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How to Study for the GRE in Two Months

With 2 months to prepare a study plan for the GRE, you can think about dividing your GRE study time into two parts. During the first month of your GRE study plan, focus on mastering the strategic approaches to each type of question on the GRE, as well as the vocabulary and math content knowledge […]

How Hard is the GRE?

The GRE is designed to help graduate schools determine which applicants will be a good fit for advanced academic work, and it is used by some of the most competitive programs in the world. Therefore, the questions can pose a steep challenge to your critical thinking skills. [ RELATED: Average GRE Scores for Top Grad School […]

AP US History Exam: Period 4 Notes (1800-1848)

Remember that the AP US History exam tests you on the depth of your knowledge, not just your ability to recall facts. While we have provided brief definitions here, you will need to know these terms in even more depth for the AP US History exam, including how terms connect to broader historical themes and understandings. Federalists: […]

AP US History Exam: Period 1 Notes (1491-1607)

Before the Europeans arrived in the Americas, there were many American Indian tribes scattered across North and South America. These tribes had complex societies with unique religious, political, and cultural beliefs. European countries sought to conquer the New World in order to gain wealth and military status, and to spread the ideas of Christianity. European […]

AP US History Exam: Period 3 Notes (1754-1800)

Remember that the AP US History exam tests you on the depth of your knowledge, not just your ability to recall facts. While we have provided brief definitions here, you will need to know these terms in even more depth for the AP US History exam, including how terms connect to broader historical themes and understandings. French […]

AP US History Exam: Period 2 Notes (1607-1754)

Remember that the AP US History exam tests you on the depth of your knowledge, not just your ability to recall facts. While we have provided brief definitions here, you will need to know these terms in even more depth for the AP US History exam, including how terms connect to broader historical themes and understandings. Samuel […]

6 Tips for Last-Minute LSAT Prep

Whether you have already signed up for the LSAT, or just made the decision to apply for law school, you’ve got a lot of prep to do if you’re going to take the LSAT in the near future. Here are six last-minute LSAT prep tips for you to make the most of your time between […]

LSAT Advanced Formal Logic

Formal Logic plays a crucial role in the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), as it is designed to test a candidate’s ability to analyze and draw logical conclusions. One common type of logical reasoning question on the LSAT involves conditional statements, expressed in the form of “if/then” statements. These statements establish a relationship between two […]

LSAT Logical Reasoning: Parallel & Parallel Flaws

Parallel reasoning questions on the LSAT require you to (1) identify the logic and structure of an argument and (2) find an argument with similar logic/structure. For this type of LR question, you will need to look for the patterns in the structure. The argument itself does matter, but a little less than in other […]

LSAT Logical Reasoning: What is an Argument?

Logical Reasoning, or LR, is one of two types of multiple choice questions on the LSAT. According to the official LSAT website, LSAC, logical reasoning questions test your ability to “analyze, critically evaluate, and complete arguments.” So what is an argument? An argument may be something you think of as occurring in politics (two sides […]