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Is it Worth it To Retake the MCAT Mid-Cycle?
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 229 This student had an okay score on the MCAT, but it wasn’t amazing. They want to know if retaking could hurt their chances.…
How to Handle Experimental Passages
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 319 How can you overcome the MCAT’s experimental passages without them tripping you up? We’re joined by George from Blueprint MCAT. If you would…
Shaking Up Med School Admissions for Nontrad Applicants
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 540 Today, we speak with Deana Golini, a former admissions officer at Stanford Medicine and current advisor at MSHQ, about a variety of topics.…
Handling MCAT Prep in a Post-Covid World
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 318 You struggled with your online classes, and now you’ve got to take the MCAT based on what you learned. Here are some tips…
What’s Going On In The Heads of Admission Committees?
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 539 Today, let’s speak with Dr. Christine Crispen, an advisor from Chapman University and MSHQ, on what exactly is going on with admissions committees.…
Is Retaking the MCAT a Red Flag That Must Be Addressed?
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 228 This student had to retake the MCAT multiple times, they want to know if it’s something they should address in their application. Ask…
Decoding Early Assurance: Exploring Its Benefits and Drawbacks
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 317 Meron skipped the MCAT via an early assurance program. An ambassador for Blueprint MCAT, Meron got into an early assurance program. Today, we’re…
How To Stop Romanticizing Your School List
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 538 Recent med school grad, Tricia, makes the argument that students should use match lists when building their school lists. Follow Tricia on TikTok…
Can I Stray From My Research as an MD/PhD Route Premed?
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 227 This student wants to go the MD/Ph.D. route, but they’re worried about their clinical experience not being in the same field as their…
How to Increase Your Chances of Getting An Acceptance
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 537 Today, we talk with Joanne Snapp about how attending conferences can make a huge difference in a student’s medical school admissions experience. For…
