Sealed cans, mysteriously empty. A puddle that appears out of nowhere. What does any of this have to do with land ownership? Everything.In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT CARS Podcast, Hunter and Molly break down a passage that starts like a supernatural mystery and ends as a sharp political and philosophical argument about land, ownership, and Indigenous belief in Papua New Guinea. They model exactly how to read a passage that shifts tone and topic mid-stream, without losing the thread.This passage covers anthropology and land rights, a topic combo that can feel unfamiliar, but the underlying skills (tracking contrast, spotting conclusions, separating detail from argument) apply to every CARS passage you'll see on test day.Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

Are you more bacteria than human? The answer might surprise you, and it's just the beginning of this deep dive into cell biology.In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Mike and Molly go inside the cell. After covering membrane transport last episode, they now unpack everything happening on the other side of that membrane, from the nucleus outward into membrane bound organelles like the mitochondria (and its wild evolutionary story), while contrasting important features that differentiate eukaryotes and prokaryotes.Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

Can history replace literature as the way we tell the human story? A 1980s essay makes the case, and it's more entertaining than you'd expect.In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT CARS Podcast, Hunter and Molly tackle a passage on history and literature, one of the topics students often dread, and prove it can actually be a blast to work through. They break down the full passage sentence by sentence, modeling exactly how to map an argument in real time so you can walk into test day with a repeatable strategy.Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

Can a cell control what gets in and what stays out? Here's how membrane transport actually works.In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Mike and Molly break down one of the most tested concepts on the exam: how molecules move across the cell membrane. Building on last episode's dive into lipids, they explore what makes a membrane selectively permeable and why that matters for medicine as a whole.🎧 Next episode: Cellular trafficking, how molecules move within the cell after they cross the membrane.Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

Welcome back to the Jack Westin CARS Podcast with Hunter and Molly! In this episode we walk through the August 12th daily CARS passage titled Television and Life, from Neil Postman's Amusing Ourselves to Death, a media criticism passage about how television has stopped being just entertainment and quietly become the invisible architecture of modern culture.Fair warning: if you spend any time on a screen, this passage will make you feel deeply seen. Hunter and Molly had a lot of feelings about it too.Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

Welcome back to the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast with Mike and Molly! Last episode was DNA techniques. This episode we finally give some love to the most underappreciated of the four macromolecules: lipids.Lipids do not get the same attention as proteins or carbohydrates on the MCAT, but Mike makes a strong argument in this episode that lipids are actually the macromolecule that defines the cell. Without them, there is no inside versus outside. Without them, nothing gets concentrated, nothing gets protected, and nothing gets separated from the environment.This episode covers everything from the chemistry of fatty acids to why fish in cold water have healthier fats than you do.Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

Welcome back to the Jack Westin CARS Podcast with Hunter and Molly! In this episode we walk through the August 5th daily CARS passage titled Man the Hunter, an anthropology passage about whether early humans were primarily hunters or scavengers, and what the fossil evidence from Olduvai Gorge actually suggests.This is a great representative CARS passage: medium density, a clear competing theory structure, and plenty of hedged language that will absolutely trip up students who are not paying attention to tone and author confidence. Hunter and Molly show you exactly how to navigate all of it.Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

Welcome back to the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast with Mike and Molly! Last episode we covered DNA and RNA structure. Now we put that knowledge to work and answer the question that follows naturally: how do scientists actually study DNA, and how does the MCAT test those techniques?This is the DNA techniques episode, and it connects back to nearly everything you have already learned including amino acids, protein structure, hemoglobin, gel electrophoresis, blotting and central dogma.🎧 Next episode: Lipids, membrane structure, triglycerides, steroid hormones and everything you need to know about the third of the four macromolecules.Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

Welcome back to the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast with Mike and Molly! Last episode was hemoglobin. This episode we zoom out even further and ask the question that underlies everything: what is the blueprint that tells your cells what to make in the first place?This is the DNA and RNA episode. And yes, it connects to basically everything you have already studied.🎧 Next episode: DNA analytical techniques including PCR, Sanger sequencing and CRISPR. Molly has stories. Mike has a segue. It is going to be a great one.Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

Welcome back to the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast with Mike and Molly! This episode is unlike any other we have done. We are focusing on just one protein.Hemoglobin is arguably the most important protein on the entire exam, and the reason is simple: it touches everything. Amino acids, protein structure, acid-base chemistry, electrostatics, metabolism, spectroscopy, gel electrophoresis, chromatography, mass spec, muscle contraction and more.This is the episode that shows you what real MCAT studying looks like, finding connections instead of memorizing isolated facts.🎧 Next episode: it touches nearly everything! DNA, its structure, why maintaining that structure is critical, and all the connections to everything you have learned so far.Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

Mass spectrometry and ¹H NMR can look intimidating but the MCAT does not expect you to approach them like a full organic chemistry lab exam.In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Mike and Molly break down the essential concepts you need to interpret mass spectra and proton NMR questions confidently. You’ll learn how to focus on the information that actually matters, eliminate incorrect answer choices faster, and avoid getting distracted by unnecessary complexity.Mike and Molly also walk through ethanol as an example, showing how different analytical techniques can be combined to determine a molecule’s identity.Whether these topics bring back stressful memories from organic chemistry or you are learning them for the first time, this episode will help you understand exactly what the MCAT expects you to know and what you can safely ignore.Next episode: Hemoglobin and the major biochemistry concepts connected to its structure and function.Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

Welcome back to the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast with Mike and Molly! Last episode we laid the foundation with absorption, emission and the electromagnetic spectrum. Now we finally get to use all of that to actually identify molecules.This is the episode most students dread. Spectroscopy diagrams, wave numbers, peaks, and graphs that look like complete gibberish. Mike and Molly break it all down so it actually makes sense, without the memorization spiral that trips everyone up.Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

Welcome back to the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast with Mike and Molly! We just finished chromatography and separation techniques. Before we dive into spectroscopy, there is foundational science that makes all of it make sense: how atoms absorb and emit light, why energy levels are quantized, and why some molecules are colored while others are not.This episode is the one most students skip and then regret when spectroscopy questions show up in their passages and nothing clicks.Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

Welcome back to the Jack Westin CARS Podcast! In this episode we walk through the June 17th daily CARS passage titled Treason, a history passage about how English kings treated rebellion and how Edward the First transformed the legal definition of treason in medieval England.History passages can feel dense and full of unfamiliar names and dates. This episode shows you exactly how to cut through all of that and find the arguments that actually matter.Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

Welcome back to the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast with Mike and Molly! Last episode we tackled gels, SDS-PAGE and Western blots. Now we move into one of the most high-yield experimental technique topics on the MCAT: chromatography.If you have ever seen a chromatography question in a passage and had no idea where to start, this episode gives you a framework that works for every single type. No memorizing, just understanding.Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

Welcome back to the Jack Westin CARS Podcast with Usher and Molly! In this episode we walk through the June 10th daily CARS passage titled Play, a surprisingly engaging read about the nature of play, why Americans crave it, and what professional sports have lost along the way.This one is a great example of a passage that draws you in naturally but still demands sharp critical thinking on the questions. If you have ever let your guard down on an interesting passage and paid for it on the questions, this episode is for you.Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

Welcome back to the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast with Mike and Molly! We just finished amino acids and protein structure. Now it is time for one of the most feared topics in MCAT biochemistry: analytical and separation techniques.If you have ever stared at a Western blot figure in a passage and had absolutely no idea what you were looking at, this episode is exactly what you need. Mike spent years running these experiments in the lab and still has the PTSD to prove it. Together, Mike and Molly break down every technique you need to know, from the foundational logic of electrophoresis all the way to interpreting banding patterns on a gel.Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

Welcome back to the Jack Westin CARS Podcast with Usher and Molly! In this episode we walk through the June 3rd daily CARS passage titled Averoes, a philosophy passage about the 12th century Muslim thinker Ibn Rushd and his exploration of the relationship between faith and reason.If philosophy passages make you nervous, this one is a great study tool. It is dense, it builds slowly, and it rewards students who know how to track arguments across paragraphs without getting lost in the details. Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

Welcome back to the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast with Mike and Molly! Last episode we broke down all 20 amino acids. Now we take it to the next level and answer the question every biochemistry student eventually has to face: how do these amino acids actually come together to build the machines that run your entire body?This episode is a deep dive into all four levels of protein structure, why structure and function are completely inseparable, and exactly how the MCAT will test you on this material. Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

Welcome back to the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast with Mike and Molly! This episode covers the single highest yield topic on the entire MCAT: amino acids. And no, memorizing structures is not enough. If you have ever known your amino acids cold and still gotten questions wrong, this episode is exactly what you need.Mike and Molly go way beyond the list. They break down every amino acid by category, explain what makes each one chemically unique, and show you exactly how the MCAT connects amino acids to neurotransmitters, protein structure, acid-base chemistry, lab techniques, enzyme regulation, and more.📌 Coming next episode: Protein structure, from individual amino acids to the incredible diversity of proteins they create.Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

Welcome back to the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast with Mike and Molly! Last episode we broke down the neurobiology of language; Broca's, Wernicke's, split-brain patients. This episode we zoom all the way out and ask a question that's fascinated scientists for centuries:Does the language you speak actually shape the way you think?This is one of the most debated topics in MCAT psychology and one of the most fascinating. Mike and Molly break it all down, name by name, theory by theory.📊 High-yield MCAT visual: Picture a number line. Thought on the left, language on the right. Every theory in this episode falls somewhere on that line — and knowing where is everything.🔑 Names you MUST know for the MCAT:Chomsky · Skinner · Vygotsky · Piaget · Sapir-Whorf🎧 Next episode: Biomolecules — amino acids, proteins, enzymes, and DNA. The highest-yield topic on the entire MCAT. Don't miss it.Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast0:00 – Intro & recap of last episode (Broca's & Wernicke's)3:30 – Why language theories matter on the MCAT7:00 – Chomsky: Universal Grammar & the Language Acquisition Device14:20 – Skinner: Language as operant conditioning20:45 – Vygotsky: Social interaction theory of language25:00 – Critical Period Hypothesis explained30:10 – Genie Wiley: What isolation teaches us about language36:00 – The thought vs language number line visual40:30 – Universalism: thought determines language44:00 – Piaget's cognitive development theory of language47:30 – Vygotsky at the center: both matter equally51:00 – Linguistic Relativity: language influences thought55:30 – Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis: language determines thought1:01:00 – How to apply these theories on MCAT questions1:06:00 – Coming up next: Biomolecules

Welcome back to the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast with Mike and Molly! In this episode, we're breaking down one of the most high-yield neuroscience topics on the MCAT, the biology of language and the brain areas behind it.Ever wonder why some people lose the ability to speak clearly after a stroke, while others speak fluently but make zero sense? That's not random, it comes down to specific brain regions, and the MCAT loves to test exactly this.🔑 High-yield MCAT tip: If you see broken, labored speech with intact comprehension → Broca's. Fluent speech that makes no sense → Wernicke's. Can't repeat phrases → conduction aphasia (arcuate fasciculus).🎧 Next episode: Theories of language and language development — Chomsky, Whorf, and more. Don't miss it.Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

In this episode of the Jack Westin CARS Podcast, Usher and Molly tackle one of the trickier philosophy passages in recent memory, "Moral Relations" from May 6th. If philosophy passages make you nervous on the MCAT, this one's for you.Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast📖 This passage is linked in the description and available free on jackwestin.com as part of our daily CARS practice passages.

Is stress a bad thing? Not according to the science. In this Jack Westin MCAT Podcast episode, Mike and Molly flip the coin from last episode's neurobiology of emotion to the psychology of emotion and stress. They walk through the major theories of emotion, break down eustress vs. distress, explain cognitive appraisal, and connect it to the MCAT study experience in a way that might actually change how you approach test day.Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcastNext episode: Language, thought, and aphasias

Did chimpanzees domesticate us? And if wild chimps don't exploit each other, why do captive chimps exploit humans? In this Jack Westin CARS Reading Skills Workshop, Usher and Molly break down the daily CARS passage "Chimpanzee Domestication" (April 29th), a surprisingly philosophical passage about the mutual relationship between humans and chimps that's way more nuanced than it first appears.Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcastThis is a great episode for anyone who struggles with passages where the same idea appears in slightly different forms across paragraphs, or who tends to over-complicate a passage that's actually more straightforward than it seems.

You got the acceptance. Or maybe you got the waitlist. Or maybe you're holding multiple offers and have no idea what to do next. April 30th is coming, and the decisions you make in the next few weeks can protect your seat or cost you one. In this Jack Westin Pre-Med Admissions Podcast episode, Dr. Anita Paschal (MD, double PhD, 35+ years on admissions committees) walks you through exactly how to navigate the final stretch of your application cycle.Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcastWhether you're celebrating an acceptance, sitting on a waitlist, or preparing for a possible reapplication, this episode gives you the admissions committee perspective on how to handle the most critical weeks of your cycle.

Why do you remember your most stressful moments so vividly but can't recall what you had for lunch last Tuesday? It's all about the limbic system. In this Jack Westin MCAT Podcast episode, Mike and Molly break down the biology of emotion and stress, covering every limbic system structure, the HPA axis, cortisol, and general adaptation syndrome, plus how all of it directly applies to surviving your MCAT prep without burning out.Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcastNext episode: The psychology of emotion and stress (theories, stages of experiencing emotion, and how we respond to stressors)

What do you do when a CARS passage gives you a laundry list of examples in one paragraph and then repeats the same idea with a new layer in every paragraph after that? You learn to recognize the pattern and stop over-mapping.In this Jack Westin CARS Reading Skills Workshop, Usher and Molly break down the daily CARS passage "Ritual Failures" (April 22nd), an unusual passage that blends philosophy, anthropology, and speech act theory to explore why rituals go wrong. This one is packed with examples, parallel structure across paragraphs, and a rare gift-wrapped thesis statement that makes the main idea surprisingly clear if you know what to look for.Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcastThis is a great episode for anyone who struggles with philosophy or anthropology passages, tends to over-map examples, or has trouble recognizing when paragraphs are just adding layers to the same core argument.

60% of med school applicants get rejected every year. Half of them had the GPA and MCAT they needed. They just applied to the wrong schools. In this Jack Westin Pre-Med Admissions Podcast episode, Dr. Anita Paschal (MD, double PhD, 35+ years on admissions committees) breaks down exactly how to build a strategic school list using real admissions committee insider knowledge.Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcastWhether you're finalizing your list this cycle or planning ahead, this episode gives you the admissions committee perspective on how to stop wasting money on schools that will never interview you.#premed #MedSchoolAdmissions #JackWestin #MCAT #MedSchool #SchoolList #AdmissionsTips #MSAR #PreMedAdvice #AMCAS #MedSchoolPrep #PreMedLife #ReachTargetSafety

Alpha, beta minus, beta plus, gamma. Do you know which decay changes mass, which changes identity, and which changes nothing? In this Jack Westin MCAT Podcast episode, Mike and Molly finally cover the topic they've been putting off for over a year: atoms and radioactive decay. They build from the ground up, starting with atomic structure, isotopes, and stability, then walk through every type of decay and connect it all back to PET scans and carbon dating.Next episode: The limbic system, emotion, and stressGet started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

What do you do when a CARS passage goes back and forth on the same idea for six paragraphs and only gives you the answer in the last sentence? You stay calm and trust the process.In this Jack Westin CARS Reading Skills Workshop, Usher and Molly break down the daily CARS passage "Philosophical Driving" (April 15th), one of the toughest and least interesting passages they've covered on the podcast. This episode is essential for anyone who struggles with dense philosophical CARS passages or who panics when the author doesn't take a clear stance until the very end.This is one of the best episodes for building your tolerance for uncomfortable, unclear CARS passages where the author makes you wait for the punchline.Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

There are only two scenarios in MCAT magnetism. That's it. In this Jack Westin MCAT Podcast episode, Mike and Molly break down everything you need to know about magnetic fields, both right hand rules, the key equations, and how it all connects to how MRI machines actually produce those high-resolution images of your brain.Next episode: Atoms and radioactive decay (and how it connects to PET scans)Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

How do you find the main idea when every paragraph has a different argument? In this Jack Westin CARS Reading Skills Workshop, Usher and Molly break down the daily CARS passage "Teacher's Merit Pay" (April 8th), a passage they've both taught many times in their CARS strategy courses. This one is packed with arguments, counterarguments, examples, and named individuals, making it the perfect passage to practice identifying what actually matters.Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcastThis is one of the best episodes for anyone who struggles with argument-heavy CARS passages, tends to over-map, or has trouble choosing a main idea when the passage doesn't repeat one idea clearly.

You probably had a psychoactive drug today and didn't even realize it. In this Jack Westin MCAT Podcast episode, Mike and Molly break down every major class of psychoactive drugs you need to know for the MCAT, including how each one hijacks your synapses, which neurotransmitters are involved, and why some are incredibly addictive.Next episode: Magnetism and how MRIs actually workGet started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast#MCAT #MCATPrep #JackWestin #PreMed #PsychoactiveDrugs #MCATpsychsoc #Neuroscience #Dopamine #Caffeine #MedSchool #MCATStudy #MCATpodcast #Pharmacology #Serotonin

Why did humans invent the wheel when animals never did? And what does a running spider have to do with your CARS score?In this Jack Westin CARS Reading Skills Workshop, Usher and Molly break down the daily CARS passage "Wheels" (April 1st) sentence by sentence. This passage blends history, evolutionary biology, and a surprisingly entertaining argument about why human legs are, well, mid. Together they show you how to stay engaged with a fun passage without letting your reactions pull you off track.Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcastThis is a great episode for anyone who tends to over-map example-heavy paragraphs or who struggles to find the main idea when passages start with context before introducing the real argument.#MCAT #MCATCARS #JackWestin #MCATPrep #CARSStrategy #PreMed #MedSchool #MCATStudy #PassageMapping #CARSWorkshop #ReadingComprehension #MCATTips

You spend a third of your life doing it, but do you actually understand how sleep works? In this Jack Westin MCAT Podcast episode, Mike and Molly break down everything you need to know about consciousness, sleep stages, circadian rhythm, and dream theories for the MCAT, plus how all of it connects directly to optimizing your own study schedule.Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcastNext episode: Psychoactive drugs and how they alter consciousness#MCAT #MCATPrep #JackWestin #PreMed #Sleep #SleepStages #CircadianRhythm #REMsleep #MCATpsychsoc #Neuroscience #MedSchool #MCATStudy #MCATpodcast #EEG #Consciousness #DreamTheories

70+ med schools now require or recommend the Preview exam. Do you know how to answer it?In this Jack Westin Pre-Med Admissions Podcast episode, Dr. Anita Paschal (MD, double PhD, 35+ years on admissions committees) gives a complete breakdown of the AAMC Preview Professional Readiness Exam. She walks through the format, scoring system, and decision-making framework, then applies it to real practice scenarios so you can see exactly how to rate responses on the four-point effectiveness scale.Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast#PreMed #PreviewExam #AAMC #MedSchoolAdmissions #JackWestin #CASPer #MedSchool #AdmissionsTips #SituationalJudgment #PreMedAdvice #MedSchoolPrep #PreMedLife

Electrostatics doesn't have to be the topic you dread. In this Jack Westin MCAT Podcast episode, Mike and Molly break down everything you need to know about charge, forces, electric fields, potential energy, and voltage, then connect it all back to how EEGs and ECGs actually work.Whether electrostatics is your weakest topic or you just need a solid review, this episode gives you the conceptual foundation and equation relationships to handle any question the MCAT throws at you.Next episode: Consciousness, sleep stages, and psychoactive drugsGet started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast#MCAT #MCATPrep #JackWestin #PreMed #Electrostatics #CoulombsLaw #MCATPhysics #ElectricFields #Voltage #EEG #MedSchool #MCATStudy #MCATpodcast #ChemPhys

Can evolution explain why you love your family? In this Jack Westin CARS Reading Skills Workshop, Usher and Molly break down the daily CARS passage "Family Genes" (March 18th) sentence by sentence. This passage blends biology and philosophy in a way that feels familiar to pre-meds but still requires pure CARS reasoning to navigate.Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

What's the difference between a weak CASPer answer and one that lands in the top quartile? Structure.In this Jack Westin Pre-Med Admissions Podcast episode, Dr. Anita Paschal (MD, double PhD, 35+ years on admissions committees) walks through her exact 6-step framework for answering any CASPer question, then applies it to six real practice scenarios (three typed, three video) so you can see exactly what a strong response looks like.Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

Which brain imaging technique should you pick on the MCAT? In this episode, Mike and Molly break down every major brain imaging method you need to know: EEG, CT, PET, MRI, and fMRI. They cover what each technique actually measures (structural vs. functional), when to use each one, key limitations, and how to answer those tricky "which imaging method is most appropriate?" questions. Includes a rapid-fire quiz to test your understanding.Next episode: Electrostatics and how it connects to brain imaging.Get started with our resources!📌 Success Advising (get clarity on where you are and on what support and resources are necessary for your success): https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (expert solutions to every AAMC passage): https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free QBANK: https://jackwestin.com/qbank/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring (guaranteed to improve your score): https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast#MCAT #MCATPrep #JackWestin #PreMed #BrainImaging #EEG #MRI #fMRI #PETscan #CTscan #MCATpsychsoc #Neuroscience #MedSchool #MCATStudy #MCATpodcast

In this Jack Westin CARS Reading Skills Workshop, Usher and Molly walk through a daily CARS passage about Quentin Tarantino's use of pop music in violent film scenes. Together they break down each paragraph in real time, showing you how to identify arguments, separate key ideas from supporting details, and build a passage map that actually helps you answer questions.In this episode, you'll learn:🎬 How to map a CARS passage about film analysis without getting lost in the details🎵 How to track a repeated idea (violence + music) across multiple paragraphs without over-mapping✍️ When to draw arrows back to earlier paragraphs vs. adding new notes🧠 How to recognize when the author is building on the same argument vs. introducing something new🔍 How to handle unfamiliar vocabulary in context (like "scoring" and "temporal dislocation")🎯 How to identify the main idea when it develops gradually across the entire passage📌 Why outside knowledge (even if you've seen the movie) should never influence your readingThis is a great episode for anyone who struggles with film, art, or cultural analysis passages on CARS, or for anyone who tends to over-map and wants to learn how to keep it simple.Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-855-4435 or email us at podcast@jackwestin.com! 📱📌 Success 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

Do you actually need to stress about CASPer and Preview? What do admissions committees really do with your scores? And how do you answer these situational judgment questions the right way?In this Jack Westin Pre-Med Admissions Podcast episode, Molly Kielty (Director of Instruction) hosts Dr. Anita Paschal (MD, double PhD, 35+ years on admissions committees) for a complete breakdown of both the CASPer and Preview exams. Dr. Paschal shares insider committee perspective on how these scores are actually used, walks through real practice scenarios with strong and weak responses, and gives you the exact framework to approach every question.In this episode, you'll learn:🏥 How admissions committees actually use CASPer and Preview scores (it's not what you think)📊 Why a low score won't necessarily tank your application, with a real example of a bottom-quartile scorer getting into Harvard, Yale, Cornell, and Duke✍️ CASPer format breakdown: 11 scenarios (4 video, 7 typed), scoring in quartiles, and the 2024-25 changes📋 Preview format breakdown: 30 scenarios, 186 questions, multiple choice effectiveness ratings scored 1-9🧠 The I3P framework for answering any CASPer question: Issues, Impact, Information, Potential Approaches🎯 Full walkthrough of a CASPer interpersonal/financial conflict scenario with weak vs. strong responses🎯 Full walkthrough of a CASPer workplace dynamics scenario covering empathy, systems thinking, and collaboration🎓 Full walkthrough of a Preview guest lecturer scenario rated on a 4-point effectiveness scale💰 Cost comparison: CASPer ($85 + $18 per school) vs. Preview ($100 flat)📅 When to register and test (May through July recommended)🔄 Retake rules: CASPer is once per cycle, Preview allows 4 attempts in a lifetime⚖️ Side-by-side comparison of format, timing, scoring, score distribution, and which schools require whichWhether you're applying this cycle or just starting to plan, this episode gives you the insider knowledge and practical strategy to approach both exams with confidence.📚 Free CASPer and Preview resources at jackwestin.com🎧 Full episodes on the Jack Westin Pre-Med Admissions PodcastComing up next: Deep dive into CASPer with more practice scenarios, followed by a dedicated Preview episode.Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-855-4435 or email us at podcast@jackwestin.com! 📱📌 Success 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

What's the actual difference between sensation and perception? And why does the MCAT test it so heavily?In this Jack Westin MCAT Podcast episode, Mike and Molly break down one of the most commonly confused topics in psych/soc: sensation vs. perception. They walk through the key definitions, thresholds, theories, and perceptual principles you need to know, all with real-world examples, MCAT applications, and even a few optical illusions to prove how easily your brain can be tricked.In this episode, you'll learn:🧠 The core difference between sensation (raw data from receptors) and perception (how your brain interprets that data)📊 Absolute threshold: the minimum intensity needed to detect a stimulus 50% of the time⚖️ Difference threshold / just noticeable difference (JND): detecting the difference between two stimuli🔢 Weber's Law: why the same change feels different depending on the original intensity (with a full calculation walkthrough)👻 Subliminal stimuli: what they are, how they relate to absolute threshold, and whether subliminal messaging actually works🎯 Signal detection theory: hits, misses, false alarms, correct rejections, and liberal vs. conservative response biases🏥 How signal detection applies to medical testing (cancer screenings, COVID tests)🔼 Bottom-up vs. top-down processing: when your brain builds from raw data vs. when expectations shape your perception📐 All 7 Gestalt principles: proximity, similarity, common fate, closure, continuity, Pragnanz (law of good figure), and figure-ground🎈 Perceptual constancies: size, shape, and color constancy explained with everyday examples🧩 How top-down processing connects directly to improving your MCAT passage strategy👁️ Optical illusions and the checkerboard shadow illusion as proof of how perception can be trickedWhether you're just starting psych/soc content review or brushing up before test day, this episode gives you everything you need to confidently answer sensation and perception questions on the MCAT.📚 Free daily CARS practice and resources at jackwestin.com🎧 Full episodes on the Jack Westin MCAT PodcastNext episode: Brain imaging methods (fMRI, EEG, CT, PET and more)Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-855-4435 or email us at podcast@jackwestin.com! 📱📌 Success 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

How does your brain actually detect smell and taste? And why does the MCAT care so much about the difference between flavor and taste?In this Jack Westin MCAT Podcast episode, Mike and Molly break down everything you need to know about olfaction and gustation for the MCAT. Building on our previous episode about GPCR signaling, we walk through how smell and taste both rely on chemoreceptors, why they use different signaling pathways, and how they combine to create your perception of flavor.In this episode, you'll learn:👃 How odorants bind to olfactory receptor neurons and trigger a Gs/cAMP signaling cascade🧬 Why olfactory neurons are unique (they're actual neurons AND they regenerate throughout life)🧠 Why smell bypasses the thalamus and goes directly to the limbic system (and why certain smells trigger strong emotional memories)🦠 How COVID causes anosmia (loss of smell) through inflammation of the olfactory epithelium🧪 The connection between anosmia and early Parkinson's diagnosis👅 The 5 basic tastes: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami⚡ Why salty and sour use direct ion channels while sweet, bitter, and umami use a Gq/calcium GPCR pathway🍕 Why hot food smells (and tastes) better than cold food🫒 Why cilantro tastes like soap to some people (it's about receptor variants)🍽️ The difference between taste and flavor, and a simple at-home experiment to prove it📌 Sensation vs. perception: a preview of our next episodeThis episode wraps up our full series on the senses (sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste) and sets the stage for our next deep dive into sensation vs. perception.Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-855-4435 or email us at podcast@jackwestin.com! 📱📌 Success 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

MCAT CARS Reading Skills Workshop: Struggling to find the main idea on MCAT CARS passages? In this Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Molly and Usher break down the Jack Westin Daily CARS Passage "Quitting Smoking" sentence-by-sentence, showing you exactly how to track repeated arguments across multiple paragraphs, avoid getting distracted by science-heavy details in a CARS context, and identify the main idea when it dominates the second half of a passage.In this episode you'll learn:✅ How to stay focused on arguments, not biochemistry, when a CARS passage uses scientific terminology 🧪🧠✅ How to track expert names and tie them to specific arguments in your passage map 🗺️👤✅ Why the main idea isn't always in the first or last paragraph and how repeated ideas across 5 paragraphs reveal it 🔁🔎✅ How to map a vicious cycle (smoking ↔ depression ↔ quitting ↔ relapse) without losing paragraph-level context 🚫🪤✅ When to use symbols, arrows, and even drawings to keep your map short and effective ✏️⚡Practice this passage: jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/quitting-smokingWant 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

What do med school admissions committees actually look for after the GPA/MCAT screen? In this Jack Westin Pre-Med Admissions Podcast episode, Molly Kilty (Director of Instruction) hosts Dr. Anita Paschal (MD, double PhD, 30+ years on admissions committees) as she breaks down the CLASS framework for building a well-rounded application: Clinical, Leadership, Academic enrichment, Service, and Social.Dr. Paschal explains why acceptance rates hover around 40–44%, why many applicants with strong stats still get rejected, and how committees review your application through categories, hours, time commitment, and evidence of core competencies.In this episode, you’ll learn:- How med schools screen applications and what happens after GPA/MCAT ✅- The CLASS framework to assess your readiness for med school 🎓- What “enough” clinical experience looks like (shadowing + hands-on care) 🩺- How to diversify shadowing (primary, specialty, underserved, international) 🌍- What strong leadership actually means beyond titles 👥- How research + teaching/tutoring signal academic readiness 🔬📚- What service should look like (clinical + nonclinical) and why it matters 🤝- How hobbies/social interests can strengthen rapport and relatability 🎻🏃🎧 More admissions episodes: AMCAS timelines, personal statements, experiences, and what adcoms really prioritize.Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-855-4435 or email us at podcast@jackwestin.com! 📱📌 Success 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 Jack Westin MCAT Podcast episode, Mike and Molly break down MCAT signaling cascades with a clear, test-focused walkthrough of G protein–coupled receptors (GPCRs). You’ll learn the core GPCR structure, how GDP → GTP activation works , why signaling pathways create amplification, and how cells shut signals off with built-in termination steps.We cover the high-yield cAMP pathway in detail, including Gs vs Gi, adenylyl cyclase → cAMP → protein kinase A (PKA), plus the key ideas behind the Gq pathway (PLC and calcium signaling). We also connect GPCR signaling to common MCAT contexts like hormones, fast cellular responses, and a classic passage-style example (cholera toxin) to show how the AAMC tests cause-and-effect in pathways.In this episode, you’ll learn: 🌊 What a signaling cascade is: signal → receptor → transduction → amplification → response → termination🧬 GPCR basics (membrane receptor + G protein alpha/beta/gamma)🔄 How GPCRs activate G proteins (GDP swapped for GTP, then subunits dissociate)🚀 The Gs pathway: adenylyl cyclase → cAMP → PKA → phosphorylation🛑 The Gi pathway: inhibiting adenylyl cyclase and lowering cAMP🧩 The Gq pathway: PLC, second messengers, and calcium📈 Why amplification matters (small signal, big cellular response)⏱️ How signaling is shut off (GTP hydrolysis + cleanup of second messengers)👁️ Vision callback: how GPCR-style signaling shows up in phototransductionNext up: Smell & taste and how these senses rely heavily on GPCR signalingWant to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-855-4435 or email us at podcast@jackwestin.com! 📱📌 Success 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

MCAT CARS Reading Skills Workshop: Struggling to find the main idea on MCAT CARS passages? In this Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Molly and Usher break down the Jack Westin Daily CARS Passage "Quitting Smoking" sentence-by-sentence, showing you exactly how to track repeated arguments across multiple paragraphs, avoid getting distracted by science-heavy details in a CARS context, and identify the main idea when it dominates the second half of a passage.In this episode you'll learn:✅ How to stay focused on arguments — not biochemistry — when a CARS passage uses scientific terminology 🧪🧠✅ How to track expert names and tie them to specific arguments in your passage map 🗺️👤✅ Why the main idea isn't always in the first or last paragraph — and how repeated ideas across 5 paragraphs reveal it 🔁🔎✅ How to map a vicious cycle (smoking ↔ depression ↔ quitting ↔ relapse) without losing paragraph-level context 🚫🪤✅ When to use symbols, arrows, and even drawings to keep your map short and effective ✏️⚡Practice this passage: jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/quitting-smokingWant 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 the AMCAS Work & Activities (Experiences) section and the Most Meaningful entries? In this episode of the Jack Westin Pre-Med Admissions Podcast, Dr. Anita Paschal (MD, double PhD, 30+ years on medical school admissions committees) breaks down exactly how admissions committees evaluate your 15 AMCAS experiences, your 700-character descriptions, and your 3 Most Meaningful (1,325 characters) sections.You’ll learn:🧑‍⚕️📋 How adcoms use Work & Activities after GPA/MCAT screening✍️✅ What to include in the 700 characters (role, impact, outcomes, growth)🏆🧠 How to choose the 3 Most Meaningful experiences (what schools want to see)🚫💥 Common mistakes that cause applicants to “crash and burn” in this section⏳📌 How to handle anticipated vs completed hours (and what you cannot anticipate)🔤📝 Why formatting like bullets/bold/italics won’t display in AMCAS (plain text only)🧩📖 A practical framework to write Most Meaningful entries with a strong narrative and reflectionDr. Paschal also shares real examples and a simple structure you can follow to make your experiences read like a compelling, high-impact application.🎧 More Pre-Med Admissions episodes: personal statement strategy, AMCAS timelines, and what adcoms actually look for.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 Jack Westin MCAT Podcast episode, Mike and Molly break down how vision works from start to finish, tying together physics (optics) and biology (retina + neural pathway) in the exact way the MCAT can test it across Chem/Phys, Bio/Biochem, and Psych/Soc.You’ll learn how light refracts through the cornea and lens, why the cornea does most of the refraction, and how the eye focuses images onto the retina. Then we walk through transduction in the retina (rods and cones → bipolar cells → ganglion cells), how signals travel through the optic nerve, cross at the optic chiasm (by visual field, not by eye), relay through the lateral geniculate nucleus (LGN), and arrive at the primary visual cortex in the occipital lobe for perception.We also cover high-yield MCAT optics and vision topics, including:Cornea vs lens refraction and why LASIK reshapes the corneaFovea and why cones drive high-acuity color visionRods vs cones (low light vs color/detail)Myopia vs hyperopia and which lenses correct each (diverging vs converging)The blind spot and why it existsWhy real images are inverted on the retina and how the brain interprets vision🎧 Listen, take notes, and use this as a clear, connected review for any MCAT passage that mixes optics + anatomy + perception.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 episode, we break down the Jack Westin daily CARS passage “Sibling Relationships” (Feb 11) sentence-by-sentence to train you how to:Identify key ideas in each sentence and paragraphTrack repeating themes across short paragraphsLock in the main idea (without bringing in your own opinions)Build a clean passage map you can use on test dayAvoid the #1 trap: letting your personal experience change your answersWe also unpack the passage’s biggest throughline: how sibling competition, family roles, and birth order connect to personality traits (first-born vs last-born vs middle child), plus terms like de-identification and finding a “niche” in the family environment.✅ Try the passage before you listen (recommended): pause here, attempt it, then come back and follow along with the walkthrough.📌 Daily Passage Link: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/sibling-relationshipsWant 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

Med school admissions is not just GPA and MCAT.In this Jack Westin Pre-Med Admissions Podcast episode, Mark White sits down with Dr. Anita Paschal (35+ years on admissions boards) to break down how admissions committees actually read your application and what separates “qualified” from “accepted.”In this episode, you’ll learn:🧠 Why more applicants get denied than accepted (and what that means for your strategy)📊 The seat math: ~52–58K applicants vs ~20–22K seats (about 40–44% acceptance)🎯 What your personal statement must do in 5,300 characters (AMCAS)🎬 How to write a 2–3 sentence hook that makes reviewers keep reading (think: trailer)🧩 The recommended structure: 3–5 body paragraphs + a reflective conclusion🚫 The most common clichés that make essays blur together (“help and serve,” “in that moment,” etc.)👀 “Show, don’t tell”: how to prove empathy without saying “I’m empathetic”✍️ The “I, I, I” problem and how to fix repetitive, self-focused sentence structure🧱 Clear transitions: how to stop your essay from reading like a resume🔁 The rewrite rule: why your personal statement should be developed over 5–6 months🧯 Addressing weaknesses: when to acknowledge gaps (and where it actually belongs)✅ What makes a strong opening (with a real example breakdown)Mentioned in the episode:✅ AMCAS personal statement limit: 5,300 characters (including spaces)✅ A simple framework: Write → Rewrite → Review → Write again✅ Tip: Have someone who doesn’t know you read it to spot clarity gaps🎧 This episode is part of an ongoing series. Next up: experiences / work & activities and how to maximize impact.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

Light and optics show up everywhere on the MCAT, especially when physics meets biology (vision). In this Jack Westin MCAT Podcast episode, Mike and Molly break down the must-know foundations of light as a wave and how it behaves in optical systems so you can stop memorizing and start solving.You’ll learn:🌈 Light as a transverse wave and why it can travel in a vacuum🧮 The wave equation v = fλ and what actually changes when the medium changes🪞 Reflection basics: the law of reflection and the “angle is measured from the normal” trap💧 Refraction and why light “bends” when its speed changes📐 Snell’s Law (n₁sinθ₁ = n₂sinθ₂) and how to reason through relationship questions🔁 Total internal reflection + the critical angle (and real-world examples)🔍 Lenses vs mirrors, concave vs convex, and what “converging vs diverging” means👀 Real vs virtual images, and the high-yield patterns (SUV for diverging systems)🧾 The thin lens equation and magnification (and how to use them on test day)Watch next: Vision and the Eye (how optics becomes biology) in the next episode.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 Jack Westin MCAT Podcast CARS Reading Skills Workshop, Molly and Usher break down the Jack Westin Daily Passage “Cuban Crisis” (Feb 4) sentence-by-sentence to help you read faster under time pressure, map smarter, and avoid common CARS traps 🧠📚You’ll learn how to:✅ Spot what the author is really asking in a “question-heavy” opening🗺️ Map each paragraph with just a few words (without over-noting)🎯 Lock in the main idea through repetition and structure⚖️ Track the passage’s key distinction: political vs military confrontation📌 Handle dense historical context without getting lostTry the passage first, then listen and compare your map to ours 👀✍️🔗 Daily Passage Link: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/cuban-crisisWant 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

Med school admissions is not just GPA and MCAT. In this Jack Westin Admissions episode, Mark White (Academic Advisor) sits down with Dr. Anita Paschal (35+ years on admissions committees) to break down how medical schools actually screen applicants and what separates “qualified” from “accepted” 🎯You’ll learn:✅ The real screening order (and why your personal statement is not screen #2)📊 What the applicant pool looks like and why acceptance rates hover around 40–42%🧠 MCAT benchmarks: what 512, 515, 518, 521+ signal to schools📌 Why 50% of denials can happen even with “good” MCAT/GPA🏥 Experiences that matter most, plus target hours for clinical exposure🧾 How to build a smarter school list with in-state vs out-of-state strategy🗓️ A realistic timeline for MCAT, primary apps, secondaries, letters, transcripts🔥 The big differentiator: your brand creation (your 5–6 selling points)Dr. Anita also introduces a simple way to remember experience categories: CLASSClinical, Leadership, Academic (non-GPA/test), Service, Social 💡If you’re applying this cycle or planning ahead, this is the framework you want before you chase checkboxes.🎧 More JW Admissions + MCAT content: subscribe for new episodesWant 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 episode, Mike and Molly bridge the gap between the physics of waves and the biology of sensation. The MCAT loves the auditory system because it requires you to integrate knowledge from Physics (wave properties), Biology (structure of the ear and nervous system), and Psychology (signal detection).We take a "bird's ear view" of the auditory pathway, breaking it down into three critical stages:Mechanical Transmission: The outer and middle ear.Transduction: Converting movement into electricity in the inner ear.Neural Transmission: Sending the signal to the brain for interpretation.👂 Outer Ear Anatomy: The Pinna, auditory canal, and the "drum" (Tympanic Membrane).🦴 The Middle Ear & Ossicles: How the Malleus, Incus, and Stapes amplify sound.🐌 Inner Ear Magic: A deep dive into the Cochlea and the Organ of Corti.⚡ The Mechanism of Transduction: How mechanically-gated potassium channels create depolarization.📍 Place Theory (Tonotopic Mapping): Why high-frequency sounds vibrate the base of the cochlea while low-frequency sounds travel to the apex.🔊 Encoding Loudness: Understanding that loudness is coded by the frequency of action potentials, not the amplitude of the electrical signal.🧠 The Auditory Pathway: Tracing the signal from the Cochlea → Auditory Nerve → Thalamus (MGN) → Auditory Cortex (Temporal Lobe).🔄 Semicircular Canals: Detecting rotational (angular) acceleration in three dimensions.🪨 Otolith Organs (Utricle & Saccule): Using "ear stones" (calcium carbonate crystals) to detect linear acceleration and head tilt.🌊 Conductive vs. Sensorineural Loss: Why "Surfer’s Ear" differs from noise-induced damage.🎸 Permanent Damage: Why loud concerts can destroy hair cells that never grow back.🔌 Cochlear Implants: Why they can fix hair cell issues but can't help if the auditory nerve is damaged.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 to find the main idea under time pressure? 😵‍💫 In this Jack Westin MCAT Podcast CARS Reading Skills Workshop, Molly and Usher break down the Jack Westin Daily Passage “War on Drugs” (Jan 28) sentence-by-sentence to show you exactly how to read faster, map smarter, and avoid common CARS traps. 🧠✍️In this episode, you’ll learn how to:✅ Pause after key sentences to lock in structure🗺️ Build a quick passage map (without writing too much)🔎 Track author attitude and contrast words like “however”📌 Follow names + claims (Shoemaker, Pellow & Jangaleski, Nenspiel)🎯 Identify the main idea: why drug education keeps showing up across paragraphs⏱️ Make better “what matters most” decisions when reading timed🔗 Daily Passage Link: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/war-on-drugsTry the questions right after listening 🧪 There are 5 questions tied to this passage, and this walkthrough is designed to help you answer both big-picture and detail questions with confidence. 💪📚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 Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Mike & Molly dive into one of the most tested MCAT Physics topics: Waves 🌊We break down the essentials (and the traps) so you stop guessing and start getting points ✅You’ll learn:🌊 What a wave actually is (energy transfer, not matter)↕️ Transverse vs longitudinal waves (easy examples)📏 Wavelength vs frequency vs amplitude (no confusion)🧠 The wave equation: v = fλ (and the #1 MCAT trick)🌬️ Why wave speed depends on the medium, not frequency🔊 Sound waves vs light waves (who needs a medium?)🚑 Doppler effect + how it shows up (including ultrasound)🌈 Electromagnetic spectrum basics + speed of light c👂👁️ How waves connect to hearing and vision on the MCATNext up: Hearing + the ear 👂🔔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 Jack Westin MCAT Podcast episode, Molly is joined by Usher (one of our Jack Westin CARS instructors) for a CARS Reading Skills Workshop using the Jack Westin Daily Passage: “Paul Cezanne”.Together, we go sentence-by-sentence and paragraph-by-paragraph to show you how to:✅ Track contrast words like “yet” (and why the MCAT loves them)✅ Spot the most repeated idea to lock in the main idea✅ Recognize when the passage keeps returning to the same theme✅ Map the passage so questions feel easier and faster✅ Avoid outside knowledge traps (even if you know the topic)✅ Improve elimination by repeating your core ideas before reading answer choicesKey theme in this passage: Cezanne’s work feels fresh by blending Impressionist techniques with older “old master” methods (new + old = the MCAT’s favorite kind of tension).Want to follow along?📌 Read the passage is here: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/paul-czanne📌 If not, the passage link is in the description so you can try the questions first.🎯 After listening, go attempt the 5 questions for this passage and practice applying the main idea under test conditions.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 episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Mike and Molly continue their MCAT brain anatomy series by tackling one of the most underrated topics on the exam: how the brain actually makes you move.If you’ve ever thought “why are there so many brain parts just for movement?” this episode is your roadmap.You’ll learn:🧠 Motor cortex basics – where voluntary movement starts and why it lives in the frontal lobe🚦 Basal ganglia as the gatekeeper – suppression vs initiation of movement, not just “on/off”💊 Dopamine & Parkinson’s – substantia nigra, why dopamine loss causes bradykinesia, and why L-Dopa (not dopamine) works🎭 Huntington’s disease – when the problem isn’t too little movement, but too much🎯 Cerebellum & coordination – balance, smooth movements, and why alcohol messes it up🔁 How these brain regions connect to motor neurons, muscle contraction, and earlier muscle episodes📚 MCAT-style takeaways – what the test actually expects you to recognize in passages and questionsYou’ll also hear:How to think about initiation → coordination → execution of movement in a simple, testable wayHow to use real life (walking, writing, sports, feeling off-balance, being sleepy) as built-in “flashcards” for MCAT physics, bio, and psych/socIf motor cortex vs basal ganglia vs cerebellum all blur together for you, this episode will finally separate them in your head.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 CARS, especially when the passage is about something science-y you actually like? 🤯In this Jack Westin MCAT Podcast episode, Molly and guest tutor Asher (4th year med student & CARS expert) walk you through the “Eco-Archaeology” CARS passage from January 14 sentence by sentence and show you exactly how to think while you read.You’ll see how they:🧠 Track the author’s argument & main idea across multiple paragraphs⚖️ Use contrast words like “however” to spot subtle shifts the MCAT loves to test🌲 Handle topic interest & personal bias so your outside knowledge doesn’t tank your CARS scoreThey also show how archaeologists, forests, fish bones, and “manmade ecosystems” all tie into a single main idea the MCAT expects you to recognize and how to use that understanding to crush the questions.Read the passage here first: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/eco-archeologyWant 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

What the medulla oblongata actually does on the MCAT (besides sounding fancy)? In this Jack Westin MCAT Podcast episode, Mike and Molly kick off a new MCAT brain anatomy series by starting with the structures that literally keep you alive: the brainstem and vital functions.Instead of drowning you in neuroanatomy, they connect what you see in MCAT passages to how the brain actually works in real life.You’ll learn:🧬 How the neural tube develops into forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain (and which parts matter most for the MCAT)🫁 Why the medulla oblongata is the “vital functions HQ” for breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure😴 How the pons and RAS (reticular activating system) control arousal, sleep–wake cycles, and what happens in coma or under anesthesia☕ How caffeine hacks adenosine receptors to keep you “awake” while parts of your brain are still tired⚡ How the autonomic nervous system (sympathetic vs parasympathetic) actually uses these brainstem regions to run fight-or-flight and rest-and-digestThis episode is perfect if you:🤯 Keep mixing up medulla, pons, and midbrain on MCAT questions📚 Want a story-based way to remember brainstem functions instead of brute-force memorization🧪 Like seeing how MCAT psych/soc and bio/biochem overlap in real physiologyWant 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 MCAT CARS Reading Skills Workshop episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Jack and Molly break down the Jack Westin Daily CARS passage “Old Folks Homes” (January 7) sentence by sentence and show you how to lock onto the author’s argument when the passage feels straightforward, but still testable.This passage is a great example of how clear tone and repeated contrasts point directly to the main idea if you know what to track. We treat this like a live CARS tutoring session, reading carefully, flagging tone shifts, and mapping how the author builds a case against institutionalized elderly housing in favor of residential, community-focused design.In this episode, you’ll learn how to:🧠 Identify the main idea when the passage feels “easy” but still hides traps🎯 Track strong tone words that signal the author’s opinion early🔍 Separate background criticism from the author’s real argument🧭 Follow how ideas repeat and evolve across paragraphs⚖️ Understand the key contrast between institutionalized healthcare and residential housing with services🚦 Recognize when a contrast word (but) signals emphasis not a change in directionWhat we cover using the “Old Folks Homes” passage:- Why the author views modern elderly housing as a “depressing wasteland”- How treating seniors as a “monolithic group” creates design failures- Why architects are urged to rethink zoning, healthcare codes, and assumptions- How repeated expert opinions reinforce the passage’s core claim- How MCAT CARS rewards tracking arguments, not memorizing detailsRead the passage first: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/old-folks-homesWant 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 Jack Westin MCAT Podcast episode, Mike and Molly continue the reproductive story, picking up right where the menstrual cycle left off. This time, they walk you through what actually happens after fertilization, from zygote to blastula to the three germ layers, focusing only on what the MCAT really cares about, not med school level detail.Instead of memorizing random diagrams and timelines, you will learn the logic and sequence behind early embryonic development so you can handle any MCAT passage or discrete that touches fertilization, implantation, stem cells, or germ layers.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

Start the new year by finally making peace with MCAT CARS. In this CARS Reading Skills Workshop episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, we walk through a full Jack Westin Daily CARS passage called “Standardized Tests” (posted on December 31) and show you exactly how to think while you read.We treat this like a live CARS tutoring session: reading sentence by sentence, talking through confusion, and mapping the author’s argument so main idea questions feel way less mysterious.In this MCAT CARS episode, you’ll learn how to:🧠 Understand what the author actually believes about standardized tests🧩 Separate background / history (Thorndike, criterion-referenced tests, etc.) from the real argument🎯 Spot the author’s subtle skepticism about “objective” testing and statistics🧾 Use validity and reliability the way this passage defines them (not your psych/soc memory)🧭 Track when the passage shifts from standardized tests to criterion-referenced tests and why that matters⚖️ Recognize when an author is questioning “objectivity” and hinting at subjectivity and judgmentRead the passage here first: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/standardized-testsWant 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 episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Mike and Molly break down one of the most confusing and heavily tested topics in MCAT Biology: the menstrual cycle.Instead of memorizing hormone charts and phase names, we focus on understanding the story behind the cycle so you can answer any MCAT question, even when it’s asked in an unfamiliar way.We cover:🧠 Why the menstrual cycle is really two parallel cycles (ovarian vs uterine)🔁 The follicular phase, ovulation, and luteal phase—and what actually drives each one📈 How estrogen switches from negative to positive feedback⚡ The LH surge and what truly triggers ovulation🟡 The role of the corpus luteum and why progesterone matters🧬 How the ovarian cycle “calls the shots” for the uterine cycle🚫 Why memorization fails on MCAT hormone questions🧪 How the AAMC tests this topic using passage-based reasoningIf hormone graphs blur together for you, or you’ve ever missed a question because you knew the facts but didn’t understand the why, this episode will help everything finally click.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 MCAT CARS episode, we walk through a full Jack Westin Daily CARS Passage called “Nativity Ode” (originally posted on December 24) and show you exactly how to read, interpret, and track the author’s ideas for tougher humanities passages.You’ll see us go sentence by sentence and break down:📌 How to identify the subject vs. the author’s point🖼️ Why familiar, domestic nativity paintings matter to the argument✒️ How Milton’s nativity poem contrasts with those paintings🤫 What the author really means by an “uncluttered” poem focused on silence🧩 How to tell when a paragraph is just example/support vs. a new argument🎯 How to extract the main idea without understanding every dense sentence🌀 What to do when a CARS paragraph feels esoteric, abstract, or confusingThis episode is perfect if you’re:❓ Struggling with MCAT CARS main idea questions📚 Unsure how to handle art/literature passages🔁 Over-rereading and still not “getting” what the author wants to say🎧 Looking for guided CARS practice you can follow along with in real time🔗 You can find the original Jack Westin Daily CARS passage “Nativity Ode” here: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/nativity-odeWant 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

You can enjoy the holidays and still make real progress on your MCAT prep. This episode walks through how to balance family time, rest, and intentional studying so you don’t burn out or lose momentum.We talk about:🎄 How to handle MCAT studying during the winter holidays without guilt😴 Why rest is required for score growth, not a “reward”🧱 What a “maintenance phase” looks like if your MCAT is still a few months away🎯 How to study intentionally instead of half-studying all day📅 Why consistency matters more than intensity over the holidays📚 How often you should do CARS passages so you don’t “lose” your skills🃏 Smart ways to use Anki, practice questions, and review without grinding 8+ hours📆 What to do if your MCAT is in January vs later in the year✅ Quality over quantity: doing less, but doing it betterIf you’ve ever felt like the MCAT is hanging over your shoulder when you’re trying to relax with family, this conversation is for you. You deserve focused study time and focused rest.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

Art passages making your MCAT CARS practice feel extra confusing? In this Jack Westin CARS Reading Skills Workshop, Molly and Jack break down a Rembrandt passage sentence by sentence and show you how to separate tone from main idea without getting lost in the details.Using this Daily CARS Passage, they walk through:How to spot tone words vs argument/content wordsWhy “always,” “never,” and other extreme phrases matter so much on CARSHow religion, nature, and spirituality are used to build the author’s main ideaWhen to ignore overly dense sentences and focus on clear, direct claimsHow to track support (like pupil conversations and biblical references) without memorizing detailsBy the end, you’ll see how to read CARS passages like arguments, not puzzles, and how to turn vague “CARS anxiety” into specific, fixable skills.Read the passage first: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/rembrandtWant 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 meiosis, gametogenesis, and all the weird details the MCAT loves to test? 🧬 In this Jack Westin MCAT Podcast episode 🎧, we walk through meiosis step by step and connect it directly to spermatogenesis and oogenesis so you can finally see the full picture.You will learn how to:🧠 Tell the difference between mitosis and meiosis in an MCAT context🔁 Track ploidy changes from 2N to 1N without getting lost🤯 Understand why "everything weird" in meiosis happens in meiosis I🧷 Visualize tetrads, crossing over, independent assortment, and genetic diversity⚠️ Explain nondisjunction, trisomy, and monosomy with real examples🧪 Map out spermatogenesis from spermatogonia to mature spermatozoa🥚 Map out oogenesis, timing, and why female gamete production is so uniqueThis episode is perfect if you want a clear and conversational review of:🧬 Meiosis vs mitosis👶 Gametogenesis in humans🎓 High-yield MCAT biology and genetics topicsWant 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 dense MCAT CARS passages full of history, old quotes, and abstract ideas? In this CARS Reading Skills Workshop, Molly and Jack walk through the Jack Westin daily passage “Western Colonization” sentence by sentence and show you how to stay calm, focused, and accurate even when the passage feels impossible.Using this tough passage, they show you how to:- Tell the subject apart from the author’s argument- Track big ideas like glory, colonization, and commerce without getting lost- Notice when the author does not actually agree with what they just said- Deal with confusing Old English quotes and still pull out what matters- Avoid dangerous assumptions that wreck CARS questions- Find the true main idea, not just the first sentence of each paragraph- Stay confident when a passage feels boring, dense, or way above your comfort zoneWant 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 episode, Mike and Molly turn one of the most complex MCAT topics, muscle contraction, into a story you’ll actually remember. You’ll follow a single movement from brain to bicep: motor neuron → neuromuscular junction → calcium surge → actin–myosin “love story” → sarcomere changes.We break down skeletal vs cardiac vs smooth muscle, why calcium is the real puppet master, and how ATP can both start and end contraction (and what that has to do with rigor mortis 👀). If sliding filaments, troponin, tropomyosin and band changes all blur together for you right now, this episode will finally make it click.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

Economic CARS passages feel intimidating or dry? In this MCAT CARS Reading Skills Workshop, Jack and Molly walk through our “Microloans” daily passage sentence by sentence and show you how to actually enjoy an econ passage while still reading with precision.In this episode you will learn how to:- Separate the subject from the argument so you stop missing main idea questions- Track big ideas like capitalism in crisis and community trust without getting lost in the details- Use context clues to handle unfamiliar econ terms like “collateral” and “loan sharking”- Visualize abstract ideas so economic passages feel concrete and human- Apply the same strategy to any dense MCAT CARS passage, not just this oneWhat we cover using the “Microloans” passage:- How microcredit works and why the author thinks it matters- Why the passage spends so much time on capitalism and conventional banks- How microloans create an economy based on community trust- How to spot repeated ideas that signal the true main idea📌 Read the passage first:https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/microloansIf this breakdown helped you see economic passages in a new light, like and subscribe for more MCAT CARS strategy sessions with Jack and Molly.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

Is the MCAT actually getting harder… or just noisier? 👀In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Mike and Molly sit down after taking AAMC Practice Exam 6 themselves and doing a full data-backed breakdown with the JW content team. No spoilers, no specific passages or questions discussed – just trends, strategy, and what this exam tells us about the future of the MCAT in 2025 and 2026.✅ What we cover:- How AAMC Exam 6 compares to Exams 1–4 and the rebranded Free Practice / Exam 5- Why pure recall (P0) questions are decreasing and P1/P2 “content + passage” questions are on the rise- What P0, P1, P2, P3 actually mean for how you should study- The big picture: why content is necessary but not sufficient anymore🧪 Section-by-section trends:Chem/Phys- “Scary-looking, not that deep” questions- Passages that look intimidating but boil down to one core idea- Why a solid passage-reading process can turn “impossible” questions into 20–30 second winsBio/Biochem- Very Section Bank Volume 1–coded energy- Heavy on pathways, relationships, inhibitors/activators, and mapping- Fewer pure content grabs, more questions that truly blend content + passage strategyPsych/Soc- Fewer straight-up vocab questions, more application questions tied to passages- Why people say it’s “becoming like CARS” (and what that actually means)- How to use CARS-style reasoning (“least wrong answer”) to survive tricky psych/soc sets🧠 Key takeaways for your MCAT prep:- The exam isn’t necessarily harder – it’s messier and more data-dense- You cannot rely on memorization aloneYou need:- A real passage-reading system- Deeper conceptual understanding (not just flashcards)- Consistent practice blending content + passage reasoningDon’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment with:- Your AAMC Exam 6 experience- What section scares you the most right now- Topics you want us to break down next on the podcastWant 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

Economic CARS passages feel dry or confusing? In this clip from our CARS Reading Skills Workshop, Jack and Molly break down the “Economic Models” daily passage and show you how to:- Use tone words like “financial gloom” to catch the author’s attitude 🎯- Focus on “What is the author trying to convey?” in every paragraph- Stop fearing econ passages and start using them to your advantageRead the passage first: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/economic-modelsWant 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

Most students treat full length exams like a score check and move on. High scorers do the opposite. In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Mike and Molly share how they both sat for the new AAMC Exam 6, what they noticed, and why your review, not your raw score, is what actually moves your MCAT score long term.They walk through the mindset and step-by-step process for turning every exam into a roadmap for improvement instead of just a painful seven and a half hour report card.In this episode, you will learn:- Why full length exams are not a report card but a roadmap for what to do next- The biggest misconceptions about reviewing exams and practice questions- How to tell the difference between content gaps and strategy problems- Why “I just need more content” is often holding you back- How to use your passages and figures as your primary clues instead of your memory- What to do if you are stuck at the same score for weeks or months- How to handle timing, fatigue, and stress more intentionally- How to know if you are actually ready to take another full length- The four main “buckets” your mistakes tend to fall into and how to respond to each- Why specific, targeted review beats trying to fix everything at onceMike and Molly also tease next week’s episode, where they will share data they are crunching on AAMC Exam 6 to answer the big question: Has the MCAT really changed, or does it just feel that way?If you have ever finished a full length, glanced at your score, and thought “Now what?”, this episode is your playbook.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 passages in CARS can feel overwhelming, but they don’t have to be. In this workshop clip, Jack and Molly walk through the Jack Westin Daily Passage titled “Moral Relativism” and break it down sentence by sentence so you can see exactly how to approach complex arguments without getting lost.You’ll learn:• How to identify the author’s main point even when the passage feels abstract• Why moral relativism vs moral nihilism matters for understanding the argument• How comparisons like motion relativism, football relativism, and legal relativism help you decode the passage• What to prioritize when reading dense, conceptual CARS passages• How to connect ideas across paragraphs so the whole passage finally clicksIf moral philosophy usually makes your head spin, this breakdown will show you how to stay calm, read with purpose, and pull out only what matters.Read the passage first: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/moral-relativismWant 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 episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Mike and Molly break down one of the highest-yield (and most commonly missed) topics in the entire Psych/Soc section:→ Experimental vs. Observational research→ When you can (and CANNOT) conclude causality→ Cross-sectional vs. longitudinal→ Cohort vs. case-control vs. case studies→ Prospective vs. retrospective→ Validity vs. reliability (internal vs. external + the dartboard analogy)→ Real AAMC examples (including the cocaine exposure passage)→ Classic studies: Phineas Gage, H.M., Milgram, Little Albert, Asch, Bobo doll, and moreIf you’ve ever picked the “causes” answer choice on an observational study and gotten wrecked, this episode is for you. Skill 3 (reasoning about research design & execution) shows up in EVERY section, but Psych/Soc is where it can make or break your score.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

Music passages are some of the most intimidating ones on the MCAT CARS section but they don’t have to be.In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Molly and Jack break down the November 12th Daily CARS Passage, “Bach’s Fugue,” sentence by sentence. You’ll learn how to handle abstract, dense topics (like art and music) even when you know nothing about them.What you’ll learn in this episode:🎵 How to approach intimidating CARS passages on unfamiliar topics🧠 Why outside knowledge can hurt you in CARS (and what to do instead)📖 How to find the author’s main idea, fast💡 Why structure and tone matter more than subject matter🔍 Step-by-step reading of “Bach’s Fugue” with expert analysisWhether you’re struggling with abstract art passages or just want to sharpen your CARS instincts, this workshop will help you read smarter, not harder.Read the passage first: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/bachs-fugueWant 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

Data interpretation might just be the most feared skill on the MCAT, but it doesn’t have to be!In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Mike and Molly break down how to confidently approach data-heavy passages in Chem/Phys, Bio/Biochem, and Psych/Soc. From confusing graphs to multi-figure experiments, you’ll learn exactly what to look for, what to skip, and how to save time without missing key details.What you’ll learn in this episode:✅ The biggest mistakes students make when interpreting MCAT data✅ Why skipping figures is a trap (and how to avoid it)✅ How to read complex charts fast without panicking✅ The “Goldilocks Zone” of data reading, not too shallow, not too deep✅ What to do when you get stuck on a confusing figureIf you’ve ever stared at a research graph thinking, “What am I even looking at?”, this episode will fix that.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=youtube&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=youtube&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

Join the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast for a CARS Reading Skills Workshop where we dissect the Nov 5 Daily CARS passage, “Student Learning,” line by line. You’ll hear how Jack and the team approach each sentence, track shifts in author attitude, and distill paragraph main ideas—so you’re primed to crush the questions that follow.What you’ll learnHow to read CARS passages sentence by sentence without over-annotatingSpotting contrast words and knowing what the author cares about mostTracking names & viewpoints efficiently (who said what—and why it matters)Distinguishing preference vs. effectiveness claimsIdentifying repeating main ideas (e.g., social expectations) and building a hierarchy of importanceApplying the read to the 7 associated questions to check comprehensionTry the passage & questionsFind the Daily CARS passage for Nov 5 here: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/student-learningWant 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

Level up your MCAT Psych/Soc with the part 2 of masterclass on learning & conditioning, the way AAMC now tests it. Mike & Molly cover the exact strategies to read passages like CARS, not a terms quiz.What you’ll learnClassical conditioning: US/UR, CS/CR, generalization, discrimination, extinction & spontaneous recoveryOperant conditioning: reinforcement vs punishment, positive vs negative (with real-life examples)Reinforcement schedules: fixed/variable × ratio/interval (why VR resists extinction)Observational learning: Bobo doll, mirror neurons, media effectsNon-associative learning: habituation, sensitization, dishabituation, desensitizationIf this helped, subscribe and catch next week’s Data Interpretation Deep Dive.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

Psych/Soc has officially changed… and most students are still studying it the old way. 😬In this episode, Mike & Molly break down the NEW strategy you need to crush MCAT Psych/Soc, without drowning in flashcards or memorizing the whole Khan Academy doc.What you’ll learn in this episode:✅ Why Psych/Soc now feels like CARS✅ How to analyze research-style passages (not just terms!)✅ High-yield psych + soc topics the AAMC LOVES✅ How to build the Psych/Soc Doc for real mastery✅ Why memorization collapses on test day when you’re mentally exhausted✅ How to apply terms to real-world examples (just like the test!) Plus, we preview next week’s Learning & Conditioning deep dive… one of the most tested topics on the whole MCAT.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

Sharpen your CARS instincts with a full walkthrough of an AAMC-style “History & Literature” passage. We’ll map the argument, separate author vs. viewpoint voices, and dismantle common trap answers so you can move faster without sacrificing accuracy.What you’ll learn:Passage mapping for humanities texts (thesis, tone, shifts)Timing & pacing: when to skim vs. slow downQuestion strategy by type (main idea, author attitude, inference, function)Wrong-answer patterns (extreme, outside scope, flip choices)Read the passage first: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/history-and-literatureWant 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 episode we connect genetics + central dogma to the next big step: how cells copy DNA and what happens when it goes wrong.What you’ll learn (MCAT-high yield):Semi-conservative replication: why each daughter DNA has one old + one new strandOrigins of replication & replication bubblesKey enzymes: helicase, SSB proteins, topoisomerase, DNA pol III & I, primase, ligaseLeading vs. lagging strands and Okazaki fragmentsProofreading & repair: exonuclease activity, mismatch repair, nucleotide excision repair (UV/thymine dimers)Mutation types: silent, nonsense, frameshift (+ why location matters)Where this shows up in cell cycle, cancer biology, and classic experimental set-ups (knockouts)Perfect for MCAT Bio/Biochem passages that love replication, mutations, and repair pathways.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

DNA doesn’t “do", it instructs. In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Mike and Molly walk through the central dogma, how we go from DNA → RNA → protein—and the regulation that makes different cells, well, different. Perfect for MCAT Bio/Biochem: we hit transcription, RNA processing, translation mechanics (A–P–E sites), start/stop codons, eukaryote vs. prokaryote differences, and multi-layered gene expression regulation (chromatin, transcription factors, miRNA/siRNA, ubiquitin, & more).🔑 What you’ll learnCentral dogma overview (DNA → RNA → protein)Transcription: promoter, template vs. coding strand, initiation/elongation/terminationEukaryotic RNA processing: 5′ cap, splicing (introns vs. exons, alternative splicing), poly-A tailTranslation: AUG start (Met), codons/anticodons, tRNA charging, ribosome A–P–E sites, stop codons (UAA/UAG/UGA)Eukaryotes vs. Prokaryotes: 40/60/80S vs. 30/50/70S ribosomes, coupled transcription–translation, operons (lac/trp)Regulation: heterochromatin vs. euchromatin, histone acetylation, DNA methylation, transcription factors, miRNA/siRNA silencing, post-translational mods (ubiquitin, phosphorylation)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=youtube&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

Join Molly and Jack for a CARS Reading Skills Workshop as they unpack Susan Sontag’s “Reflective Art”. Learn how to spot main ideas, separate concrete from “wishy-washy” lines, and use author tone and repetition to navigate dense prose. We also dive into why Sontag highlights emotional distance, postponed gratification, and filmmaker Robert Bresson and how these themes show up in CARS questions.What you’ll learn:How to find the main idea when the writing is abstract“Concrete vs. wishy-washy” sentence filter (what to cling to vs. skim)Why detachment changes emotional responses in reflective artHow labels like “cold” vs “hot” art can be trapsPractical CARS habits: stay engaged without importing your own opinionsTry the passage & 5 questions:👉 Reflective Art – Oct 15 Daily Passage: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/reflective-artWant 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

Science-heavy CARS passages got you zoning out? In this Jack Westin CARS Reading Skills Workshop, Molly and Jack unpack the “Urban Species” passage, showing how to track scientific tone, spot the author’s stance, and separate data from argument without overreading.You’ll learn how to:
✅ Identify when examples (like species adaptation or ecology studies) support vs. distract from the claim✅ Stay focused when scientific details feel overwhelming✅ Build a clear main idea from subtle cues and contrast words💡 Practice the “Urban Species” passage here:👉 https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/urban-speciesWant 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

Most MCAT students waste time memorizing Punnett squares and ratios without really understanding probability. That’s why genetics feels overwhelming.In this episode, Molly and Mike break down Mendelian genetics for the MCAT: the truth about dominant vs. recessive, how to use Punnett squares correctly, the probability errors that cost students points, and how to master classic ratios (3:1, 9:3:3:1) without rote memorization. You’ll also learn how linked genes and independent assortment show up on test day.📌 Resources Mentioned:Free Trial Session → https://jackwestin.com/sessionsFree MCAT Question Bank → https://jackwestin.com/#daily-passagesWant 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

Sports fan? Careful, your background knowledge can hurt you in CARS. In this Reading Skills Workshop, Molly and Jack walk through the Oct 1 Jack Westin Daily (“Soccer Fans”) and show how to read a familiar topic without injecting assumptions. You’ll learn to spot the author’s claim, track competing themes (losing yourself vs. rationality/good citizenship), and use clear sentences as anchors, fast.What you’ll learnDon’t fill in the blanks: How to stop your outside knowledge from hijacking the passage.Anchor on clarity: If a point is important, there’s usually a clear sentence you can cling to.Author stance vs. trivia: Track how the author uses Critchley (support) and pushes back on Orwell.Two coexisting themes:Fandom can make us lose ourselves / escalate aggressionFandom can foster fairness, rational analysis, and identityWhen language gets flowery: Keep reading to the next testable, explicit claimReferenced ideas & examplesSimon Critchley on phenomenology & soccer experience“Lose yourself” vs. “best selves” (fair play, rationality)Liverpool as a case study (extremes, yet desire for fairness)Orwell’s “war minus the shooting” — why the author says he missed the pointTry the passage:Read the Oct 1 “Soccer Fans” then do the questions to stress-test your reasoning: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/soccer-fansWant 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

The BioBiochem section has the hardest passages on the MCAT, packed with experiments, pathways, and overwhelming detail. But with the right strategies, you can decode them and gain confidence.In this episode, Molly and Mike break down why BioBiochem is so difficult, the 4 main passage personalities, and strategies to stay engaged, use scratch paper, and avoid common mistakes. You’ll also learn the most high-yield topics, like amino acids, enzymes, metabolism, and cell signaling, that show up again and again on test day.📌 Resources Mentioned:Free Trial Session → https://jackwestin.com/sessionsFree MCAT Question Bank → https://jackwestin.com/#daily-passagesWant 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

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-turnerWant 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/sessionsWant 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.⏱️ Timestamps02:09 – How Much OChem Really Appears (10–12 Questions)05:20 – OChem Isn’t All Mechanisms (Reality Check)08:36 – High-Yield Topic #1: Stereochemistry13:30 – High-Yield Topic #2: Nucleophiles & Electrophiles18:23 – Why You Shouldn’t Memorize Mechanisms19:35 – High-Yield Topic #3: Functional Groups23:30 – High-Yield Topic #4: SN1 vs. SN225:40 – High-Yield Topic #5: Redox in Organic Chemistry30:40 – Why Functional Groups vs. Reaction Memorization33:19 – High-Yield Topic #6: Spectroscopy & Chromatography41:05 – How OChem Shows Up in Passages50:30 – Key OChem Study Tips & Pitfalls to Avoid55:10 – 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/sessionsFree MCAT Question Bank → https://jackwestin.com/#daily-passagesWant 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 fastPro tips covered:-Use contrast/qualifiers (“in fact,” “later,” “still”) to spot high-yield sentences-Treat ultra-dense lines as support, not the thesisBefore you watch:Read the Sept 17 daily passage: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/wittgenstein-and-mathematics⁠Want 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 mistakesthat 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/sessionsFree MCAT Question Bank → https://jackwestin.com/#daily-passagesWant 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/sessionsFree MCAT Question Bank → https://jackwestin.com/#daily-passagesWant 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/polygamy00:01:57 — 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 power0:15:53 — Paragraph 4: Repetition: Polygamy can't be equal!00:20:10 — Paragraph 5: Using Context: Central vs Peripheral Spouses are unequal00:25:14 — Paragraph 6: Repetition: Polygamy can't be equal! Subfamilies00:32:11 — 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-kushnerWant 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/sessionsWant 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-monarchyWant 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/patriotismWant 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.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

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-illnessWhat you’ll practiceLeaving your biases at the door when a passage hits close to homePinpointing the true main idea vs. the “too-broad” trapMapping paragraphs in real time so detail questions become freebiesHandling long, jargon-stuffed sentences without panicUsing “we” and other author clues to detect viewpoint & agreementTimestamps0:00 Intro & why this passage matters1:55 First-sentence trap: broad thesis or setup?8:05 Money, marriage & single parents—following the thread14:30 How the meeting paragraph hides the key finding22:00 Child illness ↔ parent function loop—what it really means28:40 Siblings surface: spotting narrow supporting arguments37:15 Main-idea wrap-up & how to crush “quote” questions42:30 Your turn: grab the free passage + questionsWant 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 learnFed vs. fasted state logic – how insulin & glucagon flip metabolic switchesGlycolysis shortcuts (hexokinase, PFK-1 regulation) you actually have to memorizeCitric Acid Cycle tips for spotting high-yield intermediates (citrate, α-KG, OAA)Pentose Phosphate Pathway: why the MCAT loves NADPH & ribose-5-phosphateBranch points into glycogenesis, glycogenolysis, and fatty-acid synthesisHow to predict pathway direction from classic passage cluesWant 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 secondsMap the Argument so you never lose the author’s main ideaSpot Traps in inference and function questionsPace Yourself to hit the 10 min / passage targetApply Active Reading techniques that raise scores fastRead the passage first: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/teenager-healthWant 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 effectivelyWhy identifying main ideas vs. examples is crucialKey arguments: Internet instruction is beneficial, but is it ready for full adoption?How to track arguments, tone, and opinion shifts for MCAT CARS successThe importance of institutional approval and faculty involvement in implementing educational technology📌 Passage Highlights:The evolving role of the internet in higher educationFaculty perspectives and real-world data from APA and Chronicle of Higher EducationThe nuances of author tone and argument developmentA 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-healthWant 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 membraneComplex I vs. Complex II: NADH vs. FADH₂The secret identity of SDH (succinate dehydrogenase)How proton gradients drive ATP productionWhy uncouplers like 2,4-DNP are dangerousWhy 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 questionRead the passage first: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/eu-enlargementWant 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

Ready to move beyond glycolysis? In Episode 26 of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Mike and Molly guide you through the Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex (PDC) and the Citric Acid (TCA) Cycle—two of the highest‑yield pathways the MCAT loves to test.What we cover- Where it all happens – cytoplasm vs. mitochondrial matrix- PDC outputs & regulation – 2 Acetyl‑CoA, 2 NADH, 2 CO₂ and the key activators/inhibitors that flip the complex on or off- Real‑world connections – how arsenic poisoning and Wernicke‑Korsakoff syndrome derail PDC function- TCA Cycle essentials – step‑by‑step walk‑through, enzyme mnemonics (“Can I Keep Selling Shells…”) and the must‑know Big 3 regulators- High‑yield nuggets – why Succinate Dehydrogenase pulls double duty as ETC Complex II, Ca²⁺ activation during muscle contraction, plus glucogenic vs. ketogenic amino acid entry pointsBy the end, you’ll know the exact products (NADH, FADH₂, GTP, CO₂), how to spot test‑maker tricks, and which regulatory enzymes to memorize for test day.👉 Next up: Electron Transport Chain & Oxidative Phosphorylation—subscribe so you don’t miss Part 3 of our Metabolism series!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 this Jack Westin CARS Reading Skills Workshop, Jack and Molly tackle a lyrical passage pulled from Lewis’s fantasy classic and show you how to keep your critical-reasoning compass steady when the prose turns mythical. Watch them read in real time, map each paragraph’s purpose, and convert rich imagery into clear MCAT takeaways.In this session you’ll learn how to- Separate story from stance – spot the author’s underlying argument beneath allegory and nostalgia.- Decode symbolism quickly – translate lions, wardrobes, and eternal winters into testable main ideas.- Control pacing – keep long descriptive sentences from eating up precious minutes.- Anticipate question traps – apply “tone vs. fact” and “extreme language” filters before answer choices appear.Get the most out of itRead first: Grab the free daily passage “Lewis’s Narnia” on https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/lewiss-narniaWant 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 this week’s Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Mike and Molly pull glycolysis out of the rote-memorization zone and rebuild it as a story you can see, explain—and defend—on test day. Starting with the big-picture difference between aerobic and anaerobic metabolism, they zoom into the 10 classic steps, spotlight why hexokinase and especially PFK-1 are the pathway’s “no-turning-back” moments, and finish with the hormonal signals that flip glycolysis on or off in real life. Along the way they debunk lactic-acid myths, link fasting physiology to MCAT passages, and hand you regulation mnemonics that actually stick.Key takeaways at a glance- Net yield, location & oxygen: Cytoplasmic pathway that nets 2 ATP, 2 NADH, 2 pyruvate—no O₂ required.- Energy investment vs. payoff: Why you spend 2 ATP up front and gain 4 later (+2 net).- Regulation checkpoints: Steps 1, 3 & 10 are irreversible; PFK-1 is the commitment step; ATP inhibits, ADP/AMP activate.- Hormonal control: Insulin (via PFK-2) ramps glycolysis up; glucagon turns it down—crucial in fed vs. fasting states.- Clinical & exam links: Cori cycle, muscle soreness myth, and how enzymes like hexokinase signal MCAT question writers.Next episode: PDH complex, electron-transport chain, and oxidative phosphorylation—subscribe so you’re ready for the hand-off from glycolysis to ATP powerhouse.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 this episode we slow-walk a brand-new Psych/Soc passage—“Aging Brain” showing you, sentence-by-sentence, how top scorers:- Decode unfamiliar social-science jargon without getting stuck- Spot author attitude and trap wording that hide inside “friendly” topics- Build quick mental maps that link each paragraph back to the central thesis- Translate real-world quotes (yes, even a Henry Ford cameo) into testable MCAT questions- Turn every practice passage into timed, active-reading reps you can repeat on exam day👉 Read first: grab the free “Aging Brain” passage in official style format here https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/aging-brainWant 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 this Jack Westin MCAT Podcast episode, Mike and Molly turn the intimidating world of enzyme kinetics into a step-by-step masterclass you can use on your very next practice exam.What you’ll learn- The real meaning of a Michaelis-Menten hyperbolic curve—and why enzyme concentration must stay fixed- How to picture Vmax, kcat, Km, and catalytic efficiency (kcat/Km) without memorizing charts- Rapid hacks for reading a Lineweaver-Burk plot (1/Vmax on the Y-intercept, –1/Km on the X)- Competitive vs. uncompetitive vs. mixed vs. non-competitive inhibition—how each one shifts Vmax, Km and the double-reciprocal graph- Mike & Molly’s test-day mnemonics (👀 “Uncompetitive Inhibitors Unify” ) that keep the rules straight under pressure- Why all allosteric inhibitors must drop Vmax (and how the MCAT likes to hide that clue)Whether you’re baffled by the math or tripped up by the terminology, this episode gives you a clear mental framework plus concrete MCAT angles—no more hand-waving.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

Struggling to keep all the rate-law rules and enzyme facts straight? In this Jack Westin MCAT Podcast episode, Mike and Molly break down exactly what the AAMC expects you to know—no fluff, just high-yield kinetics you’ll see on Test Day.What we cover in Part 1* Big-picture difference between K (equilibrium) vs k (rate)* The Arrhenius equation & how Ea and T really control reaction speed* How to recognize zeroth, first & second-order rate laws in passages* Why the rate-determining step rules every multi-step mechanism* How enzymes lower activation energy, plus active site basics* Essential vocab: apoenzyme → holoenzyme, cofactors vs coenzymes* The Induced-Fit Model (forget “lock-and-key” oversimplifications)* Fast recall with the LIL HOT enzyme-classification mnemonicBy the end you’ll be able to:✅ Write and manipulate rate laws with confidence✅ Predict how temp or catalysts shift reaction speed✅ Decode enzyme names on the fly and spot catalytic tricks the MCAT lovesNext up in Part 2: Michaelis–Menten kinetics, Km/Vmax shortcuts, and inhibitor patterns—so make sure you’re subscribed and turn on notifications!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 this episode, Molly and Jack dive into a refreshingly relatable CARS passage—this time, it's all about architecture and the city of Las Vegas. 🏙️Learn how to tackle neutral passages, stay engaged with real-world context, and apply the power of visualization—a core strategy we emphasize in our CARS skills workshop.Whether you're prepping for test day or just want to sharpen your reading comprehension, this episode is packed with practical tips and real-time breakdowns to help you think like the MCAT.Link to full passage: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/mapping-las-vegasWant 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

Confused about Gibbs Free Energy, reduction potentials, or how batteries actually work? 🔋This episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast is your go-to breakdown of Thermodynamics & Electrochemistry—taught through real MCAT examples, from redox reactions to the electron transport chain.Join Mike and Molly as they simplify key MCAT science concepts and help you understand why reactions happen and how to think through reduction, spontaneity, energy transfer, and electrochemical cells.🧠 Get the MCAT clarity you’ve been craving.📘 Download your free textbooks now → jackwestin.com/mcat-booksWant 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

Welcome back to the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast – CARS Reading Skills Workshop edition! In this episode, your hosts Jack and Molly tackle a passage that’s deceptively simple yet rich in critical reasoning practice: “Turns”🎨 While the topic may sound like a snooze, this passage is the perfect test of your ability to stay focused on something totally unfamiliar—a challenge many MCAT students struggle with in the CARS section.📚 Here’s what you’ll get out of this episode:- Why “Turns” is one of our favorite practice passages- How to navigate unfamiliar or niche topics without zoning out- What makes this passage surprisingly fun and mentally engaging- Specific strategies to apply during your next CARS practice session- How to think like the test-maker and stay one step aheadWhether you're struggling with attention, pacing, or reasoning through strange subjects, this workshop will show you how to read smarter—not harder.🔗 Ready to try this passage yourself? Download it here:👉 https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/turnsWant 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

Electrons jumping around shouldn’t tank your score. In this episode, Mike and Molly break down redox reactions so it finally clicks:- LEO goes GER – the one mnemonic you actually need- Spotting oxidizing vs. reducing agents (and why the wording trips people up)- Assigning oxidation numbers without rote memorization—yes, even the LiAlH₄ exception- How redox drives real bio: NADH/FADH₂, the ETC, cyanide poisoning, and antioxidant myths- High-yield orgo reagents: PCC vs. CrO₃/KMnO₄ for oxidation, NaBH₄ & LiAlH₄ for reductionWalk away knowing exactly which clues the MCAT drops and how to pounce on them for fast points.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

You can memorize every formula in the Kaplan book and STILL miss those sneaky MCAT acid–base questions. Let’s fix that. In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Mike & Molly walk you from first-semester chem definitions all the way to high-yield clinical tie-ins—so you understand (not just memorize) acids and bases.🔑 What you’ll master- Choosing the right definition (Arrhenius, Brønsted, or Lewis) in seconds- Predicting acid/base strength from conjugate stability- Fast mental math with Ka, pKa, and pH (goodbye endless logs)- Buffer problems—identifying the true conjugate pair and pH shifts under stress- Clinically framed MCAT scenarios that lock the concepts in memoryWant 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

Struggling to keep the nervous system straight—or just worried you’ll blank on that -70 mV resting potential? 🧠 In this episode, Mike & Molly break down EVERY high-yield concept the AAMC loves to test—from CNS vs PNS and “fight-or-flight” pathways to action potentials, neurotransmitters, and real-world drug tie-ins like lidocaine, SSRIs, and Botox.Why watch?- Highest-yield system on the MCAT (Molly’s tip @ 7:21)- Walkthrough of neurons, myelin, action-potential phases, refractory periods & Nodes of Ranvier- Quick-hit mnemonics (3 → 2 → 1 No Ki A) and clinical correlates to lock in recall- Neurotransmitter cheat-sheet: ACh, Epi/NE, dopamine, GABA, glutamate & more- “Real Life Applications” so the biophysics actually sticksWant 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 this week’s CARS Reading Skills Workshop, Molly and Jack dissect the June 2 daily passage, “Mutiny of 1857.” You’ll see—in real time—how 129 + scorers turn dense paragraphs on British-Indian politics into a clear, test-day game plan.What you’ll learn:- How to spot the true argument inside a long list of dates, names, and facts- Why the trial of India’s Mughal Emperor signaled a power shift—and how the author uses that to prove a point- “Mythological symbols” as a hidden theme the MCAT loves to test- When a single sentence is the key to the entire passage (and how to find it fast)- Why tougher reads usually mean easier questions—and how to exploit that pattern📄 Read first, then watchGrab it free in AAMC-style format here: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/mutiny-of-1857Want 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

Feeling lost when a “dry” history passage pops up in CARS? In this week’s Jack Westin CARS Reading Skills Workshop, Molly and Jack prove that even the most yawn-inducing topic—British colonial revolutions—can become score-boosting gold once you know how to read it like a 129 + scorer.🔑 What you’ll see us do:- Turn a six-paragraph history excerpt into one crystal-clear main idea- Stay focused through filler sentences and tricky vocabulary (no background knowledge required)- Spot extreme author language that flips the usual “avoid extremes” rule on its head- Use context to decode words like “sanctimonious” and “affront” without slowing down- Apply paragraph-by-paragraph “nutshells” to predict the toughest MCAT questions📄 Read first, then watchThis workshop walks line-by-line through the May 26 “Colonial Revolutions” daily CARS passage. Grab it free in AAMC-style format here: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/colonial-revolutionsWant 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

Struggling to keep peptide, steroid, and amino-acid hormones straight—or how the HPA, HPT, and HPG axes actually work? In this of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Mike and Molly unpack the entire endocrine system from first principles, so you’re not memorizing random facts—you’re learning the why behind every hormone and pathway the MCAT loves to test.🔑 What you’ll learn-Nervous vs. endocrine speed: why hormones act “slow but steady”- Peptide, steroid, and amino-acid hormones—structure, receptors, and 2-min mnemonics- Rough ER rule: anything secreted is built on the RER (Mike’s high-yield tip)- FLAT PEG, AMEND, “-one/-ol” name patterns, zymogens, and more score-boosting shortcuts- How to trace the HPA, HPG, and HPT axes—plus negative-feedback pitfalls the MCAT hides in questions- Clinical tie-ins (hyperthyroidism, AAA, T2DM) that make details stickWant 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 this week’s Jack Westin CARS Workshop, Molly and Jack work through an entire passage live (see link below). You’ll hear their unfiltered thought-process, why they slow down on certain lines, and exactly how they decide between tempting answer choices.🔎 In this session you’ll learn to:- Map each paragraph so you never ask “Wait… what’s the author’s point?”- Spot subtle tone shifts and hidden comparisons that fuel inference questions- Control timing with mini-pauses and margin notes (watch Jack model it in real time)- Slice through trap answers by matching scope, tone, and direction- Turn every mistake into an actionable takeaway for the next passage🎯 Try the passage first: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/animal-languageThen hit play and follow along with Molly & Jack to refine your own CARS routine.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 this high-yield episode Mike and Molly travel through the entire nephron—from Bowman's capsule to the collecting duct—to show how the kidneys quietly run four huge homeostatic jobs:- Water balance (ADH / vasopressin & aquaporins)- Sodium-potassium balance (aldosterone & the distal convoluted tubule)- Blood-pressure regulation (the full RAAS pathway + ACE)- Acid-base regulation (H⁺ / HCO₃⁻ handling)Along the way we connect the dots to the cardiovascular, respiratory and endocrine systems and share memory hooks, MCAT “buzz-words,” real-life examples (why alcohol makes you pee!), and pro tips for spotting kidney questions in passages.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 this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT CARS Podcast, Molly and Jack tackle a notoriously difficult CARS passage focused on European finance—and show you exactly how to break it down with confidence.Try this exact passage and its questions for free: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/european-finance👉 What you’ll learn in this workshop:- How to handle dense, intimidating passages without panicking- The key reading strategies to stay focused and avoid overthinking- How to identify main ideas even when the passage seems confusing- Why passages that feel 'hard to read' might actually have easier questions- How to train your brain to spot the author’s argument quickly and effectivelyMain Takeaway:Even the most complex CARS passages have a clear main idea. In this case? Any international financial system in Europe must include Russia to succeed. Jack and Molly show you how to spot these golden sentences and not get lost in the weeds.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

Are negative-feedback loops really the body’s default setting? 🤔 How do Le Chatelier’s principle and the bicarbonate buffer keep your blood pH rock-steady at 7.4? In this Jack Westin MCAT Podcast episode, Mike and Molly break down the science of homeostasis and chemical equilibrium—then show you exactly how to apply those concepts on test day and in medicine.🔑 What you’ll learn- Dynamic vs. static homeostasis—and why “set points” constantly shift- Positive-feedback mechanisms (oxytocin, prolactin, estrogen, clotting) vs. negative feedback- The RAAS pathway & ACE inhibitors for blood-pressure control- Equilibrium constants (Keq) and why Km is the outlier- Real-world crossover tips: lungs, kidneys, and systemic pH regulationWant 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 this Jack Westin CARS Reading Skills Workshop, Molly and Jack tackle a challenging passage about translating opera, helping you master unfamiliar topics with confidence.Click here for the passage: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/translating-opera✅ Learn how to stay focused even when the topic feels foreign or technical.✅ Discover how to identify the author's perspective—even when you're lost in the details.✅ Practice spotting comparisons, cause-effect relationships, and tone shifts—critical for high-scoring answers.✅ Build the mental flexibility needed to handle any weird CARS passage the MCAT throws at you.💬 Jack and Molly show you exactly how to slow down, think critically, and answer strategically—without getting overwhelmed.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

Feeling like you’re drowning in O-Chem, extracurriculars, and MCAT prep? In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Mike and Molly sit down with Dr. Sona Vasudevan, professor of biochemistry at Georgetown University and director of a top post-bacc program, to unpack why the pre-med journey feels so overwhelming — and what you can do about it.We dive into:- The hidden emotional toll of pre-med life- Common mistakes students make with time and stress management- Practical strategies for navigating coursework, applications, and burnout- Why mentorship (or the lack of it) makes or breaks successIf you’re feeling stuck, scattered, or just plain exhausted, this is the episode for you. Don’t forget to subscribe and share this with a fellow pre-med warrior.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 14 of the Jack Westin Podcast, Mike and Molly break down everything you need to know about fluid dynamics within the respiratory and cardiovascular systems for the MCAT.You'll learn how real-world physics—like Boyle’s Law and pressure gradients—directly impact lung ventilation, gas exchange, and blood circulation across the body.✅ Understand the "why" behind O₂ intake and CO₂ removal (and how biochemistry plays a role)✅ Master the mechanics of inspiration and expiration (and why breathing isn't just about air!)✅ Learn how ventilators work and apply these concepts clinically✅ Break down heart flow circuitry (Right Atrium → Lungs → Left Atrium → Body) without memorizing✅ Debunk common myths about blood pressure in capillaries and veins💡 PLUS: Real clinical connections to motivate your studying—including how abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) develop, and why vein valves are critical for blood return.This is the kind of critical thinking and systems-level understanding the MCAT demands—and we’ll show you how to master it.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

Ever felt lost in a philosophical CARS passage about art, symbolism, or abstract metaphors? Today’s workshop is exactly what you need. In this Jack Westin CARS Reading Skills Workshop, Jack and Molly work through a challenging passage about the "Mother Mound," unpacking the complex ideas and hidden reasoning the MCAT loves to test.Click here for the passage: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/mother-mound✅ Learn how to decode symbolism and focus on the author’s deeper purpose.✅ See how to stay grounded even when the language gets flowery or confusing.✅ Practice identifying main ideas and logical flow in dense, abstract writing.✅ Build the mental endurance to tackle the hardest CARS passages with confidence.💬 Jack and Molly demonstrate live how 129+ scorers read, think, and approach abstract passages — without second-guessing or overthinking.If philosophical or literary CARS passages usually throw you off, this workshop will show you how to approach them strategically—and come out ahead on test day.Whether you're just starting your CARS prep or fine-tuning for the real MCAT, this workshop will give you practical tools to think faster, stay calm, and answer smarter.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 this episode, Mike and Molly breaks down everything you need to confidently tackle fluids on test day. From understanding pressure and density with relatable examples (like suitcases, watermelons, and sleeping on nails!) to mastering Bernoulli’s equation, Venturi effect, and fluid continuity, you'll finally grasp the intuitive logic behind fluid dynamics.✅ In this episode, you’ll learn:How to clearly define fluids, density, and pressure for MCAT-style questions.Real-world applications of pressure and hydrostatic pressure (watermelons, nails, soda cans!)Exactly how Bernoulli’s equation and the Venturi effect work—and how airplanes fly because of it.The importance of fluid speed and pressure (continuity effect) to help you solve complex MCAT passages.🎯 Practice Tip:After watching, visit JackWestin.com, explore the AAMC outline, and practice applying these concepts directly to MCAT questions.🔔 Next Episode: Circulation and Respiration—stay tuned for more MCAT mastery!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 this episode, Jack and Molly walks you through the “Expressways” CARS passage, breaking it down line by line to show you how top scorers approach complex arguments, tone, and author intent.Learn how to:– Identify the main idea in tricky passages– Navigate abstract language and structure– Use line-by-line reasoning to avoid trap answers– Think like the AAMC test makersClick here for the passage: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/expresswaysWhether you’re stuck on timing, comprehension, or just can’t seem to raise your CARS score, this real-time walkthrough will show you how to read smarter and build the critical thinking skills the MCAT rewards.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 this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Mike and Molly dive into one of the most important topics for MCAT success: how to actually learn the content like a top scorer. 🚀They break down common mistakes students make—like forgetting last week’s content—and introduce their favorite method for mastering material: Preview, Engage, Review. You’ll learn when to use Anki, how to identify your weak areas with JW’s free diagnostic tools, and why learning less might actually help you remember more.This episode is packed with practical advice, empathy, and bite-sized strategies to help you study smarter, not harder.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 this deep-dive CARS workshop, Jack and Molly walks you through a real MCAT passage ('Horatii') and shares practical strategies to help you read with purpose, analyze with clarity, and avoid the traps that hold students back. Whether you're stuck on timing or struggling to connect ideas, this session will help you shift your mindset and build the skills you need to improve your score.Click here for the passage: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/horatiiWant 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

Feeling overwhelmed by the medical school application process? In this episode, Mike and Molly walk you through everything you need to know to get started on your application with confidence. From understanding the AMCAS and MSAR to tackling your personal statement and Work & Activities section, we break down every major component with expert-backed tips and timelines. You'll hear practical advice on starting early, being authentic in your writing, and managing key deadlines—including how rolling admissions can impact your strategy. Whether you're applying in the U.S. or Canada, this episode is your roadmap to getting organized, staying on track, and putting your best self forward.🎯 Key Takeaways:What AMCAS and MSAR are (and how to use them)How to approach your Personal Statement and Work & ActivitiesHonest advice on what to avoid and how to stand outWhen to start each part of your application (hint: it’s earlier than you think!)The role of secondary essays and interview prep📌 This episode is your go-to guide to getting ahead in the 2025–2026 cycle.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 this special episode, join Jack Westin—the "King of CARS" himself—for an interactive workshop focused entirely on mastering CARS reading skills. Jack shares his proven strategies for active reading, efficient analysis, and avoiding common pitfalls. If you're struggling to improve your CARS score or simply looking to sharpen your comprehension, this episode will transform your approach and boost your confidence!Click here for the passage: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/hunting-animalsWant 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

You’ve made it to the final week—now what? In this episode, Mike and Molly break down exactly how to manage your time during the last 7 days before your MCAT. From when to take your final full-length exam, to what not to do the day before, to expert-backed tips that help you stay sharp, focused, and calm—we’ve got you covered.🚫 Hear Molly’s top mistakes to avoid (like studying too much or trying new foods on test day).✅ Get Mike’s all-time favorite tip (spoiler: it involves peanut butter).😌 Learn how to ""actively relax"" and prep mentally for exam day.Whether you're feeling anxious, over-studying, or unsure of how to plan your final days, this episode offers practical advice to help you walk into your MCAT with confidence.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

Wondering when you should take the MCAT? Timing your exam strategically can make all the difference in your medical school application process. In this episode, Mike and Molly break down exactly how to know if you're ready to test, the biggest red flags that signal you need more prep time, and expert-backed tips to optimize your study plan.You'll learn:✅ The key signs that you’re not ready to take the MCAT yet✅ How to assess your FL scores and content gaps✅ The importance of simulating your exam day experience✅ The green flags that confirm you’re ready to schedule your test✅ What to do if confidence is holding you back✅ The best time to schedule your MCAT for US and Canadian applicationsPlus, we share expert strategies to overcome self-doubt, track study momentum, and make the most of your remaining prep time. Don't miss out on our free resources, including a Content Diagnostic to pinpoint your weak areas and one-on-one academic advising to help you make the best decision.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

CARS is one of the most frustrating sections of the MCAT—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, Mike and Molly break down the strategies that 130+ scorers use to master CARS, improve reading comprehension, and avoid common traps.🔍 What You’ll Learn:✔️ Why CARS is different from other MCAT sections✔️ The biggest mistakes students make (and how to fix them)✔️ How to read efficiently and spot test-maker traps✔️ The best practice strategies to see real score increasesCARS isn’t about reading faster—it’s about reading smarter. If you’re struggling with timing, comprehension, or second-guessing your answers, this episode is for you!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

Struggling with MCAT science passages? Reading isn’t enough—your review process is what makes the difference. In this episode, Mike and Molly break down how top scorers approach science passage review to maximize retention, improve accuracy, and boost scores.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

Taking full-length MCAT tests is one thing—reviewing them effectively is what really boosts your score. In this episode, Mike and Molly break down how top scorers analyze their mistakes, track progress, and refine their test strategy to improve with every practice exam.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

What does your MCAT score really mean? In this episode, we break down how to interpret your score like a top scorer, including what a “good” score is, how med schools (both U.S. and Canadian) weigh different sections, and whether you should consider a retake. We also tackle common MCAT myths—like whether the test is curved or if guessing hurts your score—and share expert strategies for improving your performance.🔗 Score Release Dates t.ly/tYe6z📝 MSAR: Medical School Admissions RequirementsWant 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

Mike and Molly break down everything from the official practice exams and question packs to the supplementary materials provided by the AAMC, explaining how each resource is designed to boost your MCAT preparation. You'll learn actionable tips on integrating these materials into your study routine.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 this episode, Mike and Molly dive deep into the world of Anki and explore how you can use this powerful tool to boost your MCAT prep without wasting time. Whether you're new to Anki or looking to optimize your current study routine, our hosts break down everything you need to know—from understanding the basics to fine-tuning your daily review habits.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

Struggling to maximize your study sessions? Mike & Molly are back with five more high-yield tips to help you boost your efficiency, stay motivated, and improve your test performance!In this episode, they’ll cover:✅ How to get the most out of practice✅ The best way to simulate the test environment✅ Developing smart test-taking strategies✅ Avoiding burnout while keeping up the momentum✅ Staying motivated through the toughest study days

Join Mike and Molly in the very first episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, “5 MCAT Tips You Need to Know.” From study hacks you never considered to insider insights that can give you a real edge, this debut episode is brimming with advice to boost your test-day performance. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your final strategy, these essential tips will guide you toward MCAT success.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

Ahmed and Eric break down the major types of isomers and share tricks for how to approach them come test day.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👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

Happy Thanksgiving from the Jack Westin Team! Join Eric and Jayden as they discuss advice that helped them in preparing for the MCAT and starting medical school.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👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

Ahmed and Jayden discuss Ahmed's trip to Ecuador and the physical challenges it presented in a tournament setting.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👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

Ahmed and Eric explore the 3 major theories of development, their real world validity, and ways to conceptualize them while studying.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👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

Jayden and Eric talk through some of their previous failures and discuss how to cope with shortcomings in medical education.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👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

Ahmed and Eric breakdown the 3 major types of nuclear decay on the MCAT and what the hallmarks of each are.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👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

Ahmed and Eric debrief on the nature of genetics on the MCAT, and what concepts to really hone in on in contrast to what you may have learned in your undergrad or pre-med courses.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

Join Ahmed and Eric for an insightful conversation regarding the reality of practicing medicine - notably, how socioeconomic and cultural factors affect patients' treatment.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

Ahmed and Eric discuss the concept of homeostasis and negative feedback loops, while looking in depth specifically at calcium homeostasis.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

Join Jayden and Eric as they share some of their experiences in medical education and discuss how to confront the demands of medical education.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

Ahmed and Eric reflect on what medical school is like, and what skills/mindsets you want to have to make your 4 years smooth and enjoyable.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

Ahmed and Eric wrap up their 3 part series on the Central Dogma of Biology with an in-depth discussion of translation.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

Ahmed and Eric walk students through the different definitions of acids and bases, then transition into related equations and applications.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

Ahmed and Jayden discuss common success and struggle stories regarding students' experiences using practice questions to study for the MCAT, and how you can maximize their value.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

Ahmed and Eric continue their discussion of the central dogma of biology by diving into the details of transcription.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

Ahmed and Jayden continue their CARS discussion from a few episodes ago with an emphasis on question strategies - what should students be on the lookout for to maximize their chances of answering questions correctly?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

Ahmed and Eric discuss the major steps in DNA replication, how it differs in eukaryotes vs. prokaryotes and viruses, and make real world connections to cancer in the process.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

Jayden and Eric they explore how extracurricular activities affect your MCAT application and share their experiences as applicants and admissions committee members.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

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

Ahmed and Eric walk through the oxidation-reduction pathways in organic chemistry, touching on ways to simplify the reagents and molecules involved while connecting them to major biomolecules.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

Join Ahmed and Eric as they walk through the major structures and components of the cardiovascular system, explaining how the structures are intricately related to their functions.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

Ahmed and Eric discuss the 3 major types of memory, forgetting/interference, as well as lessons we can apply from our understanding of memory to our studying.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

Ahmed and Jayden reflect on their personal experiences, as well as their students', with CARS, the challenges they've faced, and how to overcome them.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

Join Eric and Jayden as they discuss nature vs nurture and related study methods, including twin studies and adoptive studies.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

Jayden and Eric consider immune cells and how they fit into the grand scheme of the immune system.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

Guest host Isabella joins Ahmed as they discuss how to balance studying for the MCAT with other aspects of life as a premed.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

Join Ahmed and Eric as they follow the path of macromolecules down the GI tract and discuss how they're processed.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

Ahmed, Eric, and Jayden answer student questions ranging from MCAT to med school and residency.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👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

Join Ahmed and Eric as they share helpful strategies to conceptualize/group the amino acids, how they can be tested, and how they connect to other topics. Don't forget to submit questions to the "Ask Me Anything" podcast for next week using this link:https://forms.gle/WSkNJHnr8yhUqXu18Want 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👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

Eric and Jayden discuss key strategies for MCAT passage breakdown and how they relate to clinical medicine. Use this link (https://forms.gle/66FiSeaW5CtqYxZE9) to submit questions for the "Ask Me Anything" 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👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

Eric interviews Ahmed about his role(s) here at Jack Westin and what resources/offerings the company has available to support its students. Use this link (https://forms.gle/66FiSeaW5CtqYxZE9) to submit questions for the "Ask Me Anything" 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👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

Join Ahmed and Eric as they discuss what you need to know about eye anatomy and visual processing.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👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

Discover how hosts Eric and Jayden figured out what specialty was right for them. You'll hear key advice while learning about the two greatest specialties in medicine… ENT and Dermatology.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👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

Compare and contrast some of the most high yield topics in the PS section with hosts Ahmed and Eric.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👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

Take a trip down the airways with hosts Ahmed and Jayden as they discuss the anatomy and function of the respiratory system.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👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

Don't make the same MCAT mistakes we did! Ahmed and Jayden break down exactly what to do (and what to avoid) on test day for maximum success.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👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

Hosts Jayden and Eric pool years of experience teaching the MCAT to discuss common mistakes students make when creating their study plan.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👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

Join Eric and Jayden as they discuss the high-yield neuromuscular junction. They explain the clinical applications of the NMJ they see everyday as doctors.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👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

Want to ace the MCAT C/P section? Ahmed and Eric share their top real-world examples for better understanding.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👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

Ever wondered what med school interviews are REALLY like? Ahmed and Eric spill all the beans – the good, the awkward, and how to prep like a pro.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👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

Have you ever asked yourself which equations are the highest yield on the MCAT? Join Phil and Azaii to learn the answer and get bonus content at the end of the episode. Schedule a complimentary meeting with an academic advisor to learn more about the resources at Jack Westin: https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/academic-advising-consultation?utm_campaign=podcast&utm_source=135 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

Azaii Calderón Muñiz and Phil Hawkins welcome you to the first Jack Westin MCAT podcast episode of 2024! They ring in the new year by discussing the role of emotion and order in memory. May 2024 be a year full of happiness, health, success, growth, and so much more! Click here to schedule a free meeting with an academic advisor. They can help you come up with a personalized MCAT and application schedule, learn more about the resources at Jack Westin, or even get you connected with the course! Send us your questions for the next AMA (ask us anything) at podcast@jackwestin.com or leave a response in the Spotify Q&A or on YouTube. 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

In this episode, Azaii and Phil answer your questions in a special Ask Me (Us) Anything AMA podcast! What are their favorite holiday activities, is nuclear fusion energy possible, how to prepare for your medical school applications now, and more! Send us your questions for the next AMA at podcast@jackwestin.com or leave a response in the Spotify Q&A or on Youtube. Schedule a complimentary meeting with an academic advisor to come up with an MCAT and application schedule, learn more about the resources at Jack Westin, or join us in the course. 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

In this episode, Phil and Azaii ask the big questions in life: if there are lots of open seat on the bus, is sitting directly next to someone wrong? Are we using the word ""socialization"" incorrectly? What topics are off-limits with the in-laws? And what does any of this have to do with the MCAT? Schedule a complimentary meeting with an academic advisor to come up with an MCAT and application schedule, learn more about the resources at Jack Westin, or join us in the course: https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/academic-advising-consultation?utm_campaign=podcast&utm_source=134 Send us your questions for the next AMA (ask us anything) at podcast@jackwestin.com or leave a response in the Spotify Q&A or on Youtube. 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

Phil and Azaii continue the conversation about memory with phone numbers, camels, and an interesting patient case! Tune in for memory part 2 and send in your questions for the upcoming AMA! Send us your questions for our upcoming episode at podcast@jackwestin.com Leave a response in the Spotify Q&A or on Youtube. Join the Jack Westin family with complimentary academic advising. Our advisors can provide individual guidance on resources that will help you during your MCAT prep. 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

Join Phil and Azaii as they discuss concrete tips for learning and most importantly, retaining information long-term. What's a memory palace? How prevent memories from decaying? And what does smell have to do with it? Send us your questions for the next AMA at podcast@jackwestin.com or leave a response in the Spotify Q&A or on Youtube. Schedule a complimentary meeting with an academic advisor to come up with an MCAT and application schedule, learn more about the resources at Jack Westin, or join us in the course. 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

Join Phil and Azaii as they discuss the information processing model. We discuss how we sometimes remember things that we weren't even paying attention to, and how you can remember a celebrity's phone number. Send us your questions for our upcoming episode at podcast@jackwestin.com Join the Jack Westin family with complimentary academic advising. Our advisors can provide guidance on resources that will help you individually during your MCAT prep. 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👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

Join Azaii and Phil as they discuss roles, role strain, role conflict and master roles. Send us your questions for our upcoming episode at podcast@jackwestin.com Join the Jack Westin family with complimentary academic advising. Our advisors can provide guidance on resources that will help you individually during your MCAT prep. You can also take advantage of the November sale (last day!) and join one of the courses to expand your peer group. 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

Happy Thanksgiving to anyone celebrating! In this episode, Phil and Azaii discuss what you need to know about family and different types of social groups for the MCAT. Join us to learn about kinship and stay for a very special announcement at the end. Send us your questions for our upcoming episode at podcast@jackwestin.com Join the Jack Westin family with complimentary academic advising. Our advisors can provide guidance on resources that will help you individually during your MCAT prep. You can also take advantage of the November sale and join one of the courses to expand your peer group 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

What is the single biggest problem Azaii and Phil see with students as they prepare for test day? Not reviewing properly. In this episode, we dive deep into proper exam review, how to schedule your exams, and how to get the biggest score increases in the shortest amount of time. Jack Westin Academic Advising 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

There is a new MCAT course in town! Phil and Azaii break the news on what they have been working on behind the scenes, and are excited to finally loop in the world. Act this month and save hundreds of dollars. If you were planning on buying the complete course, then you can get that AND the new Live Course for the same price! The NEW LIVE course includes a ton of interesting features, homework, assignments, diagnostic tools, etc... Complimentary Jack Westin Academic Advising to get started 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

In an incredibly important episode, Phil and Azaii discuss MCAT accommodations. Even if you don't think you need them, you'll want to hear this episode. Sometimes we think we can push through, unexpected life events happen, and getting help is the best thing we can do to maximize our MCAT score! Below we include two important links for deciding test dates, resource and support recommendations, and suggested accommodations submission dates: Complimentary Jack Westin Academic Advising for Determining Test Dates and Resource Recommendations AAMC's Recommended Accommodations Submission Dates 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

Ever read a chapter from a textbook and still have no idea what you read? Do you cram for exams? Ever get frustrated that you keep having to come back to a topic because it just won't stick? Well, how we study can be more important than how long we study. This is a topic they can't get enough of, so Azaii and Phil invite you into the world of active versus passive studying, and how to truly learn more in less time. Jack Westin Academic Advising: https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/academic-advising-consultation?utm_campaign=podcast&utm_source=123 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

It's that time of year! Whether you have a study plan and are looking to optimize it, have an idea but need some structure, or have no idea where to start, this podcast episode is for you. Join Phil and Azaii as they discuss how to make an ideal MCAT study schedule. What are the different phases of MCAT studying? What information should you take into account when deciding how long to study? What would a weekly schedule look like? They answer these questions and more. We hope you enjoy :) Jack Westin Academic Advising: https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/academic-advising-consultation?utm_campaign=podcast&utm_source=122" 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

How do we control what DNA is expressed? Azaii and Phil talk about all the ways that our body controls the rate of protein production via regulating transcription and translation. About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

In this podcast episode, join Azaii and Phil as they navigate the differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes that you should know for the MCAT. What are operons, how are genes transferred, and what makes prokaryotes "shine?" About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

How do we translate mRNA to proteins? And what will the MCAT ask about it? Join Phil and Azaii as we do a deep dive into all things translation. About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

If there were any podcast episode not to miss, it's this one! The AAMC has announced test dates for 2024 and registration is opening soon! Get the must-knows from Phil and Azaii during this special episode. Stick around for a bonus: what month should you register for testing? See the links below for important AAMC and Jack Westin links. Test dates and Registration Webinar US: https://students-residents.aamc.org/register-mcat-exam/registration-opening-january-june-2024-mcat-dates Canada: https://students-residents.aamc.org/register-mcat-exam/canadian-mcat-calendar-scheduling-deadlines-and-score-release-dates Territories and International: https://students-residents.aamc.org/register-mcat-exam/us-territories-and-international-mcat-testing-calendar Registration Opening Webinar: https://aamc.elevate.commpartners.com/p/231012_mcat Jack Westin Academic Advising https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/academic-advising-consultation?utm_campaign=podcast&utm_source=118 Fee Assistance Program US: https://students-residents.aamc.org/fee-assistance-program/fee-assistance-program-fap Canada: https://students-residents.aamc.org/fee-assistance-program/fee-assistance-program-canadian-examinees Accommodations https://students-residents.aamc.org/mcat-exam-accommodations/mcat-exam-accommodations About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

Join Phil and Azaii as they kick start a new mini series about the biological central dogma. How do our bodies go from DNA to proteins to control? Transcription will start us off. About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

Welcome back Nicole Sam, the Director of Admissions at Jack Westin! Nicole is our resident expert on medical school admissions and in this episode, joins Azaii and Phil to give you the must-know tips to do your best during interviews. About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

Phill and Azaii are excited to welcome Jake Gluckman as a special guest on this podcast episode! Join to hear Jake's journey tutoring with Phil, crushing the MCAT, and welcome him as part of the Jack Westin live instruction team. About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

The Oppenheimer movie was recently released and physics is everywhere! Join Phil and Azaii as they discuss nuclear physics as the MCAT will test it, and how you'll encounter it as a future doctor. About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

Join Azaii and Phil as they do a deep dive into how the AAMC will test personality on the MCAT. We are wrapping up personality with Skinner, Bandura and Mischel. You don't want to miss this one! About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

Join Azaii and Phil as they do a deep dive into how the AAMC will test personality on the MCAT. Today we are talking about Phil's favorite theories, trait perspective. We will also be discussing how drugs and hormones can change your personality! About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

Join Azaii and Phil as they do a deep dive into how the AAMC will test personality on the MCAT. We talk about the big daddy of psychology today, Freud! You don't want to miss this one. About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

Join Azaii and Phil in this enlightening episode as they delve into the captivating world of "Judgment Errors and Morality." Gain valuable insights on MCAT Psych with an in-depth outline and expert analysis to enhance your preparation. About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat 👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep

What do sleep walking, insomnia and paralysis have to do with the MCAT? Azaii and Phil discuss the sleep disorders you need to know to succeed on the MCAT. About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

Don't sleep on this episode, or this topic! Join Phil and Azaii as they discuss how the MCAT will test sleep on test day. About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

Coping mechanisms-you think you know them, but how will the MCAT test them? What are the subtle differences? Join Azaii and Phil as they discuss the seven highest yield coping mechanisms and how the AAMC can present them. About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

Phil and Azaii take you through the world of Sigmund Freud's stages of psychosexual development, the id that eats an entire cake, the superego that makes you walk home, and the unconscious desires represented in the famous iceberg analogy. About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

Join Azaii and Molly as they walk you through not just what you need to know about the immune system for the MCAT biology/biochemistry section, but also how you'll apply the information in medical school and as a future physician. You can supplement this podcast with a prior podcast episode on the immune system: "MCAT Immunology: The Innate and Adaptive Immune System." About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

Azaii and Phil break down and simplify a sometimes complicated, but important, MCAT psychology topic: Erikson's stages of psychosocial development. About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

Join Azaii and Molly as they discuss test week! Learn why making post test plans is important, and what are the "must dos" for exam day? About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

In this very special podcast celebrating the second year of the podcast, Phil and Azaii answer student questions with an emphasis on ADHD, focus and the MCAT. About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

Join Phil and Azaii as they discuss Piaget's stages. This is a surprisingly high yield topic, so you don't want to miss it! About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

What brought us here? What was med school like? How do I overcome a plateau? All these questions, and MORE are answered in this AMA for our 100th episode. About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

Join Phil and Azaii as they discuss the different dissociative disorders. Dissociative amnesia, multiple personalities disorders and more! About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

This is the perfect episode to learn all about breathing! Why do people in the Andes Mountains have mutations that make them better at running some marathons? What are the connections between our blood and how soda pop can dissolve corrosion, but only when it isn't flat? Get all these answers and more in the episode! About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

Phil and Azaii break down all the paid resources at Jack Westin. If you wanted to learn about tutoring, courses, or admissions, this is the place to look! About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 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 👩🏼‍🏫 Coaching: https://jackwestin.com/services/interactive-1-on-1-mcat-coaching 📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

Join Azaii and Phil as they do a deep dive into all things free at Jack Westin. Learn about our diagnostic and analytics tools, when you should use the fundamental daily questions, and why the chrome extension may be your most valuable tool in the last few weeks before test day. About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 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 Phil and Azaii as they discuss how the MCAT tests training behavior. Learn why a certain town makes Phil hungry, and why facebook hired casino workers to change YOUR behavior. This is a high yield MCAT topic, so you won't want to miss this one. * Submit questions or comments for our 100th episode and 2 year anniversary to podcast@jackwestin.com About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 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 Phil and Azaii as they welcome their special guest, MCAT Coach: Megan Galvin! Lots of questions get answered that you may not have even known to ask! How does outlook affect your scores, how assessing your resources is an important step to MCAT prep, and why is it that you don't want top spend TOO much time studying for the MCAT. About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 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 Phil and Molly as they discuss the Bio Section of the MCAT.  It is the section that is most often underestimated, and has the most difficult data interpretation.  If you want to improve your score on this section, you won't want to miss this episode! About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.  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 Phil and Molly as they discuss the most feared section of the MCAT - the Chem/Phys Section.  You'll want to make sure you know how to spend your time wisely, and what NOT to waste your time on! About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.  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

Phil and Azaii welcome a very special guest, Ian Phoenix, Associate Director of Academic Advising (ian@jackwestin.com)! Ian is one of the academic advisors at Jack Westin and will explain what they do. Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect an academic advisor who can direct you to the best MCAT resources. About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.  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 Phil and Molly as they wrap up their breakdown of the MCAT by discussing the Psychology and Sociology section of the MCAT. We discuss how to approach the section, what are some major pitfalls for students, and how mastering this section can make you a better doctor. With a lot to unpack, you will want to make sure you see this episode! About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 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

We can agree that CARS is a tough section! Join Molly and Azaii as they discuss the most important changes you can make TODAY to turn your CARS score around. About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.  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

In this special podcast, Azaii is joined by MCAT content and instruction expert Molly Hudash to discuss how she studied for the MCAT, and what she would do now. From Reddit to textbooks, Molly gives us all the inside scoop. About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.  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

What should you be doing the week of your test? The day of your test? During your test?! Join Azaii and Phil as they discuss the lead up to your exam day and how to make sure that you ACE the MCAT. MCAT Test Day Guidelines: https://students-residents.aamc.org/taking-mcat-exam/mcat-test-day About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.  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

What is the one thing MCAT students should be doing better?  REVIEWING! Join Azaii and Phil as they do a deep dive into the PERFECT way to review an MCAT exam. About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 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

What is the ideal MCAT Study Plan?  Stay tuned in order to understand how your study schedule should account for all the stages of MCAT prep. About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.  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

Phil and Azaii talk about how to stay motivated on the MCAT, and why your previous education may have set you up for failure!  We'll discuss how to deal with the test and also how to stay motivated in Medical School!   About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.    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

During this special episode, Phil and Azaii are joined by Jack Westin's own Molly Hudash, Nicole Sam and Seyda to answer students' MCAT questions live! This is a Do Not Miss episode!   About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.    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

If you struggle with timing issues on the MCAT, this is the podcast for you! Azaii and Phil do a deep dive into how to deal with timing: how to improve and what to do when the clock is ticking down.   They discuss why timing issues in the sciences need to be handled differently from timing issues in CARS.  You don't want to miss this one! About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 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/tutoring Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

What is a Hydrogen Bomb? And how is that related to a nuclear bomb? And more importantly, what do both have to do with the MCAT?! Join Phil and Azaii as they discuss nuclear phenomena, and what the AAMC wants you to know!   About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.    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/tutoring Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

Your favorite MCAT instructors, none other than Azaii and Phil, are sharing their favorite moves to master the MCAT. Your opponent has nothing on you. About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 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/tutoring Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

Your medical school application is more than just your MCAT score! Listen in as Phil and Azaii discuss what you can do NOW, before you apply! About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 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/tutoring Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

Azaii and Phil tackle the surprising misconceptions about Newtonian physics. This is a key physics concept you don't want to miss. About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.  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/tutoring  Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

The MCAT is a marathon, and sometimes staying motivated is tough. Join Phil and Azaii as they discuss the secrets to staying motivated while studying. About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.   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/tutoring Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

Azaii and Phil walk you through the busiest buying season of the year! How to companies persuade you to buy, and why does it matter for the MCAT? Take an implicit bias test here: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/selectatest.html About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 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/tutoring Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

CARS can feel like the toughest section on the MCAT for many students. Phil and Azaii give you the groundwork for how to make it less intimidating and succeed.   About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.       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/tutoring    Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

You're probably not studying the best way you can! Azaii and Phil explain how to study actively to maximize your learning and retention as you tackle the MCAT.   About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 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/tutoring Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

What do the sun, light boxes, and exercise have in common? Phil and Azaii discuss the winter blues and some tips to use. About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.     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/tutoring   Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

Fear not! Azaii and Phil break down the science behind that spooky sensation we call fear. Whether or not you love a good scare, we hope you love this podcast.    About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.     Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-855-4435   Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com   Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions   Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses   Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring   Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lP3f-gYgnQ Join Phil and Azaii as they discuss one of the most practical MCAT topics: memory! Make sure to stay tuned to the end, as they announce a new free product at Jack Westin! Check out our new flashcard feature on the Jack Westin website: https://jackwestin.com/flashcards About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.     Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-855-4435 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com   Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions   Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses   Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring   Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31CznaI4l30 In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii Calderón Muñiz continue their discussion on the AAMC practice materials and go through one of the AAMC's most difficult questions.    About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.   Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292   Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com  Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions  Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses  Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring  Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

Watch the Full Episode Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2reL1hwQA8k In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii Calderón Muñiz continue their discussion on the AAMC practice materials and how you should think about the MCAT. Today's passage explores Chemistry and Physics: what you should know, how you should consider Chem/Phys passages, and ways the AAMC will test you.    About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.   Want to learn more?  Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292   Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com  Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions  Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses  Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring  Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

*Watch the Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mGUZRDOWkGs In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii Calderón Muñiz discuss how to review an AAMC practice exam. More specifically, in this episode, Azaii and Phil take you through an AAMC passage to establish what the AAMC is looking for in your answers and how they will test you on exam day.    About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.   Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292   Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com  Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions  Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses  Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring  Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii Calderón Muñiz discuss the Nervous System. Both Azaii and Phil break down the nervous system in the most simple terms, helping you understand what you need to know for the MCAT and how you can best prepare.    About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.   Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292   Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com  Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions  Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses  Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring  Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii Calderón Muñiz discuss Acids and Bases. In this episode you'll learn a few ways the AAMC will test you on Acids and Bases and what you need to know for the MCAT exam.    About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.   Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292   Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com  Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions  Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses  Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring  Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii Calderón Muñiz discuss last minute test prep for the MCAT. This episode is vital for students who need to hear some tough truths about prepping for the MCAT, last minute preparations that will help, and how you can know that you're ready to crush the MCAT.  About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.   Want to learn more?  Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292   Free Resources: https://jackwestin.comLive  Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii Calderón Muñiz discuss Ideal Gases. More specifically, Phil and Azaii discuss how the Ideal Gas Law is tested on the MCAT, what equations you should know, and how this law affects climate change.    0:00 Introduction  6:06 What is an Ideal Gas  14:30 Attractive and Repulsive Gases  15:12 Pressure  18:35 Kinetic Energy  21:35 Ideal Gas and the MCAT  25:00 Van der Waals Equation  41:00 Real Live Examples   About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.   Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292   Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com  Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions  Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses  Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring  Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Alexis Bowder M.D. to discuss Dr. Bowder's experience in surgery and leading the charge in global health, how to have a family during residency, and how travel plays an important role in being a doctor.    About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.   Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292   Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com  Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions  Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses  Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring  Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii Calderón Muñiz discuss the cytoskeleton. You will learn a few ways that the AAMC will test your knowledge on test day and how you can best prepare for the MCAT.    About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.   Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292   Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com  Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions  Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses  Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring  Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii Calderón Muñiz discuss the respiratory system. You will learn a few ways that the AAMC will test your knowledge on test day and how you can best prepare for the MCAT.    About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.   Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292   Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com  Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions  Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses  Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring  Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii Calderón Muñiz discuss cell replication. More specifically, Azaii and Phil discuss cancer. In this episode you will learn how cells replicate, how cancer bypasses normal genetic barriers, and what you need to know for the MCAT.    0:00 Intro  5:43 Cell Cycle  13:51 The MCAT and Cancer  16:00 Replicating DNA  20:45 Genes in Cancer  38:15 What Cancer Cells Actually Do  1:00:48 Outro   About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.   Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292   Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com  Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions  Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses  Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring  Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii Calderón Muñiz discuss immunology. Take a deep dive into understanding the difference between the innate immune system, the adaptive immune system, and what you need to know for the MCAT.    0:00 Intro  2:16 The Innate Immune System  11:10 The Adaptive Immune System  24:30 Immunology and the MCAT  27:06 B-Cells 32:36 Vaccines and the MCAT  37:56 The Different Kind of Cells  44:13 Tattoos and Blood  1:06:15 Outro   About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.   Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292   Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com  Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions  Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses  Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring  Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep, and Harvard Medical Student Azaii Calderón Muñiz discuss how important the skeletal system is in medicine. In this episode you will learn how the MCAT will test your knowledge of the skeletal system and how it relates to physics, how vitamin D plays a vital role in calcium absorption, and how the skeletal system and the endocrine system are intrinsically linked.   0:00 Introduction  2:32 The Structure of the Skeletal System  5:17 Why You Should Care About the Skeletal System  13:37 Bone and Bone Marrow  21:45 Bones and the Endocrine System  30:33 The Importance of Vitamin D  41:14 Conclusion   Interested in donating? Check out Be the Match: https://bethematch.org   Jack Westin Academic Advising: https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising-session?   About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.   Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292   Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com  Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions  Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses  Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring  Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep, Harvard Medical Student Azaii Calderón Muñiz, and Director of Tutoring Taylor Nicholls discuss how studying for the MCAT is different than anything else in undergraduate. The MCAT is a critical thinking exam, which means that rote memorization simply does not work. Tune in to this podcast where Taylor, Azaii, and Phil dive deep into the  learning process and how you should go about your MCAT prep.    0:00 Introduction 8:43 The MCAT Learning Process 12:41 Critical Thinking in Medical School 15:30 The Hardest Thing About Teaching Medical School 20:06 Memorization Doesn't Work 27:30 Exams in Medical School 31:30 Learning Science as a Language 33:40 Why Get Academic Advising 49:12 Outro   About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.   Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292   Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep, and Harvard Medical Student Azaii Calderón Muñiz discuss how to deal with anxiety. From test day anxiety to MCAT preparation, every student will deal with some form of stress, which is why it is essential to understand how to deal with it before it becomes a major problem.  0:00 Intro 2:14 What Goes Into Anxiety 5:56 Test Day Anxiety 11:24 How to Deal with Anxiety 13:18 Engaging Your 5 Senses 15:40 Tactile Engagement 18:36 Locus of Control 24:00 Taking Care of Yourself 28:40 Letting Go of Panic 31:00 Breath Work 35:00 Addressing Burnout 4200 Stress and Studying 44:50 Azaii's Suggestions 49:39 Treating the Disease of Anxiety About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292   Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

It's our 50th episode! In this special episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii Calderón Muñiz discuss their top 10 MCAT mnemonic devices. These top ten MCAT mnemonics are essential to know going into the MCAT.    0:00 Intro 1:45 Red Cat An Ox (Electrochemistry) 3:33 Leo Says Ger (Oxidation and Reduction) 6:10 FLAT PeG (Hormones) 9:49 CUT The Pie (Molecular Genetics) 12:11 UGA "U Go Away" (Amino Acids) 13:01 U Get A's, U Are Awesome,  U Are Great (Amino Acids) 15:44 ASDFGH (Emotions) 20:02 SAME-DAVE (Neurology) 24:15 SEVEN UP (Male Reproduction) 26:49 Snow Drop (DNA) 32:35 Can I Keep Selling Sex for Money Officer (Substraits)   About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.   Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292   Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

In this episode Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii Calderón Muñiz discuss Personal Statements. In this episode you will learn what to include in your Personal Statement, How to think about your Personal Statement, and most importantly, what medical schools are looking for.    About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.   Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292   Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

Dive deep into the complex field of the cardiovascular system of the human body with MCAT tutor Phil Hawkins and Harvard Medical Student Azaii Calerón Muñiz. Explore the relationship between veins and arteries and how blood flows differently through both. You'll even come out with a deeper understanding of portals and anastomotic loops, which often trick students on the MCAT. The heart has many chambers and valves which all serve unique purposes. Learn how the human heart is compared to water flow and tested on the MCAT. Never underestimate how vital this topic is to not only the MCAT, but also in the world of medicine. 0:00 Intro 2:20 Vascular in Cardiovascular 3:45 Differences in Vascular Structure 7:06 Cardiovascular Knowledge in Medical School 10:56 The Path of Vessels 12:55 The Heart 15:55 Lamb Rat 20:19 Cardiac Muscles 21:45 Gap Junctions 24:43 Signals in the Heart 31:00 Sinus of the Heart 36:17 The Heart and Hormones 38:55 Problems in Blood Supply About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality MCAT resources. Jack Westin understands that students can't crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT Science and CARS courses, taught by the world's best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT - it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292 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 Free Resources: https://instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

Hosts Phil Hawkins and Azaii Calderon Muniz dive into the concept of evolution and how it relates to the MCAT. In this episode, you will learn, what you should know about evolution for the MCAT,  how you may be tested on the MCAT, and the key concepts that you should know. Key terms for this topic include Convergent Evolution, Analylugus Evolution, Homologous Evolution, and Coevolution.  Plus learn how avocados are completely dependent on humans to survive, how feathers decrease survivability, but increase reproduction, and how a species of flying squirrel reflects florescent pink.    0:00 Intro 1:37 Darwinian Fitness 3:12 Fisherian Selection 7:01 Sexual Dimorphism 10:08 External Pressures of Reproduction 15:40 Speciation 19:22 Convergent Evolution 24:27 Analogous Evolution 26:00 Homologous Evolution 28:30 Coevolutuion 38:19 Evolution and the MCAT   About Jack Westin: The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: Giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understand that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.   Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292   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

In this episode, Phil and Azaii jump back into the science topics that matter most for the MCAT. This week, the discussion centers around diabetes, how it works, how shifting demographics are making it essential to understand, and what you need to know for the MCAT exam.  Get more content by following us on instagram! instagram.com/jackwestinmcat Free MCAT Prep: https://jackwestin.com/

Phil and Azaii walk through Phil's time in medical school, the trials, tribulations, and why leaving medical school was the right decision for him. - Following Jack Westin on instagram! instagram.com/jackwestinmcat - Free MCAT Prep: jackwestin.com

Join Phil and Azaii as they tackle one of the toughest and most important topics for premed and medical students beyond the MCAT: mental and psychiatric illness. If you have mental health concerns, or know someone who does, you are not alone and do not need to suffer alone. Below are resources to reach out for help should what we talked about resonate with you or someone you love. We are not health professionals and encourage you to connect with one as you need.  Trigger warning: mental illness, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts https://www.take5tosavelives.org/ USA: -National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7: 800-273-8255 -In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor Canada: -Call 1.833.456.4566, 24/7 -Send a text to 45645; 4pm - Midnight ET -https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/suicide-prevention/warning-signs.html

Phil and Azaii take a tour through the digestive system. What type of taco are you, and where does your filling get digested? Proteins, carbohydrates and lipids, we break it all down! If you want to talk to an academic advisor, feel free to call or text: 415-805-6292

Azaii and Phil discuss the neuromuscular junction and some of the diseases related.  We talk about two toxins from similar bacteria that have opposite affects.  One paralyzes, and the other will give you Lockjaw. Get more content by following us on instagram! instagram.com/jackwestinmcat Free MCAT Prep: https://jackwestin.com/

Join Azaii and Phil as they talk to their special guest Robert Greenleaf.  We discuss everything from how to stay motivated, when you should get help, and why you should be skeptical of social media.  If you want to talk to an academic advisor, feel free to call or text: 415-805-6292 Get more content by following us on instagram! instagram.com/jackwestinmcat Free MCAT Prep: https://jackwestin.com/

Did you know that there are over a 100 strains of herpes and 8 that affect humans? Join Azaii and Phil as they discuss the non-living yet often annoying mystery that are viruses. Get more content by following us on instagram! instagram.com/jackwestinmcat Free MCAT Prep: https://jackwestin.com/

What do monkeys, sugar and blood types have to do with one another? Phil and Azaii talk about codominance, blood transfusions and pregnancy as they continue the conversation on genetics. Get more content by following us on instagram! instagram.com/jackwestinmcat Free MCAT Prep: https://jackwestin.com/

Keeping it going from last week, Azaii and Phil discuss the some weird cases in genetics that don't follow the normal rules of genetics.  We discuss a mutation that ended an NBA career, and how even with genetic testing, you may not know if a mutation is fatal. Get more content by following us on instagram! instagram.com/jackwestinmcat Free MCAT Prep: https://jackwestin.com/

Phil and Azaii discuss the very highest yield MCAT topic. You don't want to miss this. We do a deep dive into some interesting cases with amino acids that the MCAT is very likely to test.  They also discuss why burnt hair stinks, and how certain mutations can cause Parkinson's and Huntington's disease. Get more content by following us on instagram! instagram.com/jackwestinmcat Free MCAT Prep: https://jackwestin.com/

Tune in to this special podcast as we celebrate Black and African American excellence in medicine during Black History Month. From plasma storage to the first successful heart surgery, there's so much to admire! Get more content by following us on instagram! www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat Free MCAT Prep: https://jackwestin.com/

Join Azaii and Phil as they wrap up the AAMC MCAT Psych outline.  We discuss what it means to have false consciousness, as well as how there are disparities in health and healthcare throughout the world. Get more content by following us on instagram! www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat Free MCAT Prep: https://jackwestin.com/

In this episode, we touch on Malthusian theory, suburbanization and gentrification. So tune in and find out, are we actually headed towards a population-level catastrophe? Get more content by following us on instagram! www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat Free MCAT Prep: https://jackwestin.com/

There were so many great questions that we couldn't stop at one episode... Should you include research experiences in your application even without publications, when should you retest and does Le Chatelier's principle apply to catalyzed reactions? Join for the answers, stay for the stories. Get more content by following us on instagram!  www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

We asked for your questions and you sent us great ones! Azaii and Phil respond to what YOU want to know. We talk about time management, standing out in your medical school application, memory palaces and more! Get more content by following us on instagram!  www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

In this podcast, we'll talk a walk through Karl Marx's Conflict Theory, add in some symbolic interactionism and do some cost-benefit analysis as we decide whether or not to discuss Exchange-Rational Choice and Social Exchange Theory. Can you afford to miss this episode? Don't forget to submit your questions for our upcoming "Ask Me Anything: https://bit.ly/3JUuxL0 Get more content by following us on instagram!  www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

Did you miss the live announcement?  Find out about the newest ways to prep for the MCAT as Azaii and Phil talk about the FASTEST way to improve your MCAT score. Don't forget to submit your questions for our upcoming "Ask Me Anything: https://bit.ly/3JUuxL0 Get more content by following us on instagram! www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat https://jackwestin.com/mcat-diagnostic

Join in as we take a step back and look at society at the macro level.  We talk about functionalism, social constructionism, and hidden curriculums. Don't forget to submit your questions for our upcoming "Ask Me Anything." Link here: https://bit.ly/3JUuxL0 to submit questions!

Welcome 2022 with us as we discuss attachment styles! We all need to connect with others so connect with us. Don't forget to submit your questions for our upcoming "Ask Me Anything." Link here: https://bit.ly/3JUuxL0 to submit questions!

Balancing school, work and studying for the MCAT-is it too much? How do fast food companies influence society? And is an oligarchy really the final destination? Wrap up 2021 with us as we discuss these topics and more in our journey through the AAMC's psychology and sociology outline. Phil Hawkins and Azaii Calderon Muniz from Jack Westin discuss anecdotes, advice, and ramblings on the premed years, the MCAT, and life both inside and outside of medicine. Have new episodes and MCAT Strategies delivered to you by subscribing. https://anchor.fm/jack-westin-mcat-podcast Jack Westin - Free MCAT Practice https://jackwestin.com/

How do we trick ourselves into treating other people differently?  And what is the difference between stereotypes and prejudice?  Phil and Azaii do a deep dive into these topics in episode 29. Phil Hawkins and Azaii Calderon Muniz from Jack Westin discuss anecdotes, advice, and ramblings on the premed years, the MCAT, and life both inside and outside of medicine. Have new episodes and MCAT Strategies delivered to you by subscribing. https://anchor.fm/jack-westin-mcat-podcast Jack Westin - Free MCAT Practice https://jackwestin.com/

Why is it that different people might not agree on the "right" thing to do? Is it ever moral to break the law?  Phil and Azaii talk about Kohlberg's stages of morality and also how we see ourselves. Phil Hawkins and Azaii Calderon Muniz from Jack Westin discuss anecdotes, advice, and ramblings on the premed years, the MCAT, and life both inside and outside of medicine. Have new episodes and MCAT Strategies delivered to you by subscribing. https://anchor.fm/jack-westin-mcat-podcast Jack Westin - Free MCAT Practice https://jackwestin.com/

Phil and Azaii talk MCAT operant conditioning.  How do we increase behaviors?  How do we decrease bad habits?  And why is giving a kid money for every hour they practice NOT the best way to get them to practice?!?! Phil Hawkins and Azaii Calderon Muniz from Jack Westin discuss anecdotes, advice, and ramblings on the premed years, the MCAT, and life both inside and outside of medicine. Have new episodes and MCAT Strategies delivered to you by subscribing. https://anchor.fm/jack-westin-mcat-podcast Jack Westin - Free MCAT Practice https://jackwestin.com/

What does a dog drooling when it hears a bell have to do with fast food cravings?  Azaii and Phil discuss classical conditioning and a whole list of terms that the MCAT will test on the topic! Phil Hawkins and Azaii Calderon Muniz from Jack Westin discuss anecdotes, advice, and ramblings on the premed years, the MCAT, and life both inside and outside of medicine. Have new episodes and MCAT Strategies delivered to you by subscribing. https://anchor.fm/jack-westin-mcat-podcast Jack Westin - Free MCAT Practice https://jackwestin.com/

Join us with special guest Nicole Sam, the Admissions Director at Jack Westin. We'll discuss medical school applications timeline, secondaries and interviews. Phil Hawkins and Azaii Calderon Muniz from Jack Westin discuss anecdotes, advice, and ramblings on the premed years, the MCAT, and life both inside and outside of medicine. Have new episodes and MCAT Strategies delivered to you by subscribing. https://anchor.fm/jack-westin-mcat-podcast Jack Westin - Free MCAT Practice https://jackwestin.com/

What determines how we behave? Phil and Azaii discuss socializations, norms and the sanctions that enforce them. Phil Hawkins and Azaii Calderon Muniz from Jack Westin discuss anecdotes, advice, and ramblings on the premed years, the MCAT, and life both inside and outside of medicine. Have new episodes and MCAT Strategies delivered to you by subscribing. https://anchor.fm/jack-westin-mcat-podcast Jack Westin - Free MCAT Practice https://jackwestin.com/

It's time to wrap up the psych disorders and 7A with the dissociative disorders, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Come for the content, stay for the stories! Phil Hawkins and Azaii Calderon Muniz from Jack Westin discuss anecdotes, advice, and ramblings on the premed years, the MCAT, and life both inside and outside of medicine. Have new episodes and MCAT Strategies delivered to you by subscribing. https://anchor.fm/jack-westin-mcat-podcast Jack Westin - Free MCAT Practice https://jackwestin.com/

Azaii and Phil continue the psychological disorders and 7A by talking through some of the personality disorders. Let us know which disorder you found most interesting to learn about! Phil Hawkins and Azaii Calderon Muniz from Jack Westin discuss anecdotes, advice, and ramblings on the premed years, the MCAT, and life both inside and outside of medicine. Have new episodes and MCAT Strategies delivered to you by subscribing. https://anchor.fm/jack-westin-mcat-podcast Jack Westin - Free MCAT Practice https://jackwestin.com/

Phil and Azaii discuss the mood disorders- bipolar types 1 and 2, depression and schizophrenia. Phil Hawkins and Azaii Calderon Muniz from Jack Westin discuss anecdotes, advice, and ramblings on the premed years, the MCAT, and life both inside and outside of medicine. Have new episodes and MCAT Strategies delivered to you by subscribing. https://anchor.fm/jack-westin-mcat-podcast Jack Westin - Free MCAT Practice https://jackwestin.com/

Azaii and Phil continue their discussion of psychological disorders, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder and more! Come for MCAT review and stay for the interesting disorders and conversation. Phil Hawkins and Azaii Calderon Muniz from Jack Westin discuss anecdotes, advice, and ramblings on the premed years, the MCAT, and life both inside and outside of medicine. Have new episodes and MCAT Strategies delivered to you by subscribing. https://anchor.fm/jack-westin-mcat-podcast Jack Westin - Free MCAT Practice https://jackwestin.com/

Phil and Azaii venture into the realm of psychological disorders! Join them in a discussion of stigma and prevalence, the DSM-5 and anxiety. Phil Hawkins and Azaii Calderon Muniz from Jack Westin discuss anecdotes, advice, and ramblings on the premed years, the MCAT, and life both inside and outside of medicine. Have new episodes and MCAT Strategies delivered to you by subscribing. https://anchor.fm/jack-westin-mcat-podcast Jack Westin - Free MCAT Practice https://jackwestin.com/

Azaii and Phil wrap up their discussion of personality. They talk about perspectives related to Myers Briggs personality types, Skinner and Albert Bandura. Phil Hawkins and Azaii Calderon Muniz from Jack Westin discuss anecdotes, advice, and ramblings on the premed years, the MCAT, and life both inside and outside of medicine. Have new episodes and MCAT Strategies delivered to you by subscribing. https://anchor.fm/jack-westin-mcat-podcast Jack Westin - Free MCAT Practice https://jackwestin.com/

Phil and Azaii start their dive into section 7A of the AAMC psych outline by talking about personality.  Especially, how do the psychoanalysts and humanists view personality? Phil Hawkins and Azaii Calderon Muniz from Jack Westin discuss anecdotes, advice, and ramblings on the premed years, the MCAT, and life both inside and outside of medicine. Have new episodes and MCAT Strategies delivered to you by subscribing. https://anchor.fm/jack-westin-mcat-podcast Jack Westin - Free MCAT Practice https://jackwestin.com/

Phil and Azaii discuss the most recent AAMC MCAT announcement for the year 2022! We talk through changes to registration day, choosing a date and planning ahead once you're registered. Phil Hawkins and Azaii Calderon Muniz from Jack Westin discuss anecdotes, advice, and ramblings on the premed years, the MCAT, and life both inside and outside of medicine. Have new episodes and MCAT Strategies delivered to you by subscribing. https://anchor.fm/jack-westin-mcat-podcast Jack Westin - Free MCAT Practice https://jackwestin.com/

Azaii and Phil discuss emotion.  How does it work?  How does it affect our body (or vice versa?!) Phil Hawkins and Azaii Calderon Muniz from Jack Westin discuss anecdotes, advice, and ramblings on the premed years, the MCAT, and life both inside and outside of medicine. Have new episodes and MCAT Strategies delivered to you by subscribing. https://anchor.fm/jack-westin-mcat-podcast Jack Westin - Free MCAT Practice https://jackwestin.com/

Phil and Azaii talk about talking!  Very meta, but we cover theories on why we develop language, what is going on neurologically, and how language may change the way people think! Phil Hawkins and Azaii Calderon Muniz from Jack Westin discuss anecdotes, advice, and ramblings on the premed years, the MCAT, and life both inside and outside of medicine. Have new episodes and MCAT Strategies delivered to you by subscribing. https://anchor.fm/jack-westin-mcat-podcast Jack Westin - Free MCAT Practice https://jackwestin.com/ Study Guide - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/130PNt1Uk5ScRD_nztyXqQDl2PSqbOZ5MMqeodvYsvvA/edit#gid=315267844

Phil and Azaii talk through different types of memory and how we encode information from the world around us. Phil Hawkins and Azaii Calderon Muniz from Jack Westin discuss anecdotes, advice, and ramblings on the premed years, the MCAT, and life both inside and outside of medicine. Have new episodes and MCAT Strategies delivered to you by subscribing. https://anchor.fm/jack-westin-mcat-podcast Jack Westin - Free MCAT Practice https://jackwestin.com/ Study Guide - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/130PNt1Uk5ScRD_nztyXqQDl2PSqbOZ5MMqeodvYsvvA/edit#gid=315267844

We continue our dive into the AAMC psychology outline by discussing piaget's stages of cognitive development. Phil Hawkins and Azaii Calderon Muniz from Jack Westin discuss anecdotes, advice, and ramblings on the premed years, the MCAT, and life both inside and outside of medicine. Have new episodes and MCAT Strategies delivered to you by subscribing. https://anchor.fm/jack-westin-mcat-podcast Jack Westin - Free MCAT Practice https://jackwestin.com/ Study Guide - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/130PNt1Uk5ScRD_nztyXqQDl2PSqbOZ5MMqeodvYsvvA/edit#gid=315267844

Phil and Azaii discuss the best way to study the psychology on the MCAT, as well as point out why many practice resources from other companies may be leading you astray. Phil Hawkins and Azaii Calderon Muniz from Jack Westin discuss anecdotes, advice, and ramblings on the premed years, the MCAT, and life both inside and outside of medicine. Have new episodes and MCAT Strategies delivered to you by subscribing. https://anchor.fm/jack-westin-mcat-podcast

Phil and Azaii have their first guest on the podcast, the famous Jack Westin! Phil Hawkins and Azaii Calderon Muniz from Jack Westin discuss anecdotes, advice, and ramblings on the premed years, the MCAT, and life both inside and outside of medicine. Have new episodes and MCAT Strategies delivered to you by subscribing. https://anchor.fm/jack-westin-mcat-podcast Jack Westin - Free MCAT Practice https://jackwestin.com/ Study Guide - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/130PNt1Uk5ScRD_nztyXqQDl2PSqbOZ5MMqeodvYsvvA/edit#gid=315267844

Phil and Azaii discuss why the MCAT Psychology and Sociology section is worth preparing for and the best approach to studying for the section. Phil Hawkins and Azaii Calderon Muniz from Jack Westin discuss anecdotes, advice, and ramblings on the premed years, the MCAT, and life both inside and outside of medicine. Have new episodes and MCAT Strategies delivered to you by subscribing. https://anchor.fm/jack-westin-mcat-podcast Free MCAT Practice https://jackwestin.com/ Study Guide - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/130PNt1Uk5ScRD_nztyXqQDl2PSqbOZ5MMqeodvYsvvA/edit#gid=315267844

Azaii and Phil discuss how to improve your score specifically in the Biological Section of the MCAT. We discuss how the section is inherently unfair and how to deal with the crazy data interpretation found in this section. Phil Hawkins and Azaii Calderon Muniz from Jack Westin discuss anecdotes, advice, and ramblings on the premed years, the MCAT, and life both inside and outside of medicine. Have new episodes and MCAT Strategies delivered to you by subscribing. https://anchor.fm/jack-westin-mcat-podcast  Jack Westin - Free MCAT Practice https://jackwestin.com/  Study Guide - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/130PNt1Uk5ScRD_nztyXqQDl2PSqbOZ5MMqeodvYsvvA/edit#gid=315267844

Phil and Azaii discuss how to increase your score in the first section of the MCAT - Physics and Chemistry, including dealing with math and integrating topics. Phil Hawkins and Azaii Calderon Muniz from Jack Westin discuss anecdotes, advice, and ramblings on the premed years, the MCAT, and life both inside and outside of medicine. Have new episodes and MCAT Strategies delivered to you by subscribing. https://anchor.fm/jack-westin-mcat-podcast Jack Westin - Free MCAT Practice https://jackwestin.com/ Study Guide - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/130PNt1Uk5ScRD_nztyXqQDl2PSqbOZ5MMqeodvYsvvA/edit#gid=315267844

Azaii and Phil discuss how to thoroughly review MCAT full length practice exams and what to do with all of the information after reviewing. Phil Hawkins and Azaii Calderon Muniz from Jack Westin discuss anecdotes, advice, and ramblings on the premed years, the MCAT, and life both inside and outside of medicine. Have new episodes and MCAT Strategies delivered to you by subscribing. https://anchor.fm/jack-westin-mcat-podcast Jack Westin - Free MCAT Practice https://jackwestin.com/ Study Guide - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/130PNt1Uk5ScRD_nztyXqQDl2PSqbOZ5MMqeodvYsvvA/edit#gid=315267844

Phil and Azaii discuss how to create an MCAT study plan that takes into account accuracy, timing and life. Phil Hawkins and Azaii Calderon from Jack Westin discuss anecdotes, advice, and ramblings on the premed years, the MCAT, and life both inside and outside of medicine. Have new episodes and MCAT Strategies delivered to you by subscribing.  https://anchor.fm/jack-westin-mcat-podcast Jack Westin - Free MCAT Practice https://jackwestin.com/ Study Guide - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/130PNt1Uk5ScRD_nztyXqQDl2PSqbOZ5MMqeodvYsvvA/edit#gid=315267844

Phil and Azaii stress the importance of timing during the MCAT, discuss fatigue management strategies, and how to implement time-based practice.

Phil and Azaii talk about how your last week before the test should be different than the weeks leading to that point, as well as give some advice on how best to prepare for the day of your test.

We discuss the evolutionary basis of stress and how that can make learning more difficult.  We also talk about some strategies that worked especially well for the both of us in medical school, and how those habits can help with MCAT prep as well.

In episode 1 of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil and Azaii talk about how studying for the MCAT is dramatically different than studying for undergrad, and how premeds can incorporate different learning strategies.