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How to Register for the SAT

Once you have chosen your SAT test date and test center, it’s relatively simple to register. You can register for the SAT online or by mail. [ RELATED: How Long to Study for the SAT ] Below are the steps to registering for the SAT exam online. Step 1: you have to sign up for a College Board […]

How to Register for the ACT

To register for the ACT, you will need to make an ACT web account. Make sure you have a reliable internet connection and about 40 minutes to complete the registration process. You’ll supply the following as you register: A headshot following specific ACT guidelines Your high school code Your testing center  Your parents’ email (optional) […]

What's Tested on the AP World History: Modern Exam?

In preparing for the AP World History: Modern exam, you build a solid foundation of knowledge about world history in the years 1200 to the present. While this knowledge is critical to your learning, keep in mind that just being able to recall isolated facts, dates, and events does not ensure success on the exam. […]

AP World History: Modern — Period 4 Notes (1900-Present)

Key Takeaways — AP World History Modern Period 4 (1900-Present) Military conflicts are central to understanding the course of the twentieth century and the current system of states and international organizations. The world wars led to rapid advances in technology, including medical technology, which has helped the global population increase to over seven billion. Some […]

AP World History: Modern — Period 1 Notes (1200-1450)

Modern Key Takeaways — AP World History Period 1 (1200-1450) The spread of religion, aided by the increase in trade, often acted as a unifying social force. Throughout East Asia, the development of Neo-Confucianism solidified a cultural identity. Islam created a new cultural world known as Dar al-Islam, which transcended political and linguistic boundaries in […]

AP World History: Modern — Period 3 Notes (1750-1900)

Key Takeaways  — AP World History Modern Period 3 (1750-1900) The ideals of the Enlightenment inspired a wave of independence movements and revolutions throughout the Americas and Europe that promoted liberty and other democratic values. These new governments, however, extended full legal and political rights to only a limited class of people.  The concept of […]

AP World History: Modern — Period 2 Notes (1450-1750)

Key Takeaways — AP World History Period 2 (1450-1750) The Americas became part of the global trade network, spurred by the Columbian Exchange. New diseases, crops, people, and cultures were distributed throughout the world.  Technological improvements in shipbuilding and gunpowder weapons allowed European empires to form and exercise a more prominent role in world affairs, […]

All About the USMLE Step 1

The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 is a one-day computer exam you’ll most likely take after your second year of medical school. It assesses your understanding of, and ability to apply, important concepts of the sciences that are basic to practicing medicine. Questions about Step USMLE 1? We’ve got answers! [ Read Next: USMLE […]

What is the CASPer Test?

As part of your medical school applications, some schools may require you to take the CASPer exam. But wait, what’s CASPer? And isn’t dealing with the MCAT enough? Preparing for and taking the MCAT is a huge undertaking already, but once you take it, you’re done… right? The answer is, not quite. To round out […]

How You Can Travel the World as a Physician

Do you have dreams of becoming a physician but also an itch to travel the world? With all the years and long shifts required to pursue a career in medicine, it may seem like you’re confined within the sterile walls of a hospital. However, with advancing technology and growing demands overseas, doctors are now more […]