When I debunked the myth that the ACT is easier than the SAT, a central component of my explanation was the fact that both tests are scored on a scale. I didn’t have the space last week to get into the gritty details of scaled scoring, so I’m going to do that here. If you’re not […]
I like to ask my students, “What have you heard? Which test is easier, the SAT or ACT?” Most students say they’ve heard the ACT is easier, though a few say the SAT is easier. Some say the tests test different things, while others give a qualified response like “The ACT is more about critical […]
As if memorizing the periodic table wasn’t enough, learning about—and retaining—the difference between the various high school exams and standardized testing required for college admissions is just another piece of knowledge every college-bound student (and parent) needs to know. This alphabet soup of standardized testing—standardized so that every student is evaluated on the same knowledge-scoring […]
The Analytical Writing Assessment, or “essay” section, helps business schools analyze your writing skills. It is scored separately, and your AWA score is not used to generate your 200–800 point score. Time: 30 minutes Format: one question Tests: ability to analyze an argument and writing skills Essays are scored by a human grader and a […]
You will encounter the following three types of Profit/Loss problems in the GMAT: In this case you will be given the cost price and sales price, and will be asked to simply calculate the profit/loss incurred by the seller by entering into the given transaction. This will be done by dividing the difference between the […]
The GMAT Verbal section will test your knowledge of grammar with sentence correction questions. These questions will require you to correct punctuation usage, subject-verb agreement, structure, and more. Here are the 8 most common errors that you will see on GMAT sentence correction questions on test day.
The free-response section of the AP Chemistry test can be daunting. It consists of seven questions–three long and four short–that you will have 105 minutes to answer. It is suggested that you spend 7 minutes on each short questions and 25 minutes on each long question. You will be able to use a calculator and the […]
In education today, standardized tests have become a common occurrence. Following closely on the heels of standardized tests are strategies to help you succeed on standardized tests. You are probably familiar with some of the general strategies that help students increase their scores on a standardized exam. Even so, a quick review will help to […]
The flipside of the “strengthen” question coin on the GMAT is the “weaken” question. The same set of evidence and conclusion can easily be used for either question type, so it’s always a good idea to start by reading the question itself first, to determine the task before you go to the argument. After that, […]
When you encounter Complete the Passage questions on the GMAT, use Kaplan’s four-step process below to find the correct answer. Use the four-step process to answer the following practice question, then check your process with the one below. Conclusion – Old firms don’t innovate & underestimate other companies that do. Evidence – Old firms concentrate […]