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AP Psychology: States of Consciousness Notes

Consciousness: A state of being awake and aware of external stimuli and one’s own mental activity. State of consciousness: The features of consciousness experienced by an individual at a particular point in time. Altered state of consciousness: A temporary state that differs significantly from a normal waking state; includes sleep, meditation, a coma, hypnosis, or […]

AP Human Geography Free Response Question Strategies

Unlike some other AP tests, the AP Human Geography exam does not require you to write a long essay with a thesis statement. Instead, you should write organized paragraphs for all parts of the prompt and label each part (A, B, etc.). Do everything you can to make it straightforward for the readers to follow […]

AP Human Geography Multiple-Choice Strategies

The AP Human Geography exam can be challenging, but with the right strategic mindset, you can get yourself on track for earning the 3, 4, or 5 that you need to qualify for college credit or advanced placement. The following are strategies to aid you on the multiple-choice section of the exam. Multiple-choice questions will ask […]

How to Reschedule Your GRE

Just because you’re taking the GRE (and fitting GRE test prep into your schedule) doesn’t mean that the unexpected can’t and won’t come up—and the test maker, ETS (Educational Testing Service), knows this. So even after you’ve already scheduled your GRE test date, you still have the option to change it for a fee, as long as you […]

How Long Should I Study for the GRE?

One of the first questions our students often ask when starting to plan for Test Day is, “How long should I study for the GRE?” We usually see the anticipation in their eyes, as they’re perhaps hoping for an answer like, “Well, are you busy right now? The next fifteen minutes or so ought to do […]

When Should You Reschedule the GRE?

The GRE sometimes gets a reputation for being the “easy” grad school admissions test. While it’s true that some students ace the test without even studying, most people have to put in some serious time and energy to get the score they want. It takes thoughtful goal-setting, honest self-evaluation, and familiarity with the exam to get a […]

AP Biology Free-Response Practice Questions

The second portion of the AP Biology test is the Free-Response Section. In this section, you will have 80 minutes to answer six questions (2 long and 4 short). Practice is crucial to divide your time efficiently. You will get a 10-minute reading period between the multiple-choice and free-response sections. During this time you should […]

How to Tackle the NCLEX in the COVID-19 Era

  Arming yourself with knowledge about the test itself is the most important strategy for passing the NCLEX. In the last few weeks, there have been some significant changes to the NCLEX due to COVID-19. We are hearing from students and educators alike that changes to the exam are causing more anxiety than usual. But […]

LSAT Prep at The University of Florida

If you’re considering going to law school, chances are you will need to take the LSAT. The LSAT is valid for 5 years, so even if you are thinking about taking some time in between college and law school, you may want to take the LSAT now, taking advantage of being in study mode before […]

AP Biology: Stand-Alone Questions

Stand-Alones comprise a large portion of Section I of the AP Biology test, in which you must answer 60 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes. Section management may not come to mind when you think about Biology, but taking control of the test is crucial to achieve a good score. There’s more to it than just […]