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What's a good GMAT score?

A good GMAT score is a score that will help you get admitted to the school of your choice—or, at least, a score that won’t keep you out. Here’s how to determine the score you’ll need to be competitive at your target schools. How is the GMAT scored? Each section of the GMAT (Quant, Verbal, […]

The Shorter GRE: New Test (as of 2023) Half as Long

The Educational Testing Service (ETS) shortened the Graduate Record Exam (GRE®) in 2023. Instead of a 4-hour long exam, test-takers now receive a condensed exam that takes less than two hours to complete, about half the time of the old (pre-September, 2023) test. Read about what changed on the GRE in 2023, and how it […]

Passing the USMLE: A Scoring Guide

Passing the USMLE is a challenging process that starts with determining your score goals. Review what a passing and/or good USMLE score is for each of the three Steps to set expectations and inform your test prep. We’ll walk you through the USMLE scoring system and show you the minimum USMLE passing scores for each […]

How to Pass the NCLEX-RN®

The NCLEX-RN® exam is, among other things, an endurance test, like a marathon. If you don’t prepare for the NCLEX-RN properly, or approach it with confidence and rigor, you’ll quickly lose your composure. The first step to becoming a better NCLEX-RN®  test taker is to assess and identify the following: The kind of test taker […]

NCLEX Pass Rates 2023: 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®. In April 2023, the exam was enhanced and rebranded as the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN), featuring new item types, a new scoring system, and more. With all of these test changes, it’s important to review […]

How to Study for the NCLEX in One Month

Preparing for the NCLEX can be a challenging task. One of the questions many new graduates ask about their prep is: How long do I need to study for the NCLEX? Recommended study times may vary depending upon the level of preparation needed and can range anywhere from four to twelve weeks or more.  Although […]

All About The New Next Gen NCLEX

The Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) launched in April 2023 and is an enhanced version of its predecessor, the NCLEX. As a nursing student preparing to take this exam, you should be aware of what’s changed on the new NCLEX. We’ll answer frequently asked questions, walk you through the new NGN item types and scoring system, […]

10 Tips to Pass the Next Gen NCLEX

As of April 1st, 2023, the NCLEX has transitioned to the Next Gen NCLEX (NGN). With this significant test change, it’s important to know what to expect on the NGN–and how to study for it. To help you get started on your NGN test prep, we’ve compiled a list of our top ten tips for […]

AAMC PREview® Professional Readiness Exam (Formerly SJT)

As you know, medical school admissions are complex, and now, there is an added element that schools are adopting as part of the process—a situational judgment test (SJT) now known as the AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) PREview®.  Try Free PREview Sample Scenario #1 Try Free PREview Sample Sceniario #2 What is the AAMC […]

What is the GMAT Focus Edition?

The GMAT Focus is the new, next-generation version of the GMAT exam, which launched on Nov, 7th, 2023. TABLE OF CONTENTS GMAT Changes Scoring changes on the GMAT Why the GMAT changed What is on the GMAT Focus? How can I prepare for the GMAT Focus? What Changed on the GMAT? Compared to the classic […]