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 […]
You will see six grid-in questions on the AP Biology test. They appear in the second part of the multiple choice section and require you to perform mathematical and scientific calculations to find the answer. While they appear in the multiple choice section, no answer choices are given to you. You must rely solely […]
Grid-in items appear in Part B of Section I after the multiple-choice questions. Six questions are presented that require you to apply your scientific thinking and mathematical skills to calculate a response. Then you “grid in” your responses in the grid provided on your answer sheet, which will resemble the one shown here. The next […]
The schedule presented here is the ideal. Compress the schedule to fit your needs. Do keep in mind, though, that research in cognitive psychology has shown that the best way to acquire a great deal of information about a topic is to prepare over a long period of time. Because you may have several months […]
There is a 10-minute reading period sandwiched between the multiple-choice section and the free-response (essay) portion of the AP Biology exam. Notice that this is a “reading” period, not a “nap” period. Ten minutes isn’t much time, but it does give you an opportunity to read the essay questions. You can write notes in the […]