Although the median GMAT score is approximately 555, the average GMAT scores of top 10 programs—such as Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, and Booth—hover around 645 to 695. As you can see, the environment is extremely competitive—a 695 translates into the 98th percentile. So knowing how GMAT scores convert to percentiles is important when preparing to apply […]
The NCLEX-RN® exam is, among other things, an endurance test, like a marathon. If you don’t prepare for the NCLEX-RN properly, or approach it with confidence and rigor, you’ll quickly lose your composure. The first step to becoming a better NCLEX-RN® test taker is to assess and identify the following: The kind of test taker […]
Preparing for the NCLEX can be a challenging task. One of the questions many new graduates ask about their prep is: How long do I need to study for the NCLEX? Recommended study times may vary depending upon the level of preparation needed and can range anywhere from four to twelve weeks or more. Although […]
The Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) launched in April 2023 and is an enhanced version of its predecessor, the NCLEX. As a nursing student preparing to take this exam, you should be aware of what’s changed on the new NCLEX. We’ll answer frequently asked questions, walk you through the new NGN item types and scoring system, […]
If there’s one thing future MBAs are likely to understand, it’s the value of a good investment. Even though figuring out how to pay for an MBA can present a challenge, business school applicants may be uniquely qualified to find ways—in the form of both loans and MBA scholarships—to cover their tuition. In addition to MBA […]
In GMAT Data Insights, Graphics Interpretation questions will present you with a piece of data in the form of a graph, Venn diagram, scatter plot, etc. Below will be two statements, each with a missing portion. You will be asked to answer by choosing one of four choices presented in a drop-down menu. So, what […]
While studying for the GMAT, we hope to be familiar with every type of question before walking into the test. Surprise slows you down, and knowing what to do ahead of time will save you time and help you earn more points. However, there will inevitably be questions for which you will not know how […]
We talk to future MBAs every day, so the GMAT is a hot topic of conversation. Those conversations come with their share of myths that are just begging to be busted. It’s time to set the record straight so you know what to focus your energy on. False. GMAT math is deceptively simple—high-school-level simple. The […]
The Data Insights section of the GMAT requires some solid data analysis skills. Data is presented in short paragraphs, tables, charts, and graphs and answer choices must be selected in several formats. These tips will help you make sense of the information presented in the Data Insights section, and allow you to successfully interpret and […]
Before you review all that algebra and statistics you’ve forgotten over the years, and before you practice with an endless sequence of practice problems, you should learn a few simple tips that well help you immensely on test day. Learn these early, and reinforce them during practice. These strategies may appear simple, but they can […]