Blueprint MCAT Blog: Med School Admissions

Planning Your Junior Year of College As a Pre-Med

Well, it’s August now… That “back-to-school” feeling is in the air. You’re halfway through college, and just two more years (or more if you’re like me) stand between you and graduation. But you’re a pre-med student, which means you’re just getting started. College, medical school, residency, fellowship… The road ahead looks daunting, and you wonder READ MORE

Jun 09, 2022

How Long Should a Med School Personal Statement Be?

The part of applying to medical school that can be the most intimidating isn’t the prep classes or even the MCAT itself. For many students, it’s the personal statement segment of the application that can be the most daunting. The personal statement asks applicants to answer the very open-ended question “why do you want to READ MORE

Mar 30, 2022

The Changes You Need to Know About the CASPer

A couple of years ago, we introduced you to CASPer, the friendly ghost…err, the Computer-based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics test. Since then, CASPer has become even more popular among medical schools, including big names such as University of Washington School of Medicine, Penn State College of Medicine, New York Medical College, and several osteopathic READ MORE

Mar 14, 2022

Data & Conclusions about GPA, MCAT Score, and Admissions Chances

The process of applying to medical school can appear to be one big numbers game. Tens of thousands of students apply every year, so it’s easy to feel like a little fish in a big pond. There are several components to a successful medical school application, but two particular aspects are often at the forefront READ MORE

Feb 23, 2022

How the Doctor Shortage Might Mean More Financial Aid for Med Students

It’s no secret that the last two years have been particularly hard on the medical industry, including those in medical school. Students on their path to graduation have left early to work in ERs and urgent care centers, and in-person learning was abruptly stopped. The AAMC also released their annual guidelines, which show us how READ MORE

Feb 15, 2022

Comparing an MD vs. a DO

In an emergency, or in day-to-day life, the letters after your last name don’t make a huge difference. So, if your goal is to become a doctor, you’re in luck: there are several ways to get there. In this article, I’ll explore some of the differences between the more well-known “MD – Medical Doctor” versus READ MORE

Jan 17, 2022

How Much Does Medical School Cost?

It’s no secret that medical school can be an expensive process. From preparing for the MCAT to actually applying to medical school and matriculating, the average cost of medical school is steadily increasing. In this article, we’ll be giving an overview what expenses you should expect when applying and then look at options you have READ MORE

Nov 18, 2020

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! READ MORE

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