Torn between taking the MCAT this spring or waiting until your prerequisites are done, even if it pushes your application back a year? In this clip, Dr. S explains how to weigh that tradeoff, and why there may...

It’s called PRE-med. 🫠 But don’t worry! Before you know it, you’ll be at your white coat ceremony 🥼 and then just a few years later, you’ll be able to help your own patients! We can’t help you diagnose...

Not sure whether to retake the MCAT or put that time into your application instead? You're not alone. Over 40% of recent test-takers were retesters. In this clip, Dr. S explains how to decide which is the better...

Pre-med junior year can feel like the year everything starts getting real. Between prerequisites, extracurriculars, MCAT prep, and thinking ahead to med school applications, there’s a lot to juggle. 😩 But you don’t have to do it all at...

MCAT registration is coming up, but first things first: pre-registration. 👀 So, what exactly is MCAT pre-registration? Basically, it’s your chance to get the administrative stuff out of the way before you’re trying to snag your preferred MCAT test...

Wondering whether to retake the MCAT, stuck on a practice score plateau, or unsure what "test strategy" actually means? In this episode of Ask Dr. S, we answer five of the most common MCAT questions premeds send in...

🚨 2027 MCAT test dates are here! 🚨 We have another February test date and four 2027 test dates that will only be available in select areas! MCAT registration for the 2027 testing season officially opens on October 20. Your...

How did Hellen go from starting her MCAT prep in the 510s to scoring a 525 on the MCAT? In this Blueprint MCAT success story, Hellen shares the six-month MCAT study plan that helped her prepare for test...

Ready for your #MCATMonday tip? Blueprint MCAT instructor Bilal made an almost 20-point MCAT score increase after making ONE change to how he reviewed practice questions. What was it? He stopped immediately reading the answer explanations when doing...

Junior year is already a lot. Add MCAT prep on top of classes, exams, extracurriculars, and everything else on your plate? 😅 The good news: MCAT prep doesn’t have to take over your entire life. Blueprint MCAT instructor Abigail has...

Pop Quiz: What college classes should you take before starting your MCAT prep and taking the MCAT? If you’re trying to plan your coursework for this school year and figure out when to start your MCAT prep/take the...

Over 40% of recent MCAT takers were retesters, so a retake doesn't look bad on its own. But it isn't always worth it. Dr. S explains how to decide. Watch the full episode of Ask Dr. S on...