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When to Take the GRE: Test Dates, Deadlines, & More

If you are preparing to take the GRE, then one thing you might be wrestling with is when to take the test. Students often wonder if there is either an optimal year of school or time of year to take the test. While there is no one answer that will perfectly fit each person’s specific […]

PSAT Math Strategies and Linear Equations

Because the PSAT is a standardized test, students who approach each question in a consistent way will be rewarded on Test Day. Applying the same basic steps to every PSAT math question—whether it asks you about geometry, algebra, or even trigonometry—will help you avoid minor mistakes as well as tempting wrong answer choices. Use the […]

PSAT Math: Linear Word Problems

On the PSAT Math Test, another way linear equations can be made to look complicated is for them to be disguised in “real-world” word problems, where it’s up to you to extract and solve an equation. When you’re solving these PSAT math problems, you may run into trouble translating English into math. The following table shows […]

48 More Top GRE Vocabulary Words

Once you’ve reviewed our list of the top 52 GRE vocabulary words, keep building your GRE vocabulary knowledge with this list of 48 more vocab words you’re likely to encounter on the exam. We’ll break down these GRE-level words with their definitions in context to help you remember them as you work through the GRE […]

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 […]