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AP U.S. History: PERSIA Charts and Chain Outlines

 Here is a method that you can use as you read to categorize the textual information presented in assigned reading. PERSIA is an acronym that is easy to remember and use. P equals Political, E equals Economic, R equals Religion, S equals Social, I equals Intellectual, and A equals Arts. Historians may use categories like […]

Ultimate Guide to College Application Essays

Test scores, grades, and AP classes are all important data points, but they don’t allow the real “you” to come through in the college admissions process. This is why essays are so important—they represent the best opportunity to share your voice in your application. In fact, essays are thought to be the third most important […]

Choosing a Medical School

Contrary to popular opinion, medical school admissions is not just a yes-or-no decision-making process. Since there are so many qualified applicants and so few spaces, who ends up getting in? [ RELATED: Researching and Evaluating Medical Schools ] The process works differently at each school and program, but certain things remain roughly the same. A group […]

How to Approach Document-Based AP U.S. History Questions

Question 1 in Section II of the AP US History Exam is the document-based question (DBQ). It will always include seven documents offering a variety of perspectives on a historical development or process that took place between the years 1754 and 1980. A high-scoring DBQ response will do the following. Thesis: Make a thesis or […]

How to Get a Driver's License in Texas

Getting your driver’s license is a big step towards independence and adulthood. And though the path to an unrestricted Texas driver’s license might seem like a long and complicated one, we’re here to help you decipher the qualifications for a learner’s permit, how to land a provisional license, and everything in between. [ Read Next: SAT vs. […]

How to Get a Driver's License in California

Getting your California driver’s license is a big step towards independence and adulthood. And though the path to an unrestricted California driver’s license might seem like a long and complicated one, we’re here to help you figure out the qualifications for a learner’s permit, how to land a provisional license, and everything in between. [ […]

How to Get a Driver's License in Florida

Getting your Florida driver’s license is a big step towards independence and adulthood. And though the path to an unrestricted Florida driver’s license might seem like a long and complicated one, we’re here to help you figure out the qualifications for a learner’s permit, how to land a provisional driver’s license, and everything in between. […]

GRE Sentence Equivalence: Tips and Strategies

GRE Sentence Equivalence questions consist of a single sentence with a blank space and ask you to select two correct answers from six choices. While these questions may seem straightforward, the answer choices can be tricky, and no credit is given for partially correct answers. Learn how to answer GRE Sentence Equivalence questions with tips […]

Top Tips for Logical Reasoning on the Digital LSAT

The LSAT Logical Reasoning section is an important section to master. You’ll have 35 minutes to get through 25 question. If math isn’t your strength, that’s about a minute and 15 seconds per question to read, predict an answer, evaluate your answer choices, and choose correctly. Fortunately, the Logical Reasoning section has the least need […]