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All About the USMLE Step 2 CK

The next part of the demanding United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) series is Step 2. We’ll take a look at USMLE Step 2 CK in this post. The Step 2 CK exam assesses your ability to apply clinical science to patient care in a supervised practice setting. The test features an integrated content outline that’s […]

How Many Times Can You Take the ACT?

You can take the ACT up to 12 times, and many students end up taking the test between 2-3 times before applying to college. Most colleges are neutral about multiple scores. Many students, in fact, make score improvements by retaking the ACT. Give yourself time to improve before you begin filling out applications. Bring intense focus […]

What's on the GED: Social Studies

The GED® Social Studies Test evaluates your ability to understand, interpret, and apply information. You will have 70 minutes to answer 35 questions that are based on reading passages and interpreting graphics such as charts, graphs, diagrams, editorial cartoons, photographs, and maps. You will need a minimum score of 145 to pass the Social Studies […]

GED Practice Questions: Mathematical Reasoning

Preparing for the GED? Try your hand at a few Mathematical Reasoning practice questions. These practice questions deal mainly with the basic mathematical functions you’ll need to master in order to do well on the GED; keep in mind that there are other, more advanced topics you’ll need to study as well. [ TRY KAPLAN’S OTHER […]

GED Practice Questions: Science

Preparing for the GED? Try your hand at a few Science practice questions. [ TRY KAPLAN’S OTHER GED PRACTICE QUESTIONS: Social Studies • Mathematics • Language Arts ] [ KEEP STUDYING: What’s tested on the Science GED Test Section? ]

GED Practice Questions: Reasoning Through Language Arts

Preparing for the GED? Try your hand at a few Reasoning through Language Arts practice questions. These questions focus primarily on the grammatical principles you’ll need to have mastered in order to do well on the GED. [ TRY KAPLAN’S OTHER GED PRACTICE QUESTIONS: Science • Social Studies • Mathematics ] [ KEEP STUDYING: What’s tested on the Reasoning through […]

GED Practice Questions: Social Studies

Preparing for the GED? Try your hand at a few Social Studies practice questions. [ TRY KAPLAN’S OTHER GED PRACTICE QUESTIONS: Science • Mathematics • Language Arts ] [ KEEP STUDYING: What’s tested on the Social Studies GED Test Section? ]

What's on the GED: Reasoning Through Language Arts

The GED® Reasoning through Language Arts Test (RLA) evaluates your reading and writing skills. You will have 2.5 hours for about 46 questions that require you to: answer questions based on single passages and on passages that are paired together (reading and thinking skills); review written text and select words and phrases so that the […]

What's on the GED: Mathematical Reasoning

The GED® Mathematical Reasoning Test evaluates your ability to solve mathematical problems and apply mathematics to a variety of contexts. You will have 90 minutes to answer approximately 46 questions based on the following: Quantitative Reasoning (45%), which includes problems with positive and negative whole numbers, decimals, and fractions; ratios, proportions, and percents; data and […]

How Long Does it Take to Get a GED?

You should plan on taking about three months to prepare for and take the GED. That being said, the amount of time it will actually take you depends on a few things: When and where you plan to take the GED will play a part in how early you need to sign up. If it’s […]