Jack Westin MCAT Podcast

• MCAT CARS: How to Read “Bach’s Fugue” (Without Knowing Anything About Music!)

  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 [email protected]! 📱📌 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

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• MCAT Data Interpretation: Stop Guessing and Start Reading Like a Scientist

  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 [email protected]! 📱📌 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

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• MCAT CARS Workshop: “Student Learning” I Sentence-by-Sentence Walkthrough with Jack Westin

  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 [email protected]! 📱📌 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

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• MCAT Psych/Soc Masterclass: Learning & Conditioning I Jack Westin MCAT 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 [email protected]! 📱📌 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

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• MCAT Psych/Soc MASTERCLASS: Stop Memorizing & Start Scoring Higher

  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 [email protected]! 📱📌 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

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