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 funda...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 8 min
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 de...
Mar 09, 2023•56 min•Ep. 90
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 M...
Mar 02, 2023•56 min
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 th...
Mar 01, 2023•48 min
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 cutti...
Feb 23, 2023•34 min
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 t...
Feb 16, 2023•46 min
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...
Feb 09, 2023•57 min
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 cutt...
Feb 02, 2023•46 min
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 comprehen...
Jan 26, 2023•55 min
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,...
Jan 19, 2023•59 min
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 prov...
Jan 12, 2023•2 hr 5 min
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 st...
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 81
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 thi...
Dec 29, 2022•33 min•Ep. 80
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...
Dec 22, 2022•37 min•Ep. 79
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 comprehe...
Dec 15, 2022•52 min•Ep. 78
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...
Dec 08, 2022•39 min•Ep. 77
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...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 76
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 knowl...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 75
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 cut...
Nov 17, 2022•56 min•Ep. 74
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 cut...
Nov 10, 2022•51 min•Ep. 73
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,...
Nov 03, 2022•43 min•Ep. 72
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 cut...
Oct 27, 2022•42 min•Ep. 71
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 th...
Oct 20, 2022•38 min•Ep. 70
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 t...
Oct 07, 2022•31 min•Ep. 67
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...
Sep 27, 2022•41 min
*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...
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr
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...
Sep 08, 2022•55 min
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 with...
Aug 25, 2022•57 min•Ep. 62
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 q...
Aug 19, 2022•59 min•Ep. 61
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...
Aug 12, 2022•54 min
