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UBE® Passing Scores by State

The NCBE provides free study aids on their website for the MEE, MPT, and the MBE, which include previously administered questions, sample questions, and summaries of recent exams. Many students choose to take a comprehensive bar review course to prep for the UBE. Kaplan has courses to prep students for the UBE in each state, […]

AP Psychology: Social Psychology Notes

Social psychology is a broad field devoted to studying how people relate to others. In these AP Psychology study notes, we’ll review what you’ve learned about Social Psychology and give a brief overview of some key concepts and terms you should know about Social Psychology for the AP exam. Keep reading to learn more.  [ […]

Reach vs. Target vs. Safety Schools: What Are the Differences?

Crafting a balanced college application list with the right amount of reach schools, target schools, and safety schools is a crucial step in your admissions journey. You want to maximize your chances of getting accepted to great schools while also ensuring you have options that suit your academic profile, financial needs, and personal preferences. The […]

AP Psychology: Motivation and Emotion Notes

These AP Psychology notes review what you’ve learned about motivation and emotion in your AP Psychology class. Motivations are feelings or ideas that cause us to act toward a goal. Some motivations are obvious and conscious, but others are subtler. This guide gives a brief overview of some of the key concepts and terms you […]

AP Psychology: Personality Notes

Use these AP Psychology study notes to review what you’ve learned about personality in your AP class. The study of personality focuses on thoughts and behaviors that are shaped over time and that become enduring aspects of people. Keep reading for an overview of some key personality concepts and terms you should know for the […]

What Is the Best MCAT Prep Course for You?

The best MCAT prep course depends on your individual goals, learning style, budget, schedule, and target test date. There are different types of MCAT prep to choose from, including live online courses, on-demand courses, in-person courses, and 1-on-1 tutoring. Kaplan MCAT courses are consistently ranked as the best MCAT prep due to our expert instructors, […]

What's Tested On the LSAT: Reading Comprehension

While there are many ways to improve your LSAT Reading Comprehension score, here are a few strategies that will get you started on the right track to acing the LSAT Reading Comprehension section. LSAT Reading Timing Techniques To finish all four passages in the allotted 35 minutes, along with saving some time at the end […]

How to Improve Your MCAT Score

If you’ve just received your MCAT score and it’s lower than you were expecting, or you’re not performing as well as you would like on your practice tests, you are not alone. There are practical steps you can take to reconfigure your study strategy and improve your MCAT score. In this guide, we’ll share five […]

When Should I Take the MCAT in 2025?

There are 30 MCAT test dates in 2025. In 2025, the MCAT is offered in January and every month from March through September. MCAT registration for January, March, April, May, and June 2025 test dates opens on October 2, 2024. MCAT registration for July, August, and September 2025 test dates opens on February 19, 2025. […]

How to Register for the MCAT

Registering for the MCAT is a straightforward process, but it’s important to review the AAMC’s rescheduling and cancellation policies in case you need to change your plans. Once you’ve selected an MCAT test date, you’ll have to complete a few steps to register for the MCAT: First, make an account with the Association of American […]