The American Association of Medical Colleges, the organization responsible for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), notes that the CARS section of the test is designed to:
More information can be found on the AAMC's CARS Section Overview.
If you are preparing to take the MCAT, Stevens' Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC) recommends that students spend at least 15 minutes every morning and evening reading and thinking about substantive articles on current events to prepare for the CARS portion of the exam.
For more information, contact Professor Kumbaraci or Professor Muisener, co-chairs of the Health Professions Advisory Committee.
Below are links to a variety of newspapers and magazines containing articles and essays that will be helpful in preparation for the MCAT CARS section. Please note that the links below will take you into the Library database that contains our subscription to the publication.
You may be able to access these publications online, but publishers may have limitations and/or paywalls in place.
To search for other publications, use our Journal Finder.
You will be prompted to log in with your myStevens credentials in order to access these publications.
Below are links to a variety of trade publications containing articles and essays that will be helpful in preparation for the MCAT CARS section. Please note that the links below will take you into the Library database that contains our subscription to the publication.
You may be able to access these publications online, but publishers may have limitations and/or paywalls in place.
To search for other publications, use our Journal Finder.
You will be prompted to log in with your myStevens credentials in order to access these publications.