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Category MCAT Prep
Creating a 2-Month MCAT Study Plan
A Guide to MCAT Topics and Sections
The thought of studying for and taking the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) can be overwhelming. There’s so much content to cover, and it can be challenging to figure out where to start (more on this to come). Before we…
Are MCAT Prep Courses Worth It?
The MCAT is a huge hurdle in the premed process that every student interested in attending a U.S. medical school has to overcome. But when you’re deciding how to prep for the MCAT, the number of options can overwhelm you.…
Which MCAT Practice Exams Are the Best?
Practice exams. They are one of the most intimidating, yet important, parts of MCAT prep. From showing where you need to improve to building test-taking stamina to checking in on your progress, practice exams only become more essential as time…
How to Catch Up on Content Knowledge for the MCAT After Remote Learning
By Connor Hatfield (Blueprint MCAT Tutor) If you experienced remote coursework during the COVID-19 pandemic, you know that it was far from perfect… Amidst the stress of a global pandemic, colleges and universities had to pivot from an in-person learning…
Preparing for the MCAT As a Bad Test-Taker
We’ve all heard it before, either from people around us or maybe even our own mouths. “I don’t feel like I’ll ever do well on the actual MCAT; I’m just bad at taking tests.” But what does it really mean…
What’s the Fastest Way to Raise Your MCAT Score?
For most pre-med students, the MCAT is unlike any test they’ve ever taken. The length, the level of complexity, and the amount of content knowledge required can make the Medical College Admission Test feel overwhelming at times. In addition, pre-med…
Tips for MCAT-Life Balance: Can I Party on My Birthday?
Let’s face it – MCAT prep can be a grueling process! Most MCAT test-takers set an MCAT prep schedule of about two to six months (sometimes more!). During the time that MCAT prep might last for, it’s inevitable that you…
