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Passing the USMLE: A Scoring Guide

Passing the USMLE is a challenging process that starts with determining your score goals. Review what a passing and/or good USMLE score is for each of the three Steps to set expectations and inform your test prep. We’ll walk you through the USMLE scoring system and show you the minimum USMLE passing scores for each […]

NCLEX Pass Rates 2024: What You Need to Know

Every quarter, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) releases the latest pass rate data for the NCLEX®. NCLEX pass rates are constantly changing and can vary dramatically depending on a variety of factors. In 2023, the NCLEX was enhanced and rebranded as the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN). This new NCLEX features brand-new […]

All About the AAMC PREview® Professional Readiness Exam

The AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) PREview® professional readiness exam is a newer part of medical school admissions designed to assess professional competencies medical students need to succeed during medical school and later in their careers. It is a type of situational judgment test (SJT) that requires examinees to respond to hypothetical scenarios similar […]

What's the Best GMAT Prep?

Studying for the GMAT can seem like a daunting process, especially considering all of the prep options out there. To ensure you reach your target score, you’ll want to invest in the best GMAT prep available. Most people spend about three months studying for the GMAT. Everyone has different learning styles, and you know best […]

What's Tested on the PSAT? (2025)

The first step to achieving PSAT success is to learn about the structure of the test and why it’s so important for your future. The PSAT is a 2-hour and 14-minute exam that tests your reading, writing, and math skills. Beginning in the fall of 2023, all test-takers will take the Digital PSAT. The more […]

What Is a Good SAT Score? (2025)

A good SAT score is generally considered to be 1210 or higher, which would put you in the top 25% of all test takers.  In 2023, the national average score earned on the SAT was 1028, and a “perfect” score on the SAT is the maximum score of 1600.  Every college and university has its […]

Manhattan Prep Powered By Kaplan's Free GMAT Practice Test and Score Report

Hitting the GMAT score you need to get into your first-choice business school doesn’t happen overnight—it takes practice. And you actually want to start your studies with a practice test, even before you’ve done much studying. Lucky for you, we have exactly the tools you need to set yourself up for success.  [ RELATED: Free […]

NextGen Bar Exam: About the Exam Changes in 2026

The National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE®) has announced that a new Next Generation Uniform Bar exam (NextGen UBE), previously known as the NextGen Bar exam, will replace the current Bar exam in July of 2026. The NCBE has content scope outlines detailing topics tested on the new Bar exam, and will release more NextGen […]

What's Tested on the MCAT: Chemistry and Physics

The Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems section of the MCAT, often abbreviated as the Chem/Phys section, requires you to solve problems based on knowledge of chemistry, physics, and organic chemistry. The content on this section of the MCAT also includes biochemistry and a small amount of biology. In addition, you’ll need to be […]

What’s Tested on the MCAT: Biology & Biochemistry

The Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems section of the MCAT, often called the MCAT Biology or MCAT Bio/Biochem section for short, requires you to solve problems based on knowledge of biological and biochemical concepts combined with Scientific Inquiry and Reasoning Skills (SIRS). The content on this section of the test also includes some […]