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What's on the TASC: Language Arts

The TASC Language Arts section is comprised of two subsections: the Reading subsection and the Writing subsection. The TASC™ Reading Test assesses your ability to understand and analyze written passages. You will read a passage and then answer several questions about it. You will have 75 minutes to answer 50 questions, which will be based on […]

How long does it take to study for the MCAT?

The answer to “how long does it take to study for the MCAT” is rarely a satisfying one. The answer is “it depends”. In reality, there are two questions behind this question: How long will it take you to study for the MCAT? How long should you study for the MCAT? The answers to these […]

Frequently Asked Questions About NCLEX Prep

As nurses-in-training, you’re used to answering everyone else’s questions. Well, we’re here to take care of yours regarding NCLEX® prep and beyond. If you can’t find your question below, please feel free to reach out to us anytime. You can review our course options by visiting KaplanNursing.com or calling our enrollment counselors at 1-800-527-8378. We offer NCLEX® […]

What I Learned From the Kaplan NCLEX-RN Review Course

Making it through nursing school is an incredible accomplishment and is half the battle of becoming a registered nurse. The other half, of course, is passing the NCLEX exam. Everyone has a different experience with their nursing program, so some may feel totally prepared for the NCLEX and some may feel nervous and not as […]

How to Study the Week Before the GMAT

There’s a lot to do to get ready the week before your GMAT. These suggestions are all about creating a routine for yourself. The more routine you have the less likely you are to get nervous and excited. A calm and cool state is the best thing you can do to actually hit your maximum potential […]

What To Know About GMAT Practice Tests

When it comes to taking practice tests, many GMAT test-takers fall into one of two categories. The first type is made up of students that think of practice tests as THE way to prep. These students will take practice test after practice test, sometimes taking up to four or more a week. The second group […]

The Night before the GMAT: 5 Last-Minute Tips

Tomorrow’s the big day—GMAT Test Day! You’ll be spending about 4.5 hours (about 1 hour for administration and breaks, 3.5 hours for the test itself) at the Pearson VUE test center, giving it your all. As you’ve no doubt discovered if you’ve taken full-length practice tests, the GMAT is a grueling mental marathon. [ KEEP STUDYING: What […]

Should you guess on the PSAT, ACT, or SAT?

If you’ve ever taken a standardized test—like the SAT, ACT, or PSAT—you’ve probably encountered some questions that you didn’t know how to answer. When this happens, you should always guess, even if you have no idea which choice is correct. The previous version of the SAT had what’s known as a “guessing penalty,” meaning points […]

How to Register for the GMAT

The GMAT is offered by appointment, at your convenience, almost every day of the year. You will be required to register online before making an appointment. You can register online for the GMAT at mba.com. The cost—or “appointment fee”–to take the exam at a testing center is $275 and $300 for the GMAT™ Online in the […]

PSAT Math Sample Test

Systems of Equations The linear equations detailed in the previous chapter are well suited for modeling a variety of scenarios and for solving for a single variable in terms of another that is clearly defined (e.g., what is the cost of a data plan if you consume 4 GB of data in a month). However, […]