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Do I need to know what specialty I want to practice before applying to medical school?

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!

Nov 09, 2020

Introducing the NEW Blueprint MCAT Live Online Course!

The Best MCAT Prep Course JUST. WENT. LIVE. Earlier this year 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. Even so, throughout these past few months, we kept hearing how badly

Oct 28, 2020

How to Stay Motivated During MCAT Prep

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

Oct 26, 2020

CARS Workshop – October 2020

The CARS section should be the easiest section on the MCAT, right? All the answers are right there in the passage, staring you in the face — it’s practically an open book test at that point! So why do so many students struggle with this frustrating section on the exam? Find out the best ways

Oct 23, 2020

How Much Does It Cost To Apply To Medical School?

It’s almost Halloween, so it’s only fitting that we discuss a topic that sends a chill down some people’s spines: finances. Today, we’re focusing on the costs of applying to medical school. It’s common knowledge that medical school itself is expensive, but many overlook how financially straining the application process can be too. From registering

Oct 21, 2020

Psychology and Sociology Section Strategy Session – October 2020

What does it take to do well on the Psychology and Sociology section on the MCAT? How can you best prep for the Psych/Soc section? Is it really just a giant memorization section? Will all this MCAT stress come out in therapy 20 years from now? Find out the answers to these questions and more

Oct 07, 2020

How Gap Years Affect Admissions – October 2020

Find out how Christine Crispen, former Director of Admissions of UCI School of Medicine and a member of the Blueprint MCAT Pre-Med Advisory Council, anticipates admissions committees will consider COVID-19 gap years and what you can do during yours to make your 2021 medical school application stronger!

Oct 01, 2020

How To Get Clinical Experience During COVID

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

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