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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The MCAT is a standardized, computer-based test required by most medical schools. The MCAT test duration is 6 hours and 15 minutes (excluding breaks), and the total seated time for the MCAT is estimated to be 7 hours and 30 minutes. The MCAT consists of 230 multiple-choice questions. The four MCAT sections are timed and […]
Get a jumpstart on your test prep by following this 6-month MCAT® study plan written by Kaplan experts. Planning out your MCAT study schedule is the best way to stay organized and avoid falling into the trap of procrastination. Even with six months to prepare for the MCAT, you will need to set aside a […]
Prepare for the MCAT® by following our organized 3-Month MCAT study plan. Three months is the minimum amount of time most students should study for the MCAT. With just a few months before test day, you’ll need to spend a good amount of time studying each week if you want to score competitively on the […]
Registration for all 2027 MCAT test dates opens on October 20-22, 2026. Register for the MCAT early so you get your first-choice testing date, time, and location. When considering when to take the MCAT, factor in application deadlines, MCAT prep time, and potential exam retakes. Choosing when to take the MCAT is a strategic decision […]
A good PSAT score is a score of 1280 or higher, which would put you in at least the top 10% of test takers. A “perfect” score on the PSAT would be the maximum score of 1520. The PSAT score you need to earn a National Merit Scholarship varies by state. Only your 11th-grade PSAT/NMSQT […]
