My med school class is a crowd of 148 of some of the most brilliant and dedicated people I’ve ever met. Nonetheless, I’ve yet to hear any of my classmates (or myself) discount how tough med school can be. You’re expected to create a working knowledge of all 11 major organ systems, related pharmacology, and […]
It’s not uncommon for incoming medical students to worry about the different types of exams they’ll need to take in med school. They’re probably different from tests you took in your undergrad, and the stakes are higher. Keep reading and we’ll discuss a few of the tests you’ll encounter in med school, as well as key […]
Are letters of recommendation important? Absolutely. Most admissions officers won’t even review an ERAS® application until they have two letters of recommendation uploaded, no matter how outstanding all of the other elements may be. Here are some tips on getting the best kind of letter of recommendation in time:
Step 2 CS follows Step 2 CK in the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). It’s an interactive test where you’ll examine and diagnose actors who are pretending to be patients with specific health conditions. It’s meant to test your ability to interview patients, do physical exams, fill out medical charts, and explain your findings. Because you’re an […]
Are you studying for the Praxis? The Praxis Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Test is designed to test the knowledge and skills necessary for a teacher of the elementary grades with a focus on, unsurprisingly, curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The test consists of 120 multiple-choice questions that assess a prospective teacher’s understanding of various […]
When we hear the words “deductive reasoning” and “logic”, the LSAT immediately comes to mind. Five major types of deductions for the LSAT Logic Games make up the BLEND method for deductions. When one or more entities in an LSAT Logic Game work together, there is a huge opportunity to make a deduction. A […]
Law school programs are usually three years long. Some law schools have part-time programs where students take classes in the evenings and on the weekends—getting your JD part-time usually takes a minimum of four years. Many law schools also offer dual-degree programs (e.g., JD-MBA). If you have plans to pursue a dual-degree, you should expect […]
On the PSAT Math Test, working with equations algebraically is only half the battle. The PSAT Math Test will also expect you to work with graphs of linear equations, which means using lines in slope-intercept form and point-slope form. One of the most important quantities you’ll be working with when graphing a linear equation is […]
Analytical Reasoning, or logic games… you either love them or hate them. Fortunately for you, we at Kaplan LOVE them. Let’s explore another way to expand your LSAT Test Day preparation by designing your own logic games. Designing your own games helps you better understand how the test maker thinks. You will face the […]
Other than the physical fitness exam, police applicants will have to take a psychological exam and a polygraph test. In general, people tend to get nervous at the mention of “psychological” anything, but there’s really no point in getting wound up about this portion of the application process. Actually, this might be one of […]