MCAT Data Interpretation: Stop Guessing and Start Reading Like a Scientist

Data interpretation might just be the most feared skill on the MCAT, but it doesn’t have to be!

In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Mike and Molly break down how to confidently approach data-heavy passages in Chem/Phys, Bio/Biochem, and Psych/Soc. From confusing graphs to multi-figure experiments, you’ll learn exactly what to look for, what to skip, and how to save time without missing key details.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

✅ The biggest mistakes students make when interpreting MCAT data

✅ Why skipping figures is a trap (and how to avoid it)

✅ How to read complex charts fast without panicking

✅ The “Goldilocks Zone” of data reading, not too shallow, not too deep

✅ What to do when you get stuck on a confusing figure

If you’ve ever stared at a research graph thinking, “What am I even looking at?”, this episode will fix that.

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