If you are considering going to grad school, people are going to start throwing conflicting opinions at you as to whether you should go to grad school directly after undergrad or if you should take a few years off and then go to grad school. Both paths are valid and have their respective advantages/disadvantages, so […]
The 20th and 21st centuries brought about huge global social and economic changes. Read on to learn about globalization and trade, the fight for racial and gender equality, religious development and internationalization as you prepare for the AP World History: Modern Exam. Table of Contents Globalization Trade Organizations Regional Organizations Social and Cultural Changes Globalization […]
Learning about the countries involved in European exploration and the role European expansion played in world history will help you prepare for the AP World History: Modern Exam. Table of Contents European Exploration: Portugal European Exploration: Spain European Exploration: The Dutch European Exploration: England European Exploration: France The Development of the Global Economy Reaction to […]
Early European history set the stage for the significant world developments to follow. Read on for key events, periods, and developments in European history to prepare for success on the AP World History: Modern Exam. Table of Contents Europe During the Late Middle Ages European Renaissance Protestant Reformation Scientific Revolution The Enlightenment Unification of Italy […]
Having a solid understanding of civilizations in Asia will set you up for success on the AP World History: Modern Exam. Read on for a summary of the major ancient Asian civilizations you’ll need to know for the AP World History test. Table of Contents: Chinese Empire Korea Japan Chinese Empire Commonalities Across Chinese Empire […]
Understanding significant events in Middle Eastern history is key for success on the AP World History: Modern Exam. Read on for a review of key information about the history of the Middle East. Table of Contents State-Building—Safavid Dynasty Sunni-Shi’a Split Widens Zionism and Palestinian Nationalism Arab Spring Middle East Notes: State-Building—Safavid Dynasty The formation of […]
If you’re considering going to graduate school, you’ve likely begun thinking about applications and admissions requirements. This invariably includes the GRE, or Graduate Record Examinations, an admissions test made up of Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning sections. Why do people take the GRE? The GRE is used by many graduate schools to determine […]
We’ve got tons of tips and strategies to master the GRE, but we’ve narrowed them down to our top 8 tips. Keep these high-payoff tips in mind as you study for the GRE to maximize your GRE score. [ MORE TOP GRE TIPS: Better Scores on Reading Comprehension + Math ] GRE Text Completion questions can require you […]
Converting fractions to decimals is a key skill tested on the GRE and other standardized exams. Whether you’re brushing up on basic math concepts or aiming to increase your speed and accuracy, understanding this process can make a big difference on test day. In this guide, we’ll walk through how to convert fractions to decimals, […]
Let’s cut to the chase: the GRE verbal section can be tough. Many students–even English majors!–struggle to prepare effectively for this section of the test. The GRE verbal section is broken down into three different components: Text Completion. Fill in the blanks of a sentence with the right word so that the sentence makes sense. […]