Here are some tips to excel on the MCAT CARS section…
Go Sideways 0:33
– Synthesize experiences and information into a cohesive world view.
– Don’t know about Art, history, philosophy or any topic passages? – Read more about these topics
Perfect Practice Leads to Perfect Performance 1:20
– Struggling to keep focused on long passages after a long exam?
– Practice reading dull passages when tired at the end of exams
– Like practicing free throws at the end of basketball practice
Time Yourself Whenever You Practice 1:58
– Practice like you will play
Learn Speed Reading 2:27
• every minute counts on the MCAT and being able to quickly and accurately read through passages is so helpful.
◦ Particularly, skip first and last two words of each line
Read the Entire Passage 3:09
– hopefully you have speed reading skills and can get through the passage fairly fast
– the main focus is on understanding the main focus of the essay and the tone of the writer
– don’t fret over every sentence, especially obtuse ones
Rule Out Wrong Choices- Select The Write Answer 3:49
• The focus is on what the AUTHOR of the passage thinks is correct
◦ Make a choice, flag if necessary, move on
Take a 10 second breath break to clear mind between passages. 4:45
Take Proper Care of Hygiene and Health 5:12
– Sleep allows for brain remodeling, adapting, improvement
– Good nutrition allows for clear thought, new synthesis
– Fitness, emotional poise, etc all play into
