While not frequently tested on the GRE, standard deviation is one of those scary sounding math concepts – like probability or combinations/permutations – that always seems to get GRE test-takers’ hearts beating fast. “Wait a minute,” you may say to yourself when presented with a standard deviation problem. “I thought all of the math on the […]
Main point or main idea questions are easy to spot, and it’s pretty clear what the question wants you to do. If you told someone about the passage in one sentence, you’d have the main idea. Main idea questions are straight forward and generally easy points, but sometimes they can be a little challenging. […]
As any Kaplan GRE Expert will tell you, the Quantitative section is a test of concepts, not calculations. It’s also a psychological test, designed to intimidate the rookie test-taker with big, scary-looking numbers. Fortunately, there’s always a method to the GRE’s math madness and, consequently, a way of making those intimidating numbers easier to understand. That’s where […]
Facing SOAP oral presentations may cause a number of symptoms in the uninitiated M3: racing heart, rollercoaster gut, and sweaty palms. As with many first-time experiences you’ll encounter in your third year, preparation goes a long way toward surviving SOAP oral presentations. But first, let’s make sure we’re clear on an important point. As a med student, […]
Ethical issues in health care aren’t always so black and white. For instance, even if something is considered “unethical” or simply frowned upon, it could still permissible from a legal standpoint. Thus, it is up to each individual physician to draw the line for themselves. Here are three common ethical issues in health care today […]
As most innovations, technology in medicine can be both a blessing and a curse. In medical school, devices like smartphones and iPads can enhance the medical school experience while also serving as a distraction from learning. In a hospital, technology can offer efficiency and more treatment options, while also impersonalizing the doctor-patient relationship. As quoted in Modern […]
How important is your LSAT score? Your GPA? Law school is an academic program. The most important determination admissions committees will make about you is whether you have the necessary intellectual firepower to succeed in such an environment. This is why law schools rely so heavily on your GPA and LSAT score. These are perhaps […]
If you’ve started your law school applications already, you may have noticed that they ask you to tell them about prior run-ins you may have had with the law. The exact language varies from school to school—some ask about crimes with which you were charged, others about anything you were convicted of. Many students wonder […]
You’ve done all the right networking, put in a ton of time to improve your resume, and taken all the steps to ensure your application is super competitive. Then, you get a phone call to schedule an interview. You get really excited, but then the panic starts to set in. We get it. Interviewing for […]
Merely going through the material does not enable you to successfully apply the learned material to test items. Use your time strategically, and systematically work to address what you don’t know, using practice questions to test how well you can apply what you are studying rather than simply studying in isolation from application. Begin test preparation by scanning […]