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Top 52 GRE Vocabulary Words

You will see GRE® vocabulary on test day in a variety of ways. Your verbal score is generated from 27 questions that are split up into two sections. The first section consists of 12 questions and the second section consists of 15 questions. You will have 18 minutes to complete the first section and 23 […]

GRE Vocabulary: Using Word Roots

Vocabulary is tested in many ways on the GRE which is why it’s important to build your GRE-level vocabulary as you study for the exam. During the Verbal section, your knowledge of vocabulary will be directly tested with Sentence Equivalence, Text Completion, and Reading Comprehension questions. Many students find GRE Verbal to be one of […]

What's tested on the SAT Math section?

The SAT Math sections are the 3rd and 4th sections on the SAT test. During the first 25-minute SAT Math section, you are NOT allowed to use a calculator. During the next 55-minute SAT Math section, you are allowed to use your calculator. Both SAT Math sections will begin with multiple-choice questions, each of which […]

Studying for the USMLE in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabian medical school graduates should know everything required of them if their goal is to become a doctor in the United States of America. Before an International Medical Graduate (IMG) from Saudi Arabia can come to the United States to complete their residency, they must first gain certification from the Educational Commission for Foreign […]

The USMLE Journey as an IMG in Pakistan

Pakistani medical students must understand everything required of them after completion of medical school along their journey to becoming a doctor in America. Before an International Medical Graduate (IMG) from Pakistan can come to the United States to complete their residency and become a doctor in America, they must first obtain certification from the Educational […]

Studying for the USMLE in India

If you’re a medical school graduate from India and plan to get a medical license in the U.S., it’s important to familiarize yourself with the process and requirements so you know what to expect. In order to complete a residency program in America, Indian international medical graduates (IMGs) must first gain certification from the U.S. […]

How to Study for the SAT in 3 Months

Three months is a great amount of time to prep for the SAT. You can spread out your studying and you’ll have ample time to master the concepts tested on the SAT to get a good SAT score. It can be difficult to know where to start your SAT prep. The key is finding the […]

How to Study for the SAT in 1 Month

Studying for the SAT in a month is possible, though it’s recommended that you spend 10 to 20 hours per week over the course of two or three months prepping for the SAT. But if you only have 30 days, here’s how you can get it done and get a good SAT score. [ RELATED: SAT 3-Month […]

How Long To Study for the SAT

The SAT is just one of the many things that high school juniors and seniors have on their plates. Along with completing schoolwork and being involved in extracurriculars, students have to set aside time to prepare for the SAT. As SAT experts, the question Kaplan hears the most from our students is, “How long should I […]

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 […]