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 […]
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 […]
In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Law School Admissions Council [LSAC] has suspended in-person LSAT testing in the United States and Canada. Instead, LSAC is offering what it refers to as LSAT Flex—an online, remotely proctored version of the LSAT—for those taking the LSAT through June 2021. Typically, the LSAT was administered in public buildings—especially […]
When it comes to applying to business school, think of yourself as “the product.” Your application is your marketing document. Marketing yourself doesn’t mean that you should exaggerate or embellish the facts. It simply means that you need to make a lucid and convincing presentation. Everything on your application should contribute to an overall picture […]
Where you go to college is as much up to you, the applicant, as it is up to the college. Although college acceptances are ultimately up to the colleges themselves, you have done the preliminary work of selecting colleges that fit with your wants and needs. Colleges work to be appealing to you, the prospective […]
We’ve all heard colloquialisms like: “You are the company you keep,” “Birds of a feather flock together,” or “You are a product of your environment.” Who you spend time with, either socially or professionally, will greatly impact your college experience. The people you meet in college will serve many purposes in your life. Some will […]
Whether you’re a freshmen, sophomore, junior, or senior; you’re likely concerned about how final exams can make or break your semester. Don’t let this temporary pressure break you, instead, take charge and take the steps to doing well on final exams. Rest assured, while final exams hold a significant portion of your grade, they generally do […]
You’re reaching the end of your high school journey and are beginning to applying to college—congrats on making it to this exciting part of your life! While you should absolutely enjoy this time, it is extremely important to make sure that you know what you’re doing during this extensive process. An often overlooked part of […]
The Industrial Revolution took place in the mid-18th to early 19th century. Industrialization changed the world drastically, and was the forerunner to many significant world events. Read on to learn more about the precursors to and aftereffects of industrialization. Table of Contents: What is Industrialization? Preconditions for Industrialization Effects of Industrialization Political and Philosophical Reactions […]
Understanding how major events in the Americas affected other civilizations and how civilizations in the Americas were affected by world events is key to success on the AP World History: Modern exam. Read on to learn about major events in the Americas. Table of Contents: Columbian Exchange Spanish and Portuguese Colonies in the New World […]