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

Should I use AAMC Practice Exams or Shorter COVID MCAT Practice Exams?

June 8, 2020

A couple of weeks ago, Blueprint released shortened versions of all ten of our practice MCAT exams to match the new 5 hours and 45 minutes format for the remainder of the 2020 testing cycle, which extends through the end of September. However, it is highly unlikely that AAMC will be releasing shortened versions of their four full-length MCAT exams for students to prepare with. So which should you use?

Should I Apply Early to Medical School?

May 29, 2020

AMCAS is open for submission! Have you applied already? Is it too late? Former Director of Admissions at UCI School of Medicine Christine Crispens explains what it means to apply early to medical school and whether you should!

What is on the AMCAS?

May 7, 2020

Do you know what's on the AMCAS? What information do you need to fill out the primary application? Don't start your med school app before reading this!

COVID-19 FAQ and Rescheduled Study Plans

April 13, 2020

Here at Blueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step), we want to do our best to help you succeed on the MCAT, and that includes helping you adjust your plans to this evolving situation. With that in mind, here’s an update to help you plan your studies in this uncertain time.

How To Prep For The MCAT During COVID-19

March 27, 2020

As far as decades go, 2020 is kicking off a new one with a bang—and it’s only March. It’s been a crazy couple of weeks with the COVID-19 outbreak going from a staggering topic of overseas news to a full-on pandemic shutting down multiple countries and arriving, rather abruptly, at our doorsteps. The AAMC decided to take unprecedented steps to keep students safe and comply with the practice of social distancing. The situation changes almost daily, but here’s what we know.

Double Duty: Taking the MCAT While Working

March 26, 2020

Many premeds are advised to “treat the MCAT like a full-time job.” Theoretically, this can be a successful approach as it allows examinees to immerse themselves in the material for more intensive preparation – especially for non-traditional applicants who have…

Next Step is now Blueprint MCAT

March 25, 2020

Next Step Test Prep is now Blueprint MCAT! Next Step merged with Blueprint over two years ago to unite both companies’ unrivaled expertise in test prep and commitments to providing students with the best in MCAT and LSAT prep, For…

Should I Apply to Caribbean Medical Schools?

February 4, 2020

It’s safe to assume there are three things you will hear once you decide you want to become a doctor: It’s hard, you need to study for the MCAT (and that’s not a cakewalk either), and don’t go to a Caribbean medical school. The first two seem like a no-brainer, but you’ll inevitably wonder, are Caribbean medical schools really that bad?

Top 5 Medical Horror Movies

October 8, 2019

Gather ‘round you sleep-deprived pre-med students for it’s finally time to take a break from your endless flashcards and heavy books. Put on your stethoscopes and listen closely for I’m about to haunt your evening with the top 5 medical horror movies that every pre-med student should watch.

How Do I Form a Strong MCAT Study Group?

September 6, 2019

There is a golden rule amongst medical students when trying to learn something: “See one, do one, teach one.” Essentially it breaks down to this: You see the material once, you try it out yourself, but then you teach it…