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Reviewed By: Liz Flagge

The 5 Worst MCAT Study Tips I Got from ChatGPT (and What To Do Instead)

June 27, 2025

Using ChatGPT or other LLMs for your MCAT prep? Not so fast. Read one MCAT instructor's experience using it.

Should You Retake the MCAT?

June 23, 2025

If you have to retake the MCAT, you're not alone.

MCAT Anxiety: What Helped Me Cope (and What Might Help You Too)

June 19, 2025

Struggling with MCAT anxiety? Learn how a Blueprint MCAT tutor successfully managed her test anxiety with proven strategies.

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Major Updates to Blueprint MCAT Courses: Lower Costs, Higher Scores

June 12, 2025

We've made significant changes to our MCAT courses, dropping prices and offering new access durations.

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Is It Too Early To Start Preparing for the MCAT?

May 15, 2025

The early bird gets the top MCAT score, but when is it too early to start thinking about the MCAT?

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How Much Science Do You Actually Need to Know for the MCAT?

April 23, 2025

Think you need to memorize every science fact for the MCAT? Let’s break down what actually matters.

Do You Get Scratch Paper on the MCAT?

March 24, 2025

When studying for the MCAT, many students wonder, do you get scratch paper on the MCAT? The answer is yes, but not in the traditional sense. Instead of loose sheets of paper, test-takers are provided with a laminated noteboard and…

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Is Your MCAT Test Date Hurting Your Score?

February 26, 2025

Find out why a lack of flexibility with your MCAT test date could limit your potential to achieve your highest MCAT score possible.

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MCAT Strategies for Tackling Data Interpretation and Graph Analysis

February 23, 2025

What does the data tell us? Here's how to find out.

Navigating the Interdisciplinary Nature of MCAT Passages

February 14, 2025

MCAT passages challenge you to connect the dots across subjects at a pace that can leave even the sharpest minds spinning. Here’s how to approach them effectively.