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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What Is the Average MCAT Score?

So you’re preparing to take the MCAT. Great! But when it comes to preparing for med school you might have a lot of questions regarding the MCAT exam, like when to take the MCAT, whether you can submit your application before receiving your score, what’s the difference between the MCAT and LSAT, etc.  One question

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MCAT vs LSAT: Complete Comparison

The MCAT, medical college admission test, and LSAT, law school admission test, are both incredibly difficult, long exams. The MCAT prepares future physicians for medical school while the LSAT does the same for aspiring law students. While the subjects tested on these two tests are extremely different, you might be surprised at the number of

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A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Intermediates: How to Optimize Studying Biochemistry

Every pre-med student can agree: memorization is HARD and memorization is important. To vex us even more, some MCAT topics only require surface-level knowledge, while others seem to require an endless parade of facts. Take metabolism for instance; remembering that HEXoses have six carbons? Not too bad! Remembering that “py-ru-vate” has “1-2-3” carbons? Still…OK…but starting

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The Best MCAT Strategies with Dr. Ryan Gray and Blueprint MCAT

Find out what the best MCAT strategies are in this session with Dr. Ryan Gray of Medical School HQ and Blueprint MCAT Live Online Instructor Joya.

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Stress Management for the MCAT 

With a heavy course load, volunteering, shadowing, and MCAT prep, pre-meds can easily become victims of chronic stress. Discover proven stress management strategies for the MCAT from someone who has been in your shoes!

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Stress Management for the MCAT 

With a heavy course load, volunteering, shadowing, and MCAT prep, pre-meds can easily become victims of chronic stress. Discover proven stress management strategies for the MCAT from someone who has been in your shoes!

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Should You Take The MCAT Next Year?

It’s possible there is a tiny voice in your head wondering if you should take the MCAT next year. Let’s be honest and talk this through.

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How to Review MCAT Full Lengths

MCAT practice exams aren't just for endurance training. Learn how to review full-length practice tests to help improve your MCAT score.

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