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MCAT CARS Question Types and Strategies

Foundations of Comprehension Questions - Answers-Straightforward questions that will ask about: -The main idea of the passage -Specific details from within the passage -Inferences that can be drawn form the passage -The likely meaning of a word or phrase based on context Similar to questions seen on standardized tests like the SAT or ACT because they only ask for reading comprehension Make up about 30% of questions in CARS (~16 questions) Reasoning Beyond the Text Questions - Answe...

MCAT CARS Question Types and Strategies

The Kaplan Read and Distill technique is a method for approaching the Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS) section of the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). The technique is designed to help test-takers quickly and effectively read and understand the passages on the CARS section. The technique involves the following steps: Preview the passage: Skim the passage to get a general idea of the main topic and structure. Read actively: Read the passage carefully and actively, taki...

Retrieval Questions - Answer-Refer back to the passage and find the exact text in reference to what author stating Inference Questions - Answer-What can be concluded based on the passage.... Watch for traps that use passage language but are too extreme Common traps: extreme language Must be supported in the text, no such thing as too close to the text, right answer is not always explicitly stated Main Point/Primary Purpose Question - Answer-Actively use the bottom line and your answe...

MCAT- CARS PRACTICE TEST 8

MCAT- CARS PRACTICE TEST T1

MCAT Study Bundle

1. Question: A 21-year-old male college student was brought to Student Health Services by his girlfriend who was concerned about changes in her boyfriend’s behaviors. The girlfriend says that recently he began hearing voices and believes everyone is out to get him. The student says he is unable to finish school because the voices told him he was not smart enough. The girlfriend relates episodes of unexpected rage and crying. Past medical history noncontributory but family history positive for ...

NURS 6501 Christine Jean-Baptiste Knowledge Check: Module 6 Student Response This Knowledge Check reviews the topics in Module 6 and is formative in nature. It is worth 20 points where each que stion is worth 1 point. You are required to submit a sufficient response of at least 2-4 sentences in length for each question. Scenario 1: Schizophrenia A 21-year-old male college student was brought to Student Health Services by his girlfriend who was concerned about changes in her boyfriend’s behavio...