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What's Tested on the SAT Reading and Writing Section?

The SAT tests reading and writing and language skills in the context of passages. This means that all of the answers to the reading questions will have support in the passage—no outside knowledge is necessary. For the Writing & Language questions, you’ll need to not only identify and correct grammar issues but also correct issues […]

How Many Times Can I Take the LSAT?

If you’re taking the LSAT, odds are you’ve wondered how many chances you have to take the LSAT in order to get into the top law schools of your choice. So if you’re wondering, how many times can I take the LSAT?, you should know that the LSAC (who administers the LSAT) is reinstating limits […]

What's the Best SAT Prep for Your Child?

It’s no secret that the SAT is a huge part of the college admissions process. But because students need to study and take the SAT in the midst of other academic and extracurricular responsibilities, motivating students to prepare for the SAT can be a huge stress on students and on parents. That’s where we come […]

Developing a USMLE Step 1 Study Plan

For most medical students, the USMLE Step 1 exam will play a large role in deciding their future career. In almost every field, the board exams rank extremely high in consideration for residency applications. So how does one maximize their study time for the USMLE Step 1 to make sure they’re prepared for Test Day? […]

How to Pass USMLE Step 1: Top 5 Tips

Learn how to pass the USMLE Step 1 by reviewing our top study tips. The Step 1 exam is a marathon, not a sprint. It requires dedication and commitment on a daily basis within the 2-3 months allotted in preparation for the exam. You will spend a significant amount of your day studying for the […]

USMLE Step 1 Transition to Pass/Fail

The USMLE Step 1 score reporting has transitioned from a numerical score to a pass/fail outcome as of January 26, 2022. If you took the Step 1 exam before that date, you would have received a numerical score and a pass/fail outcome on your score reports and transcripts. Now, Step 1 examinees will only receive […]

AP U.S. History Multiple-Choice Practice Questions

Part A of Section I on the AP U.S. History (APUSH) exam consists of multiple-choice question sets that typically contain three or four questions and can focus on any historical period. A primary or secondary source is provided for each question set, which could be a passage, image, graph, or map. Multiple-choice questions on the […]

Last-Minute MCAT Study Tips

One of the biggest worries about the MCAT is what to do the final few days before the test. The last week before the MCAT is often a time of stressful studying, jangled nerves, and sleepless nights. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be this way; as countless students who have prepared for the MCAT with […]

Am I Eligible to Take the USMLE?

Are you wondering what you need to be eligible to take the USMLE? This quick overview should help reassure you that, in most cases, the answer is, “Yes, you’re eligible!” Passing all three tests of the USMLE sequence is required for any doctor to obtain a license to practice medicine in the U.S. If you’re an U.S. citizen, […]

NCLEX-RN® Question Types

The NCLEX-RN® is composed of primarily multiple-choice, four-option, text-based questions written at the application/analysis level of difficulty. These questions may include charts, tables, or graphic images. There are three components of an NCLEX-RN® exam multiple-choice question. They are as follows: The stem of the question. The stem includes the situation that describes the client, his […]