All schools and colleges of optometry require candidates to submit OAT scores for admissions. The OAT is designed to predict general academic ability and measure the two skills needed by future optometrists: scientific knowledge and analytical ability. The OAT consists of four timed sections: The Survey of Natural Sciences (including Biology, General Chemistry, and Organic […]
The Dental Admission Test (DAT) is required for admission to most dental schools in the United States and Canada. The American Dental Association (ADA) administers the DAT at Prometric Test Centers. Your DAT score is an important part of the dental school admissions process because it provides a universal factor for schools to use in […]
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 generally considered to be 511 or higher, with no section score below 127. The MCAT, also known as the Medical College Admission Test, is a computer-based standardized exam designed to assess your potential as a medical student and doctor. Earning a good MCAT score is crucial to gaining acceptance into […]
Two months is a perfect amount of time to spend studying for the LSAT. In the following study guide we’ve laid out a study calendar, materials, and tips that will help you succeed on the LSAT. This post references Kaplan’s LSAT book, but the study plan will be equally helpful if you use a different book. Here’s what […]
Match Day is an important milestone for medical students and graduates on their journey to becoming licensed medical professionals in the U.S. Each year, tens of thousands of applicants register for the Match, including seniors and graduates of U.S. MD and DO programs and graduates of international medical schools (IMGs). In this guide, we break […]
What LSAT score do you need? The answer to this question depends heavily on your individual law school aspirations. There’s no single “good” LSAT score that applies to everyone. Instead, learn how your score aligns with the average scores of the law schools you’re targeting. The LSAT is scored on a 120–180 scale, with the […]
A family nurse practitioner (FNP) is a type of nurse practitioner (NP) who provides primary healthcare services for patients in all life stages. Choosing a career as an FNP offers a wide range of job opportunities and excellent earning potential. But you may wonder what exactly a family nurse practitioner does and how FNPs compare […]
Memorizing content will not work for the FNP certification exam. Questions emphasize application, problem solving, and critical reasoning—rather than knowing facts. It’s crucial to study content in such a way that you understand the physiology behind the common signs, symptoms, and interventions so that you can reason your way through a test question. Review our […]
The AANPCB and ANCC FNP certification exams are standardized tests, meaning that each will be predictable in terms of format and content. As with any standardized exam, you can increase your odds of being successful by not only reviewing the tested content but also by knowing about the construction of the test and the types […]