AP World History: Modern Key Takeaways — 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 current regional […]
AP World History: Modern Key Takeaways — 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 the nation-state […]
AP World History: Modern Key Takeaways — 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, eventually […]
AP World History: Modern Key Takeaways — 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 Asia and […]
Legal internships provide law students with the opportunity to gain real-world experience through participation and exposure to the legal field. The duration and types of legal internships can vary greatly; however, internships are typically offered during the summer months between law school semesters. Some internships are paid, while others are unpaid. If an internship is […]
In January of 2021, the College Board announced the elimination of the SAT Essay and SAT Subject Tests. These portions of the SAT were always optional, so the overall makeup of the General SAT remains the same. Read on to learn more about these SAT test changes, what they mean for your SAT score, and what they […]
Dealing with MCAT stress and avoiding MCAT burnout while studying can seem impossible. But by planning ahead and following these tips, you can have effective study sessions and a reasonable MCAT-life balance. MCAT Anxiety Tip #1: Start with an MCAT study schedule to guide your prep. Before you start seriously studying for the MCAT, take a […]
Applying to grad school can be stressful and time-consuming. If you don’t plan ahead enough, you may miss critical deadlines, not give recommenders enough notice, or not turn in the best application possible. Whether you are just beginning to think about grad school, getting ready to prep for the GRE, or about to start working […]
The AAMC recommends that students spend between 300 to 350 hours over several months preparing for the MCAT. When you take the MCAT is up to you. Consider the workload of the classes you’ll be taking in the 3-5 months leading up to the test, as well as any other commitments you’ll have that will […]
The Biology GRE Subject Test contains approximately 180 multiple-choice questions on three major topics: cellular and molecular biology, organismal biology, and ecology and evolution. Some questions based on laboratory results, diagrams, or experimental results are grouped together at the end of the text. The number of questions you answer correctly will be converted to a […]