If you’ve just received your MCAT score and it’s lower than you were expecting, or you’re not performing as well as you would like on your practice tests, you are not alone. There are practical steps you can take to reconfigure your study strategy and improve your MCAT score. In this guide, we’ll share five […]
Becoming a doctor is something you’ve dreamed about for a long time, so it’s only natural you’d want everything to be perfect when you submit your application. That’s why we’re breaking down the med school application process into three simple phases. Medical school admissions are a rolling process, meaning decisions at each phase are made […]
Taking a PSAT practice test is one of the most important parts of your preparation for the PSAT. In the weeks before the test, you should set aside about three hours to take a realistic PSAT practice test. In addition, you’ll want 2-3 hours minimum to review your performance, and use answers and explanations to […]
The 2026 PSAT/NMSQT is a two-hour, 14-minute digital exam. The PSAT Reading and Writing section is 64 minutes long and has 54 questions. The questions are based on short passages, each followed by a single question. The PSAT Math section is 70 minutes long and includes 44 questions. A built-in graphing calculator is available for […]
A good MCAT score is a score of 511 or higher, which would put you in at least the 82nd percentile rank among all test takers. The average MCAT score is a score of 501, and a “perfect” MCAT score is the maximum score of 528. Competitive medical schools prefer an even distribution of section […]
The GMAT is offered by appointment, at your convenience, almost every day of the year. You will be required to register online before making an appointment. You can register online for the GMAT at mba.com. The cost—or “appointment fee”–to take the exam at a testing center is $275 and $300 for the GMAT™ Online in the […]
The SAT is a fully digital test that all students, with the exception of certain students with accommodations, take on a computer. You’ll receive a score out of 1600 that schools can use to help assess your college readiness. The digital SAT format has helpful built-in features, such as a graphing calculator, text annotation tools, […]
While the ASVAB is designed to determine a potential recruit’s occupational fit in the military, there is no actual “overall” ASVAB score. When people talk about getting a score of, say, a 75 or 80 on the ASVAB, they are really talking about something called the AFQT (Armed Forces Qualification Test) score. A candidate’s score […]
Passing the AFQT is essential for enlisting in the armed forces. However, perhaps you don’t just want to enlist—you may want to enlist and to qualify for a specific job. There are many varieties of specialized job opportunities in the armed forces, which could form the foundation for a lifelong military career or could prepare […]
Try out these practice questions to see if you’re ready to take the ASVAB!
