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GRE Issue Writing

30 minutes of your entire exam will be devoted to the Issue Writing task, so even though it may not be the most famous section of the test, do not take it lightly. Do not assume that, because this is simply a timed essay, you do not have to study for it. Though practicing writing […]

Top 10 Math Tips for Better Scores on the GRE

Even if you aren’t a math genius, better GRE scores and the best graduate schools are within your grasp! As you build your content knowledge for the GRE test, you will need effective GRE strategies to help you get the best GRE Quantitative score possible. Here are ten tips and proven GRE strategies that will […]

Top 52 GRE Vocabulary Words

You will see GRE® vocabulary on test day in a variety of ways. Your verbal score is generated from 27 questions that are split up into two sections. The first section consists of 12 questions and the second section consists of 15 questions. You will have 18 minutes to complete the first section and 23 […]

What’s the Best GRE® Prep For You?

The best GRE prep course depends on your goals, learning style, timeline, and target score.  You can choose from live online classes, on-demand courses, and private tutoring. Kaplan GRE prep courses are highly rated for their expert instructors, adaptive study plans, and comprehensive practice tools. Choosing the right GRE prep helps you stay focused, build […]

Number Properties on the GMAT

How long has it been since you learned about odd and even numbers? What about the differences between positives and negatives? And when did you learn the definition of an integer or a prime number? Most of us learned all of these things before we were 10 years old. But as you may have noticed, […]

GMAT Verbal: Inferences

You’re having lunch with your friend Jane, and you suggest getting hot fudge sundaes for dessert; Jane tells you that she doesn’t eat hot fudge sundaes. In real life, you could draw several valid inferences from this: she’s lactose intolerant, she has sensitive teeth and so can’t eat frozen desserts, she’s on a diet and […]

GMAT Quantitative: Distance and Rate Practice

This type of GMAT test question sounds like the beginning of a joke but leaves most students groaning in front of their computers: “A train leaves the station at 4:53am going east at 60mph. A second train….” These word problems are often long, confusingly worded, and just plain boring. The intimidation factor comes from not […]

GMAT Test Changes

Recently, GMAC announced that GMAT test takers are able to get a GMAT Superscore. This means if you take or took the new GMAT, more than once, then you will get your single-sitting test scores and a Superscore that uses your best results from each individual GMAT section. For example, if your best Quant score […]

Nurse Salary Guide: How Much Do Nurses Make?

Nursing remains one of the most stable, versatile, and high-earning healthcare career paths in the United States. However, compensation in nursing varies significantly based on education, specialization, geographic location, and clinical setting. Knowing how much money you can make as a nurse can help you make decisions about your nursing career. In this guide, we’ll […]

Nurse Practitioner Salary Guide: Latest Data and Earning Potential

The average salary of a nurse practitioner (NP) is a key component when deciding what field you want to specialize in and deciding if becoming a nurse practitioner is right for you. Nurse practitioners are in high demand throughout the U.S., but salaries can vary depending on a few key factors. Understanding how much money […]