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Mar 2023
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Special Guest: MCAT Advisor Ian Phoenix

Jack Westin
About this episode

 Phil and Azaii welcome a very special guest, Ian Phoenix, Associate Director of Academic Advising (ian@jackwestin.com)! Ian is one of the academic advisors at Jack Westin and will explain what they do. Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect an academic advisor who can direct you to the best MCAT resources.

About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students can’t crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the world’s best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. 


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