Most students never take a ACT practice exam. They just show up on Test Day and hope it goes well. Of course, you’re going to be a lot smarter than that. You’re going to take at least one practice test before the real day, and here are the top five reasons why: The human brain is afraid of what […]
United States clinical experience (USCE) plays a key role in the IMG’s road to residency. Clinical experience may help you: ask for and secure letters of recommendation, which are critical for most IMGs network and make a variety of connections learn more about technology and general U.S. culture Just as important, residency program directors are looking for […]
Congratulations on being accepted to law school. Many people feel that getting in is the challenging part, but ask most 1Ls about two weeks into their first semester how things are going and you might get a less than confident response. This is due, in large part, to the differences between college and law school. […]
The daily life of a law student involves two things that you may not be familiar with: case briefing and outlining. These two skills are necessary in order to be successful because of the Socratic Method. What is the Socratic Method, you may wonder? Well, the Socratic Method of teaching involves almost no lecturing and […]
The college admissions process can feel overwhelming for many students. There are many moving pieces and it is important for students to stay organized. Additionally, there are many time-sensitive parts of the admissions process that need to be completed in a certain timeframe. The good news is that the admissions process will run on a […]
Communication is emphasized on the NCLEX-RN® exam because it is critical to your success as a beginning practitioner. Therapeutic communication means listening to and understanding the client while promoting clarification and insight. It enables the nurse to form a working relationship with both the client and the health care team, using both verbal and nonverbal […]
Gap years after high school and before college can take many different shapes. It’s important to prioritize what is important to you when determining how to spend your gap year. Depending on what your career and educational aspirations are, you might choose to spend a year between high school and college doing one or more of the […]
You’ve likely heard the term “gap year” before. But what many people don’t understand is that a gap year shouldn’t be treated as a break. Instead, a gap year is a year between high school and college in which you gain experiences that are unique to this time in your life, that will help you […]
What if I told you that you could get into college as early as September or October of your senior year? Instead of waiting until December, January, or even later for your decisions, you could go through your senior year with less stress knowing that you are already accepted to a great college. This can […]
Deciding whether to take the SAT or the ACT is often the first major step in the college application process, and it can seem like a daunting one. However, simply understanding what differentiates the two tests can make the choice much more manageable. The SAT and ACT are more similar now than they ever have […]