The MCAT is a standardized, computer-based test required by most medical schools. The MCAT test duration is 6 hours and 15 minutes (excluding breaks), and the total seated time for the MCAT is estimated to be 7 hours and 30 minutes. The MCAT consists of 230 multiple-choice questions. The four MCAT sections are timed and […]
A good MCAT score is a score of 511 or higher, which would put you in at least the 82nd percentile rank among all test takers. The average MCAT score is a score of 501, and a “perfect” MCAT score is the maximum score of 528. Competitive medical schools prefer an even distribution of section […]
The best MCAT prep course depends on your individual goals, learning style, budget, schedule, and target test date. There are different types of MCAT prep to choose from, including live online courses, on-demand courses, in-person courses, and 1-on-1 tutoring. Kaplan MCAT courses are consistently ranked as the best MCAT prep due to our expert instructors, […]
The ASVAB measures your suitability for the military and your potential for specific jobs. Paragraph Comprehension is a key part of this exam. It helps form your Verbal Expression score. This score is very important because it is doubled when calculating your AFQT percentile, which determines if you can enlist. You do not need any […]
The GMAT is a key part of the admissions process for many MBA and graduate business programs. Beyond testing subject knowledge, the exam evaluates how effectively you analyze information, reason through problems, and manage your time under pressure. The GMAT is a great chance for you to show business school admissions committees that you’ll be […]
A good GMAT score is a score that will help you get admitted to the school of your choice—or, at least, a score that won’t keep you out. Here’s how to determine the score you’ll need to be competitive at your target schools. How is the GMAT Scored? Each section of the GMAT (Quant, Verbal, […]
The best GMAT prep course depends on your target score, test date, study habits, and schedule. You can choose from several prep formats, including live online classes, on-demand courses, 1-on-1 tutoring, traditional in-person courses, and bootcamps. Manhattan Prep Powered by Kaplan’s GMAT prep is designed to support different learning styles with expert instruction, adaptive practice, […]
Most people who are aiming for a competitive business school program study for between 3 and 6 months. By allowing yourself at least 3 months to prepare for the GMAT (formerly known as the GMAT Focus), you have an excellent opportunity to put in the time necessary to get your best possible score. Your biggest […]
Written by Manhattan Prep Powered by Kaplan experts, reviewed by Stacey Koprince. Stacey Koprince is a 99th-percentile GMAT, GRE, and EA instructor and the head of Manhattan Prep’s content and curriculum department. Studying for the GMAT is a serious time commitment. Most people looking for a competitive GMAT score study for 80 or more hours, […]
The Word Knowledge (WK) subsection of the ASVAB is essentially a test of your vocabulary. However, that’s not the entire story. While knowing the definitions of many words will certainly help you in this section, there are other ways to identify the correct answer and eliminate the wrong answers in ASVAB word knowledge questions. ASVAB […]