Next Step to Med School: MCAT Blog

At Next Step, 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.

Sep 23, 2016
MCAT Public Office Hours – Data and Figure Interpretation

Dr. Anthony LaFond, Next Step’s Director of MCAT Content, conducted this public office hours session. Students enrolled in our online MCAT course have access to several of these office hour sessions per week; this is a chance for those who are not currently enrolled in our course to experience what these sessions are all about. […]

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Jul 19, 2016
Gift of Life Webinar

Most people who are pursuing careers in the medical field want to make a difference in the world around them. Gift of Life Marrow Registry makes one such difference. As one of the leading marrow and cell registries, they work hard to find matches for patients in need. Gift of Life has been helping others […]

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Jul 18, 2016
Program Spotlight Temple University Center for Bioethics, Urban Health and Policy

Premed students have options once they complete their undergrad studies. Some immediately enter medical school while some students, who are interested in bringing up their grades or focusing on a more specialized field, begin a post baccalaureate or Master’s program. Temple University’s Center for Bioethics, Urban Health and Policy offers a Master of Arts in […]

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Jun 28, 2016
Doc Talk with Dr. Anthony and Dr. Gray June 2016

Our session with Dr. Anthony and Dr. Gray covered a wide array of topics relating to med school admissions and preparing for the MCAT.  Both doctors also shared stories from their premed and med school days. If you are interested in our free MCAT exam click here. If you are interested in buying more full […]

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Jun 21, 2016
Program Spotlight Webinar: Keck Graduate Institute

If you’re unsure about going straight to medical school, you may want to check out this webinar with Keck Graduate Institute. Whether your undergraduate grades weren’t exactly where you wanted them to be or you think you need more specialized training for your field of choice, you want to know your options. Dr. Joon Kim […]

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Apr 22, 2016
Webinar: Scribing and Your Path to Med School

There are many ways to work in the medical field as a premed student. Wouldn’t you prefer to get firsthand experience in the field, prepare for the MCAT and med school, and earn money for your time? PhysAssist Scribes, the oldest company in the industry, can help you. Whether you’re an undergrad or you’re figuring […]

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Apr 14, 2016
Webinar: Medical School Admissions Q&A: Ask the Experts

The medical school application process can be long and grueling. Many students have no idea where to even begin. Next Step partnered with Accepted.com to discuss the application process and what they do to make the application process a whole lot easier. The MCAT is a large portion of your application, so you want to […]

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Mar 29, 2016
Webinar: CARS Strategy Session

Most students find that the CARS section is the most difficult on the MCAT and developing a successful strategy is absolutely necessary for a good score. Next Step’s Dr. Anthony LaFond partnered with The Student Doctor Network to discuss how to strategize for this difficult section of the MCAT. In this webinar, Dr. LaFond will […]

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