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This course helped tremendously when it came to improving my CARS section score. On my previous MCAT attempt, I got a 124 (50 percentile), and the same score on the reading comprehension section on the ACT from high school. I believed my ability to read critically was fixed, and unable to improve. But later, during my second MCAT attempt, I got a 129 (95 percentile). I was very happy. I had not done well on the CARS part of my practice exams before my MCAT so I thought I was not going to do well, but I was wrong. Gabe’s strategy focuses on finding the main idea first, details later, and building speed over time by practice. Gabe realizes that different people have different approaches, so there may not be one fixed correct way, and he also emphasizes that test takers should not be slowed down by a harder exam or some harder questions. I used the note taking to train me to summarize first but then Gabe showed that it is okay to use highlighting instead of note taking and take minimal notes later on. It’s a strategy that worked for me, other test prep companies teach fixed approaches such as not highlighting or never going back to the passage, with Gabe, he teaches well and shows that this course should not be rushed, and that success is CARS is built over time. Using actual AAMC questions makes it even better, even if you have used the CARS question packs before, I would still recommend using them again with Gabe’s course. It was completely worth it.

Phenomenal, I think that the course brought me from a 503-514. My CARS score went from a 126 to 130. It was the best investment I made during my prep. I loved the step by step guide at the beginning of the course. It helped set a foundation, while allowing me to adapt the strategy to my own style. I liked the intertwined strategy videos as they helped reinforce and help with techniques. Fantastic.

CARS was always the section that I struggled with the most. With Gabe he helped me understand where I was going wrong and really personalized each session I had with him. CARS ended up being my favourite section to study and it became a lot less frustrating when I had a helping hand along the way. He made me see the big picture and not get stuck in a hole that was spiralling down. I would 100% recommend anyone that is having difficulty with CARS to Gabe. He is attentive, patient and will provide you with all the tricks and tips you need to get the CARS score you always wanted. I went up 6 points from my last scored result and I would not have been able to do it without him.

Gabe was patient with my concerns, questions, and anxieties when helping me prep for the CARS section of my MCAT. There are some tutors who are knowledgable, but struggle to effectively teach. Then, there are some tutors who are empathetic teachers, but are limited in their abilities to fit your needs. Gabe was honestly the perfect balance between extremely helpful and kind. He was able to pinpoint my weaknesses and work on what I particularly struggled with in this section. This was my MCAT retake and I thought CARS would be a hopeless section for me, but he turned it into my favorite section. I went up 4 points into the 90th percentile range! Not only did this score reflect the improvements I had by working with him, but demonstrates the confidence he gave me to get over my text anxiety and struggle to focus when reading passages. I recommend Gabe with all my heart!!!

Gabe is the nicest, most laid back tutor I have ever had. I have worked with other MCAT tutors and was always nervous to ask questions, but Gabe always created such a comfortable learning environment. I was never too afraid to ask a "stupid" question. Gabe is really knowledgable about CARS and does not even need to think to answer your question. His supplementary videos that break down passages are really helpful in learning how to read passages (which information is the main idea of the paragraph and which details you can skim). He doesn't give you a 10 step strategy that most tutors and testing companies provide. He just gives you a couple of tips and then as you practice you create a strategy without realizing it. I just really enjoyed how simple he makes things and doesn't overwhelm you with material to do. During tutoring sessions, I specifically liked how we would work on passages together and break it down (vs other tutors who just answer the questions you got wrong). Overall, Gabe is the nicest guy, super knowledgeable, and gave me the confidence to tackle CARS by dumbing things down. I would highly recommend Gabe as your CARS tutor.

I really started from the bottom in CARS, meaning sub 120 level! I am so grateful I found Redwood MCAT; I needed someone to go over the passages with me so I could learn by engaging and observing how CARS should be tackled. I was able to practice the right way to think and focus on these passages. The CARS Mastery Course is highly affordable, which made it easy for me to invest in my score. I was able to gain tips and tricks on how to approach and conquer this game. Honestly, do not second-guess yourself just start the course and use it repeatedly you will still learn and reinforce ideas. Gabe truly wants the best for his students and reaches out to make sure all is going well, I really appreciated that, it showed that this is more than a course, it is a journey that you are embarking on with an expert who is determined to teach you the skills! Thankful I joined on.

Gabe is truly the master of MCAT CARS. No other resource out there had worked to improve my CARS score. The reason behind this was that all other resources out there do not spend the time instructing how to attack the CARS section properly, and from someone who has scored a perfect score on the section. Many other companies gloss over CARS and assume the reading comprehension knowledge and foundation base is there, however, the skills needed for CARS are very different. Gabe fulfills this lacking knowledge base. His superb intuition for how the AAMC writes the CARS questions and how a passage is used is extremely useful and something that I was able to pick up on. He is very patient, explains concepts multiple ways, and makes sure you understand all the inner workings of the CARS section as best he can. Gabe goes out of his way to make sure his students succeed and achieve their dream score. Gabe is the BEST resource out there for MCAT CARS - give him a try and you won't regret. He also has good tips/tricks for battling test anxiety and how to overcome it on test day. I was able to improve my MCAT score by 10 points and ended up scoring in the 95th percentile with Gabe in 3 months. MCAT CARS, and the MCAT in general takes a lot of work, but Gabe is there to make sure you study properly, efficiently, and successfully to get you the score you want.

MCAT prep is a stressful experience, and the ways to use your time may seem unlimited in potential. Gabe can tell you how to allocate your time efficiently for the best possible studying experience. Having a trustworthy resource from someone who has scaled the MCAT curve is essential on the journey to becoming a proficient test taker. Gabe was there every step of the way as I progressed through my MCAT journey and has provided empathetic, insightful, honest, and timely advice for all of my MCAT prep questions including topics outside CARS such as study schedule, test materials, and anything mentioned on his website blog. The AAMC CARS material has its unique style of assessing critical reading and Gabe's MCAT course teaches the absolute essentials how to approach the MCAT cars section as well as the more subtle psychology and mindset required to do well on this section. As someone who has scored in the 99th percentile, Gabe will be a proven asset to your MCAT prep portfolio.