Allison Chae

An aspiring physician with a background in gerontology and endocrinology research, Allison has experience in tutoring and mentoring at-risk youth. She has volunteered in underserved and vulnerable populations. She graduated from USC in 2020 with a major in Biological Sciences and is currently going through the medical school application cycle.

Joined: February 3, 2021
Articles: 412

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Do I Need To Know What Specialty I Want to Practice Before Applying to Medical School?

November 18, 2020

Anesthesiologist, pediatrician, cardiologist...the list goes on. But do you need to know what specialty you want to practice before applying to medical school? Find out in this article by our Pre-Med Advisory Council!

Introducing the NEW Blueprint MCAT Live Online Course!

November 10, 2020

The Best MCAT Prep Course JUST. WENT. LIVE. We revolutionized MCAT prep with the release of our online MCAT course. We saw a record-breaking number of students enroll in our new course and were thrilled to hear of their success and…

How to Stay Motivated During MCAT Prep

October 29, 2020

Need some MCAT motivation? Read more for our best tips for how to stay motivated during your MCAT prep.

How To Get Clinical Experience During COVID

October 1, 2020

Wondering how you're going to get some clinical experience during COVID? Our Med School Admissions Consultant shares her insights and ideas!

How Will COVID Affect Medical School Admissions in 2021

Medical School Applications Are Up Amid COVID Pandemic

September 8, 2020

With medical school application numbers on the rise, we're beginning to see the effect COVID is having on medical school admissions.

MCAT Prep Reviews and Blueprint MCAT Success Stories

September 3, 2020

Blueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step) is very proud of all our MCAT Success Stories! Check out some of our students who achieved life-changing MCAT score increases with the best MCAT prep course!

How to Start Prepping for the MCAT

September 3, 2020

Many people don't know how to start prepping for the MCAT. But, it's not so scary if you plan ahead.

Freshman MCAT Prep

July 27, 2020

Are you thinking about including MCAT prep in your freshman year? This means you’ve already made the huge decision to be a pre-med student! This is an exciting and nerve-wracking time. Balancing your volunteering, science classes, and campus life can…

Should You Take The MCAT Next Year?

July 8, 2020

It’s possible there is a tiny voice in your head wondering if you should take the MCAT next year. Let’s be honest and talk this through.

7 Pre-Med Summer Activities To Do Despite COVID-19

June 16, 2020

While Summer 2020 might look different, you can still spend the next three or so months improving your medical school application or investing in your personal growth. We’ve compiled a list of pre-med summer activities you can do despite the COVID-19 shutdown.