The MCAT CARS Podcast
Summary: The CARS section of the MCAT gives thousands of premeds nightmares every night. Whether you're an ESL student, lack confidence while reading, or are a slow reader like me, Jack Westin and the Medical School Headquarters are here to help you score higher in every section so that you can be confident you are ready to get the MCAT score of your dreams.
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- Artist: Ryan Gray, MD of Meded Media and Jack Westin
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Are accidents inevitable, and does using technology to boost safety features just make for more complicate systems? Be sure to follow along with the text!
In our passage today, the author is discussing celebrities fighting back after criticism online. We even have a great MCAT style question to test you. Full Article: https://www.theringer.com/2019/4/25/18516587/olivia-munn-go-fug-yourself-ariana-grande-blogs-michael-che-lizzo-pitchfork
Gotham, the font, is found everywhere from Netflix to Spotify to Twitter. The design of Gotham makes it easy to read, but can you find the reason Gotham is everywhere?
Fundamental physics is currently dealing with a dilemma regarding the concepts of multiverse and uglyverse. Can you find the main point surrounding these two concepts?
Today we're using Jack Westin's MCAT CARS techniques to analyze why the author believes fake meat is necessary for society. Follow along in the show notes to find out! Full Article: https://www.wired.com/story/embrace-fake-meat-future-benefits/
Researchers are working to combat the growing concern of childhood obesity. Could removing snacks and sweets in the checkout aisle be a solution? Read along to find out!
School cafeterias are becoming inundated with parents at lunch due to increasing parental involvement. Follow along to see if you can identify the author's tone!
The Beatles White Album, according to the author, is the greatest record ever because of what the album achieved. Can you find the reasoning behind why the author thinks so? Full Article: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/the-accidental-perfection-of-the-beatles-white-album
There are only four remaining known Old English books. Each book is a unique piece of history that reminds us of the past. Follow along to improve your CARS Skills! Full Article: https://newrepublic.com/article/152111/oldest-books-say-us
Storytelling has been a form of communication throughout history and offered wisdom to listeners. Storytelling has evolved into a new form, follow along to find out! Full Article: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/11/19/how-podcasts-became-a-seductive-and-sometimes-slippery-mode-of-storytelling
Perfectionism is often touted as a positive trait and something many work to achieve. Follow along to see if you can find the point the author makes about perfectionism!
The need for technology is increasing in our schools, although access to technology differs for each student. Read along to understand the homework gap! Full article: https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2018/10/lacking-internet-millions-teens-cant-do-homework/574402/
When thinking of infectious disease, the focus is often on the impact on the population. Can you find the reason why TB impacted modern architecture? Follow along! Full Article: https://www.citylab.com/design/2018/10/how-tuberculosis-epidemic-influenced-modernist-architecture/573868/
We often associate the word monsters with scary movies. Yet, in this passage, monsters mean something different. Follow along and see if you can interpret the metaphor. Full Article Link: https://www.citylab.com/design/2018/10/how-tuberculosis-epidemic-influenced-modernist-architecture/573868/
Every day we have constant interruptions; from emails to texts. While this has become the norm, we use our CARS Skills to find the impact it has on our concentration! Full Article: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/oct/14/the-lost-art-of-concentration-being-distracted-in-a-digital-world
