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How is the AP U.S. History Exam Scored?

The AP U.S. History exam, divided into two sections, is three hours and fifteen minutes long. Section I is 1 hour and 45 minutes long and consists of 55 multiple-choice questions and four short-answer questions. Section II is 1 hour and 30 minutes long and consists of one document-based question (DBQ) and one long essay […]

NAPLEX Registration and Test Day

The NAPLEX is administered year-round on business days. There are several steps in registering for the exam. As of this printing, the fee for the exam is $575. (Also, be sure to check with your local board of pharmacy for its fees.) Contact the board of pharmacy in the state in which you want to […]

What is the NAPLEX?

NAPLEX stands for North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination. The NAPLEX is issued by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP®) and is utilized by the boards of pharmacy as part of their assessment of competence to practice pharmacy. NABP represents each of the 50 states in the United States, the District of Columbia, and […]

AP Calculus Exam Free Response Strategies

Section II of the AP Calculus exam is worth 50% of your grade. The section consists of two parts, just like the multiple-choice section. Part A contains two free-response questions for which you are allowed (and in fact, will most likely need) to use your graphing calculator. Part B contains four free-response questions for which […]

Getting Into Dental School: Essays, Recommendations, and Interviews

Essay… Personal Statement… Statement of Purpose… Candidate’s Admission Statement… These terms bring a shiver to the spine of many a potential dental student. You should think of the application essay, however, as an opportunity to show admissions officers what you’re made of. They want to know why you want to attend their optometry program and this […]

Pharmacy School Applications Guide

By familiarizing yourself with pharmacy school cycle deadlines, requirements, and best practices ahead of time, you will ease the pressure of your upcoming application process and better your chances at admission. Getting into pharmacy school can be one of the most frustrating, exhausting, and if you get in, exhilarating experiences of your life. Applications, recommendations, […]

Is Dental School Right for You?

Before you apply to dental school, one crucial question you should ask yourself is “Why are you going?” Although you are not expected to map out your entire life plan, you should be able to provide at least a thoughtful, well-reasoned response. There are plenty of great reasons to pursue a career as a dentist. […]

ADEA AADSAS: Dental School Application

The American Dental Education Association’s Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (ADEA AADSAS) is the centralized application service for all U.S. dental schools. Applications for dental school are usually released in May of the year before matriculation, and you can usually submit your dental school application as early as June. There is no AADSAS application […]

Is Optometry School Right For You?

The decision to become an optometrist is not one to be taken lightly. You’ll have to commit to several additional years of school, you’ll have a heavy course load, and once you graduate, you’ll literally be responsible for one of the most important aspects of people’s lives—their sight. And you’ll most likely be taking on […]

Law School Admissions Timeline & Checklist

Applying to law school is a long process with many steps. The earlier you start to build relationships with professors, consider what type of law you are interested in, and plan for taking the LSAT, the better. Our Kaplan LSAT experts suggest first asking yourself, what needs to be done? Get a great start by checking […]