BLUEPRINT MCAT® BLOG

At Blueprint, we believe in educating first. Our MCAT blog was created to reflect this value. Our articles are written by the same MCAT experts who write our MCAT books, MCAT practice exams, and our MCAT course materials. We also partner with guest contributors regularly, both professionals and industry experts, to make sure that you are getting information that is not only relevant, but accurate.

Learn from the best with this free MCAT resource, updated with new articles regularly. If you need to know about a specific MCAT subject, changes being made to the MCAT exam, and general information about the MCAT, our blog is the perfect place for you.

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Recharge and Refocus With These MCAT Study Breaks

Finding your brain a bit fried from all that MCAT studying? Dive into this blog to discover refreshing study break ideas that will recharge your mental batteries!

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I’m an MCAT Tutor and These Are the Top MCAT Study Mistakes I’ve Seen

As much as we like to believe we’re these perfectly logical, thinking machines, we’re not. We’re human. Our brains are weird and squishy. We have stress hormones flooding our bloodstream and we get tired. Mistakes happen. It's ok.

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Top Medical Schools In Mississippi

Mississippi, the land where medical dreams come true and where top-notch med schools are as plentiful as sweet tea at a summer barbecue!

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Oldest MCAT Dates Considered by U.S. Med Schools in 2023

Picture this scenario: You aced the MCAT exam eight years ago in 2015. It’s reasonable to wonder if you can use that old score to apply to medical school now. The answer, as our pre-law counterparts already know, is it depends. We’re going on a deep dive into the world of MCAT scores and exploring

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MCAT Diaries: How My Study Schedule Changed My MCAT Game

Like many premeds, Megan—an MS1 at Baylor College of Medicine—didn’t have a long line of family doctors to show her the ropes. She conquered the med school admissions process solo, acing the MCAT, navigating all her prerequisites, building her application, and securing an acceptance to medical school! 

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My Journey to Medicine: Melinda’s Story

Thinking about taking a gap year before medical school? How about two? Discover how taking two gap years changed the trajectory of one doctor’s career for the better!

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A Med School Applicant’s Guide to Multiple Mini Interviews

Imagine landing that coveted medical school interview invite, only to discover it's not just one, but a series of interviews in a single day! Yikes, right? Don't panic; we've got the lowdown on the Multiple Mini Interviews format and a strategy that'll have your personality shining bright throughout this interview marathon!

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Medical Schools That Don’t Require the MCAT

You didn't hear it from us, but there are accredited medical school programs in the U.S. that don't require you to take the MCAT. What's the catch? Read this article to find out!

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