Tone provides a deeper sense of one's attitude. Understanding tones and structures in a CARS passage will help you get a better sense of the passage and author. Links:https://medicalschoolhq.net/cars-121-understanding-passage-structures-and-interpreting-tone/ (Full Episode Blog Post) https://medicalschoolhq.net/meded-media/ (Meded Media) http://www.medicalschoolhq.net/jackwestin (Jack Westin) Link to the article: https://reallifemag.com/more-than-a-feeling/ (https://reallifemag.com/more-than-a-feeling/)
If you want more free practice for MCAT CARS, visit jackwestin.com. Today, Jack and I focus on learning as we read this passage about hypnosis. Listen now! Links:https://medicalschoolhq.net/cars-120-exploring-hypnosis-in-comparison-to-psych-experiments/ (Full Episode Blog Post) https://medicalschoolhq.net/meded-media/ (Meded Media) http://www.medicalschoolhq.net/jackwestin (Jack Westin) Link to the article: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/hypnosis-experts-cast-doubt-on-famous-psychological-experiments/ (https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/hypnosis-experts-cast-doubt-on-famous-psychological-experiments/)
Today, we talked about the difference between facts and opinions/assumptions that sounds factual. Understanding the differences can help you score high in CARS. Links:https://medicalschoolhq.net/cars-119-how-to-discern-facts-assumptions-and-opinions-in-cars/ (Full Episode Blog Post) https://medicalschoolhq.net/meded-media/ (Meded Media) http://www.medicalschoolhq.net/jackwestin (Jack Westin) Link to the article: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/oct/28/first-winged-reptiles-were-clumsy-flyers-research-suggests (https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/oct/28/first-winged-reptiles-were-clumsy-flyers-research-suggests)
In this episode, Jack and I discuss how to find article passages that are similar to MCAT CARS passages. Links:https://medicalschoolhq.net/cars-118-practicing-empathy-with-mcat-cars-passages/ (Full Episode Blog Post) https://medicalschoolhq.net/meded-media/ (Meded Media) http://www.medicalschoolhq.net/jackwestin (Jack Westin) https://aldaily.com/ (aldaily.com) Link to the article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/commentisfree/2020/oct/28/the-worlds-banks-must-start-to-value-nature-and-stop-paying-for-its-destruction-aoe (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/commentisfree/2020/oct/28)
MCAT passages are all about giving a message. You don't have to understand everything, but you can't make just assume or predict things that aren't there. Links:https://medicalschoolhq.net/cars-117-how-to-critically-think-when-reading-deep-passages/ (Full Episode Blog Post) https://medicalschoolhq.net/meded-media/ (Meded Media) http://www.medicalschoolhq.net/jackwestin (Jack Westin) Link to the article: https://www.commonwealmagazine.org/roots-reality (https://www.commonwealmagazine.org/roots-reality)
The recent landing of the Mars Perseverance rover reminds us that our universe is vast, as are opinions on the MCAT. What are my thoughts? Listen to find out! Links:https://medicalschoolhq.net/cars-116-taking-mcat-cars-to-outer-space-and-beyond/ (Full Episode Blog Post) https://medicalschoolhq.net/meded-media/ (Meded Media) http://www.medicalschoolhq.net/jackwestin (Jack Westin) Link to the article: https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2020/10/rogue-planets-milky-way/616897/ (https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2020/10/rogue-planets-milky-way/616897/)
Experiment-based passages are found all over the MCAT. Today, we focused on following the details of the passage, and keeping track of the different ideas. Links:https://medicalschoolhq.net/cars-115-experiments-and-observations-media-multitasking/ (Full Episode Blog Post) https://medicalschoolhq.net/meded-media/ (Meded Media) http://www.medicalschoolhq.net/jackwestin (Jack Westin) Link to the article: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/media-multitasking-disrupts-memory-even-in-young-adults/ (https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/media-multitasking-disrupts-memory-even-in-young-adults/)
We all think of the world in specific ways. However, success in CARS requires you to keep an open mind. Leave your biases at the door and question everything. Links:https://medicalschoolhq.net/cars-114-social-media-polarization-influencers-and-echo-chambers/ (Full Episode Blog Post) https://medicalschoolhq.net/meded-media/ (Meded Media) http://www.medicalschoolhq.net/jackwestin (Jack Westin) Link to the article: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-social-media-makes-us-more-polarized-and-how-to-fix-it/ (https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-social-media-makes-us-more-polarized-and-how-to-fix-it/)
This week, we look at the consequences of using apps that exploit user data. We discuss how to determine the author's tone from keywords throughout the passage. Links:https://medicalschoolhq.net/cars-113-whats-up-with-app-users-data-abuse-and-exploitation/ (Full Episode Blog Post) https://medicalschoolhq.net/meded-media/ (Meded Media) http://www.medicalschoolhq.net/jackwestin (Jack Westin) Link to the article: https://reallifemag.com/subscriber-city/ (https://reallifemag.com/subscriber-city/)
Today, we discuss how to approach questions within MCAT CARS passages. Don't insert your own answers! Let the author convince you with evidence and examples. Links:https://medicalschoolhq.net/cars-112-how-to-deal-with-an-authors-questions-within-a-passage/ (Full Episode Blog Post) https://medicalschoolhq.net/meded-media/ (Meded Media) http://www.medicalschoolhq.net/jackwestin (Jack Westin) Link to the article: https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2020/10/gas-stoves-are-bad-you-and-environment/616700/ (https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2020/10/gas-stoves-are-bad-you-and-environment/616700/)