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 […]
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 […]
The MCAT is a standardized, computer-based test required by most medical schools. The MCAT test duration is 6 hours and 15 minutes (excluding breaks), and the total seated time for the MCAT is estimated to be 7 hours and 30 minutes. The MCAT consists of 230 multiple-choice questions. The four MCAT sections are timed and […]
Registration for all 2026 MCAT exam dates will be held on October 21, 22, and 23. Register for the MCAT early so you get your first-choice testing date, time, and location. When considering when to take the MCAT, factor in application deadlines, MCAT prep time, and potential exam retakes. Choosing when to take the MCAT […]
The 2025 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 […]
A good PSAT score is a score of 1270 or higher, which would put you in at least the top 10% of test takers. A “perfect” score on the PSAT would be the maximum score of 1520. The PSAT score you need to earn a National Merit Scholarship varies by state. Only your 11th-grade PSAT/NMSQT […]
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 […]
The best GMAT prep course depends on your target score, test date, study habits, and schedule. You can choose from several prep formats, including live online classes, on-demand courses, 1-on-1 tutoring, traditional in-person courses, and bootcamps. Manhattan Prep Powered by Kaplan’s GMAT prep is designed to support different learning styles with expert instruction, adaptive practice, […]
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 […]
A good MCAT score is a score of 511 or higher, which would put you in at least the 82nd percentile rank among all test takers. The average MCAT score is a score of 501, and a “perfect” MCAT score is the maximum score of 528. Competitive medical schools prefer an even distribution of section […]