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When Should I Take the MCAT in 2026?

Registration for all 2026 MCAT exam dates will be held on October 21, 22, and 23. Register for the MCAT early so you get your first-choice testing date, time, and location. When considering when to take the MCAT, factor in application deadlines, MCAT prep time, and potential exam retakes. Choosing when to take the MCAT […]

What's Tested on the PSAT? (2025)

The 2025 PSAT/NMSQT is a two-hour, 14-minute digital exam. The Math section is 70 minutes long and includes 44 questions. A built-in graphing calculator is available for the entire section. The Reading and Writing section is 64 minutes long and has 54 questions. The questions are based on short passages, each followed by a single […]

What’s the Best GRE® Prep For You?

The best GRE prep course depends on your goals, learning style, timeline, and target score.  You can choose from live online classes, on-demand courses, and private tutoring. Kaplan GRE prep courses are highly rated for their expert instructors, adaptive study plans, and comprehensive practice tools. Choosing the right GRE prep helps you stay focused, build […]

What’s the Best GMAT® Prep For You?

The best GMAT prep course depends on your target score, test date, study habits, and schedule. You can choose from several prep formats, including live online classes, on-demand courses, 1-on-1 tutoring, traditional in-person courses, and bootcamps. Manhattan Prep Powered by Kaplan’s GMAT prep is designed to support different learning styles with expert instruction, adaptive practice, […]

GMAT Quantitative Elimination Strategies

As with all multiple choice tests, there is more to strategy than simply trying to answer the question. It’s true that GMAT problem writers are pretty good at using answer choices to set traps, but as you learn more and more about the test, not only will you get better at avoiding those traps, but […]

What's a Good MCAT Score? (2025)

A good MCAT score is a score of 511 or higher, which would put you in at least the 82nd percentile rank among all test takers. The average MCAT score is a score of 501, and a “perfect” MCAT score is the maximum score of 528. Competitive medical schools prefer an even distribution of section […]

Passing the USMLE: A Scoring Guide

Passing the three-step USMLE is required for medical licensure in the United States. USMLE Step 1 is reported as pass/fail, but you will receive numerical scores for Step 2 CK and Step 3. A good USMLE Step 2 CK score is between 240-260, with 256 or higher being competitive for first-choice residency programs. A good […]

The Prerequisites for Medical School

Understanding the prerequisites for medical school is critical to admissions success. The requirements for medical school can seem daunting, so it’s important to start your research early to stay organized and avoid missing application deadlines. In this comprehensive guide, we break down the necessary classes, exams, and other considerations you need to complete in order […]

NCLEX Pass Rates 2025: What You Need to Know

Every quarter, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) releases the latest pass rate data for the NCLEX®. NCLEX pass rates are constantly changing and can vary dramatically depending on a variety of factors. In 2023, the NCLEX was enhanced and rebranded as the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN). This new NCLEX features brand-new […]

Average Doctor Salaries by Specialty

In 2024, the average salary for all U.S. physicians, including Primary Care Physicians and Specialists, was $374k. The average doctor salary grew by 2.9% from 2023 to 2024. Orthopedics & Orthopedic Surgery is the top-paying medical specialty in 2024, with an average annual salary of $564k. [ READ NEXT: The Prerequisites for Medical School ] […]