Jack Westin MCAT Podcast

Art-history CARS passage got you spiraling? In this Reading Skills Workshop, Molly and Jack break down the Sept 24 Jack Westin Daily, “Late Turner,” and show you how to read dense, abstract prose without panicking. What you’ll learn: - Anchor on clear sentences: If it’s important, there’s a clear line you can cling to. - Track the author’s stance: The passage sets up “Turner = abstract” and then challenges it. - Main idea: Turner’s late work isn’t free-form abstraction; it’s formal reinterpretation of classical myths. - Follow the structure: Evidence → counterpoint → author’s claim → examples. - Use examples as support, not trivia: Apollo & Daphne, Regulus, Mercury, Bacchus & Ariadne all illustrate reinterpretation. - Stay focused in dense writing: When sentences get murky, keep reading for the next clear, testable claim. Before you watch: Read the Sept 24 “Late Turner” daily passage: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/late-turner Want more guided practice? Join our free weekly sessions (CARS, science strategy, 516 planning, admissions) and tap into our free CARS QBank, practice exams, and CARS textbook: https://jackwestin.com/sessions Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-855-4435 or email us at podcast@jackwestin.com! 📱 📌 Free Academic Advising: https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 💻 Try our Chrome Extension (video solutions to every AAMC passage) https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8 📚 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 🎓 Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 👨🏻‍🏫 Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 🙋 Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

Terrified of Organic Chemistry on the MCAT? Most students bring their undergrad trauma into MCAT prep, memorizing endless mechanisms and drowning in arrow pushing. That’s the wrong approach. In this episode, Molly and Mike reframe OChem for the MCAT: small footprint, high-yield focus, and strategy over memorization. You’ll learn why OChem is only 10–12 questions, how to master stereochemistry, functional groups, and core reactions, and how to avoid overstudying. We’ll also cover spectroscopy, chromatography, and the most common mistakes students make. ⏱️ Timestamps 02:09 – How Much OChem Really Appears (10–12 Questions) 05:20 – OChem Isn’t All Mechanisms (Reality Check) 08:36 – High-Yield Topic #1: Stereochemistry 13:30 – High-Yield Topic #2: Nucleophiles & Electrophiles 18:23 – Why You Shouldn’t Memorize Mechanisms 19:35 – High-Yield Topic #3: Functional Groups 23:30 – High-Yield Topic #4: SN1 vs. SN2 25:40 – High-Yield Topic #5: Redox in Organic Chemistry 30:40 – Why Functional Groups vs. Reaction Memorization 33:19 – High-Yield Topic #6: Spectroscopy & Chromatography 41:05 – How OChem Shows Up in Passages 50:30 – Key OChem Study Tips & Pitfalls to Avoid 55:10 – Connections Across Subjects (Bio + Biochem) 57:43 – Final Takeaways: OChem is Only Scary if You Over-Memorize 📌 Resources Mentioned: Free Trial Session → https://jackwestin.com/sessions Free MCAT Question Bank → https://jackwestin.com/#daily-passages Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-855-4435 or email us at podcast@jackwestin.com! 📱 📌 Free Academic Advising: https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 💻 Try our Chrome Extension (video solutions to every AAMC passage) https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8 📚 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 🎓 Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 👨🏻‍🏫 Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 🙋 Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

Philosophy passage got you spiraling? In this CARS Reading Skills Workshop, Molly and Jack unpack the “Wittgenstein and Mathematics” daily passage (Sept 17) and show you exactly how to read dense, abstract prose without panicking. - How to anchor yourself on clear sentences (and ignore the “interesting nonsense” that isn’t testable) - The core claim: mathematics = a kind of logic built on rules — and why that repeats (so it’s the main idea) - Early vs. later Wittgenstein: from one monolithic language → many language games (each with its own rules) - How to track shifts between language, logic, and math without getting lost - When to slow down, when to move on, and how to extract the main idea fast Pro tips covered: -Use contrast/qualifiers (“in fact,” “later,” “still”) to spot high-yield sentences -Treat ultra-dense lines as support, not the thesis Before you watch: Read the Sept 17 daily passage: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/wittgenstein-and-mathematics⁠ Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-855-4435 or email us at podcast@jackwestin.com! 📱 📌 Free Academic Advising: https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 💻 Try our Chrome Extension (video solutions to every AAMC passage) https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8 📚 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 🎓 Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 👨🏻‍🏫 Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 🙋 Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

Struggling with Chemistry & Physics on the MCAT? You’re not alone. Most students panic at ChemPhys passages, skip data figures, and waste time on equations. This episode breaks it all down: passage personalities, the TAUT method, and how to avoid the most common mistakes that cost you points. Molly and Mike walk you through physics setups, titrations, spectroscopy, biochem-heavy passages, and even why OChem doesn’t need to be scary. You’ll also learn how to prioritize what to study, when to trust the passage over your memory, and why “slow is smooth, smooth is fast” for ChemPhys. 📌 Resources Mentioned: Free Trial Session → https://jackwestin.com/sessions Free MCAT Question Bank → https://jackwestin.com/#daily-passages Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-855-4435 or email us at podcast@jackwestin.com! 📱 📌 Free Academic Advising: https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 💻 Try our Chrome Extension (video solutions to every AAMC passage) https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8 📚 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 🎓 Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 👨🏻‍🏫 Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 🙋 Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

Struggling with MCAT Physics? Forces, energy, and power intimidate students but they don’t have to. In this episode, Mike and Molly break down Newton’s laws, friction, springs, conservation of energy, and power in a way that actually makes sense. From elevators to ramps to rolling balls, you’ll see why these topics are the foundation of physics and how mastering them can unlock half of the physics questions on your MCAT. 📌 Resources Mentioned: Free Trial Session → https://jackwestin.com/sessions Free MCAT Question Bank → https://jackwestin.com/#daily-passages Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-855-4435 or email us at podcast@jackwestin.com! 📱 📌 Free Academic Advising: https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast 💻 Try our Chrome Extension (video solutions to every AAMC passage) https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8 📚 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast 🎓 Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast 👨🏻‍🏫 Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast 🙋 Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast

Struggle to tell what really matters in CARS passages that feel “straightforward but wordy”? In this Reading Skills Workshop, Jack and Molly walk through the “Polygamy” Jack Westin Daily (Sept 10) sentence by sentence to show you how to extract the thesis fast and avoid over-reading. - Identify the core claim: Traditional polygamy is morally objectionable because it embeds inequality. - Contrast with monogamy: why monogamy can be reformed to equality (power can be redistributed). - Track the two big inequality threads in polygamy: 1. Commitment imbalance (central vs. peripheral spouses) 2. Control over the wider family (who gets a say across subfamilies) -Use contrast cues (“in contrast,” “unlike”) to flag high-yield sentences. -How to read confidently when ideas repeat without tuning out crucial examples. Before you watch: Read the Sept 10 “Polygamy”: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/polygamy 00:01:57 — Paragraph 1: No key arguments - Polygamy controversial 00:06:57 — Paragraph 2: Monogomy can be reformed, Polygamy can't be equal! 00:10:50 — Paragraph 3: Marriage should be equal, Monogomy can redistribute power 0:15:53 — Paragraph 4: Repetition: Polygamy can't be equal! 00:20:10 — Paragraph 5: Using Context: Central vs Peripheral Spouses are unequal 00:25:14 — Paragraph 6: Repetition: Polygamy can't be equal! Subfamilies 00:32:11 — Main idea: Polygamy is immoral because its unequal! Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-855-4435 or email us at podcast@jackwestin.com! 📱 📌 Free Academic Advising: https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 💻 Try our Chrome Extension (video solutions to every AAMC passage) https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8 📚 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 🎓 Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 👨🏻‍🏫 Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 🙋 Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

Challenged by artsy CARS passages that feel more like scene-setting than argument? In this CARS Reading Skills Workshop, Molly and Jack dissect the “Billy the Kid” daily passage (Sept 3) and show you, step by step, how to stay focused, spot the author’s hidden claims, and avoid getting lost in musical/dance details.You’ll learn how to:- Separate vivid context (music, choreography, imagery) from the author’s argument- Use contrast words (“yet,” “but,” “however”) to find the most important sentences- Track themes and shifts (hopeful frontier → exploitation & development)- Identify parallel vs. divergent ideas without memorizing technical jargon- Read paragraph-by-paragraph to build a clear main idea fast📖 Read the passage first (Sept 3 Daily): https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/billy-the-kidWant to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-855-4435 or email us at podcast@jackwestin.com! 📱📌 Free Academic Advising: https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (video solutions to every AAMC passage) https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

Struggling with MCAT math without a calculator? In this episode, Mike and Molly break down the most common math mistakes students make on the MCAT and share their decade of expertise to help save you time and improve your accuracy for test day. Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-855-4435 or email us at podcast@jackwestin.com! 📱 📌 Free Academic Advising: https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 💻 Try our Chrome Extension (video solutions to every AAMC passage) https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8 📚 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 🎓 Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 👨🏻‍🏫 Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 🙋 Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

Struggling with CARS passages that feel more like vivid stories than arguments? In this episode, we’ll show you how to stay engaged, avoid getting lost in the details, and uncover the author’s arguments in story-based CARS Passages. Learn how to separate narrative from argument, and spot what's important despite being hidden in descriptive writing. These skills will help you raise your CARS score and stay interested, even when reading the toughest passages! 👉 Read the daily CARS passage for August 27th here: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/tony-kushner Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-855-4435 or email us at podcast@jackwestin.com! 📱 📌 Free Academic Advising: https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 💻 Try our Chrome Extension (video solutions to every AAMC passage) https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8 📚 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 🎓 Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 👨🏻‍🏫 Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 🙋 Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

Struggling with MCAT questions? In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Mike and Molly break down the most overlooked skill in test prep: building a consistent, intentional MCAT question strategy. 👉 Practice what you learn with our Free Live Sessions: jackwestin.com/sessions Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-855-4435 or email us at podcast@jackwestin.com! 📱 📌 Free Academic Advising: https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 💻 Try our Chrome Extension (video solutions to every AAMC passage) https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8 📚 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 🎓 Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 👨🏻‍🏫 Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 🙋 Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

CARS passages that involve history can be tricky. Between the dates, names, and places, it’s easy to get caught up in the details and lose track of what the author is actually saying. In this passage breakdown, Jack and Molly walk through an AAMC-style passage on the British monarchy and demonstrate how to separate facts from the author’s arguments. Cut through the noise, and zero in on the authors main idea with confidence. Friendly Reminder - try to complete this passage on your own first to maximize your learning! The “British Monarchy” passage (posted Aug 20): https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/british-monarchy Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-855-4435 or email us at podcast@jackwestin.com! 📱 📌 Free Academic Advising: https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 💻 Try our Chrome Extension (video solutions to every AAMC passage) https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8 📚 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 🎓 Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 👨🏻‍🏫 Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 🙋 Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

In this video, we break down how memory works—from forming new memories to strategies that help you study smarter. We’ll cover the information processing model, working vs. short-term memory, and encoding strategies. Not only do we review how memory is tested on the MCAT, but we also show you how to apply these concepts directly to your prep so you can get the most out of your studying. Boost retention on Psych/Soc and across the exam!

Dense, philosophical CARS passages don’t have to tank your score. In this reading skills workshop, Jack and Molly walk through an AAMC-style passage on patriotism showing how to map the author’s argument, and avoid common CARS pitfalls. Friendly Reminder - try to complete this passage on your own first to maximize your learning! The “Patriotism” passage (posted Aug 13) on our site: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/patriotism Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-855-4435 or email us at podcast@jackwestin.com! 📱 📌 Free Academic Advising: https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast 💻 Try our Chrome Extension (video solutions to every AAMC passage) https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8 📚 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 🎓 Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 👨🏻‍🏫 Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 🙋 Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

Stop brute-forcing science passages. In this 520+ strategy guide, we show you how top scorers read slower, map smarter, and mine “testable info” then fly through questions. You’ll learn the TAUT framework for figures (Title, Axes, Units, Trends), what not to do (over-highlighting, skipping figures), and a repeatable plan you can use on every Bio/Biochem, Chem/Phys, and Psych/Soc passage. In this episode; The real role of content (and the moment you’re just memorizing) A consistent science-passage workflow you can trust under time How to spot testable info fast: buzzwords, units, variables, relationships Figure reading with TAUT + quick significance checks (p-values, asterisks) Data interpretation: big-picture trends vs. tiny details Timestamps: 07:15 How much of success is “content”? 11:31 Memorizing for the MCAT 11:57 Are you over-memorizing? 12:38 The “it’s obvious after the solution” trap 12:57 Mistake #1: Treating passage content like a fact dump 15:06 Mistake #2: Over-highlighting / textbook-style notes 17:21 Free Trial Session https://tinyurl.com/sz8zye5b 17:23 Read passage first? 19:08 Mistake #3: Skipping passages figures—read intentionally 20:07 CARS vs. science: same mapping, different emphasis 21:10 Expert Tip: Build one strategy and stick to it 25:51 Meet with a Tutor FREE (no card) https://tinyurl.com/5bwf3j6y 26:18 Core science-passage workflow 26:50 Read slowly, carefully 28:23 Expert Tip: Hunt for buzzwords/testable info 32:30 What counts as “testable”? 32:37 Examples to circle 33:32 Note units 34:14 Map relationships 34:42 Map variables & trends 35:03 Long-form concept descriptions (esp. Psych/Soc) 36:50 Detailed relationships = worth mapping 37:54 Figures matter 42:15 What to jot from figures (don’t linger) 43:22 Still don’t over-highlight 44:44 Trends for indep/dep variables 46:40 Mistake #4: Over-highlighting, again 48:25 Here’s last week’s CARS podcast episode https://tinyurl.com/25jbazxp 50:32 Use shorthand (arrows/abbrevs) 56:45 Data interpretation: big picture over details 59:19 Use titles, variables, significance cues 1:00:36 Small p-value = significant 1:04:47 No asterisks/p-value? Don’t assume significance 1:08:25 TAUT = Title • Axes • Units • Trends 1:10:02 Spot outliers fast, move on 1:12:30 Try our Chrome extension (video solutions to every AAMC passage) https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8 Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-855-4435 or email us at podcast@jackwestin.com! 📱 📌 Free Academic Advising: https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast 📚 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast 🎓 Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast 👨🏻‍🏫 Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast 🙋 Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast

Can you keep your outside knowledge from hijacking a CARS passage, especially when the topic screams “medicine”? Join Molly and Jack as they dissect an AAMC-style CARS passage on "Chronic Illness" and show you how to spot the author’s real agenda—single-parent burden—while sidestepping your own medical instincts. Read the passage here: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/chronic-illness What you’ll practice Leaving your biases at the door when a passage hits close to home Pinpointing the true main idea vs. the “too-broad” trap Mapping paragraphs in real time so detail questions become freebies Handling long, jargon-stuffed sentences without panic Using “we” and other author clues to detect viewpoint & agreement Timestamps 0:00 Intro & why this passage matters 1:55 First-sentence trap: broad thesis or setup? 8:05 Money, marriage & single parents—following the thread 14:30 How the meeting paragraph hides the key finding 22:00 Child illness ↔ parent function loop—what it really means 28:40 Siblings surface: spotting narrow supporting arguments 37:15 Main-idea wrap-up & how to crush “quote” questions 42:30 Your turn: grab the free passage + questions Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-855-4435 or email us at podcast@jackwestin.com! 📱 📌 Free Academic Advising: https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 📚 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 🎓 Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 👨🏻‍🏫 Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 🙋 Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

Get ready to make sense of all those arrows on your metabolism chart! 🧪 In this Jack Westin MCAT Podcast episode, Mike and Molly walk through the big picture of carbohydrate metabolism and show you how every pathway, from glycolysis to the pentose-phosphate pathway, fits together and shows up on Test Day. What you’ll learn Fed vs. fasted state logic – how insulin & glucagon flip metabolic switches Glycolysis shortcuts (hexokinase, PFK-1 regulation) you actually have to memorize Citric Acid Cycle tips for spotting high-yield intermediates (citrate, α-KG, OAA) Pentose Phosphate Pathway: why the MCAT loves NADPH & ribose-5-phosphate Branch points into glycogenesis, glycogenolysis, and fatty-acid synthesis How to predict pathway direction from classic passage clues Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-855-4435 or email us at podcast@jackwestin.com! 📱 📌 Free Academic Advising: https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 📚 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 🎓 Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 👨🏻‍🏫 Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 🙋 Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

Jack and Molly walks you through a full CARS Reading Skills Workshop using an AAMC-style passage on Teenager Health. By the end of the session you’ll know how to: Preview & Predict the passage’s purpose in 60 seconds Map the Argument so you never lose the author’s main idea Spot Traps in inference and function questions Pace Yourself to hit the 10 min / passage target Apply Active Reading techniques that raise scores fast Read the passage first: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/teenager-health Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-855-4435 or email us at podcast@jackwestin.com! 📱 📌 Free Academic Advising: https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 📚 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 🎓 Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 👨🏻‍🏫 Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 🙋 Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

In this CARS Reading Skills Workshop, we dive deep into the July 23rd Daily Passage titled "Internet Instruction"—a thought-provoking look at how online education transformed college learning and the challenges it still faces. 🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How to break down complex CARS passages effectively Why identifying main ideas vs. examples is crucial Key arguments: Internet instruction is beneficial, but is it ready for full adoption? How to track arguments, tone, and opinion shifts for MCAT CARS success The importance of institutional approval and faculty involvement in implementing educational technology 📌 Passage Highlights: The evolving role of the internet in higher education Faculty perspectives and real-world data from APA and Chronicle of Higher Education The nuances of author tone and argument development A step-by-step strategy for mapping CARS passages 🔗 Try the Free CARS Daily Passage for July 23rd and attempt the questions: 👉 https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/teenager-health Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-855-4435 or email us at podcast@jackwestin.com! 📱 📚 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com 🎓 Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions 👨🏻‍🏫 Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses 🙋 Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

In Episode 27, we wrap up our Metabolism series by diving into one of the most testable—and often misunderstood—topics on the MCAT: The Electron Transport Chain (ETC) and Oxidative Phosphorylation. We cover everything you need to know for MCAT success: 🔬 What You’ll Learn: Where ETC happens: The inner mitochondrial membrane Complex I vs. Complex II: NADH vs. FADH₂ The secret identity of SDH (succinate dehydrogenase) How proton gradients drive ATP production Why uncouplers like 2,4-DNP are dangerous Why cyanide is lethal (hint: Complex IV) Final ATP yields from NADH and FADH₂ (30–36 total!) 📚 Pro Tip: Make sure to review Redox and Thermodynamics before watching this episode. Next up: We'll break down alternative fuel sources—like proteins, fats, and ketones—in our upcoming non-glucose metabolism episode! Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-855-4435 or email us at podcast@jackwestin.com! 📱 📚 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com 🎓 Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions 👨🏻‍🏫 Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses 🙋 Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

Think political‑science passages are “easy newspaper reads”? 📰 Think again. In this week’s workshop Jack and Molly tackle a real EU‑enlargement passage—packed with dates, diplomats, and hidden tone shifts—to show you how to: - Spot the author’s true stance (even when it’s buried in polite prose) - Use contrast words (“but,” “yet,” “however”) to zero‑in on high‑yield sentences - Separate neutral background facts from testable opinions - Track tone (“impatient, slightly exasperated”) without getting lost in details - Build a concise main‑idea statement you can lean on for every question Read the passage first: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/eu-enlargement Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-855-4435 or email us at podcast@jackwestin.com! 📱 📚 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com 🎓 Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions 👨🏻‍🏫 Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses 🙋 Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep