MCAT CARS Tutor - Jack Westin Reviews

Before I took the MCAT, I posted a review after completing a few of Jack’s classes. Now, that I have my MCAT score, I can write a more meaningful review.

I tried all the other strategies suggested by TBR TPR and Kap for the verbal reasoning section of the MCAT (now called CARS section), but I wasn't improving enough. The improvements I did make weren't consistent between practice tests. I can't speak to the issue of whether or not other tutors or strategies suggested by MCAT prep books could work for you, but I can attest to the quality of Jack’s strategies and the results I got. The verbal reasoning and CARS sections of the MCAT aren't intended to test your memorization of facts. But, the strategies other companies offer do indeed require you just that: you must memorize a long list of question classifications and the strategies associated with each of them. That is NOT efficient, and it IS counterproductive. You simply will not have the time while you take the CARS section of the MCAT to roll through your mental index of strategies and question types. Do not interpret this as me saying you don’t need a system; you VERY much do! your system should allow you to spend the bulk of your time on arriving at the right answer, rather than recall of complex algorithms. I can say With utmost confidence that, indeed, you MUST have a plan for how you will take the MCAT CARS section but it should be minimal, simple, intuitive, easy and quick to apply, and most importantly, reliable. Also, to be successful, you do need an ongoing assessment of your skills and evaluation of your progress. there are self assessment tools out there, but using those is nothing like having a real person to give you this feedback and in detail. If you design a prep plan for yourself, you don’t know whether it will work because it hasn’t been put to the test.

Jack’s system is superior because the skills he teaches are simple, congruent with skills tested by the MCAT CARS section, and effective. Taking this test will become intuitive if you learn from him, because his approach is based in sound logic and uses themes to arrive at the correct answer choice. This is an important skill to develop to do well on the MCAT. Also, Jack’s strategies have been put to the test, and they work. He has a lot of experience teaching others to reach their goals and he’s very familiar with test materials. He focuses only on the MCAT CARS section but it overlaps with the other sections. He is very familiar with the the exam, and what can be expected on the real test. he sees the patterns in your mistakes from an experienced perspective, which isn’t possible to do on your own. He interrupts your incorrect reasoning as it is occurring so as not to allow you to reinforce your wrong way of arriving at the right answer. He also explains your mistakes from a simple perspective of deductive reasoning and theme-matching which is what the CARS section of the MCAT is all about. His system and instruction is very organized. He acts as a sounding board, which is highly effective. many tutors advertise themselves to do just that, but, Jack is different in that he isn’t casual about the feedback he gives. He engages as intensely as you do, and he works intimately with you the whole time. His feedback is clear, and thorough, which will help you to develop your own ability to correct yourself in your independent practice. He uses the lessons to develop and strengthen your skills, and keeps everyone in the class focused. Once you learn his method, you will be able to use it in the science sections to determine the best answer there as well.

I jumped from a score of 7 to 11 on the verbal reasoning section of the MCAT because of working with him in less than 6 weeks. When i took the real test, i couldn’t work as quickly through the passages because i was so tired - i didn’t take the wise advice of not studying for the last week before the exam. i did the opposite and this resulted in sleep deprivation. Despite my mental state, I did the best i could during the exam, and was actually able to pull off a 9 on that section. This is impressive because I did not answer any question for the last two passages. That’s at least 10 questions missed yet i still scored 9. this is a testament only to having worked with jack. the reason why i was able to score that well despite not completing the section was because the passages were so easy to comprehend and the questions were so easy to match all because i had worked with him for 6 weeks. I regret not taking care of myself and resting and eating well the week before, but jack made a significant difference in my performance.

What I especially liked was that Jack doesn't limit his help to the number of sessions specified in your package. take the stipulation “or until you master the CARS section of the MCAT” very seriously. Jack made himself available to me outside of class for private sessions whenever I needed more help. And when he identified something I was doing wrong or something he wanted to discuss with me and explain further, he scheduled time for that because he is concerned. He relies heavily on word of mouth referrals to produce clients and honors the time and money you’re spending by making sure you get your money’s worth. In fact, he insisted on meeting with me outside of class for extra instruction. Trust that if you sign up for his classes or tutoring, your MCAT CARS score will be as important to him as it is to you. If you invest, he will do everything within his ability to get yo to the score you want. He won’t give up on you after the 8 sessions. If you haven’t mastered the material by the end of the term, he will continue to work with you until you’ve mastered MCAT CARS. He doesn’t let you slack, he keeps class focused and respects everyone’s time in the class.

He is very clear about what you have to do outside of class to reach your goals. He also addresses psychological obstacles in your progress - doesn’t give in to fear mongering and is very clear about his philosophy for mcat success - that it is not about intelligence, but rather, simply a function of your preparation time and methods. which is true and what makes it doable. Jack showed interest in my growth right away. he was strict - which makes him caring. he is as confident as he is because he truly believes in what he offers, and so do I.

Jack is straightforward. doesn’t dance around giving negative feedback if its needed. doesn’t waste your time - gives you your money’s worth and tells you exactly where you’re at, why you’re not where you want to be, and how to get there. There’s no guess work, B.S.ing or wasting of time. That’s his personality and teaching style. I can recommend him for MCAT CARS help without reservation because I've seen what he offers.

Jack is a dependable MCAT resource, both for the CARS section as well as for the sciences sections. He also goes over what the mcat test writers have in mind when they write the exam - what they’re looking for. I have gotten to know him on a personal level to some extent, and as a result, I can attest to the fact that he does not make guarantees he can not back-up. He just believes that deeply in what he can do for you, and I agree with him 100%.

Despite any doubt I had, Jack was very professional and extremely honest before, during, and after I worked with him. In addition, Jack finds deep satisfaction from helping and is a true teacher at heart. He invested in me as a student and makes time to be available to answer questions outside class and offers private sessions and additional UNTIL YOU MASTER the MCAT CARS section. Provided you do exactly what he says outside of class. jack’s confidence isn’t hype. it’s 100% legit. I can’t emphasize enough how legitimate Jack is. But if you’re like I was, you would do anything for an excellent score on MCAT CARS. If that’s what you want, he IS your best option. Try him out. Register for a free trial, or message him on skype. He will respond and he’ll listen to your questions. But just do yourself the favor of at least giving it a chance. You risk nothing and lose nothing by taking him up on his offer of a free trial session. If you're not convinced by the end that he’s worth every penny, then that's a personal choice.

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MCAT CARS Tutor - Jack Westin Reviews