Blueprint MCAT Blog: Med School Admissions

Exploring M.D. Dual Degree Programs

Are you an academic weapon? Thinking about getting two degrees by the time you graduate medical school? We look at the pros and cons of dual degrees and some common programs to help you decide if it's right for you. 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 01, 2023

Top Medical Schools: How to Choose the Best Med School

Is there such a thing as a "top" or "best" medical school? Find out if rankings really matter when choosing a medical school. 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 18, 2022

How Many Letters of Recommendation Do You Need for Medical School?

In addition to the stress of taking Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) prep courses and taking the MCAT, requesting letters of recommendation can also bean anxiety provoking process. To make matters even more challenging, medical schools can vary widely in their requirements. So, how many letters of recommendation do you need for medical school? Schools READ MORE

Nov 04, 2022

Do Medical Schools Look at Your Highest MCAT Score?

Do Medical Schools Look at Your Highest MCAT Score? By Nikhil Jaganathan The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is a beast of an exam, and calculated decisions and adequate knowledge about setting goals is fundamental. One of the most commonly asked questions regarding MCAT preparation is how medical school admissions offices view your MCAT score. READ MORE

Oct 31, 2022

Applying to Med School with a Low GPA

Maintaining a high GPA throughout college is certainly no easy task. Some professors make it their mission to craft incredibly difficult courses, family life tosses you its ups and downs, and on top of everything, there might be a global pandemic to navigate. Although your average GPA may not have turned out as high as READ MORE

Sep 23, 2022

How Many Hours of Clinical Experience Do You Need for Med School?

There are so many things that you need to include for admission to medical school that it can feel overwhelming at times. From your MCAT scores and transcripts to GPA, personal statements, and essays, your application covers a broad range of materials that all work to show schools that you’re serious about their healthcare programs READ MORE

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