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How to Study for the GRE in Two Months

With 2 months to prepare a study plan for the GRE, you can think about dividing your GRE study time into two parts. During the first month of your GRE study plan, focus on mastering the strategic approaches to each type of question on the GRE, as well as the vocabulary and math content knowledge […]

How Hard is the GRE?

The GRE is designed to help graduate schools determine which applicants will be a good fit for advanced academic work, and it is used by some of the most competitive programs in the world. Therefore, the questions can pose a steep challenge to your critical thinking skills. [ RELATED: Average GRE Scores for Top Grad School […]

Top 5 FNP Exam Study Tips

Memorizing content will not work for the FNP certification exam. Questions emphasize application, problem solving, and critical reasoning—rather than knowing facts. It’s crucial to study content in such a way that you understand the physiology behind the common signs, symptoms, and interventions so that you can reason your way through a test question. Review our […]

FNP Exam Question Types & Strategies

The AANP and ANCC FNP certification exams are standardized tests, meaning that each will be predictable in terms of format and content. As with any standardized exam, you can increase your odds of being successful by not only reviewing the tested content but also by knowing about the construction of the test and the types […]

6 Tips for Last-Minute LSAT Prep

Whether you have already signed up for the LSAT, or just made the decision to apply for law school, you’ve got a lot of prep to do if you’re going to take the LSAT in the near future. Here are six last-minute LSAT prep tips for you to make the most of your time between […]

LSAT Advanced Formal Logic

Formal Logic plays a crucial role in the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), as it is designed to test a candidate’s ability to analyze and draw logical conclusions. One common type of logical reasoning question on the LSAT involves conditional statements, expressed in the form of “if/then” statements. These statements establish a relationship between two […]

LSAT Logical Reasoning: Parallel & Parallel Flaws

Parallel reasoning questions on the LSAT require you to (1) identify the logic and structure of an argument and (2) find an argument with similar logic/structure. For this type of LR question, you will need to look for the patterns in the structure. The argument itself does matter, but a little less than in other […]

LSAT Logical Reasoning: What is an Argument?

Logical Reasoning, or LR, is one of two types of multiple choice questions on the LSAT. According to the official LSAT website, LSAC, logical reasoning questions test your ability to “analyze, critically evaluate, and complete arguments.” So what is an argument? An argument may be something you think of as occurring in politics (two sides […]

LSAT Study Guide: Prep with Limited Time

While we recommend spending at least a month studying for the LSAT, we understand that’s not possible for everyone. If you’re down to your last week before the LSAT and you still have a significant amount of studying to do, check out our limited-time LSAT study plan and last-minute LSAT tips below. How to Study for […]

Studying for the LSAT: Timing Tips

As you begin your LSAT prep, don’t worry too much about working within timing limits. While you’re trying to develop mastery (which will take a while), you may want to spend more than the average amount of time on a problem type. That’s OK for the first couple of weeks. Just be aware that you’ll […]