LOS ANGELES, July 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blueprint Prep, a premier education company specializing in support for lifelong professional advancement and test preparation, has formed a partnership with Comprehensive Medical Mentoring Program (CMMP) to provide scholarships to CMMP’s members. The agreement gives aspiring medical students free or heavily discounted access to Blueprint’s MCAT preparation course, which includes not only resources for the test itself but also workshops and admissions assistance.
The CMMP scholarship program is the latest in a series of initiatives by Blueprint to make access to the medical and legal fields more equitable. As data from around the country reveals an ongoing lack of diversity in these fields, Blueprint has taken steps to direct support toward students from underrepresented groups. Explanations for the lack of diversity often cite the high cost of admissions testing and the complexity and unfamiliarity of the admissions process in general, especially for first-generation students. To help remove these barriers to entry, Blueprint has already formed partnerships similar to the CMMP agreement with other student organizations, including NBLSA, SNMA, UCLA Law Fellows, and UC Berkley Underground Scholars.
“We want to ensure that every individual who dreams of becoming a physician or lawyer has the support they need, from the day they decide to pursue these professions to the day they retire,” says Matt Riley, CEO and…
