PANCE is not just another test. It is comprehensive, assessing the basic science and clinical science knowledge acquired from many different courses and clinical experiences. PANCE questions are designed to require critical thinking in order to apply knowledge in a wide variety of contexts and patient-care situations. PANCE questions are likely to be quite different from […]
While USMLE is no walk in the park, it doesn’t have to send you over the edge. Here are some prep tips to help you pace yourself in med school and prevent burnout: Of course, another great way to beat burnout is to prep for the USMLE with Kaplan—the world leader in test prep. […]
If you’re not completely satisfied with your GRE score—verbal or quantitative—you might consider taking the GRE again after some additional practice. While GRE practice is usually recommended, people often wonder if retaking the GRE after receiving a less-than-stellar score is really the best idea. While every applicant is unique and every grad school program has […]
You’ve completed Kaplan’s Free Online GRE Practice Test or your Kaplan prep class diagnostic test. Now what? Whether you scored close to your goal or you feel the exam was written in ancient Sumerian, you have a lot to learn from reviewing your results. Remember, your score can only go up with practice. How do you make […]
Graduate applications contain many parts and usually include a resume of some sort. You might find it easy to upload your current resume and focus more on other parts of the application. This is tempting, but your resume offers crucial insight into your background and experience to the admissions team. You want it to stand out […]
We are excited to have you on board and happy to offer you your NCLEX-RN® Content Review Guide as an e-Book. This will give you the opportunity to utilize this resource whenever and wherever you need it. Using the power of Amazon’s Kindle Reading App, you will have a variety of ways to engage with […]
Admittedly, the toughest part of the Issue Task is coming up with ideas that you’re confident in. You might think that, with the 200+ topics available, you’ll have to read an encyclopedia, scour the newspaper, dust off an old history book, and exhume those half-read classics from high school English. But the ETS doesn’t expect this […]
After learning all the possible fallacies and how to spot them, it’s time to look at a real possible argument task. When I say “real,” I mean this could possibly be on your actual GRE, though the chances are very slim–approximately 1 out of 245. That statistic should not deter you, and you probably shouldn’t […]
To become certified as a physician assistant, you must first graduate from a training program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). This requirement also applies to those who have earned a medical degree outside the United States. Graduation from an accredited program makes you eligible to take the […]
The GRE currently requires two essays, the Issue and the Argument, both of which must be completed before the Quantitative and Verbal sections are attempted. These essays are not graded simply on content alone. Structure is important as well. The layout of the essay must be cogent and easy to follow. If you can demonstrate […]