Blueprint MCAT Blog: Pre-Med Support

Unfiltered Advice for Premeds From Med Students

We asked our Blueprint MCAT tutors to take a trip down memory lane back to undergrad to dish out the advice they wish they'd known as premeds. And they did not disappoint. READ MORE

Jul 13, 2023

Best Electives for Pre-Med Juniors

Will an elective in the History of Quidditch look good on your medical school application? It might. READ MORE

Jun 27, 2023

A Pre-Med Parent’s Guide to MCAT Prep

If your child has decided to take the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), you’re probably wondering how you can support them through the process. The MCAT tends to incite fear in the hearts of students, and rightfully so: it is long, challenging, and plays a vital role in the medical school admissions process. Even though READ MORE

Jan 25, 2023

How to Apply for the AAMC Fee Assistance Program

This article was updated on September 18, 2023. The cost of becoming a doctor is enough to give anyone premature ventricular contractions. The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) aims to alleviate the cost of applying to medical school with the AAMC Fee Assistance Program (FAP). Recipients of the FAP are awarded a plethora of READ MORE

Dec 05, 2022

Planning for Medical School During Your Senior Year of Undergrad

It is not just applicants who intend to enter medical school right after graduating from college who need to plan ahead for their med school applications. There are many things pre-med students can think about during their senior year of undergrad, whether they are going straight into medical school or taking a gap year or READ MORE

Nov 14, 2022

How to Have a Great Conversation with Your Premed Advisor

The prospect of talking to your premed advisor may feel like anything from eager anticipation to anxiety despite knowing that they exist to support prospective students who want to pursue a career in medicine. No matter how you feel, here are some tips from Blueprint Prep that can help you get the most out of READ MORE

Oct 13, 2022

Debunking 5 Med School Myths

by Amanda Tosi, M.D. So, all your hard work and Blueprint Prep’s med school prep has finally paid off. Now, it’s time for you to start med school. So, what is life like as a medical student? Like most med students, I have watched my fair share of Grey’s Anatomy and Scrubs. These shows are READ MORE

Sep 26, 2022

How to Make Your Experiences As a Pre-Med Count for Your Medical School Application

With the competitiveness of medical school admissions, pre-med students are constantly looking for ways to “get ahead” and improve their application. We commit hundreds of hours to volunteering and gaining clinical experience while taking on a full course load. We conduct research and work part-time while also taking anatomy and organic chemistry. We work hard—really READ MORE

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