Liberal arts colleges are different from big universities in several ways. First, the type of education you’ll receive at a liberal arts college is often more well-rounded than one you might get at a larger university; most liberal arts schools encourage interdisciplinary studies, and many have the option to create your own degree program spanning […]
Since the ACT is accepted by all 4-year universities in the United States, most college applicants take the ACT (either in addition to the SAT or on its own) as part of the college admissions process. Whether you’ve already taken the ACT and you have your scores back, or you’re about to take the ACT […]
So, you are not quite satisfied with your ACT and SAT scores. First off, do not be discouraged. They are never the end-all be-all. Both of these exams test you on how well you take an exam, not overall intelligence. You may just need to brush up a little bit on your test-taking strategies. Especially if […]
Find out what a raw, scaled and percentile LSAT score is and how to convert that one score into another. A raw LSAT score is simply the number of questions answered correctly. A scaled LSAT score is a conversion of the raw score, also known as the familiar 120–180 number. For example, a raw score […]
Every administration of the LSAT features one scored Logic Games section. There are always four games with a total of 22–24 questions. If you’ve taken an LSAT, you may well have considered Logic Games to be the hardest or most confusing section on the test, as do a majority of test takers the first time […]
Many LSAT test-takers find the Analytical Reasoning or “Logic Games” section of the LSAT challenging. Even if you don’t love the Logic Games section of the LSAT, with practice, trial, and error, you may find it to be one of your strengths on test day! There are some good habits to develop and strategies to master for […]
Taking a PSAT practice test is one of the most important parts of your preparation for the PSAT. In the weeks before the test, you should set aside about three hours to take a realistic PSAT practice test. In addition, you’ll want 2-3 hours minimum to review your performance, and use answers and explanations to […]
The PSAT will contain one or more passages that include infographics. Each infographic will convey or expand on information related to the passage. The Kaplan Method for PSAT Infographics has three steps: Step 1: Read the question Step 2: Examine the infographic Step 3: Predict and answer Let’s examine these steps a bit more closely. […]
The PSAT is tomorrow … dun dun dun! So what should you study the night before the PSAT? Actually, the PSAT isn’t as scary as you may think. Sure, getting a great score could qualify you for a National Merit Scholarship for college, but at the end of the day, this test is for you not for colleges, who […]
GRE Subject Tests are elective GRE supplement tests that demonstrate your expertise in a particular field. The GRE Subject Tests currently offered are: Math Psychology Physics The Mathematics Test is 2 hours and 50 minutes long, and the Physics and Psychology Tests are 2 hours long. Each GRE subject test is offered online 2 weeks […]