Each Verbal section on the GRE consists of two blocks of Reading Comprehension questions. Reading comprehension questions consists of either a long (2-3 paragraph) or short (1 paragraph) reading followed by several questions. Each block will have 4-5 questions. You should be aiming to spend 1-3 minutes reading and 1 minute answering the question. Both long […]
For those of you who didn’t know, the GRE does not allow a calculator. So, if you haven’t done math by hand for a while, you may have forgotten how to do many simple calculations. Here are some tips that will help you do math by hand quickly and accurately. While these tips will help you […]
As you may have figured out, text completions do not only test you on vocabulary. While knowledge of vocabulary is necessary for these questions, logical reasoning is just as important. You must be able to recognize the logical direction of a sentence. In the end, then, words like “despite,” “because,” and “surprisingly” become as important as […]
When you’re getting ready to take the MCAT, you want to make sure that you’ve got the basic content and critical thinking skills ready to go. But the part that students sometimes overlook is ensuring that they are prepared for all other aspects of taking the MCAT—both the good and the bad. Proper planning is the key to a successful and […]
The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) consists of three steps designed to assess a physician’s ability to apply a broad spectrum of knowledge, concepts, and principles, and to evaluate the physician’s basic patient-centered skills. The USMLE Step 1 is an eight-hour, computerized examination that assesses whether you understand and can apply important concepts […]
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 […]
The ATI TEAS® was developed to evaluate the academic readiness of applicants to health science programs, such as nursing programs. TEAS stands for Test of Essential Academic Skills. ATI is the name of the testmaker and stands for Assessment Technologies Institute. More programs accept TEAS scores than any other health science admissions test, but some […]
Medical schools view applications holistically. This means that they’ll look at all the elements of your application, from your MCAT score to your extracurriculars, as a package so they can understand each of your achievements in context. At the same time, medical school admissions can be an area where there is a great emphasis on […]
The SAT Essay has changed in recent years. When it was first added to the general SAT in 2005, it was an opinion-based essay. However, when the SAT changed in 2016, the SAT became an analytical essay. In the current version of the SAT, students are given a source text and asked to provide an […]
Congratulations! You’re on the path to medical school. You’re about to start one of the most challenging–and rewarding–times of your life. Here are a few tips that might help you succeed in medical school. [ RELATED: Browse MCAT Test and Class Locations Near You ] This has been a big lesson for me as I have […]