When I ask my students what they find challenging about reading comprehension, the most popular answer is always the same—“timing.” (Runners-up include “understanding the passage” and “getting bored.”) Beating the clock on the ACT or SAT reading comprehension test isn’t as hard as most people think it is, and it doesn’t entail what most people […]
We’re covering everything you need to know as you consider applying to University of California San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. You’ll learn about acceptance rates, application deadlines, average MCAT scores, tuition, curriculum, and more. UCSF School of Medicine is incredibly selective. For the Class of 2023, the school received 7846 applications. Of those, […]
Law school dispute resolution programs train future lawyers in resolving client problems by avoiding litigation, implementing processes like negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, instead. Dispute resolution skills are increasingly vital in today’s legal landscape—courts are actively seeking ways to reduce their increasing caseloads, clients often prefer to reach a desirable outcome ahead of litigation, and the […]
The SAT Reading section is a tough section for many. Reading strategies are necessary to ensure success on the section. One of the most common strategy questions is whether you should read the passage or question first. You can admit it. There was a time in your life when you found reading to be enjoyable . […]
Understanding written material will be critical to your success in a nursing or health science program and to your ability to care for clients as a health care professional. Whether reading a textbook, a patient’s chart, a healthcare facility’s policies, or research study results, you will need to be able to grasp an author’s main […]
There’s often a myth that circulates about the SAT Reading Test that you cannot study for the exam. However, this post will dispel that myth and show you how you can perform at your peak on the SAT Reading Test.
The SAT Reading Test can be daunting for those who consider themselves “slow” readers. Most passages would cover about 2-3 pages of a novel assigned for English class, and if you’re pacing yourself well on the SAT Reading Test, you’re getting through one of these passages in 3-3.5 minutes. While reading more methodically is not […]
Over the years, you may have become accustomed to using a calculator to solve each and every math question. A straightforward calculation you could do in third grade, such as 7 x 12, may have you reaching for your calculator. After all, pushing just a few buttons on a calculator will get you to the […]
Applying to medical school, including choosing which schools you’ll apply to — the average pre-med applies to 16 schools — involves tons of research, a realistic look at your credentials, and a little bit of dreaming. If you’re trying to decide whether to apply to MD (allopathic) or DO (osteopathic) schools, or maybe you’re applying […]
Urology is the study and treatment of diseases of the male and female genitourinary tract in both adult and pediatric patients. Urologists manage urologic diseases both medically and surgically. Urology is a highly competitive specialty. In 2018, 133 training programs were available to aspiring urologists, each of whom submitted 70 applications during the 2018 match. […]