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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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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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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The ADHD Advantage: Conquering MCAT Prep With ADHD

So, you’ve decided to embark on the noble yet daunting journey of preparing for the MCAT. Kudos to you! If you happen to be one of the many brave souls with ADHD, fear not. Our unique way of thinking can be an asset in this marathon of knowledge. Check out these tips that might help when it comes to MCAT prep for the ADHD mind!

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Meet Blue, the First AI MCAT Tutor for CARS

It's cute. It's powerful. It's your new secret weapon to tackling the MCAT CARS section! Meet Blue, the FIRST and ONLY AI Tutor for CARS.

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MCAT Diaries: How I Increased My MCAT Score by 22 Points

When it comes to the medical school journey, everyone has their own story, but there’s one big challenge most of us have to tackle: the MCAT. In this new series, our Blueprint MCAT alumni share how they crushed the MCAT and made their med school dreams come true! Meet Christina, an MS1 at the University

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5 Tips to Prep for the MCAT During the School Year

Let’s face it, the MCAT is a difficult exam to study for at any time. It gets harder when you try to prep for it while you’re still in school. Here's how to do it successfully!

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MCAT Diaries: How I Increased My MCAT Score by 33 Points

When it comes to the medical school journey, everyone has their own story, but there’s one big challenge most of us have to tackle: the MCAT. In this new series, our Blueprint MCAT alumni share how they crushed the MCAT and made their med school dreams come true! Meet Andrew, an incoming medical student at

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The Ultimate Guide to CARS Question Categories and Skills

Find out what you need to know about each CARS question category, including what each category means, how to identify the category, and specific strategies to improve your score within each one. 

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