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5 Must-Know SAT Writing Tips

While there is no longer an essay option on the digital SAT, strong writing skills are still essential for achieving a good SAT score. The SAT Reading and Writing section will test your ability to synthesize ideas, use effective transitions, follow standard English conventions, and more. This section includes questions in four major content areas: […]

5 Must-Know SAT Math Tips

Your test day is fast approaching, and you need our top five SAT math tips and strategies to maximize your SAT score. We’ve got you covered! In the SAT math section, you’ll be tested on your knowledge of algebra, advanced math, problem-solving, data analysis, geometry, and trigonometry. The test platform has a built-in calculator you […]

What's on the AP Psychology Exam?

The AP® Psychology exam is one of the advanced placement exams you can take to earn college credit. The exam will test your understanding of the psychological concepts covered in the AP Psychology course units and your ability to analyze behavioral studies. This AP exam is fully digital and is offered to students each spring. […]

AP Psychology Free-Response Question Strategies

The free-response section of the AP Psychology exam consists of two free-response questions: the Article Analysis Question (AAQ) and the Evidence-Based Question (EBQ). Both questions rely heavily on your knowledge of what you’ve learned in your AP class about psychology research methods. If you can apply the ideas related to research methods, experimental design, operational […]

AP Psychology Multiple-Choice Question Strategies

Two-thirds of your AP Psychology score depends on your performance on the multiple-choice questions. During the test, you will have 90 minutes to answer the 75 multiple-choice questions. The AP Psychology exam can be challenging, but with the right strategic mindset, you can get yourself on track for earning the 3, 4, or 5 that […]

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 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 […]