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MCAT Practice Questions: Psychology

The MCAT will present you with 10 passages on psychology, sociology and related biology topics, and ask 4-7 questions about each passage. The questions will address the four skills listed, although not every passage will require you to use each skill. You will be asked to answer 15 discrete questions that are not associated with […]

What's Tested on PCAT Chemical Processes?

Chemistry on the PCAT includes general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. For many students, the Chemical Processes section is one of the most challenging due to the wide variety of content knowledge and skills required. However, despite its breadth, the chemistry knowledge required is not nearly as in-depth as what is taught in undergraduate courses. […]

LSAT Inference Questions: A Comprehensive Guide

LSAT inference questions are notorious for causing headaches among test-takers. Many students find themselves struggling to grasp the nuances of these questions, leading to a decrease in confidence and accuracy. However, with the right approach and a solid understanding of the underlying concepts, you can conquer these questions and boost your LSAT score significantly. In […]

Average Nurse Practitioner Salaries by State & Specialty

The average salary of a nurse practitioner (NP) is a key component when deciding what field you want to specialize in – or if becoming a nurse practitioner is right for you. Nurse practitioners are in high demand throughout the U.S., but some states pay higher salaries than others. Understanding how much money you can […]

Mastering LSAT Logical Reasoning: 5 Tips for Inferences

Logical Reasoning is a crucial component of the test, and in order to excel, you must cultivate effective inference skills. In this article, we will provide you with five essential tips to help you develop a strong foundation in making inferences, a skill that is vital for success on the LSAT. Tip 1: Understand the […]

How to Improve Your MCAT Score

If you’ve just received your MCAT score and it’s lower than you were expecting, or you’re not performing as well as you would like on your practice tests, you are not alone. There are practical steps you can take to reconfigure your study strategy and improve your MCAT score. The first step to raising your […]

How to Plan Your Medical School Application Timeline

You might think that applying to medical school is pretty much the same as applying to college. Sure, the basic idea is the same, but the process can actually be much more complicated. That’s why it’s a good idea to start by setting up a medical school application timeline so you hit all the right points at […]

2023 Black Friday AND Cyber Monday PCAT Deals

Only Kaplan is endorsed by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) as the official provider of PCAT prep. You can always count on scoring a good deal on PCAT test prep with Kaplan during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. In 2023, Black Friday lands on November 24 and Cyber Monday is November […]

The New Digital SAT – What You Need to Know to Prepare

College Board has announced that it will transition to a digital format of the SAT in the upcoming years for both international and U.S. students. The new digital SAT brings student-friendly changes to the exam, making it less daunting and more approachable. So, what does this mean for you? What is changing on the Digital […]

New SAT Conversion Chart: What's your score worth?

For students looking to see how new SAT scores compare to old SAT scores, the College Board recently released two sets of concordance tables: one to translate new SAT scores to old SAT scores, and one to translate old SAT scores to new SAT scores. There is also an SAT Score Converter tool available which […]