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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 […]

AP Biology: Data Questions

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 […]

Your test has been cancelled, so what now?

The voicemail from the testing center is garbled, but the message is clear: “Your test will not be offered on such-and-such a date. Please go online to check your account…  “If a new test date and location has not been added to your account, you may call our 1-800 number. Note that we are experiencing […]

Average Nurse Salary

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 […]

LSAT Prep at UCLA

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 […]

What's Tested on PCAT Quantitative Reasoning?

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 […]