Data questions require a slightly greater initial time investment, but don’t let that intimidate you! Once the data is understood you may find that you can answer the questions rather quickly. Because most of the new information is in the shared introduction, you’ll probably notice that the question stems are actually a little shorter than […]
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The average salary of a nurse can be an important consideration when you are deciding whether you want to pursue a nursing degree and what kind of nurse you’d like to be. Knowing about how much money you might make can help you make decisions about your nursing career. We’ll break down the median annual […]
As with all multiple choice tests, there is more to strategy than simply trying to answer the question. Answer choices are gifts that test-takers must take advantage of. Every effective test-taker must understand the strategies used to efficiently eliminate wrong answer choices. These will help you save time, and more importantly, they may lead you to […]
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 […]
The PCAT Quantitative Reasoning section is designed to test the math skills that will be required in pharmacy school. The section contains 48 multiple-choice questions, though only 40 will count toward your score. The remaining 8 questions are experimental and do not affect your score. You will not be able to distinguish between scored and […]
The OAT is designed to predict success in the first year of optometry school, so it’s a high-speed, time-intensive test. In order to put yourself in the best position to achieve your goal score, you’ll want to make sure that you have a solid plan for how to study. Building an organized, targeted study calendar […]
The biology knowledge you need for the PCAT encompasses a wide variety of topics in the categories of general biology, microbiology, and human anatomy and physiology. Mastering biology on the PCAT means not only memorizing vocabulary and facts but also learning to integrate your knowledge, make connections, and otherwise strategically approach the multiple- choice questions in the […]
The PCAT Critical Reading section is 50 minutes long and consists of 48 multiple-choice questions divided into 6 passages with 8 questions each. You have approximately 8 minutes per passage and 30 seconds per question. Because of the short time allotted for each question, getting as familiar with the structure of the Critical Reading section […]
The Physics section of the OAT requires strong knowledge of testable concepts and equations, as well as strategic testing skills. You’ll need to comfortable with the following topics: Units, Vectors, and Kinematics Newtonian Mechanics Energy and Momentum Thermodynamics Fluid Statics Electrostatics Circuits Simple Harmonic Motion and Waves Light and Optics Modern Physics [ RELATED: Creating an […]