments

    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 Post Meded Media Jack Westin Link to the article: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/hypnosis-experts-cast-doubt-on-famous-psychological-experiments/

    21 min

  3. 03/16/2021

    How to Discern Facts, Assumptions, and Opinions in CARS

    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 Post Meded Media Jack Westin Link to the article: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/oct/28/first-winged-reptiles-were-clumsy-flyers-research-suggests

    21 min

  4. 03/09/2021

    Practicing Empathy With MCAT CARS Passages

    In this episode, Jack and I discuss how to find article passages that are similar to MCAT CARS passages. Links:Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Jack Westin aldaily.com Link to the article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/commentisfree/2020/oct/28

    23 min

  5. 03/03/2021

    How to Critically Think When Reading Deep Passages

    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 Post Meded Media Jack Westin Link to the article: https://www.commonwealmagazine.org/roots-reality

    27 min

  6. 02/23/2021

    Taking MCAT CARS to Outer Space and Beyond

    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 Post Meded Media Jack Westin Link to the article: https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2020/10/rogue-planets-milky-way/616897/

    18 min

  7. 02/16/2021

    Experiments and Observations: Media Multitasking

    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 Post Meded Media Jack Westin Link to the article: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/media-multitasking-disrupts-memory-even-in-young-adults/

    18 min

  8. 02/09/2021

    Social Media Polarization, Influencers, and Echo Chambers

    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 Post Meded Media Jack Westin Link to the article: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-social-media-makes-us-more-polarized-and-how-to-fix-it/

    25 min
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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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  • Creator
    Ryan Gray, MD with Jack Westin
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2021
  • Episodes
    121
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ©2021 Meded Media & Jack Westin
  • Show Website
    The MCAT CARS Podcast

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