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GMAT Quantitative: Formulas for Set Theory

Some tougher GMAT Quantitative questions will require you to know the formulas for set theory, presenting two or three sets and asking various questions about them. To refresh, the union of sets is all elements from all sets. The intersection of sets is only those elements common to all sets. A classic GMAT setup involves […]

Top 6 Ways to Decrease Stress from Studying

It’s 3 a.m. and you’re still studying. Sweaty fingers turn the pages of your textbook as your heart tries to bust out of its chest-jail. In a daze, you scan the same dull paragraph four times before you realize that you aren’t actually reading the text. Your head is pounding and you cannot concentrate as […]

USMLE Step 1: Clinical Case Question Practice

Clinical case questions are distinguished by a fairly lengthy presentation of a patient’s history, physical exam findings, and maybe even lab results. Your task is to read through this detailed information and arrive at the best answer to the question being asked. The most important part of the clinical case question is the last sentence. […]

AP U.S. History Document Based Question Example

The DBQ requires you to analyze the documents in addition to bringing outside information to bear on the question. This is a difficult task, and you have only 15 minutes to plan before you begin writing. Don’t panic! Use the same strategies given for the LEQ for document analysis. The more you practice using these […]

AP U.S. History Long Essay Example

The second part of Section II of the AP exam contains three long essay questions—you must respond to one. The AP U.S. History long essay question assesses your ability to apply knowledge of history in a complex, analytical manner. In other words, you are expected to treat history and historical questions as a historian would. […]

How to Start Studying for the GRE

One of the most common questions we hear from people planning on taking the GRE is, how should they start studying? There’s a lot of material and a lot of test strategies to remember, so having a game plan to start out can be really helpful. Here are four steps to take to help you […]

Should You Go To Grad School After Undergrad?

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 […]

Globalization and Social/Cultural Changes of the 20th-21st Centuries—AP World History: Modern Notes

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 […]

European Exploration—AP World History: Modern Notes

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 […]

History of Europe—AP World History: Modern Notes

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 […]