The 2026 PSAT/NMSQT is the qualifying test for entry into the 2028 National Merit® Scholarship Program. Earning a top PSAT/NMSQT score and winning a National Merit Scholarship can mean thousands of dollars each year towards college, which can make a big dent in tuition. This guide will walk you through the intricacies of the National […]
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 […]
LSAT assumption questions are the backbone of the Logical Reasoning section. The argument principles underlying assumption questions form the basis of the whole shebang. It makes sense then that getting really, really good at assumptions will get us to a very good place on Test Day. So it’s time to make an adjustment to your […]
Take a few minutes to review the basics of GMAT Reading Comprehension practice question types and strategies. Then, try out your skills on this high level GMAT Reading Comprehension practice passage and questions. Give yourself about 7 minutes (1x timing), 10.5 minutes (1.5x timing), or 14 minutes (2x timing) to complete the passage and three […]
Data Sufficiency (DS) questions are unique to the GMAT. When first encountered they are cumbersome, confusing, and generally frustrating. Admittedly, Data Sufficiency questions often remain cumbersome, confusing, and generally frustrating, but such is the nature of the GMAT. After all, the better you do, the harder the test gets! However, a thorough understanding of the […]
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 […]
The Reading Comprehension question on the GMAT don’t get talked about (or practiced) as often as the other two question types; even though there are 139 RC questions in OG12 (compared to 124 CR and 140 SC), RC’s connection to your lifetime of reading skills — difficult to improve in a couple months before the […]
Written by Manhattan Prep Powered by Kaplan experts, reviewed by Stacey Koprince. Stacey Koprince is a 99th-percentile GMAT, GRE, and EA instructor and the head of Manhattan Prep’s content and curriculum department. Studying for the GMAT is a serious time commitment. Most people looking for a competitive GMAT score study for 80 or more hours, […]
IMG applicants accounted for approximately 23.6% of matched applicants in the 2026 Match. 59.9% of all IMG participants matched into a residency in 2026. Top medical specialties for matched IMGs included Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, and Emergency Medicine. A competitive USMLE Step 2 CK score is a key factor for IMGs to match into […]
Match Day is an important milestone for medical students and graduates on their journey to becoming licensed medical professionals in the U.S. Each year, tens of thousands of applicants register for the Match, including graduates of U.S. MD and DO programs and graduates of international medical schools (IMGs). In this guide, we break down how […]
