Passing the three-step USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination) is required for medical licensure in the United States. USMLE Step 1 is reported as pass/fail, but you will receive numerical scores for Step 2 CK (Clinical Knowledge) and Step 3. A good USMLE Step 2 CK score is between 240-260, with 256 or higher being […]
To maximize your score on the ASVAB Math Exam, which prohibits calculators and rewards only correct answers, this article will help you understand the concepts tested in the two quantitative sections: Arithmetic Reasoning and Mathematics Knowledge. You will learn the four steps of the Kaplan Method for approaching every question strategically, alongside key time-saving shortcuts […]
The GMAT was significantly changed on November 7th, 2023. Initially, this new, next-generation version of the GMAT exam, was called the ‘GMAT Focus Edition’, however, since then, the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has reverted the name to simply the GMAT. TABLE OF CONTENTS Latest GMAT Changes Summary Why the GMAT changed GMAT Scoring Updates […]
If you’re studying for the ASVAB, you’ll want to develop some test-taking strategies so you get the score you want. Here are some of Kaplan’s ASVAB strategy recommendations: CAT-ASVAB Strategies Because the CAT-ASVAB is an adaptive test, meaning your performance on one question directly influences the difficulty of the next, you need specific strategies tailored […]
The total 2025 pass rate for all NCLEX-RN candidates was 69.1%. The total 2025 pass rate for all NCLEX-PN candidates was 77.3%. The number of questions you will face on the NCLEX varies based on your performance. The NCLEX utilizes a polytomous scoring method to allow for partial credit on some question types. On April […]
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, […]
Recently, the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) announced a change to how the LSAT will be administered. Starting in August 2026 you will only be able to take the LSAT in person at a testing center. LSAC will continue to work with students who have medical accommodations to determine how they can take the exam […]
Contrary to popular opinion, medical school admissions is not just a yes-or-no decision-making process. With so many qualified applicants and so few spaces, who ends up getting in? This guide breaks down the medical school admissions process, including the different medical school acceptance decisions you may receive and the options for early decision programs. Review […]
Make the most of your high school summer vacation by filling this time with activities that will improve your college application and impress admissions officers. Since you aren’t obligated to be in class, how you choose to spend your high school summers reveals your true motivations, level of initiative, and fit for your intended major. […]
Navigating the college admissions process today can feel like aiming at a moving target. Many top universities are seeing record-breaking application volumes, and the return of standardized testing requirements at prestigious universities across the U.S. has shifted the goalposts once again. Standing out in a sea of high-achieving applicants requires a blend of academic rigor, […]