Blueprint MCAT (Formerly Next Step Test Prep) Reviews 367

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I paid ~$4,500 for Blueprint MCAT tutoring (24 hours). After completing 2 hours, we requested a refund due to poor fit/quality concerns and significant time lost. Blueprint stated their policy is to r... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Next Step exams are far harder than actual AAMC content. I purchased 6 exams to supplement the AAMC material but found I couldn't finish the C/P section in 95 minutes. The sections are OK for general... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I enjoyed learning this tough MCAT material simply because of my awesome instructors and the modules. My Live Online class was taught by Emily and Hunter and they're a dynamic duo. I loved their energ... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

When I studied for the MCAT, I primarily used practice tests to hone my test-taking skills. Blueprint's exams were well written and superbly thought out. They were difficult, however, but I loved the... See more

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Next Step Test Prep is now Blueprint MCAT! We help students achieve life-changing MCAT scores through realistic practice, the ability to truly personalize your curriculum, customizable study planner tools, advanced test performance analytics, and the most engaging content taught by 99th+ percentile instructors. The result? Maximize your score without any wasted time or effort.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pooja was excellent!

I had a great experience with Pooja! She was knowledgeable about every subject and helped me study efficiently and effectively. I couldn't have improved my score by 14 points without her!

16 October 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pooja was awesome!!

I had a great experience using Blueprint! I wasn’t sure about buying tutoring sessions but after the first few I knew it was the right choice. Pooja was extremely friendly and flexible with her hours even while she was going through her application cycle. It felt like she was an expert on all the subjects and made me feel confident about test day. The modules are all super organized and the Study Plan keeps you on track. Improved my score 14 points!

12 October 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Strongly recommend Nisarg

When I began my MCAT prep, I was two years out of undergrad and incredibly nervous. I first started with the online course and found that to be very helpful, but my score on practice tests had stabilized. I felt like I didn't have the right tools at my disposal, so I wanted to explore options with a tutor. I began tutoring with Nisarg Shah in February 2021 and took the MCAT twice, first in April 2021 and then in July 2021. Throughout my time working with Nisarg, I found him to be incredibly compassionate, empathetic, and patient. I cannot praise him enough. With Nisarg's help, my scores remarkably approved over a five month period. I moved from a 495 diagnostic to a 515. Thanks again, Blueprint and Nisarg!

11 October 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My tutor Naveen was the best

My tutor Naveen was the best. He was very organized, well informed and great teacher. I feel sometimes people know content well but can’t explain and teach to others. However, Naveen could easily teach even complicated topics and really helped me get my content down. He checked on me all time to keep me on pace. He worked with my schedule and motivated me even if I had hard time with something. I highly recommend him as a tutor.

9 October 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Strongly Recommend

My tutor Naveen was fantastic. I surpassed my score expectations and it would not have been possible without him.

8 October 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A massive help

My tutor, Ethan, was a massive help in my study process. He helped me to improve myself and never just handed me answers. Everything he gave me were tools to work through the questions myself. I ended up improving 9 points largely thanks to his encouragement and support.

4 October 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

My tutor Will was great! He gave clear explanations and helped me work out a study plan.

4 October 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My tutor was Heidi Makhlouf

My tutor was Heidi Makhlouf and she was the best!! I decided to get a tutor about a month before my exam because my score wasn’t quite where I wanted it to be and with her help, I was able to get a score better than what I was aiming for. She was great at reaching out and asking what I was struggling with and talking me through it during our sessions. I highly recommend!

1 October 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks again Vy!

I loved having Vy Nguyen as my tutor! She was so patient and made specific lesson plans targeted towards concepts I struggled most with. She has a variety of test-taking strategies that helped me during my exam, and she was always willing to put the extra effort to help me out. She’s one of the most supportive tutors I’ve had and from the first time I met with her, I already felt more confident in myself!

25 September 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A difference maker!

Blueprint was honestly the difference maker in getting the score I wanted. The best feature is that they make a schedule for you that's easy to follow and based on your availability. The online modules engage every kind of learner and give the essentials of what you need to know for the MCAT, instead of fluff. My score improved 13 points and I 100/10 recommend!

24 September 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can't recommend Blueprint enough!

I can't recommend Blueprint enough! Just by using the online course, my score increased 19 points from my diagnostic. I ended up getting a 92nd percentile score. I am now one step closer to getting into my dream medical school thanks to Blueprint!

23 September 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks again Naveen!

Naveen was a fantastic tutor! He kept me on track, and had a clear plan to get me ready to right the MCAT. He was very willing to answer any questions I had as I was working through modules and practice tests. I would recommend this course to anyone with a tight schedule to get ready for the exam! Thanks again!

21 September 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Class with Vy Nguyen

I loved my class with Vy Nguyen! She mainly helped me with CARS and Chem/Phys. She is very patient and walked through a really useful CARS strategy with me! Her strategy helped me bring my CARS up from a 122 to a 127! She also knows a lot of great test-taking strategies that helped my Chem/Phys section. She is also very encouraging and supportive, which helps, especially if you are getting burned out while studying.

21 September 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Colin!

Colin was an amazing tutor and went above and beyond to ensure I knew the answers not only to my questions, but to anything else related to my questions that could come up as well. Additionally, he was really helpful with test-taking strategies and combating test anxiety. After working with Colin, I improved my score on my retake by 18 points to a 519! Thank you Colin for everything!

18 September 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Mitch!!!

I am extremely happy with my experience with Blueprint Tutoring. My tutor, Mitch, was extremely knowledgeable, able to accommodate my schedule, and welcomed last minute questions! In the days leading up to my test he was helpful in calming me down and reassuring me that I was fully prepared. Thanks to him I had a 17 point increase from my diagnostic to my test finishing with a final score of 515 or 90th percentile. I would highly recommend not only Blueprint test prep (modules and such) but especially Mitch's tutoring help to anyone studying for the MCAT.

17 September 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

When in doubt, get Blueprint.

Blueprint was by far the best study tool I used to prepare. It was easy to use yet was so versatile in how you wanted to study. If you are choosing between two different study tools, get Blueprint. No question!

16 September 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Tutor Ahmed

Ahmed is a wonderful tutor and guide through the emotional experience of prepping for the MCAT. He kept me confident and hopeful while challenging me to strive for my goal scores. I’m so grateful for his compassionate guidance through the challenging material and managing testing anxiety. He helped me succeed.

14 September 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great prep

Ahmed was a great tutor and helped me create a schedule that kept me busy and improved my mcat knowledge!

14 September 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I loved class with Emily Xu and Mitchell Lipke

I absolutely loved both my instructors. Emily and Mitch did a great job of explaining basically everything we went over in class and anything that the class didn’t understand. Although the content was rough, both instructors did a really good job of simplifying concepts as much as possible and ensured that every student learned something new.

9 September 2021
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