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What Does Your PSAT Score Mean for the SAT or ACT?

The PSAT/NMSQT, or Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, is mostly a practice version of the SAT, but it can also lead to money for college through the National Merit Scholarship Program. In addition to using your PSAT score to compete for scholarships, many students use their PSAT performance to help predict their scores on […]

PSAT Test-Taking Strategies: Top 3 Tips

Enhance your test prep by reviewing our top PSAT test-taking tips and strategies. As you study for the exam, you should familiarize yourself with what’s tested on the PSAT as well as the structure of the two main sections it entails: Reading & Writing and Math. The PSAT tips and strategies outlined in this article […]

What's Tested on the PSAT? (2026)

The 2026 PSAT/NMSQT is a two-hour, 14-minute digital exam. The Math section is 70 minutes long and includes 44 questions. A built-in graphing calculator is available for the entire section. The Reading and Writing section is 64 minutes long and has 54 questions. The questions are based on short passages, each followed by a single […]

What’s the Best GRE® Prep For You?

The best GRE prep course depends on your goals, learning style, timeline, and target score.  You can choose from live online classes, on-demand courses, and private tutoring. Kaplan GRE prep courses are highly rated for their expert instructors, adaptive study plans, and comprehensive practice tools. Choosing the right GRE prep helps you stay focused, build […]

GMAT Quantitative Elimination Strategies

As with all multiple choice tests, there is more to strategy than simply trying to answer the question. It’s true that GMAT problem writers are pretty good at using answer choices to set traps, but as you learn more and more about the test, not only will you get better at avoiding those traps, but […]

DAT Scoring Change: What You Need to Know for 2025

The Dental Admission Test (DAT) has implemented a significant scoring change that will impact all aspiring dental students. In March 2025, the American Dental Association (ADA) transitioned to a new 3-digit scoring system for the DAT, replacing the familiar 2-digit scale. DAT scores will now range from 200 to 600, offering a more precise assessment […]

SAT Math Topics: What to Know

Are you ready to tackle SAT math? The SAT math section consists of two 35-minute modules with 22 questions each. Questions across the math section will consist of both multiple-choice and student-produced response questions. About a third of the questions in the SAT math section will be word problems that are situated in a real-world […]

10 Must-Know ACT Math Tips

The ACT math section is similar to the math portions of many standardized tests, and all the ACT math questions are multiple-choice questions with four answer choices. Still, the ACT math section can hold a few surprises if you’re not prepared. Be sure to use our ACT math tips to improve your score and increase […]

How to Register for the INBDE

Are you ready to take the INBDE? Registering for the INBDE is a straightforward process, but it’s good to know about the INBDE cancellation and rescheduling policies in case you need to change your test date. In this guide, we will walk you through the INBDE registration process and outline the eligibility requirements to help […]

All About the INBDE Scoring System

Understanding the INBDE scoring system is key to maximizing your score. This guide will review what you need to know about INBDE scoring. We’ll cover crucial information about INBDE pass rates, score reports, and how to achieve success on your first exam attempt. Get one step closer to passing the INBDE by learning how the […]